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Am I the only one here who's totally relaxed about sending my child to boot camp?

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Christmas at Bootcamp

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Christmas at Bootcamp

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My Heart is in Pensacola!

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Paula {Laurens Mom} commented on Julie K's group 'AIRCREW'
Lauren graduated ATO Monday. She got her orders too. She leaves the end of Nov for Tindal AFB in Oklahoma to fly in the E6-B Mercury. She's soooo excited. All her friends are there. Oh and she goes to SERE in January.
November 12
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November 1
Paula {Laurens Mom} commented on Julie K's group 'AIRCREW'
OK, I have a question....Lauren is the top of her AT class. She and two other sailors with gpa's just under hers have been chosen to get some award(?). This is where I'm not sure what to call it. She said they each have to write a paper telling wh...
October 20
Paula {Laurens Mom} commented on Julie K's group 'AIRCREW'
Hey Carly....when my daughter was on hold for Aircrew from Feb to May, Phase 2 had overnight liberty on weekends(unless they had duty that weekend). But it got taken away in late May due to a bunch of the numbnuts (my daughters words) getting in t...
October 20
Paula {Laurens Mom} commented on Julie K's group 'AIRCREW'
Have fun Julie!!! Big hugs for Ryan!
October 20
Paula {Laurens Mom} commented on Julie K's group 'AIRCREW'
Lauren has dog duty over Thanksgiving, so no leave for her. Hopefully Christmas. She told me last night that they let duty groups a & b go home for a week or so and then duty group c & d get to go home. So if they dont get Christmas day, at least...
October 20
Paula {Laurens Mom} commented on Julie K's group 'AIRCREW'
I found the website for the Rescue Swimmers in Nevada... http://www.navylonghorns.com/
October 16
Paula {Laurens Mom} commented on Julie K's group 'AIRCREW'
Julie, I think there are Rescue Swimmers that are on land....there is a base in Nevada and they do "dry" rescues in the mountains and such. I found a website for the group one day. I'll see if I can find them again.
October 16

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Single parent since day one with a lot of support from my family. Have been very, very involved with my child all through her life and still to this day.
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A Letter to Lauren and other thoughts

Wow, eight weeks. Time has crawled yet flown by at the same time. Who'd a thunk we could go 7 weeks and 1 day without talking to each other? That sucked big monkey bxxls. Yet, once I talked to you, all was right with the world. My baby was ok, you survived. You didnt need me to make everything all right. You are taking care of business yourself and doing it in a large way.

Is it hard? "Absolutely Mom." Does it suck? "Absolutely Mom." Is it rewarding? "Absolutely Mom." Are you having fun too? "L… Continue

Posted on December 31, 2008 at 12:13am — 1 Comment

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At 10:41am on November 1, 2009, debby9310 said…
Hello Paula, Thanks for offering to send me stuff on Pensacola. My Daughter Graduates this Fri. from boot camp. Any tips about that day? Anything I should and could be prepared for? My daughter will be in aircrew. What should She pack for Florida. She leaves for Pensacola next Tues. I'd appreciate any info. Thank You Debby
My e-mail is debby9310@aol.com .
At 1:11pm on June 21, 2009, Dianne Culbertson said…
Sorry so late getting back to you, I just got back from P-cola...helped Mikki drive her car back home. I have her for the rest of the week then off she goes. I stayed on NAS at the Gateway Inn and Suites. Mikki made the arrangements, I think the sailor has to do that part although anyone can stay there. Very nice again, no complaints. The room I had this time was huge! I was there from Tursday until Friday AM when we headed off to Maine.
At 9:55am on May 27, 2009, Dianne Culbertson said…
Hey there! Long time...Mikki grads on 05 June and then off she goes shortly after....we get 21 days with her, you know what that means! She will go to Portland, Oregon for part of the time to see my folks, the rest of the time re-packing so they can come pick it all up and take it away...WAAAAAAA That'll be a sad day! Hope all is going well with you and Lauren!
At 3:12pm on May 3, 2009, carmen schuetterle said…
Thanks, now I know. I'll know for next time, his going away party turned out very good, he invited a bunch of nice kids. I'm tired though, I can't believe he is shipping out tomorrow! :(
At 9:41am on April 9, 2009, Dianne Culbertson said…
Arg, wish I could join ya! I miss Mikki so much already. If there is still a wait for "C" school she will get leave after grad in late May before she goes to fleet, either 11 or 21 days depending. Kinda hoping for only 11 cause then she'll still be stateside and close enough to see.
At 9:27am on April 8, 2009, Dianne Culbertson said…
Yo Mama! How the heck are you these days?!
At 8:05am on March 25, 2009, Dianne Culbertson said…
I agree, the base is nice...both of them. We stayed at the Inn and Suites on NAS which I guess is not the lodge but it was nice, very clean and everyone was helpful and very friendly! Add to that it was only $39.00 a night and it made for a good location, only minutes away from Mikki! She is doing well with her classes, the only info she gives out is her test scores. She is a little disappointed with the Navy pride of most of the Sailors. She does not get how they can put on their uniform in the morning and NOT feel an enormous sense of pride. I guess it has really become an issue, at least at Corry.
At 9:10pm on March 24, 2009, Joey, Katie's Mom said…
Katie has been there since 2/10. She is there for AM (Aviation Structual Mechanic. She was going to go Aircrew, but changed her mind. It is so hard when they are so far away and you can not talk face to face. She was so positive until this. I actually just talked to her and she sounded a little better.

We would love to have you and your daughter, but will understand if you can not make it. I can not wait to go to P-cola and see Katie. My parents and my other daughter are going up there for a week. They leave Saturday.
At 12:15pm on March 24, 2009, Dianne Culbertson said…
Just catching my breathe and reading up. So glad Lauren gets leave to come home. You must be beyond thrilled!! Good for you guys, I am very happy for you!!
At 9:11am on March 24, 2009, Dianne Culbertson said…
It was great, I posted a blog. We were really lucky! The Blue Angels did 2 fly overs the first morning we were there and now one of the Twins, Ella has decided she is going to be a BA pilot...lol!! Everything from that moment was BA and yes, she has the T-shirt. We enjoyed the sun, warmth and holding Mikki! How is Lauren doing...where is she? We stayed at the Inn on NAS, nice rooms, very clean and the people friendly and $39.00 a night. Check out Mikki's tattoo on my pics...I think you will get a kick out of it. Lots to do around here to get up to speed...Hope you guys are doing well!! And I really hope to meet you someday!

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