05/01/2026
I just want to congratulate Senior Chief John Parkin and his beautiful wife Kari Parkin and 2 children on Johns retirement of 26 years in the United States Navy!
My husband and John met back in 2004, I think, when they were both stationed in Dubuque on recruiting duty. John and Kari have been good friends for a long time and I am so happy for them to finally be able to live life out side of the Navy and all the curve balls it can sometimes throw at you.
I wish I could have been there today to celebrate you! I want to thank you BOTH and the boys for your service as it takes a great support system for our military members to do all the things they need to do! I wish you all the best in your next chapter and hope we get to hang out soon!
Congratulations on your retirement John!!!
