Military Promotion Invitations & Announcements Wording Samples

Below are samples of wording for military promotion invitations and announcements for a wide variety of circumstances. There are samples for hosts that are commanding officers, parents or spouses, and even for yourself.

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Commander, Naval Intelligence Command
requests the pleasure of your company
at the promotion ceremony of

Rear Admiral Richard Smythe
United States Navy

Tuesday, the thirtieth of June
Two thousand twenty-five
at five o'clock
Admiral Lutz Park
Washington Navy Yard

R.S.V.P.                          Service Dress Blue
(555)456-7890                   Business Casual

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The family and friends of
John Robert Smythe, Jr.
cordially invite you to join us for a party
to celebrate his promotion to

Major
United States Army

Saturday, the tenth of August
Two thousand twenty-one
Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Walnut Hills Country Club
Chula Vista, California

RSVP 555-456-7890

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Please join us for a party celebrating
John Robert Smythe, Jr.'s
promotion to

Major
United States Marine Corps

Saturday, June 26, 2024
at 6:30 p.m.
1234 Main Street
Heartland, Texas

Robert & Sandra Smythe
Regrets Only 555-456-7890

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Please share our joy as our daughter
Sergeant Anna Lynn Smythe
celebrates her promotion to
Major
United States Air Force

Saturday, June 26, 2024
at 6:30 p.m. 1234 Main Street
Heartland, Illinois

John & Sandra Smythe
RSVP 555-456-7890

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My family and I would like you to share our happiness
on the occasion of my promotion to

Major
United States Marine Corps

Saturday, June 26, 2024
at 6:30 p.m.
Backyard BBQ and Pool Party
1234 Main Street
Heartland, South Carolina

John & Sandra Olson
RSVP 555-456-7890

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With pride and joy we invite you to
share a special day in our lives as

Staff Sergeant John Robert Smythe
United States Army

celebrates his promotion

Saturday, June 26, 2022
at 6:30 p.m.
Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall
1234 Main Street
Heartland, Kentucky

John & Sandra Smythe
RSVP 555-456-7890

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We invite you to share this special occasion as

Staff Sergeant John Robert Smythe

celebrates his promotion to
Captain
United States Coast Guard

Saturday, June 26, 2026
at 6:30 p.m.
1234 Main Street
Heartland, Texas

John & Sandra Smythe
Regrets Only 555-456-7890

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You're invited to a
Promotion Reception
honoring

Major Scott Harmon
United States Marine Corps

Friday, June 9, 2024
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1234 Main Street
Heartland, California

R.s.v.p. to Debbie Harmon
555-4456-7890

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I have strived for and achieved
an important goal in my life.
I am pleased to announce
my promotion to

Captain
United States Navy

on Friday, the thirtieth of May
Two thousand twenty

Captain John Robert Smythe, Jr.

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We are pleased to announce

John Robert Olson, Jr.’s

Promotion to
Major
United States Marine Corps

Saturday, twenty-sixth of June
Two thousand twenty

John & Sandra Olson

_______________________

With great pride and joy
we announce the promotion of our son

John Robert Olson, Jr.

to

Major
United States Air Force

Saturday, twenty-sixth of June
Two thousand twenty-two

Robert & Sandra Olson

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Colonel John Olson and Mrs. Olson
are proud to announce
the promotion of our son

John Robert Olson, Jr.

to

Major
United States Marine Corps

Saturday, May tenth
Two thousand twenty