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Comment by Auralei - Mom of Chris on October 16, 2008 at 9:38am

Lorna, San Diego would be awesome! I grew up there, and it is gorgeous, my mom still works there a few days out of the month. She is actually hoping that Chris ends up shipping out of there so that she can go see him.

Comment by Debra on October 15, 2008 at 9:27pm

Hi everyone! New to this group. Just wanted to learn more about damage control & what their training is & how long the school is?
Anyone name Richardson?
thanks & glad to be with you....
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Comment by Re(A's Mom) on October 14, 2008 at 6:14pm

I got my first phone call!!! He is fine! He requested more mail, with a please! He for sure graduates 11-14-08 (unless of course something happens before then).He chatted about his buddies. He misses playing the drums. Hopes to call again soon!

Comment by NavyMom(Robin) on October 14, 2008 at 4:58pm

Yeah it looks gorgeous....and of course what 18 year old wouldn't be excited about being stationed on a tropical paradise! He can't wait to go....He said not many DC's get sent to Guam....in wasn't even on his dream list because of the remote chance of getting it....he is so ready to get out of GL and on the the real ocean....I just hope its all he thinks it will be....and more...

Comment by Bridgette on October 14, 2008 at 4:12pm

Robin, I looked up Guam. It is beautiful in the pics. I also talked to a friend who said her son was over there and really liked it. She said he spent 6 mo over there but then was sent back to States and really would have rather been there. I don't know any more about it than that but, thought that sounded good. Bridgette

Comment by Bridgette on October 14, 2008 at 12:23pm

Today Reality Hit!! hearing Robin talk about Guam. I think I have been in denial. I kept picturing my son across the U.S. and us flying out every chance we got to see him! Don't think I would be getting to somewhere like Guam real often. Robin- thinking of you and knowing we are all going to be okay. I have really learned a lot from all of you. I do not know a lot about DC. Like you all, I only know what the Recruiter has told us. God bless, Bridgette

Comment by NavyMom(Robin) on October 13, 2008 at 3:22pm

Wow..look at all the DC Mom's! I am so excited.....My son got his orders last week....hes going to Guam...aboard the USS Frank Cable...I am finding out there isn't alot of info out there about Guam...I know its tropical and beautiful and small....and thats about it so far.....oh and its a LONG LONG way from Oklahoma! Just sent Nick back to GL after his first weekend of leave since joining in June.....He should be back in a month or so for extended leave before heading overseas....way overseas.....

Comment by Lorna on October 11, 2008 at 10:46pm

I confirmed with Michael today that shortly before they are done with school they are assigned to a ship. He's thinking it will probably be San Diego or Virginia. Hopefully San Diego as we live in CA. :-) I don't like to think of helping him drive his car to VA in late Dec.!!

Comment by Auralei - Mom of Chris on October 11, 2008 at 7:11pm

Lorna, thanks for all of the information. We were told that Chris would be spending *alot* of time on a ship, and that's fine, as that is what Chris really wants to do. He's excited about his job, and it's going to be exciting for us learning more about it right along with him.

Comment by June on October 11, 2008 at 1:02pm

Lorna, LOL...LOL...LOL by both my husband and myself. We all know that recruiters ALWAYS tell the truth. But seriously, thanks for the info I look forward to picking your brain as you are just ahead of us in this process.

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