They stood watch over freedom, and some gave all to defend it.
This Memorial Day, we speak their names with reverence, and carry their memory like a flag held high. 🦅🫡
To those who have served, and those still standing watch—thank you. Your courage and sacrifice inspire everything I write.
Warm regards,
Dale A. Jenkins ⚓
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Dale Jenkins has had a lifelong interest in the Navy and international affairs. He is a former US Navy officer who served on a destroyer in the Pacific, and for a time was home-ported in Yokosuka, Japan. Pacific Fleet commitments took him to the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore. While on active duty he was awarded the Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. Dale is also Senior Advisor to Americans for a Stronger Navy.
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Thank you for your service, Dale! 🫡 Happy Memorial Day Weekend! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you Dale. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!Sent from Jim Hoey\’s iPhone