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About me:: I work in Actuarial Systems at a large insurance company. I've been employed there for 19 years. My father is a retired Army officer. I have three grown children. My oldest son enlisted in the Navy after having been laid off from his job. He was about ten years older than his fellow boot camp shipmates, married with two school age children.

I was the proudest of my child when:: I was very proud of Stephen when he graduated basic training. He then went on to BESS training and sonar A school. He's very happy with the Navy and plans to make it a career.

When my son/daughter first spoke about joining the service I:: Was concerned or afraid, Was confused, Needed to learn more about it

As a new Navy mom, the most important thing I learned was:: I learned that even children who aren't so young can find a calling with the Navy. And just because he isn't 18 anymore doesn't mean that his mom is any less concerned.

My son/daughter is currently in the service or retired, and now I believe:: The Navy has a lot to offer

At 6:49pm on October 28, 2008, Melissa (Tucson) said…: Congratulations to your Sailor! What an honor to be on a brand new sub! Keep us posted as to his adventures....
:)

At 4:31am on October 27, 2008, Melissa (Tucson) said…: Hi Jeanne:
Wanted to let you know I started a "STG & STS Group". There aren't very many of us sonar moms on here. Come join us, we'd love to have you!
:)
Melissa

At 5:33pm on October 22, 2008, Wendy said…: Is there a Sunrise Campground in your town? I used to camp at that campground, but I thought the town may have been Monson.
Hope to see you Saturday and meet you face to face.Wendy

At 7:31pm on October 20, 2008, Wendy said…: Hi Jeanne,
I noticed that your son is on the USS NH, I am going to the commisioning on Saturday, my son is still in Groton and is hoping for this sub as we are from NH. Where are you from? I grew up in Mass.
Wendy

At 8:46am on October 15, 2008, Lynn C said…: Hi Jeanne,
It looks like your son is on the USS New Hampshire. Are you going to the commissioning ceremony on October 25? My son was in Groton when they were working on the boat and he said it is an awesome, state of the art sub. We llive in New Hampshire so were pretty excited about the boat. Do you know when they will go out for they first deployment? The USS New Hampshire is a fast attack sub and I am told they stop in foreign ports so your son will get to see lots of places. Hope your son likes his boat.
Take care, Lynn

At 10:25pm on July 8, 2008, Maureen said…: Jeanne,
Hi I am another Massachusetts mom and I loved that picture of the Constitution! May I asked where you found it? It is awesome!
Maureen

At 10:06am on May 3, 2008, Karen Gallagher said…: posted anther portion of the article about subs you may like to read it although it is long and I have more to post it is very very good

At 9:53am on May 3, 2008, Karen Gallagher said…: wow he is on the NH I would love to have a hat from that one as I am from NH !! I will have to come up with more info on the virgina class subs

At 6:39am on May 2, 2008, Karen Gallagher said…: Friday Glitters

my son is in groton too and that is about 2 hours from me! we may get the chance to meet there!

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