Mary K was promoted in June to Lieutenant Commander (abbreviated LCDR).
She has worked long and hard in her military career and certainly deserves this recognition. Nearly 11 years as a US Marine, then another 11 as a Navy Nurse. She has never chosen the easy path, that much is certain.
As for me, a little pity please. Since she now outranks me, I have to call her "Ma'am" and salute her when in uniform. Ugh.
On the other hand, her new rank entitles us to a larger house on base. Not too bad.
