USN Dental Corps Birthday Ball

As many of you know, Joe and I have been hunting for "Western/Saloon" wear for the 97th Birthday Ball. Each year, each military unit, celebrates it's birthday with a Ball. The Dental Corps had its on Saturday.


With the help from both Moms in Cleveland and Indianapolis, here we are getting ready to go to the Ball.

We didn't win best dressed, but we looked very nice!

The ball itself was fun! It was held at the Butler Officers Club (on Camp Foster). Since no one was in uniform I don't think it was quite as formal and ceremonial. Nevertheless, we still had the Marine Corps Military Band there to play the National Anthem. We had a guest speaker and many toasts. The toasts were quite special. Various members of the Dental Corps raised their Champagne glass with gratitude to (for example) the members of the United States Navy and their service [which was followed by "Anchors Aweigh"]. One of the final toasts was for the fallen; the lights dimmed and there was a moment of silence to remember all that had gone before in service to our great Country.

Joe had a very special part in this year's Birthday Ball. Being the youngest member of the command, he was to cut the Birthday cake (with the oldest member). I have a video, but it's too big for here, so I'll try to get it up on YouTube in awhile. In the meantime......

Let's see if I can link this post to the video on YouTube now.....