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Thanks to those of you who were able to attend. As mentioned in one of the replies below. you represented us all even if it was in spirit. Go Navy.
Not sure about a Decommissioning Ceremony, Molly, But that would be something very COOL to look into for him.... My brother would at least enjoy knowing the news about his old ship, and I will pass this all along....
{{ Salute }} to the USS Enterprise. And to those that served well on it's decks.
My brother was stationed on the USS Enterprise 1973-1975 at the end of Vietnam... that carrier was positioned on the shores of Vietnam and there was still some airfire that existed at that time. He was on AirCrew and flagged planes in and out as t...
Have a great time Teresa! I am envious, but wish you well. I was supposed to go out and visit my son the last week of July, we planned it for quite sometime, but it got cancelled due to the last sea trial. I couldn't change my vacation time at wor...
Jake said he didn't have such a great time out this time, was not feeling well the whole time out -- he doesn't get "seasick", just felt lousy for some reason, misses my hugs that he would have gotten if our vacation hadn't been cancelled by the s...
Ok, Jake just called, he says they are back for several days and are heading back out later.... but couldn't talk alot, says he only had several minutes.... at least I got to tell him Happy Birthday.... I found the Twitter page.... very surprised ...
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- About me:
- Single Mom of Three....All adults now, Jake is my youngest. He decided to join the Navy when other routes he had taken just didn't give him the challenge that he needed. I raised all of them through their teenage yrs. alone. I was largely challenged by that, while working a career full-time at a hospital. I am a Vascular-Ultrasound Technologist, which required many hours on the job and in training. While raising teenagers was a huge challenge, watching my yougest go into the Navy and waiting to know how he is doing is more challenging than I could have ever thought. But we all support him and love him. We are behind him and all the young men in the Military 200% !!
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Child/Stepchild
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Thinking about joining
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was concerned or afraid
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- Learning to trust that my son has made the right decision and that it's his life to do what he thinks is right. Not talking to him daily is a lesson that is necessary for him to move on in his life, and while I know that I am always his Mom no matter what, his Father above is always there with him through thick and through thin.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
Hi I am Victoria. Jake, the "Steak", as we call him......(Div. 201 Ship 12)
left 4/7 anxious and nervous and sad and excited, so many mixed emotions, but I am proud that he made the choice to experience the Navy life. Basic or Boot Camp, as I see it called here alot, is tough.
He knew that going in. Each day that he's gone, I wonder what he is doing or going through. I hope for the best, I know there will be down times as well as up...I hope he makes friends and learns that it's important to rely on each other. I also hope he grows more confident everyday and appreciates what he really can do. This I pray each day, that he will be strong, brave, and most of all.... to accomplish what he set out to do....prove something to himself and be a part of a group that serves the best country in the world !!
left 4/7 anxious and nervous and sad and excited, so many mixed emotions, but I am proud that he made the choice to experience the Navy life. Basic or Boot Camp, as I see it called here alot, is tough.
He knew that going in. Each day that he's gone, I wonder what he is doing or going through. I hope for the best, I know there will be down times as well as up...I hope he makes friends and learns that it's important to rely on each other. I also hope he grows more confident everyday and appreciates what he really can do. This I pray each day, that he will be strong, brave, and most of all.... to accomplish what he set out to do....prove something to himself and be a part of a group that serves the best country in the world !!
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A place to Honor Your Sailor and those that have served ................. try going there if you can, it's amazing.
I don't know if anyone has already posted this, but if you are a Facebook User, Fox News has a page that is a
tribute to those that are currently serving and those that have served. The page title is "Fox News: Support Our Troops"
and they are asking for pics and for comments to support our Military. They plan to create a Special Tribute for
Independence Day July 4th that will air sometime in that week. From what I understand, they will use photos without
names and include well wishes from the p… Continue
tribute to those that are currently serving and those that have served. The page title is "Fox News: Support Our Troops"
and they are asking for pics and for comments to support our Military. They plan to create a Special Tribute for
Independence Day July 4th that will air sometime in that week. From what I understand, they will use photos without
names and include well wishes from the p… Continue
Posted on June 3, 2009 at 6:54pm — 2 Comments
vote, vote, vote......
