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Paula S.
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- Woodridge, IL
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SAILOR RESCUE LIST
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Military and Patriotic...
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VFA-154 Black Knight Moms
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NAVY HISTORY
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Chicago Mom's
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My daughter left for BC December 13th, almost four years ago. She's been home only twice for the Christmas holidays and this year will be a "no-go" year. Unfortunately, you'll need to get used to this.
AblueOK... while I geniunely appreciate you reminding all of us of OPSEC (and recently reposting your original post), the information that I posted regarding my daughter is general and is not relative to ship's movement. You will be one very busy ...
My daughter just got off the Stennis too... althought she is part of the airwing and is based at NAS Lemoore CA. She won't be home for the holidays this year either... airfare is prohibitive. Her sister is getting married in June so we'll just cel...
I avoid the malls like the Plague!!!! Glad you guys are SO organized!!
Yes they are! I'm back to getting text messages and cell phone calls... Holly said she basically had nothing to do but still loves to be out on the boat. She's hosting Thanksgiving at her apartment for some of her friends... she's doing the turkey...
Yaaayyyyy! They're back!
Boat's in!
Guess that make's us the "blabbermouths" of the group!
Get ready to fire up the web cams! Received a couple of texts already!
We are foregoing presents this year... but I'll still get a few things for my girls. I'm actually happy about it cause I think the holiday has gotten way too commercialized for my liking... still waiting for the Lexus with the big red ribbon to sh...
Well, had a glimmer of memory that it was from a website called Artisans... but searched for that and still no luck. I haven't forgotten!!
Kathy... Holly wears the same medal. It was given to her by a very kind man that we are friends with from our church. He has a niece in the Army... bought her one and one for Holly too!
I live in the Chicago area and as the saying goes, "If you don't like the weather, just wait an hour." So far we've have incredibly mild weather for this time of year... around 50 during the day, low 40's at night... but that can change! As far as...
Proof positive that humans with incredible class and generosity do exist. That is probably one of the most heart-warming stories I'll hear over these holidays... sure beats the heck out of the luxury car with the big ribbon in the driveway. Please...
Now you've gone and done it, Michelle... you said the "S" word! Arrggghhh!!!!
I like the numbered pages on the bottom also... would also prefer to have the most recent post to a blog on the top of the first page... just like our group blogs. Thanks for all your efforts!
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- About me:
- Single mom, my youngest daughter Holly has been in the Navy for almost four years now. She has served an 8 mth. combat deployment in 07 to the middle east and ia 6 mth. deployment to the western Pacific. She is attached to VFA-154 strike fighter group out of Lemoore NAS California. At the end of the '07 cruise, her grandfather (who is a WW2 Navy veteran) and I flew to Hawaii and participated in the Tiger Cruise. Her sister and I were on the Tiger Cruise from Everett, WA to SanDiego this past summer. I had the honor of pinning her in front of her squadron with her Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin (ESWS) during the cruise. It's all been the thrill of a lifetime!
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Son/Daughter
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- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was proud and encouraged it
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- To enjoy every moment... and watch my daughter become an awesome, independent, responsible young woman and follow in the proud Navy tradition of our family. Her grandfather was a 2nd Class Gunners Mate in WW2 and we are thrilled that she has also made 2nd Class.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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Request for Admin
Can we please get the music player deleted from the Blog section? I like to check the site while I'm at work and it's very annoying to have to mute someone else's post of a music player. Members... please refrain from doing this stuff, we all don't share the same taste in music. Put it on your personal site. Thanks!
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 10:02am — 17 Comments
Navy Times Article - Women on submarines
An interesting subject, to say the least!
SecNav, CNO: Women should serve on subs
By William H. McMichael and Andrew Scutro - Staff writers
Posted : Friday Sep 25, 2009 9:34:42 EDT
Women should be allowed to serve aboard submarines, and the Navy is “moving out aggressively” to make it happen, according to the service’s top civilian.
