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good morning all,
My son got to Japan about 3 weeks ago assigned to USS George Washington - it's out so he's on a "barge" getting indoc'd, etc.etc. John called me last night! What a treat to see "Japan" in my caller ID! he sounded great and so ha...
good morning all,
my son called me last night! John is not on the ship yet - he got to japan after it left - he'll connect, of course - when it gets back. what an amazing thrill to see "Japan" on my caller ID. he bought an iPhone when he got out ...
Danielle - yes you can send your son's contacts to him. We sent my son's contacts to him prior to his 8/7 PIR. If he doesn't have his contacts, he may have to do PIR in those navy issue birth control glasses! the contacts are allowed. hope this he...
jenny - when my son made the trip and left seattle - they stopped in Alaska - which was a surprise stop for me - that was not on the itinerary my son gave me - but he called me from there and told me a 2 hour stop there and 3 more (or 2 more) befo...
morning all!
hey navy ma - john is STILL gushing about how much he loves Japan! his latest facebook entry was to say he was going for food in the galley or to go try some other japanese restaurant - so apparently our sailors in japan have some fre...
Hey all - just wanted you to know that John made it to Japan - which I knew - but without a phone call.....well. John called his dad. He said Navy put him right to work as soon as he got in w/ classes and indoc, etc. etc. - he has since gotten som...
John called his father tonight from Japan! so...he made it - yea! He said he would have called sooner if he'd known wherever he was calling from existed. he's going to try and go back on a break tomorrow and call other people (dear old mom perhaps...
good morning moms - my son called me yesterday morning on a 2-hour layover in Alaska on his way to Japan. I assume he's finally made it, but we haven't heard from him yet. does he actually fly into US base? or commercial airport? is he greeted? I ...
hey Marianne - thanks for the welcome! my son is PS (personnel specialist). I think john was told that he had to get to japan by a certain date for them to catch him up to it in Hong Kong and since he will not be there by that date, he'll just be ...
hey all - I'm Kathy - John's mom. he is on his way to Japan to join the ship as I type this. laid over in TX starting from ATL and then to seattle for 10 hours and then on to Japan. very excited because my son is excited. he was a little nervous t...
For family members of sailors who are on the USS GW on their way to be stationed in Japan
hey all - my name is Kathy and I just put my son on a plane to Japan this morning! I got hooked on N4M's during boot camp and can't wait to get to know all of you w/ common thread of a kid serving this great country in Japan. My son is headed for ...
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- About me:
- My son left for BC on June 11 - Division 273, Ship 13. He is PS unless he can get a vision issue corrected and then he wants special forces - particularly/possibly diving. I am very proud of my son and I look forward to getting to know other moms/supporters as he navigates (haha) his way through his new life in the Navy. (did I make the right choice below for stage in his career?)
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- In the NROTC program
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was proud and encouraged it
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- the importance of teamwork, love of country (continuing and growing), patience, how friends become family away from home, everyday letter writing, how to pack a great care package, and (certainly not least) to be a good wife/partner keeping things running smoothly at home to alleviate stress in the sailor. I learned this from my time as Navy wife 29 years ago - now I hope to communicate this kind of support to my son as he ventures in.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- The Navy was not the right path for my loved one/me.
Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 8:53am on November 9, 2009,
Jake'smom said…
- Hi Katlanta,
Our boys were shipmates in BC and Jake is pretty sure he knows John. Of course, they don't go by their first names so he asked me to find out what John's last name is. I know it can't be shared publically so please send me an email to ddlee@roadrunner.com. If Jake is right, they were pretty close and he is thrilled that they are stationed on the same boat. He wants to exchange emails with John.
Let me know.
Thanks,
Dawn
- At 9:29pm on October 31, 2009,
Jan, Sailor Mom x 2 said…
- Hi Katlanta-
My son Eric is also new to the Navy (PIR 6/26/09) and is a Yeoman. Maybe he will get to know your son, since their jobs are similar and they are both assigned to the GW. I know your son is anxious to get on board and get into the swing of being a sailor. Eric seems to be getting used to it but complains about sleeping on the racks! Anyway, just wanted to say hello and to wish your son good luck.
Jan
- At 11:47am on August 24, 2009,
Kelley(MomofASailor) said… - Hi Katlanta - I know, after posting that I talked to my son and realized that they werent room mates.... however, like you said they may know each other. Robby has only been there a little over a week so is still meeting people everyday! He is on hold for a month so kind of bored...but enjoying in none the less!! It was nice to 'meet' you and I am sure we will run into each other in various chats!!! :)
Good luck to you son w/ his eyes...that would be great if the Navy can correct it and he can change to the job he wants...either way, just having better eyesight will be a huge plus!!!!
Kelley
- At 11:55am on August 20, 2009,
Kelley(MomofASailor) said…
- My son is in Meridian also, he just arrived there on Sunday from GL. My sons roomate is also from Atlanta....thinking theres a chance it 'may' be your son John. Lets swap info and see!?!?!?! :) I posted some info on the Meridian a-school group! That would be very cool if I found his roomates moms!!!
Talk to you soon!
Kelley
- At 8:39am on August 4, 2009,
Mary, Proud Mom of Nick said… - This is YOUR week! You must be so excited about PIR...you will be in total awe of the event! Congratulations to your new sailor in advance, safe travels to GL and take lots of photos to show off at the picnic. New sailors LOVE getting their photo taken in their dress uniforms...really. They are so proud to make it to that point and to be able to wear that uniform.
- At 6:13pm on July 10, 2009,
manicmoon said… - thanks katlanta
put in a reservation request there too hope i get it sounds like what I was looking for now just need to find a way from airport to motel lol
- At 8:26am on July 8, 2009,
Wendyloo (HM A-School Mom) said… - Good morning katlanta. Did you start up an excercse group on N4M? I thought I had read somehwere that you either had or were going to, but I wasn't sure. I am one step closer to the "stunning" mark as I have finally met my daily goal of 3 miles a day on the treadmill. Yay! Now I just have to hit the weights. Yuck.
- At 7:48pm on July 6, 2009,
Barbara - Very Proud of D said… - I RSVP'd for Meet and Greet. There will either be 3 or 5 of us - something we won't know until just before leaving. Daniel is in DIV 271.
- At 11:54pm on July 5, 2009,
Colby's Number One Fan said… - Is the meet and greet for everyone who has a PIR date of 8/7 or just a specific DIV? Just noticed no one from my son's div/ship is on there.
LeAnn
- At 11:51pm on July 5, 2009,
Colby's Number One Fan said…
- I have tried to RSVP for the meet-n-greet @ Flannagans on the 6th of August and it won't let me...but, there will be probably 8 of us there!
LeAnn
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