http://www.navyformoms.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1971797%3ABlogPost%3A653876
send this to all your friends and get in there and vote.....we've got to beat Batman!!!
with 4000 members here, if everyone and their brother voted, there wouldn't even be a contest......LOL......
check it out!! (hope the links work.........)
http://www.adweekbuzz.com/bin/Rate?search=90__
it's a follow up from Catherine's post put out there on Sept. 9th:
Dearest Members:
A little shameless self promotion? Maybe.… Continue
send this to all your friends and get in there and vote.....we've got to beat Batman!!!
with 4000 members here, if everyone and their brother voted, there wouldn't even be a contest......LOL......
check it out!! (hope the links work.........)
http://www.adweekbuzz.com/bin/Rate?search=90__
it's a follow up from Catherine's post put out there on Sept. 9th:
Dearest Members:
A little shameless self promotion? Maybe.… Continue
Posted on September 23, 2008 at 11:00am — 3 Comments
Aboard the USS Carl Vinson-- Words from my Son to the Gold Eagle Newsletter
I thought it was really cool that Mass Communications Specialist Candice V. spent time following my son around when he first arrived in Norfolk to write this article for the Carl Vinson Newsletter....and I just wanted to share it with you all. You can see the article on this website www.cvn70.navy.mil, if you wish, as well as more interesting information about ship life
Reporting for Duty: Making the transition to shipboard life
Story by MC3 (SW) Candice… Continue
Reporting for Duty: Making the transition to shipboard life
Story by MC3 (SW) Candice… Continue
Posted on August 1, 2008 at 4:00am — 16 Comments
So, he leaves us tomorrow....it's been a fun ten days....but it has gone QUICK
Yes, Jake flies out tomorrow for Norfolk. He is heading into a new life. He seems non-chalant about it all. I know deep inside my son, though, he is missing us already. All of us, his sis, his brother, his little nephew and nieces..
his friends, and the dogs. I think he had a great time here. It was hard at first for him, he said it "just felt weird"..but,
within days, he was back to our Jake. But within the past few days, I've seen him begin to transform--back to the US
Sailor that Great Lakes… Continue
his friends, and the dogs. I think he had a great time here. It was hard at first for him, he said it "just felt weird"..but,
within days, he was back to our Jake. But within the past few days, I've seen him begin to transform--back to the US
Sailor that Great Lakes… Continue
Posted on July 11, 2008 at 10:54pm — 11 Comments
This will be a July 4th to remember and cherish !!!
YIPPEE!! Today I am picking up Jake at the airport at 6:18pm! He is coming home for ten days after being in Great Lakes for 3 months! I am quite ecstatic, in case you didn't notice... lol... I think he is glad to come home
also...BUT... he is very emotional about parting with his shipmates that have been his family now for their time
in GL. He says they get very attached to each other, because not only are they taught teamwork skills, they truly
do become close by taking care of ea… Continue
also...BUT... he is very emotional about parting with his shipmates that have been his family now for their time
in GL. He says they get very attached to each other, because not only are they taught teamwork skills, they truly
do become close by taking care of ea… Continue
Posted on July 1, 2008 at 9:49am — 9 Comments
Comment Wall (133 comments)
- At 9:05am on May 8, 2009,
liljaysmom said… 
- At 6:18pm on April 28, 2009,
Marianne T said… - Well 2 Jakes, that's pretty easy to remember! He is doing well, but not happy right now as he is cranking. That is such poopy duty and they hate it, but everybody I guess has to have their turn. He was home this weekend visiting his brother who is home on leave. My younger son is on the Ronald Reagan out in San Diego and had 2 weeks leave. Their ship is deploying very soon. This is why my Jake is ready for the CV to get moving since it will be out in Cali with his brother! How is your Jake doing?
