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Comment by mrsb 7 hours ago

Hello tysmom!  I will definitely be at PIR!!  I don't think I could miss that for anything!!  My friend's son just went through a couple of weeks ago and she had nothing but great things to say about it.  I can hardly wait to see and hug my son!!  I will really try not to get mascara on his dress whites-if I don't cry he will think there is something wrong with me!!  LOL

Comment by tysmom 7 hours ago

There is also a Groton group which helps you through those schools. Many moms/gfs on there too. Some seasoned moms on that site also. Its the ride of your life.And the more support you have the better it is.

My sailor is deployed and I am getting emails, but said he was going "dark" for a while. I better keep writing this time even though he does not get them right away.Learned my lesson. Last time I made the mistake of sending only a couple in three weeks and I think he felt pretty sad.

MRSB: Go to PIR if at all possible. It will give you goose bumps. When they come through that door.....wonderful memories!!!!

Comment by mrsb 8 hours ago

Thank you ProudNavyMom#1!

Comment by ProudNavyMom#1 10 hours ago

These ladies/girlfriends/boyfriends/loved ones are an awesome support group! You will learn a lot, I have! God bless,

Comment by mrsb 10 hours ago

Hello all!  My son will PIR on June 7th and will be shipping out to Groton for sub school so I wanted to say hello!  I'm currently in the Boot Camp for Moms group and the June 7th PIR-so many wonderful, supportive people!!  I'm sure I'll find the same here!!

Comment by Michimom (Nuke Mom--MM/ELT) 11 hours ago

My son reported to Hawaii in November.  The Navy would have paid to ship his car to Hawaii, but he opted to sell it to a friend instead.  He left from home (Michigan) and the closest place he could have shipped the car from is in St. Louis, MO.  His car was older car (2002) and he just figured it was easier to sell it and buy something else after he got to Hawaii.  He used the bus and relied on friends for transportation . . .until a few weeks ago.  After saving up, he bought a brand spankin' new car!  A gorgeous blue.  I'm thinking there won't be a whole lot of miles put on that car in Hawaii.  LOL 

Comment by Connie foaling-lady (Groton) 16 hours ago

Thanks everybody ... hmm.  I guess when my son reports to Hawaii, my plan to stow away in his truck won't work, not if it takes 4 weeks to get there! :) Have to save my pennies for airfare to visit him instead.

Comment by terryd (Ship 03 Div 337) yesterday

Our son reported to Hawaii in April. The Navy paid for his car to be shipped from Groton to Hawaii.  It took about 4 weeks and he could not ship anything in it.

Comment by Seahorse yesterday

The Navy pays to ship 1 vehicle (authorized on orders) to OCONUS locations. Hawaii is considered OCONUS. However there are size restrictions (like 15/20tons) and you cannot pack anything in the vehicle that will be shipped.

Comment by Rhonda8881 yesterday

My son has been there longer, maybe things have changed.  Used to be if you were moving due to orders the Navy paid to have 1 vehicle moved to your new location or paid your expenses if you drove.  But only from your old base to the new one.  

Could be one of the cuts made to save money.  If I am wrong I apologize.  My sailor has been at his first assignment for almost 6 years now.

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