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Letters from T

I got my first few letters from Tim today and I wanted to share how he is doing...

 

He got the Master at Arms position which is a very good thing! Says it comes with a little bit more freedom and he does not have to clean, just has to make sure the other recruits do what they are suppose to.... Said the Chief told the other guys in his DIV that if Tim gives an order it may as well come from him [the chief] and they better listen! He is so excited about that! Says he has made a… Continue

Added by just a girl with a broken heart on December 31, 2010 at 8:00pm — 5 Comments

No letter yet?

Hello everyone, new mom here to this site.  Our son left on the 14 of Dec.  He does not want us to write to him until we receive a letter from him.... Everyone on here, it seems, has written to their sons by now and I'm not sure if I should send the letters out or not.  Do they have to read them in front of everyone???  Just wondering?   Any thoughts on if I should send out the letters or should I wait.  Thanks

Added by Jody ( ship09 Div 078) on December 30, 2010 at 11:22pm — 6 Comments

Hi everybody, I'm really glad I found this site to talk and let out my concerns, or questions, my son is in the first of 6 months overseas, this is his first, and I sometimes miss him soo much, but t…

Hi everybody, I'm really glad I found this site to talk and let out my concerns, or questions, my son is in the first of 6 months overseas, this is his first, and I sometimes miss him soo much, but then I think how much he wanted to do this, and we have no choice but to be proud and grateful and pray for their safety, and safe return. Continue

Added by Kiki's mom on December 30, 2010 at 8:20pm — 6 Comments

Havent recieved a letter from my brother:(

He left on the 14th, and we only got the box and the letter with his graduation info

last week, i thought we were going to get a letter this week, its thursday

and nothing yet. should i be worried.?

I really miss him, and wanna hear from him.…

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Added by Nancy Ship09 Div078 on December 30, 2010 at 7:25pm — 6 Comments

Down to one hand...

Well, we're down to counting the days till our son leaves on one hand.  I can't believe how close it is.  He enlisted six months ago, and we thought we had so much time with him...huh.  We're so greatful that we could celebrate his 21st birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the new year.  So much kept my mind busy, now I'm afraid that when he's gone, all will be too calm with nothing to occupy my thoughts.  He is so excited to go and begin his new journey.  His focus and drive has kept me… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on December 30, 2010 at 3:52pm — 2 Comments

Insensitive People

Why are there such insensitive people?  Yesterday, I ran into a person who I know (not exactly a friend) and I told him about my son joining the Navy.  He immediately said you know they are going to send him to Afghanistan and hopefully he won't get shot.  I was stunned.  Why would this man say this to a Mom?  I had no idea how to respond, so I just walked off without a response.  I cried all the way home.  When I got home, I called my husband.  He assured me that I had nothing to worry…

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Added by GoatLady (Ship 4, Div 806) on December 30, 2010 at 9:04am — 20 Comments

PIR: Places To Stay & Link To "PIR DEBRIEFING" - a very useful discussion.

Here is a discussion with lots of useful information on PIR.

http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/pir-debriefing



I have summarized information on where to stay:



From Andie3 on December 14, 2010

We stayed at the Country Inn and…

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Added by BunkerQB on December 30, 2010 at 1:04am — 12 Comments

PIR

when we go to PIR, is there any way to find our division when we are trying to find our place to sit, is the siting divided up to let us know ware to sit so we can be in front of our division? I don't want to sit on one side and my daughter is all the way on the other side. How early should we start to line up at the gate that morning, we are going to stay in Deerfield.

Added by scuttlebutt1015 on December 30, 2010 at 12:00am — 4 Comments

finally got letters from my son ship9 divison069

got my first 2 letters today to emotional to write just wanted to let you all know

Added by proud mom of matt ship9 div069 on December 29, 2010 at 7:37pm — 4 Comments

helpHELP any one

my son called they r sending home from great lakes he doesn't know what for sure is his fate---he did not tell on his application that when he was younger he had asthma he is so upset!! what is going to happen he does not want to leave the navy!!!

