Zachs Navy Graduation

I recently went to Chicago to watch Zach graduate from boot camp on 9/16/2011. He is now officially a U.S. Navy Sailor! The weather was a bit of a shock, going from 100 degrees in Texas to the 50's in Chicago but it was a nice break!

Zach seems to have had a great time and we really enjoyed hearing his stories about his experiences.

He is in division 313 and in the very front with cutlass (sword) - thankfully I didn't have too hard of a time spotting him from the crowd!

 

Zach being introduced as the Recruit Chief Petty Officer

 

313 roll call (Zach's voice - there were people in front of me so I couldn't get a shot of him)

 

The newest Sailors of the U.S. Navy reciting the Navy Creed (this gave me chills!!)