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Was notified today that my command and the Cleveland Browns approved my request to have my retirement flag flown over Cleveland Browns stadium during the Steelers game. They hinted that I may be receiving other memorabilia and/or autographs too, but too me the flag is the most important thing.
For those of you that have no clue what I am talking about, when you retire from the military, you are presented with an American Flag and can have it flown just about anywhere you like.
So for those of you that will be attending the game, if you see the flag, it will be the one that will be placed in my shadowbox. Now I just need a Browns WIN!!
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That is sweet!
I'm guessing that it isn't the main big flag (or is it?), so where's it going to be in the stadium?
I am unfamiliar with this feeling of optimism
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I am not sure, that is at their discretion. I will know the specifics when I am presented with it, will have a certificate and such as well.
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That is absolutely awesome. Congrats. I'll try and snap a picture for you.
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Congrats, Navy. Treat it with care when you get it!!! 
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That is absolutely awesome. Congrats. I'll try and snap a picture for you.
Thanks, that would be great!
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Congrats, Navy. Treat it with care when you get it!!!
It is going to be encased in my shadowbox, mounted on a wall in my livingroom.
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Congrats that is awesome. And most importantly....... 
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Congrats man..I will make EVERY effort to see the game and pre-game activities for this event... 
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Congratulations.
This was a classy way to go!
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Congrats.. that'll be one flag with a hell of a good story behind it eh? 
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Awesome Navy, congrats! Thats sweet! 
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That is absolutely awesome. I only wish I were there to see it, enjoy retirement. 
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Congrats, man. If they win, YOU LEAVE THAT UP THERE!
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congrats
that is totally awesome...
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Congrats and THANK YOU for the service to our country!!! If someone gets a pic of that this weekend, be sure to put it up on this board. I would love to see it. By the way...Who should I start this week??? 
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Congrats man. Thank you for your service.
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I will get some close-ups if possible and post them up for you!!
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That's cool, Navy! Someone should take pictures of every flag...that way you know it was yours.
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Congratulations ...... and Happy Retirement! That really is too cool. 
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Congratulations, sounds amazing... Hope somebody will get a picture. 
I want the Cleveland Browns to be my pallbearers so they can let me down for the last time.
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Congrats! I'll have to make sure I get to the stadium extra early to see the fly-over! 
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Congrats! I'll have to make sure I get to the stadium extra early to see the fly-over!
No fly over.... The flag will be flying on the stadium.
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That's awesome! I'm gettin' goosebumps thinking about that  Maybe in a couple of years my brother will be able to do the same thing. That would be cool too. Congratulations and thanks for serving our country!
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Congrats! I'll have to make sure I get to the stadium extra early to see the fly-over!
No fly over.... The flag will be flying on the stadium.
Oh, mis-understood. 
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Good to hear Navy...........it will be a special day for you! A big salute your way!  You will enjoy your retirement.....just don't go on any Carnaval Cruises anytime soon......they are not the same! 
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Congrats! Hopefully that will bring your Browns good luck against the filthy Steelers!
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You will enjoy your retirement.....just don't go on any Carnaval Cruises anytime soon......they are not the same!
But in a good way right? I went on a Carnaval Cruise last year and it was fantastic!
Anyway Congrats Navy. I look forward to seeing something important to a big Browns fan fly over the best place in the world.
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That is one of the coolest things I have ever heard. Congratulations!
And thanks for your years of service. I appreciate the life I've been able to lead, in no small part due to the men and women who protect this nation.
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That is too freaking cool! Congrats!
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Very Noice!!!!!
Congrats Navy. Wow that is awsome.
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Telling people your flag flew at CBS, is pretty cool. Hopefully a Browns win will make that story much better. 
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Dude, that's awesome! I'll be there to see it bro. Congrats on your retirement as well as getting your flag flown at the stadium. 
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I salute you for a job well done. That is an absolutely awesome retirement request.
Will look for it and try to get some photos for you.
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That's neat and congrats.
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...when you retire from the military, you are presented with an American Flag and can have it flown just about anywhere you like.
I didn't know that. What a great show or respect for retiring military people, BTW. Excellent choice on where to have it flown! I'm not American but if I were, I'd think about seeing if CBS would put it up. lol... Congratulations 
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Congrats Navy and thank you for your service.  
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