Humor for my Navy and Marine friends

Well, I suspect we all had to go find it at some point as part of getting used to shipboard routine. It’s professional development of the very best kind.
 
A line I used at one of my change of command ceremonies, as the incoming CO. What you have to know is the spotlight is on the outgoing CO, whose performance will be celebrated and who will be expected to make some detailed remarks about the time in command. The incoming CO is expected to participate in the required relieving of duty exchange, and make very brief remarks of thanks and anticipation.

After I acknowledged the appropriate people, I noted “the role of the incoming CO is like that of the deceased at an Irish wake. He is the center of attention but not expected to say much.” And I didn’t. 😉
 
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