It was really when the Commandant CDR Wallingford ,CDR Schock and 1stSgt Worthy started talking about the idea.”Īlthough he’s not a graduate of Farragut, CDR Schock has a long family history here. “For seven years I wanted them to come back. “I used to look through the window of the museum and see Charlie Duke’s dress blues and wish we could wear them,” George said. ’18 during the Homecoming Parade in November Regimental Commander George Hamilton, Jr. It was a decision that couldn’t have come soon enough for this year’s Regimental Commander George Hamilton, Jr. No decision has highlighted these fine young people as the recent one to allow officers to, again, wear the Navy Service Dress Blues. The Dress Blues only need the jacket over them.
Now, the Naval Science department has moved the uniforms into a more multipurpose model, with each uniform requiring the same black pants and shoes, interchanging with the khaki and white shirts. The Navy funds one NSU uniform per cadet, but in the past Farragut parents were required to buy Salt and Peppers (white shirts with black trousers) and Dress Blues, Whites (an all white uniform), travel gear, as well as any extra uniforms cadets may have needed. “We have a unique opportunity to combine academic excellence and character education here in part because of the NJROTC program, and we end up producing fine young men and women prepared for success in our global community.”Ībout 10 years ago the formal uniform had been discontinued due to high cost to families. “I don’t think you can say it any better than that,” said Senior Naval Science Instructor, CDR Rick Schock. “Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” – Rev.
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