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Dona Jones Div# 184 Ship 12
44, Female
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- About me:
- I was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. My husband recently retired from the Navy we moved to Merritt Island, Florida from Kings Bay Naval Base in Kingsland, Ga. My son Chad joined the navy as a MA and left for bootcamp on March 18, 2008. He is my only child though I have a wonderful step-daughter Kristen that currently lives with us. We have two dogs Bo and Daisy who miss Chad as much as we do!
- My child's first name:
- Chad
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- Enlisted
- I was the proudest of my child when:
- When he drove away from us in the Navy van on his way to boot camp. He simply looked at the window with tears and held up the peace sign.
- When my son/daughter first spoke about joining the service I:
- Was proud
- As a new Navy mom, the most important thing I learned was:
- How hard it is to let go. Being a Navy wife, I know they are in good hands but you have to except that it is no longer your hands. It is great that we have so many young men and woman willing to dedicate their life to service. Because of these beautiful souls we do not have to enforce the draft. It is easier knowing that this is what they want to do!
- My son/daughter is currently in the service or retired, and now I believe:
- This was a maturing experience, The Navy has a lot to offer, This was the best decision he/she could have made
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I got my first Letter today!
Hi Everyone: I got my first letter from Chad today! he sounds good, said he had started actual Boot Camp. His only complaint was that the shots hurt. He said the one in his bottom and I quote "sucked"! He said it was not bad just not much sleep and alot of yelling! He said they told him graduation would by May 9, 2008 (he is in Div 184 ship 12) He said all the boys were excited about Battle Stations~ He said they took them to the graduating Hall and they were all very excited and couldn't wait t… Continue
Posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 5:00pm —
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Chad called on Saturday and I gave him Jarrett's div and ship. He said he has not seen up. However, he told me that he is on delay and he is going to Virgina now. He said the school in San Anotono is full. I am not sure where that will leave Jarrett. Chad said you get your orders the weekend before your PIR. Jarrett should know 2 weeks. I will let you know. I am excited counting the hours now until we fly out of Thursday. His girlfriend is on her way down from Ga. We moved here from Kings Bay/St Marys area. Chad and I are from Pensacola. I married 5 yrs ago. Chad and my husband Scott are very close. Chad's Dad lives in P'cola as well as all my family. They do not get to come home after PIR in fact it is not until they get to school that they start earning stuff back. Usually after the 1st week they get their computers and phones after the 2nd or 3rd they get clothes and so on...They get 2 weeks leave after school before their first duty. Chad said they are telling them that the MAs have an 80% chance they will go to the middle east such as Syria, Libya, Afgan I started to cry. He said Mom we have to do our part. I was so proud and taken back when he said that but between me and you I feel they need more training and maturity. I kinda thought their first duty would be more of a base for additional OTJ training. We will pray and stay in touch as we get info. God Bless
Nice to hear from you again. I saw on here the Jarrett might be a grad-n-go? Chad told his girlfriend in a letter yesterday that he is on a delay after PIR for about 10 days since Jarrett is a gradngo maybe they will get to go to school together. Chad has always made friends very easy. Growing up my house has always been full of his friends. They have all been calling me to find out how he is doing. We are from Penscolal Beach, Florida and that is where all of our family is. He still goes back there all the time and sees his life long friends. They also through him a big going away party. We moved away when I married my husband when Chad was in 9th grade. He was the RPOC here before they left. He tried hard to get everyone together for all their stuff I think Jarrett was the only one he did not have to much trouble from. I am proud that Chad is a good person and great friend. That is what life is really all about. Both Chad and Jarrett were trying to change their date so they could leave together. Chad even tried to delay his date when they could'nt move Jarrett up so hopefully they get to leave together! Today should be a phone call home day. I will ask him about Jarrett and get back with you after I hear from him! Have a great weekend. Take care
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