- At 1:29pm on April 28, 2009,
liljaysmom said…
- thanks for the add. That must of been a fun birthday with a surprise like that. My sons father has been on the CV for about 8 months now. Hes(Adam) assigned to AIMD dept for ADAN, but currently working security. Hes(Adam) been in the navy for a year and a few months. I'm just so excited for them to be moving to SD,cause its so much easier for me and our son to see him. Heres an ironic story today at work we had a patients father who came in. we started talking cause i saw his hat that said retired Navy, he was telling me how he was stationed on the CV and also was an ADAN in the AIMD dept. Man it was ironic, thought i share that.
- At 10:29pm on November 2, 2008,
Princess said… - Hi Victoria, my son just left for boot camp on Oct. 28 and in talking with his recruiter he changed his job or grade from Quartermaster to undesignated. I have been reading some really horrible things about this position from where they go straight from boot camp to the fleet and the job could be anywhere doing anything. Please help me understand. he is only 18. Thanks.
- At 6:15pm on October 1, 2008,
Vicki French said… - Thank you, thank you and thank you again! My son was re-classed yesterday as undesignated. He is really heart broken and upset about the whole thing...but I told him exactly what you said and that it isn't all bad and that right now he should be thankful he has a job....all things considered.
I will continue to remind that what he puts into - he will get out of it!!!
Thanks again!
- At 10:00am on September 28, 2008,
Victoria said…
- Jake says to tell him not listen to the horror stories, that life aboard a ship takes adjustments and time, but the jobs you do are not horrible. Lots of sailors tell Jake that he's lucky he is undesignated because he can choose a job, any job...that you qualify for if you work hard and stay focused. You can strike your rate quick by working hard and showing your worth....Jake is about 3 mos. from striking out and going on the the school of his choice and doing what he originally wanted to do. He works alot with anchoring, cleans, paints, and works in the forecastle prepping for deployment. There are days when he really enjoys it and days when he does not, but that is like any other job, you just get it done. Main thing....show up, BE ON TIME, and work hard. If he is not deployed, then when the job is done, it's your free time. Jake has a car now and gets to leave ship and go explore and do lots of interesting things with friends. Since his ship is docked, he has been able to find the beaches, historical sites, shopping and just seeing things in his area that he hasn't ever seen before. The work is just like a job, and that's the way to think about it.
- At 6:14pm on September 22, 2008,
Vicki French said…
- Victoria - my son just had his 3rd test failure and has no desire to go undesignated. I too, like Julie (Cory's mom) found you when I inquired about undesignated sailors. I'm trying to find the words needed to comfort my son as he has heard horror stories about being undesignated. What kind of work is Jake doing? Is he enjoying it? How does he feel about the life aboard a ship? Anything you can share would be great and very helpful. Thank you! Vicki
- At 12:24pm on August 31, 2008,
Julie (Cory's mom) said… - Victoria: I found you when I inquired about "undesignated sailors" under the forum tab. My son is now In San Antonio, for "A" school. But never made it past the 1st physical. Everything was fine before he left home, no problems in bootcamp....but the first day in San Antonio he was disqualified! They are now telling him he'll go undesignated and he has been pretty "down" about it. I was so glad to read your post and find out your son was doing fine, taking classes and still taking steps to acheive his main goal. I now have some good news to share with Cory! Thanks, Julie
- At 8:24pm on August 30, 2008,
Julie (Cory's mom) said…
- Victoria: I came across your comment when I wnet under "forums" and typed in undesignated sailors. My son graduated boot camp in July, from there went to San Antonio for MAA "A" school...but he never made it past the physical. They said everything was fine before he left for bootcamp, had no problems in bootcamp but is appears his neck measurement is too thin for his abdominal girth measurement! They are now telling him he will go "undesignated". Your the first mom I've come across who had a son that went "undesignated". Can you tell me what all this means. Thanks, Julie
- At 10:27pm on August 7, 2008,
kathy said… - Hey victoria, Sorry so long but doing fine. My Jack is finally in pensacola florida and loving it, he got accepted in aviation engineering school. he says its great on the beach, he runs 5miles a day on the beach. he sounds like he loves the navy life. he will be ther for 12 weeks then goes to jackson florida for aviation training he tells be he wont see a ship but will be flying high in the sky. I miss him alot but he seems so happy . I will going to florida for a visit on laborday weekend with the family cant wait to see our Jack!!! you take care and the best to your Jake.
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