4th-Generation Naval Officer Promoted

Jeff Buck became a Navy lieutenant Wednesday afternoon, commissioned by his admiral father, with rank pinned on by his naval captain grandfather.
His lieutenant commander maternal great-grandfather would have been there but he’s on eternal patrol.
The four generations span 99 years of naval service. The three current generations are all naval aviators, wearing by tradition the “wings of gold” and brown shoes. All three flew patrol and surveillance aircraft, including the P2B, S2, P3 and the current P8.
The Buck family celebrated the promotion of Jeff from lieutenant junior-grade to full lieutenant. For those unfamiliar with military ranks, a Navy lieutenant is the same grade as an Army captain.
Family friends celebrated the promotion on Sarasota’s bayfront. Rear Admiral Sean Buck currently commands the patrol and

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