“I believe women should have every opportunity to serve at sea, and that includes aboard submarines,” Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Thursday in a statemen… Continue
SecNav, CNO: Women should serve on subs
By William H. McMichael and Andrew Scutro - Staff writers
Posted : Friday Sep 25, 2009 9:34:42 EDT
Women should be allowed to serve aboard submarines, and the Navy is “moving out aggressively” to make it happen, according to the service’s top civilian.
“I believe women should have every opportunity to serve at sea, and that includes aboard submarines,” Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Thursday in a statemen… Continue
Posted on September 25, 2009 at 11:14am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (56 comments)
- At 10:28am on November 6, 2009,
Michelle Chicago Mom said… - Paula,
It was great to meet you and thanks for getting everyone together.
Michelle
- At 10:34am on November 5, 2009,
Deborah said… - Paula, small world! My first job was at York Theater and I used to work for Boise Cascade Office Products in Itasca. When I was in college my parents moved to Wood Dale. The boxer is our boy, Asher, and Martha is very close to him. He is 10.5 years old so he is nearing the end of his life. He's had cancer and been hit by a car but he still plenty of spunk. So, is your daughter going to be a pilot? Martha was accepted in Aviation and Surface Warfare. She told her recruiter that Aviation was her first choice so what did she get put in, SWO! We are still new to this Navy stuff. Thanks for writing back. I enjoyed hearing from you!
- At 8:56am on November 4, 2009,
Deborah said…
- Wow, Paula, your daughter really has seen the world! My daughter hasn't seen a thing yet. She arrived at her base in June and the ship is in dry dock for another year. She's been in school some, working on quals for her SWO pin and then the poop hit the fan. Even though she is only 6 hours away, has email, cell phone, etc. we hadn't heard from her in 2 weeks. I am NOT used to the lack of communication. Sunday she finally called for about 5 minutes and said they failed a huge inspection. Very disheartening since she was doing things the way they were done before. Anyway, whoever it was that failed them told her, "Don't plan on having ANY holidays this year." So, my hope of her being able to come home or us going up to Virginia for at least one holiday are dead. I could certainly understand that if she were deployed but she has yet to go underway. Okay, my pity party is over! Thanks for letting me vent. :-) By the way, I am originally from Elmhurst, IL.
- At 2:08pm on October 29, 2009,
Bea S. said… - Paula,
Stupid me! Forgot to add that your daughter is welcome to bring friends - even a car load. I think I have room. LOL. I even know how to cook a turkey and if the kids don't like turkey, we'll have some New York steaks.
Bea
- At 11:11am on October 22, 2009,
Ruth, Gun's Mom said… - Paula, what a generous offer! How about this? I'll tell him about the Chicago Moms get together on the 4th. He came to one back in February, so maybe he'll join you moms and you can pick his brain about the Navy. He's been called "one squared away sailor" by the military here. If he hasn't found a way by then, maybe you can discuss it. He can always take a taxi, but he's trying to be frugal. He'd certainly offer gas money to someone.
- At 10:02am on October 22, 2009,
Ruth, Gun's Mom said…
- To answer both your questions--yes, he's at Great Lakes. No, haven't resolved the transportation issue yet. I wish I could join all of you on the 4th, but that's doubtful.
- At 5:40pm on October 18, 2009,
vanemom said… - hello I'm vanemom do u know which is the group of moms just for sailors on the Nimitz!
- At 10:59am on September 26, 2009,
A's step-mom said… - I requested you as a friend. your friend Pam (A's step-mom)
- At 9:12am on September 23, 2009,
CCR said… - have to check in every now and then to see if there is new pictures. Love the pinning. Gosh, I know you're proud! my sweet friends posted pictures of my son that were on navy.mil and USS Blue Ridge group on FB, but I had to take them down. :-( Gotta keep a low profile ya know? But it was terribly exciting seeing him and seeing what he does.
- At 1:20am on September 20, 2009,
Pat said… - Was yout daughter deployed w/ the Stennis this year??? My daughter is stationed in Hawaii & I saw the Stennis when they were there.
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