CNO Releases 2005 Holiday Message

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CNO Releases 2005 Holiday Message

Release Date: 12/21/2005 12:50:00 PM

Special message from Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Mullen

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, please accept my very best wishes for a joyous holiday season - with a hope and prayer that the new year finds you and your loved ones well.

I need not remind you of all the things you are doing to sow the seeds of freedom. You know them well. But, I would be remiss if I did not thank you for your service and for your dedication to the task. At sea and ashore, in far-off places and here at home, you are making life better and safer for millions of people the world over. Please know that you have your nation’s and your Navy’s deepest gratitude.

I would ask only three things of you over the holidays:

1) take care of yourselves - whether you are traveling home or forward deployed, please stay safe;

2) take care of your families - let them know how much you appreciate their love and support; and

3) take care of your shipmates - set a place at your table for someone who would otherwise be spending the holidays alone.

These are great gifts.

Finally, may you look back with pride at your accomplishments this year - and there were many - while looking forward with confidence and courage to the challenges ahead in 2006.

Safe sailing and all the best. --------------------------------------------------------------------
Contributed,
YNCS Don Harribine, USN(ret)

Any man or woman who may be asked in this century what they did to make life worthwhile in their lifetime....can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served a career in the United States Navy."