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Comment by tahl1 on November 15, 2009 at 10:14am

It io s so nice to meet all of you :) Thanks for all the good info! We have decided to go to San Antonio to see Josh next weekend. I am so excited!! I would love to go to Guam but I am not a fan of flying! Kathy I am in Colorado, how long did it take you to get there? SO what do we do for Christmas boxes? From what I have read it costs alot to ship to Guam and it takes a long time. Gift cards??

Comment by qcsailormom on November 13, 2009 at 10:20am

Teresa, my son was told he will be there for 2 years. He finishes MA school right before Thanksgiving and we're hoping he gets to come home on leave before heading for Guam!

Comment by Kathy on November 12, 2009 at 9:14pm

Hi Teresa: My daughter was there for three years, and really did like it, it is very slow pace and now she is in Washington DC where is a rat race...She had a very nice apt but it was on like the 5th floor but had a distance view of the ocean. Start saving it may be your next vacation. We did go, however we waited until right before she left, big mistake, it was really nice and if we had gone early in the assignment I may have gone back. I didn't look to see where you are from but it is a very long flight, but well worth it. Best of luck to you and your son. There are some pictures on my page from Guam.

Comment by tahl1 on November 12, 2009 at 8:46pm

Wow! Looks like I have hooked up with the right group :) I agree it is a long way away but I am OK with Guam!! The bad thing is he is shipping out the day after he graduates A school... How long do the tours usually run? This is "sea duty" isn't it? I am assuming that he will be there for at least a year. He doesn't seem to know that yet... Not sure why, The "Navy" way I guess - LOL!

Comment by qcsailormom on November 12, 2009 at 11:33am

Hi Teresa! My son is also heading to Guam in December! He's pretty excited about it. Seems pretty far away but I guess it could be lots worse :-)

Comment by LivNLrn on November 12, 2009 at 10:48am

Hi Teresa! My DF loves it there. It took a while to get used to the heat. His living quarters are nice. And there is a cafe called "Single Sailors" where he can go to connect to the internet, and enjoy media and games until he gets settled with his own computer or laptop if he will have one. DF bought a bike when he first got there to get around to the store and work. Sometimes fellow sailors would even give him a ride. And he recently bought a used car there. When we marry he will have to extend for a year and he says "why wouldn't we? I LOVE it here!" I only hope I love it as much! :)

Comment by Joeena Davis on November 12, 2009 at 10:35am

My son has been there over three years. He is getting toward the end of his time in the Navy and will be coming home August 2010. He has adjusted well since he was raised on the Texas Gulf Coast and loves being surrounded by water. Since Guam is a small island and can be monotinous your son will need a hobby to occupy his time when he isn't working. I'm sure he will make many friends when he arrives and he must be willing to ask questions. Good luck to you and your son.

Comment by Cndysac on November 12, 2009 at 10:28am

Teresa-My son has been in Guam for a year and has adjusted well. It's a long way from home but it's safe. It's a tropical island and who hasn't thought of going to a tropical island well enough getting paid to do it? haha Your son will love it!

Comment by tahl1 on November 12, 2009 at 10:10am

Hi All,
I am new to Guam moms, my son Josh just received his orders this week, he is headed to Guam in December. Sounds like a good place to be stationed?? Any info on Guam is appreciated :) Teresa

Comment by KR - little one's proud mom on November 8, 2009 at 12:11pm

Hi Becky, my daughter did the same training in Mississippi and then headed to Guam. I had a lot of contact while she was there so hopefully you will hear from him often!

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