On Saturday Oct. 25, 2008, my wife and I flew to San Diego to visit our Grandson. We drove to Coronado, checked into the Navy Lodge, and got settled. Everyone at the Lodge and on the Base were great. They greeted you as they walked by and helped if you looked like you were lost. If you get a chance to stay at the Lodge try to get Oceanside and 5th floor or above for a great view of the BUD’s Training area. Be prepared for Reveille and the National Anthem each morning played on the PA system plus…
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Added by grandpa on November 8, 2009 at 11:12pm —
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I joined the navy august 8th (physical test, chose job, and sworn in).. Since then I have been told that i have to attend my dep meetings which i tried my hardest to do. My recruiter swore that if i did not have a ride to my meetings then let him know a day before or atleast several hours before the meeting start which i told him the day before and he was fine with it.. So then the first thursday of september comes and im thinking that he's going to come and get me which i reminded him the morni…
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Added by Randy on November 8, 2009 at 9:43pm —
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Well, my son is currently on a training stay on the USS John C. Stennis. He is finally "really" doing the job he has been training to do for almost a year. He is having the time of his life. He is an AO so he is working with the jets now, and says he has a new appreciation for the men and women on the f…
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Added by Gayle Matt's Mom on November 8, 2009 at 7:51pm —
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It seems the letters and phone calls are either feast or famine. I haven't received a call or letter since 28 October. I thought for sure a call would come today, after all it's Sunday, isn't that phone call day? I am hoping to talk with him before I send the sheet in for Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to seeing him Thanksgiving.
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Added by adrienne on November 8, 2009 at 6:57pm —
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my son just gaduated from bootcamp and now he is headed to Pensacola for college and i am missing him really bad .Everyone is telling me well its time to cut the strings never the less i'm still hurting my boy is not around and i am a mess i have know one to talk to about this all i really want to know is when does the pain of missing him stop
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Added by Navymom1970 on November 8, 2009 at 5:21pm —
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My boy is headed for the MEP Center this afternoon, then off to Great Lakes tomorrow AM. Mom is actually holding up fairly well today, have been bawling all week, think I may actually have the "faucets" under control now. He is going to have a great experience and he is going to just fine....Mom is soooo proud...and she will be fine by this evening too.
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Added by Navymomroni on November 8, 2009 at 5:04pm —
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Heard the best news from our sons. They both are staying in the serves for another hitch. We are some of the proudest parents. And have another grandbaby due in May!!! So excited and happy for both!
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Added by Dawn " Proud mom of crypto (CTN) on November 8, 2009 at 4:54pm —
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My husband and I might be spending Christmas in San Diego with our sailor. Can anyone give me suggestions on where would be a good place to have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner? Looking for a nice Christmas Brunch or Buffet.Thanks
Brenda
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Added by Brenda Kay on November 8, 2009 at 2:16pm —
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My son needs to renue his drivers license. He wants me to try to do it here in Ca, because he wants to keep his license a CA drivers license. I think he needs to do it there. Does anyone know how the Navy handles that? Do they have a way they do it on-line?
I would appreciate help from anyone who has gone through this.
Thank you,
debs...
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Added by debs... on November 8, 2009 at 12:41pm —
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I read somewhere that if your recruit still has their wisdom teeth that they will get pulled while in BC. Has anybody else heard of this? Is it true? Why would they do that? Seems a little extreme if it is true.
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Added by Kelly B. (Nick's Mom) on November 8, 2009 at 11:38am —
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I posted this last week as an event, but I wanted to make sure everyone saw it. You can send a
free thank you card to all of our Guys and Gals in the service and it is on Xerox!
Let us know what you think!
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Added by Teryan on November 8, 2009 at 11:04am —
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MY DAUGHTER JUST GRADUATED BOOT CAMP 11-06-09. SHE KNOWS NOTHING EXCEPT SHE IS FLYING TO PENNSACOLA ON TUESDAY 11-10-09. CAN WE MEET HER AT AIRPORT BEFORE SHE LEAVES? DO ALL GIRLS IN AIR CREW GO TO NAS BASE IN PENSACOLA? ANY INFO GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU DEBBY9310
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Added by debby9310 on November 7, 2009 at 11:52pm —
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Amber was able to call us today for about 5 minutes. Got to talk to my Bunny.
She's almost done...13 days. She's SO looking forward to seeing us on the 20th.
I get a letter from her every 4 or 5 days now. She's now getting a letter from me just about every day.
All she has to do is pass her final PFA and the rest is as good as done.
She has demanded that her Daddy bring her one of his fresh pumpkin pies! *laughs*
The only thing she's worried about right now is that a lot of people in her Unit…
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Added by Cat Williams on November 7, 2009 at 10:44pm —
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My son leaves for boot camp November 18th. Anyone else have someone leaving then?
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Added by Ms Debbie on November 7, 2009 at 9:57pm —
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I just recieved my daughters bag she took with her to boot camp & I'm baffled! We followed the very strict guidelines given on what she could take with her. Most of her stuff was shipped home, right down to her under garments! Is this normal? She left on November 3rd & it will be a miracle if I don't chew off my hand by the end of the 8 wks!!!!
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Added by vpgal on November 7, 2009 at 1:06am —
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I think it would be a nice gesture of we could send some cards to some kind of commanding officer or public affairs officer at Fort Hood. I have a friend who's son is stationed there. Lucky for him he was at another base in training. If anyone knows an address where myself or other's can send a card please post it. We need to keep all of our armed forces in our thoughts and prayers.
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Added by Jonyboy1988 on November 6, 2009 at 10:11pm —
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PFA RUN-
Ok so I am back , no call today but I did call the PAO office today and she failed her run again at FIT. I dont know what to do I have reserverations to leave for Wendsday for her grad on the 13th , I cant believe this and getting a flight after this week will be imposible and unaffordable from Sacramento to Chicago. I just want to see my girl graduate and suceed at this. Looks like I am gonna miss everything ,I dont want her to feel bad she is a such an amazing and strong girl she need…
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Added by huson1(cassys mom div2347ship6) on November 6, 2009 at 7:17pm —
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Mothers To Others
There are soldiers' mothers who reach out
Beyond their own, to spread love about
They try so hard and are so sincere
As mothers to others, they're premier
Each letter or note comes from their heart
Sent written with love, feelings impart
A package is wrapped, filled with good cheer
Just like at Christmas with motherly care
How God must so love all that they do
Their thoughtfulness shows, concerns so true
Some grateful soldiers, do know the score
They're thankful for moms…
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Added by A's step-mom on November 6, 2009 at 3:28pm —
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By Rev. Dick Kozelka (ret)
First Congregational Church of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN.
Eternal God,
Creator of years, of centuries,
Lord of whatever is beyond time,
Maker of all species and master of all history --
How shall we speak to you
from our smallness and inconsequence?
Except that you have called us to worship you
in spirit and in truth;
You have dignified us with loves and loyalties;
You have lifted us up with your lovingkindnesses.
Therefore we are bold to come before you without gro…
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Added by A's step-mom on November 6, 2009 at 3:18pm —
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My son is leaving on March 9,2010 for BT at Great Lakes. Mixed emotions - I am very proud of him but he is my baby so I will be sad to see him go. Request friendship with other Navy moms.
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Added by Roni on November 6, 2009 at 1:43pm —
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