U. S. Navy Life - A Lovely Homecoming

First Kiss

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (June 8, 2008) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman David O'Brian, a Sailor assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37), kisses his wife during the "first kiss" ceremony at the end of the Crommelin's six-and-half month deployment to Latin America. Crommelin returned to homeport at Naval Station Pearl Harbor from after conducting monitoring, detecting, counter-narcotics activities and civic action projects. U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Wallace Ciccarelli Jr. (Photo Released).

The Flower Child has vivid memories of returning from deployments to the Western Pacific and the Mediterranean. It always was grand to return to the United States. The above image certainly captures the excitement and joy of returning from a Cruise.

I can certainly appreciate the hardships that all the members of our U. S. Forces endure to insure our security in the United States of America. Today the Flower Child request that you take the opportunity to Thank a member of the U. S. Military. Those who have served and those who are serving deserve our gratitude.