kurowashi9
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OH Navy, in response to your post :
For those who recently attended DCOIC, what was your experience with first salutes and the silver dollar tradition? I obviously want to do this right, so an actual American eagle silver dollar is what I plan giving. Won't be at DCOIC until likely the spring, however was going to put in one coin order since I’ll need one (hopefully) in January for my quick/simple commissioning ceremony if COMDOCs get here next month.
Considering the cost of silver dollars today (near $50 seems common), how many should I plan on bringing? More than thrilled and honored to “pay up”. Just want to be sure I am prepared if this is also a tradition at DCOIC.
With precious metal prices, maybe having a few unused extras wouldn’t hurt.
I have experienced a "first salute" and haven't actually been to DCOIC yet. Many may experience a "first salute" long before DCOIC, because you are actually commissioned before you go. My firsto salute was one of my shipmates (my mentee) who I served with on the enlisted side. I presented her with a Silver Eagle and was very glad to do so. She is one of the most outstanding sailors in my unit and out performs or is highly competive with those at her level and /or more senior to her.
I had two coins, a regular silver dollar, an old Susan B. Anthony type (98% silver, over 20ys old) and I had an uncirculated Silver Eagle (100% Silver). At the time of the salute,I chose to present her with the Silver Eagle. It was a pleasure presenting that one, and I didn't mind giving away that $50 coin. As mentioned before she was a "top performer" and a hard charger. I know that she will do great things. And that one experience may be just the thing that will push and motivate her to do the same or mentor the next person to be bigger and better. I know that it meant a lot to my junior and the experience will be cherished. But on the same token, this is a "first salute", and the experience for you is just as important.
You can't get it back. So, what I am saying is that you have to use your better judgement on that one. In a nutshell, it doesn't matter if it is a 20 year silver dollar or if it is one of the rare uncirculated $50 coins. Just as long as it is a silver dollar. Its your experience. I didn't mean to be long winded about it, but wanted to share my experience to give you a little depth and perspective of how you may want to proceed for your first experience. Let me know if you need anything. I was enlisted for over 12 years and could help answer any question or give another perspective for you or anyone else. I am still navigating through this process as well.
For those who recently attended DCOIC, what was your experience with first salutes and the silver dollar tradition? I obviously want to do this right, so an actual American eagle silver dollar is what I plan giving. Won't be at DCOIC until likely the spring, however was going to put in one coin order since I’ll need one (hopefully) in January for my quick/simple commissioning ceremony if COMDOCs get here next month.
Considering the cost of silver dollars today (near $50 seems common), how many should I plan on bringing? More than thrilled and honored to “pay up”. Just want to be sure I am prepared if this is also a tradition at DCOIC.
With precious metal prices, maybe having a few unused extras wouldn’t hurt.
I have experienced a "first salute" and haven't actually been to DCOIC yet. Many may experience a "first salute" long before DCOIC, because you are actually commissioned before you go. My firsto salute was one of my shipmates (my mentee) who I served with on the enlisted side. I presented her with a Silver Eagle and was very glad to do so. She is one of the most outstanding sailors in my unit and out performs or is highly competive with those at her level and /or more senior to her.
I had two coins, a regular silver dollar, an old Susan B. Anthony type (98% silver, over 20ys old) and I had an uncirculated Silver Eagle (100% Silver). At the time of the salute,I chose to present her with the Silver Eagle. It was a pleasure presenting that one, and I didn't mind giving away that $50 coin. As mentioned before she was a "top performer" and a hard charger. I know that she will do great things. And that one experience may be just the thing that will push and motivate her to do the same or mentor the next person to be bigger and better. I know that it meant a lot to my junior and the experience will be cherished. But on the same token, this is a "first salute", and the experience for you is just as important.
You can't get it back. So, what I am saying is that you have to use your better judgement on that one. In a nutshell, it doesn't matter if it is a 20 year silver dollar or if it is one of the rare uncirculated $50 coins. Just as long as it is a silver dollar. Its your experience. I didn't mean to be long winded about it, but wanted to share my experience to give you a little depth and perspective of how you may want to proceed for your first experience. Let me know if you need anything. I was enlisted for over 12 years and could help answer any question or give another perspective for you or anyone else. I am still navigating through this process as well.
