Yesterday was Dave's promotion ceremony from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Commander!
It was held at the Submarine Dive Tower on Pearl Harbor Naval base. The Dive Tower was originally constructed as the Pearl Harbor Submarine Escape Training Tank in 1932 to teach and re-qualify submariners in escape techniques. It offers panoramic views of Pearl Harbor, Diamond head and the Ko'olau Mountain range.
Dave giving Laura and Sydney a lei upon arrival
Dive tower is the picture on the far right. Other 4 photos are views from the top
LT Ozeck - soon to be LCDR Ozeck
Daddy & Syd
Dave saying the oath with his current Commander.
Sydney taking it all in
I changed one of his shoulder boards
And Sydney did the other one!
It's a tradition in the Navy to pass down your old shoulder boards to someone who is about to be promoted to your old rank. Dave passed his on to his buddy Brian, another Gator!
Dave and the CO
After the brief ceremony, coworkers showered him with leis, a Hawaiian tradition.
Dave served with the guy on the far left on the USS Charlotte 8 years ago in Hawaii. He is currently back in Hawaii for 2 months doing training to become a Submarine Commanding Officer and will be stationed in San Diego shortly.
Some of Dave's co-workers!
Cutting the cake
All of Dave's name tags from his jobs he has held since he joined the Navy.
Daddy & Syd
All of the lei's on the table - such a shame they don't last longer!
LCDR Ozeck & fam
Congratulations, Dave! We are SO very proud of you and your hard work you have put in to get to this point.
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