Navy Moms of Discharged Sailors

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Comment by Rose R on November 14, 2009 at 10:05pm

Hi Susan, welcome to the group. The number for Legal is at the top of ship 5moms(formerly ship 17) also there is info about continuation of the
Tricare coverage after she leaves bc.Call legal and ask them if the power of attorney will do it. Otherwise she can sign a legal release for release of info, and a HIPPA release for release of medical info
There is a address and number in the masthead on Ship 5 moms(formerly ship 17) for reporting recruiters. Congressmen are a good place to start with a complaint like that.The length of time is generally 2 to 3 weeks and that will not change. Government paperwork always runs slow. There is lots of info at the top of ship 5 moms you will find to be useful.
Tell her to keep busy. Volunteer for a job there, to keep busy.There are chaplains who visit the Ship regularly she can speak to.

Comment by Susan H on November 12, 2009 at 10:30pm

I'm trying to do my homework to help my daughter with her military separation. She called today to say she is beginning her separation for a knee injury. The doctor told her she may be able to reclassify to a rate that would be less rigorous, but she declined and asked for the separation. She is in A school at Great Lakes, has been in for less than 6 months. I understand from her and from reading previous posts that she will not get veteran status or GI Bill benefits. She's fine with that. My question is this: how does she protect herself as far as care for her knee injury. It occurred while she was in Boot Camp and was aggravated by the Navy's ineptitude at treating it while she was in A school. I have medical power of attorney. Can I call someone in Great Lakes to get her medical information for our MD and our attorney to look at? Who do I call in Great Lakes to get in touch with their legal department?

Comment by my military mary on November 12, 2009 at 2:46pm

Sometimes I just dont understand how this could happen, all my daughter wanted to do was join the Navy. Called a recuriter and did what he said and off she went she was sworn in on Oct. 26,2009. Now she is setting if female seps waiting to come on with a RE-8 discharge (fraudulent) due to medical reasons. All she did is what the Senior Cheif Recruiter told her to do, now her career in the Navy has been shot to crap and she losing her mind wait to come home this day 18 in seps for her. I have noticed that she is not alone and something has to be done about these recruiters wanting numbers. I called my congressman and senator where I live and my grandfather who is retired military W-3 over 20 + years to help me with this. There are alot of things that has to change and it has to start somewhere, if your interested let me know we can make a difference for our kids and someone elses. The good thing is my daughter still wants to server her country she said " I'm not going to let no man tell me what I can and can't do momma I'll be back". Help me change the process to get these kids home and how long it takes, and change these recruiters who promise them everything and they are delivered nothing. It will never change if someone dosent step in and plant there feet to make the difference. Thanks

Comment by Janice M-P on September 28, 2009 at 8:21am

Karen,
Thank you for your comments, they were really straight forward and exactly what I was thinking. My son was discharged after a year. It was painful but sometimes I think more for me than for him. He is working now as a culinary assistant at a hotel and is interested in becoming a sou chef there. Even in this economic environment it only took him 6 weeks to find a job. He has found pride in his ability to strike out on his own. I still think that the Navy was an excellent experience for him in many ways and he'll always have that. But he's moving on to another part of his life now. I think as parents it is scary for us because of the lack of control and you want what's best for your children. Karen's right - encourage him and be there for him. I'm sure you've given him the best foundation you could. Ultimately, it is up to him to make a way for himself and there really is life after the Navy.

Comment by Karen-momofsubCS on September 26, 2009 at 6:58pm

He is being discharged? Then they will send him home. What scares you? He'll just have to find another direction in life. My son is dealing with that now. It's so tough getting over how hard you work to get in, only for them to let you go. It seems such an important time in your life, but, then it turns out it's not so important and life has other answers elsewhere. Comfort him, let him know he is loved, give him space when he needs it to think, help him to relax and move on. Encourage other things like taking classes learning something when he gets home. Getting all geared up for the Navy only to go home is hard. Just plain hard. And guys try to toughen up, but inside it hurts, like you failed. He didn't fail, he just has to find a better fit with something else. Ahhh, the curveballs life throws us sometimes!!

Comment by stanford66 on September 25, 2009 at 12:05pm

I got the call yesterday. He is being discharged due to nondisclosure of a past medical (4rth grade adhd and paxil meds)His recruiter told him to say nothing of this.. His Petty officer was on the phone first explaining that he is being discharged and then my son got on and told me that he is scared he is in trouble. His Petty officer had said he was not in trouble but, my son sounded hesitant and scared. He had said something about ship 5. Is this like the ship 17? I am really worried about my son and was wondering if there is anything I can do? What happens now?

Comment by Karen-momofsubCS on September 25, 2009 at 6:37am

he will be sent home via whatever they get at the time of his departure. My son came back by train, he almost had a flight, but the paperwork didn't go through in time. (whatever) He probably was put on light duty, which means he won't be getting the hardcore training if he has a back problem. My son's paperwork did not go through for a few months for some reason, but apparently that was unusual and you should expect discharge to take about 3 weeks. They did not take care of my son, who ended up having heart surgery when he came home. Get in contact with "Legal" there to find out more about him.

Comment by AdamsMom on September 23, 2009 at 11:32pm

hi everyone. my son called me last night informing me he is being discharged. i have no idea where he is or what he is doing, but he is at great lakes right now and the discharge is for a spine problem and serious depression. can someone PLEASE tell me the process of what he is going through and how long it will take for my son to come home. can he come by airplane? do they take care of him while he is waiting to be sent home...does he exercise and do intense training still...can i write to him? someone please help me. this is very hard and i dont know what to do about my son or how to even contact him. any help would be great. God Bless.

Comment by Kathleen on August 31, 2009 at 11:12pm

I am sending a letter off now must run to post office I just hope all of this well work out for her

Comment by Rose R on August 31, 2009 at 10:43pm

Hi Kathleen. sorry about your grand daughter's health problem. she can get a second opinion, and try to fight it. some times there is incorrect diagnosis in boot camp. When you or a family member talk to her tell her to ask for the paperwork to fight it , if she wants to.Welcome to the group. Read thru the info posted at the top of ship 17 moms and this group to see if thee is something that may help her. Meanwhile write to her and be supportive.

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