Added by gerianne on December 29, 2010 at 4:10pm — 7 Comments

who is out there?

Is there any one out there that has a child in ship 12 division 037 that has PIR on 1/7/11? I am so exited to see my daughter I can pee my pants. I'm going to need a depends that day. Any body from Texas? It has been a very long and hard road for me, I cry every day. You know, first child away for a long period of time with out talking to her. We use to talk every day (or text). But soon to be over, at A school she gets to have her cell phone, so that will make me feel better.:)

Added by scuttlebutt1015 on December 28, 2010 at 11:11pm — 4 Comments

NEED HELP

If I am traveling by Train, can anyone tell me what town I need to arrive in?

Added by Laurie on December 28, 2010 at 9:53pm — 2 Comments

Welcome Home Troops, enjoy your R&R

Everyday of the week at DFW Airport a flight bring in Soldiers on for 2 weeks of R&R. Each flight is greeted by not only passengers waiting for flights but local Businesses, Groups, Classes from local Schools and anyone who would like to spend time greeting the guys and gals home. Parking in the Airport is free and there are Flags available to everyone. Many bring Banners and as they walk through the sea of people you will see cell phones offers to them to make their "I'm Home Call".… Continue

Added by grandpa on December 28, 2010 at 8:16pm — 2 Comments

MOM NEEDING ASSISTANCE

MY SON WILL BE GRADUATING FROM BOOT CAMP IN FEB AND I AM IN TEXAS,  DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY CHEAP WAY TO GET UP THERE; FUNDS ARE VERY TIGHT BUT I REALLY WANT TO BE THERE...ANY HELP WITH BE GREATLY APPRECIATED..

 

THANKS

Added by athumper1969 on December 28, 2010 at 5:07pm — 9 Comments

Is going crazy...

My husband and I just got married in September and soon after he was shipped away to basic training. I've barely heard from him and when I do it feels like I'm more heart broken than when I haven't heard from him. I'm trying so hard to be supportive but I feel like I'm the wife lost and forgotten at home while he's out doing a new adventure. I know in my head and in my heart that he loves me and is doing this more for…

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Added by SailorsWife'10 on December 28, 2010 at 3:07pm — 13 Comments

Charleston, SC Apartments

My son's 2 yrs of SWOS in Japan is complete & he'll be heading to Charleston, SC the end of January for Nuke school.  I'm doing apartment searches for him online.  Any suggestions on places?  He'll have a roommate & will only be there for 6 mos before finishing in New York.

Added by Pam on December 28, 2010 at 2:52pm — 2 Comments

Tiger Cruise 2011

Good morning,

 

RR mom's does anyone know when the Tiger Cruise is set for in 2011?  I am looking forward to the cruise again. Thank you.

Added by janet on December 28, 2010 at 10:04am — 3 Comments

DIABETES TYPE 1

My son has been in the Navy for two years now. He has been attached to a sub. The weekend of Thanksgiving he became critically ill and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He has been detached from his sub and assigned to the hospital for 6 months at which time they will determine if they will keep him or discharge him. Needless to say I am very distraught over this major change in my sons life. He does not want to be discharged, he wants to complete his enlistment time. Has this happened to any… Continue

Added by NL Harvey on December 28, 2010 at 9:03am — 5 Comments

SAILORS SINGING JINGLE BELLS FROM 12/ 25/10 DIVISIONS 36 43 45 47 48

 

ENJOY..THEY HAD A GREAT…

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Added by Nate's Mom (Wendy) ;P on December 27, 2010 at 6:14pm — No Comments

Still Waiting

Well we are still waiting for a phone call or a personal letter.  We did receive our PIR letter a week ago.  She has been gone for two weeks now and I miss her. 

 

Christmas was so sad.  We have never been apart for this long, with no contact.  I miss talking and texting with her.

 

I keep reading the forums and understand that no news is good news as far as how she is doing. 

 

I went to the mail box today and still no letter…

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Added by O_Mom on December 27, 2010 at 2:59pm — 12 Comments

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