This set of poems congratulates the cadets on becoming officers and speaks of their abilities and the challenges that face them. They end with a motivational wish for their future careers. The light-hearted, yet sincere poems, add an unusual finishing touch to the speeches. Learn More

These change of command poems for an outgoing Air Force officer speak of duty done and patriotism and good times shared. They may be used on their own or as an ideal ending to our relevant speeches. Learn More

These Naval change of command poems are ideal for you if you wish to say goodbye to those in your command. They mention duty well done and the help and support given to you. They speak of pride in the Navy. They may be used on their own or as an appropriate ending to our relevant speeches. Learn More

These poems are suitable for you if, as a fellow officer, you are toasting a comrade who is transferring to another base at a farewell dinner. They speak of friendships and shared experiences over the years and are light-hearted in tone. They wish the officer who is moving good luck in his/her new post and end with a toast to his/her future. Should you decide to give a speech, these poems give you the option of ending your speech in an unusual and memorable manner. Learn More

These change of command for incoming officer poems are ideal for you if, as an incoming officer, you wish to address your new troops. They mention the respect in which the outgoing C.O. was held and state your hope that you too will be held in esteem through your future actions. You speak of the challenge the new post offers you and of your hope that, with those under your command, you will play an important role in the service of your country. Should you decide to give a speech, these short poems offer you an unusual way of ending it in a memorable way. Learn More

These poems express the thoughts of a member of the navy on his/her promotion. They express thanks to those who were helpful. They also contain the promise that he/she will serve his/her country to the best of his/her ability. They may be used on their own or as a finishing touch to the relevant speeches. Learn More

These poems convey the feelings of a cadet on his or her commissioning. They contain thanks to those who have trained them and express gratitude to their families for their support. The short poems summarise their feelings and add an unusual finishing touch to the more usual speeches. Learn More

These congratulate recruits who have graduated from boot camp. They are motivational in tone. They sincere poems add an unusual finishing touch to the speeches. Learn More

The poems speak of the honour of being commissioned as an officer of the navy and thank those who have helped cadets make it to this special day. These light-hearted yet sincere poems give thanks to commanding officers and families and wish fellow cadets well in the future. Learn More

This set of poems congratulates the new officers and speaks of the necessity for their leadership skills. The inspirational poems may be used individually or as an unusual ending to the speeches. Learn More