NEW MOMS READ FIRST
It just dawned on me that most moms, have alot of the same questions, so I thought I would put this out there it might help. First go to this site, it has GRADUATION DATES http://www.nstc.navy.mil/rtcgl/family/upcominggrad.html it will update just about weekly sometimes they get busy and get behind. Spend some time on this site, you will find answers to alot of questions.
PHONE CALLS: you will get one right when they leave that says hi mom I am here Click. Very short but you know they are safe. You will get another around week 3 or so ( this varies on the command ), you may get a third right at the end.
ADDRESS: you will get their address about two weeks in. Remember to be writing letters while you wait for it, that way you can send a bunch right in the beginning.
GRADUATION PACKET / INFORMATION: around week four you will get a packet from your sailor/command, verifying grad date, and some information for hotels, a pass for your car window.
PICTURES: This is just a suggestion from me. When your sailor first leaves remind them what kind of pictures you want, also order video ( of graduation ) and a copy of the keel - yearbook, I have had two kids go thru bootcamp the keel is hard to get after the fact. Really a cool book worth the money.
Hopefully this will help a lot of moms upfront. Don't worry your not crazy. We all have had a hard time with our kids leaving, I can say it does get WAY better once they are in the navy. My kids call me ALL the time. You will find your sailor will appreciate family alot more when they are on their own. Good luck, if you ever need a shoulder this site absolutely ROCKS, the moms are very helpful and you won't feel so alone. Take care, Barb
Added note, I started this discussion it seems like years ago, when either my daughter or son went in I can't remember it has been so long. Its been we are on year two with our daughter. I know many of you new moms and dads are really worried. Happy thought for the day, I remember when I was crying EVERYDAY just like you probably are right now. It does get so much better, we have gone thru injuries, our daughter has met and married another sailor, and they are due in the spring with their first, our son has gotten the base of his dreams and is going to be married before the first of the year. Two years ago I would never have thought I would be at peace with this. And, I am a ex navy wife of many years. Have faith, so far 8 weeks of bootcamp may have been the worst 8 weeks of my life where my kids were concerned. It is almost as hard on us as them, in different ways. But looking back, its gets so much better and their adventures are just beginning. Good luck and god bless you all. For sharing your kids with us. They are well taken care of and the will make friends for life. As a footnote if anyone wants to get a reply or speak directly to me, please send me a comment as this discussion has grown so big I don't have time to read everything. God bless all of the parents out there that are sharing their kids with the rest of us. The adventure is just beginning.
PHONE CALLS: you will get one right when they leave that says hi mom I am here Click. Very short but you know they are safe. You will get another around week 3 or so ( this varies on the command ), you may get a third right at the end.
ADDRESS: you will get their address about two weeks in. Remember to be writing letters while you wait for it, that way you can send a bunch right in the beginning.
GRADUATION PACKET / INFORMATION: around week four you will get a packet from your sailor/command, verifying grad date, and some information for hotels, a pass for your car window.
PICTURES: This is just a suggestion from me. When your sailor first leaves remind them what kind of pictures you want, also order video ( of graduation ) and a copy of the keel - yearbook, I have had two kids go thru bootcamp the keel is hard to get after the fact. Really a cool book worth the money.
Hopefully this will help a lot of moms upfront. Don't worry your not crazy. We all have had a hard time with our kids leaving, I can say it does get WAY better once they are in the navy. My kids call me ALL the time. You will find your sailor will appreciate family alot more when they are on their own. Good luck, if you ever need a shoulder this site absolutely ROCKS, the moms are very helpful and you won't feel so alone. Take care, Barb
Added note, I started this discussion it seems like years ago, when either my daughter or son went in I can't remember it has been so long. Its been we are on year two with our daughter. I know many of you new moms and dads are really worried. Happy thought for the day, I remember when I was crying EVERYDAY just like you probably are right now. It does get so much better, we have gone thru injuries, our daughter has met and married another sailor, and they are due in the spring with their first, our son has gotten the base of his dreams and is going to be married before the first of the year. Two years ago I would never have thought I would be at peace with this. And, I am a ex navy wife of many years. Have faith, so far 8 weeks of bootcamp may have been the worst 8 weeks of my life where my kids were concerned. It is almost as hard on us as them, in different ways. But looking back, its gets so much better and their adventures are just beginning. Good luck and god bless you all. For sharing your kids with us. They are well taken care of and the will make friends for life. As a footnote if anyone wants to get a reply or speak directly to me, please send me a comment as this discussion has grown so big I don't have time to read everything. God bless all of the parents out there that are sharing their kids with the rest of us. The adventure is just beginning.
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Permalink Reply by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on -
Found it, had to go about 7 or 8 pages deep in "Groups", it didn't appear when I searched. Don't think I typed in the right phrase, so for future reference girls... type in Navy Siblings and it should come right up. My daughter is #17. :) Thanks Tina!
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Permalink Reply by Tina -- James' mom on -
My daughter, Leyna, is a member of that group, too.
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Permalink Reply by Spring Davidson on -
Shane, there's a group for sailors who are graduating on 6/6:
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir606
You may want to check in with that group and see what's going on. I'm not in that group (my son is graduating this coming Friday)...but the group for our PIR date has really been a blessing to me.
Stay on this site - there are lots of moms here to offer support and encouragement!
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Permalink Reply by Rosa I. Colon on
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thanks for this helpful information ,my son left last week. Thanks for all your support.
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Permalink Reply by Tina -- James' mom on
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Rosa,
Here's a link to someone who will be in your son's graduation group:
http://www.navyformoms.com/profile/Denise8
She's looking for friends from that group.
tina
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Permalink Reply by Bonnie on -
Wow, this is really helpful!! My son leaves on Thursday and I do have so many questions. Thank you for answering some right off the bat!!!
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Permalink Reply by Tori on -
I can't seem to find anything online about naval deaths related to the war in Iraq? I asked the recruiter if he'd lost any recruits to death and he said no. I don't want our family to be naive in thinking he might not die or become disabled. Is there some sort of register of accidents and deaths for the Navy?
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Permalink Reply by Cheryl Smart on -
Hi Tori, I'm not totally sure there is any way to find out a count like that, except from the "official" press releases. I know there are bound to be more than they say, but who really knows? Sorry I couldn't answer too much more than that! Good Luck, and let me know what you find out! It pays to be informed!
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Permalink Reply by Vanessa on -
Thank you for this info. I was going out out my mind without knowing what was going on. I will make sure to tell her to order pics. I have to keep listening to the voicemail my daughter left me before she left just to remember her voice. Are hotels expensive up there?
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Permalink Reply by Tina -- James' mom on
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Vanessa,
What ship/division is your daughter?
tina
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Permalink Reply by Tina -- James' mom on
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Sorry, Vanessa, I forgot to answer your question: I have reservations at the Navy Lodge for my son's graduation. It's $62/night with no tax. I've seen others say they are paying $70-100 at other locations.
tina
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Permalink Reply by Valle on -
My daughter is also in div 933 ship 06. For some reason finding others with children in her division makes me feel closer to her...crazy, huh? I checked the Navy Lodge and you have to have a Military ID or if you are a guest of someone in the military they must be present with you when you check in unless there is a way around that. BTW...have you received the graduation packed, yet? I am going stir crazy. I don't want to wait to make reservations, but I would really feel better hearing something official from the Navy. We haven't gotten our first real phone call from her and I won't leave the house in fear of missing it. From what I read it should be coming anytime! I sure hope so!
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