My son receiving his Petty Officer Leadership Academy certificate from Captain Kelly M. Johnson, USN Executive Officer, Naval Station Norfolk. To earn this certificate he had to attend POLA training during his Christmas holidays. There were extra benefits to such a sacrifice, however. He was made team leader of his section. He was flown in a C2 cargo plane during aircraft carrier landing practice ("Touch and Goes") and spent New Year's on the carrier. Shopped at the NEX and experienced camaraderie with Petty Officer candidates from all over the country. Carried the US flag in the color guard during the graduation parade across the base.
Now, how cool is that?
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