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NPAC Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony

NPAC Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony
NPAC Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony

NORFOLK, Va. — It’s always great to reconnect with friends, shipmates, co-workers, mentors, and mentees. Yesterday, Thurraya and I attended the Change of Command ceremony for the Navy Public Affairs Command Element, as well as the retirement ceremony for Captain Sarah Self-Kyler. It was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with many of the past, current, and future professionals and leaders within the Navy Public Affairs community who are responsible for telling the Navy’s story.

Congratulations to Captain Richlyn Ivey, who relieved Captain Self-Kyler as commanding officer of NPAC, and congratulations to Sarah and her family on her distinguished 34-year Navy career.

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Memorial Day Weekend 2026

Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
NEW MARKET and BERGTON, Va. — We enjoyed another wonderful family weekend as we explored New Market and returned to Highland Retreat. Memorial Day weekend gave us the perfect opportunity to slow down, spend quality time together, share meaningful conversations, and create more lasting family memories.
 
 
 

Honoring Those Who Served

Honoring Those Who Served

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, members of the Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. showed up in service at the Military Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia for their Honor Flight Service Project. Our family had the honor of joining them and welcoming veterans from Georgia, New York, and Florida as they arrived for their Honor Flights.  

 

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!

Thurraya,

It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years.

Starting out together to building a life filled with memories — two kids, six PCS moves, five houses, countless adventures, family reunions, celebrations, and even the difficult moments of saying goodbye to friends and family along the way. Through every season, we’ve faced it all together.

What a journey it’s been, and I’m so grateful for every step with you. Here’s to 25 years of love, laughter, resilience, and a lifetime more to come. ❤️

 

Resurrection Celebration

Resurrection Celebration
Resurrection Celebration
Resurrection Celebration
Resurrection Celebration
Resurrection Celebration

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Our family was blessed to travel and celebrate this Resurrection Sunday as Matthias participated in the baptism service at Aletheia Church. Tears of joy were flowing as he made his public declaration his of faith.