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MY SON IS NOW OFFICIALLY A SAILOR!

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Kathy Autote left a comment for Zack's PROUD Mom
May 14
Serena(Joseph's Mom) left a comment for Zack's PROUD Mom
April 30
Zack's PROUD Mom commented on Nichole Gibson's group 'Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!'
Hi everyone! Remember me? Wow, lots of new faces! The whole first page and I only recognize Peggy! It's been a while for me. I started a new job in March and have hardly had time to think! It is crazy! So what is going on with all of the sailors? ...
April 30
Zack's PROUD Mom left a comment for Jacqueline Manning
April 22
Zack's PROUD Mom commented on Nichole Gibson's group 'Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!'
Hi everyone! Welcome newcomers! I have not ditched you all. Zack has been home for the past 11 days. It was great seeing him but very busy. As most of you know, I started a new job (within my company) about a month ago. It has had me so busy. I h...
April 11
Zack's PROUD Mom left a comment for Jacqueline Manning
April 10
Zack's PROUD Mom commented on Nichole Gibson's group 'Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!'
Hi girls, me checking in again. On the road again (just like the Willie song! lol!) today for work. Trying to check in and say hi so you don't forget who I am! Zack is supposed to come home today. I say "supposed" to because he was told on Friday...
March 30
Zack's PROUD Mom commented on Nichole Gibson's group 'Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!'
That's EASTER Sunday this year! Zack was born on Good Friday which was also a Friday the 13th! That's my boy! A blessing and a terror! Just kidding! He's always been nothing but a blessing!
March 27

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About me:
My oldest child, Zack left for boot camp on 10/9/08, PIR on 12/5/08. He is going to be an AO. I miss him so much but I am so proud of him too! I married my HS sweetheart, Mike and we married right after my graduation. He was going into the Air Force. Here we are 21 years later happy as ever and wouldn't change a thing. So, I already know what it is to share someone you love with the country but I also know the pride and joy that comes from someone you love serving this great nation. We live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (aka "God's Country") and have 2 other children; Erin who is 15 and Chris who is 12. We thank God every day for our wonderful family and all of the blessings we have. We are thankful to all of the other men and women who support this great country by serving in the Armed forces and for all those who love someone who serves.
I am here to support or represent my:
Zack
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Said “No way!”
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
My son knows more than I thought he did.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
Our relationship has grown stronger, This was a maturing experience, This was the best decision he/she could have made

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At 2:51pm on May 14, 2009, Kathy Autote said…
Hi Shannon just was thinking of you and wondering how zach is doing chuckie is in korea and loves it Imiss him but i know this is so good for him i hope everything is well with you and your family miss talking to you take care kathy
At 9:10am on May 8, 2009, Jacqueline Manning said…
Hi Shannon
We sure have missed you, I know your job is really keeping you busy!
I am about to wrap up the video and i need 5-6 pictures of Zack when he was home on leave.
Send them to my email jnjmanning@mail.com
Love you!
At 1:25pm on April 30, 2009, Serena(Joseph's Mom) said…
Yes, Shannon!! we remember you!! I think of you from and hope all is well with Zack and your family!! Try to stop by and see us(P-Cola Group) from time to time!!!
At 1:28pm on April 22, 2009, Jacqueline Manning said…
He is in #32 correct? I think james said he knew someone in that Squad. I will ask him again when I talk to him. Sorry the new job is such a pain. We sure miss you in the Group, and everyone asks me where you are.....lol I will update them all.
At 9:40am on April 22, 2009, Jacqueline Manning said…
Hey Girl,
Just checking in on you again. I am still gathering pictures for the video. I would like to have some of Zack when he was home on leave. How is he doing in Lemoore? I know the classes there are really backed up. Another AO Mom Kim, her son will be stationed there and has been in Lemmore for almost 8 weeks waiting for his c-school to start! He said they finally turned the AC on in the barracks! And said the place was crazy with spiders! I have an Oceana Group now too along with my AO Group and the Pensacola Gals. We miss you! I hope Zack is doing good, and you too of course!
At 1:00pm on April 10, 2009, Jacqueline Manning said…
Hey Shannon!
Is Zack home? Where have you been? How are things going? We miss you and were wondering where you were!
At 8:05pm on March 26, 2009, MIMI said…
hi , I saw you on Virgnia beach . I wanted to let you know if you go to the oceana nas website and at the top tabs go to MWR they have info on the accomadations available for families and visitors . they look very very nice! and much less expensive than anything else I have seen in the area during the summer esp.
This group seems a little quiet, maybe we can spice things up in there, LOL> My sailor is a new AZ his PIR was 11-26 so about 2 wks or so ahead of yours.
He just graduated( had to wait 2 1/2 months to class -up, it was a nightmare) and he is coming home on leave for two weeks so he won't report to Oceana for about 2wks.
We live pretty close and expect to be making trips with family often!
At 6:27pm on March 19, 2009, Sherry James said…
You're welcome! Yes, I do get it how parents would be upset/afraid/disappointed when the parents had planned something different for their child! I definitely get it! Good to hear that you and your son Zack worked everything out BEFORE he left for b/c. Of course, you did a wonderful job and your son made a very good decision for himself.

That's nice that you live in Maryland and work in Annapolis, I love the area there and how quaint it is even with the huge new Target that was just opened in Annapolis! BTW, I really like your white N* long sleeve shirt you're wearing in one of your pics. What did your friends' son like about NAPS and what did he find difficult about it? I would LOVE to hear more about his time at NAPS and any advise on what my son could do to be better prepared for it.

I believe that young Jessica will do well and prayer changes things...especially the heart of folks. I believe that her parents will come around before long especially since she seems very determined. Look forward to hearing more from you soon.
At 3:40pm on March 19, 2009, Sherry James said…
Hi Zack's Mom,

Read your comments on the "my parents are guilting me" discussion and had to drop by and say, good job! BTW, enjoyed viewing your family pics and congratulations on your son's service! Sherry
At 10:57pm on March 14, 2009, Jacqueline Manning said…

I asked James about Zack's squad. He said he believed the squad is attached to the USS Harry Truman. They are a Super Hornet Squad also! Just google VFA 32 Oceana NAS....there is alot of info out there. I think it was attached to the JFK before it was decomissioned. Their nickname is the swordsmen. Here is the link to their page. http://www.vfa32.navy.mil/squad%20his.htm
Here is their Logo!

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