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Comment by Alyse 22 hours ago

Hey all, it's been a couple of weeks. Went to visit my daughter, her husband and my baby granddaughter. Man, she is so cute and learning to talk. It took a good couple of days to get used to us again. Hated saying goodbye.

Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Glad all your sailors got their orders from A school. Just think, even if they have to wait to leave there, the worst part is OVER and they will be moving on and starting their lives.

My son is finally working on his own as an AZ on the ship. There is one other guy and they each work a 12 hour shift. The other guy worked together with my son for about 7 weeks to train. It had been so long since A school, he hardly remembered some stuff. He likes it a lot. He's been to a few ports now and loves "seeing the world" and eating new foods wherever he goes.

Take care all.

Comment by Angelika 22 hours ago

Peggy, its no secret..Jesse talked to I dont remember what her position was in Meridian but she spoke to them when they first got there tell them what they can do to advance and Jesse went to her for more info and she lead the way. He did as she advised him and he got out of the everything he did in the advancement program when he left Meridian. Thats how he made it to E4 in such a short time from a E1. But his chief in Norfolk didnt like it that he was in that program and wouldnt give him his promotion even though he had done everything she ask and more but in the end his PO helped him and he got it anyway. But the big thing is I belive that they dont give up when they get stones thrown in there path and I tell that to Jesse all the time. Dont give up ask questions what can you do to move forward/advance andgo from there.

Comment by PEGGY...PROUD MONTANA NAVY MOM 1 day ago

Suzie and Kelly way cool that your sailors will be moving on. What a great way to start a new year.

Angelika what is the secret. My son went in last October and is only an E2. He started out as an E1 and doesnt seem to be advancing very quickly although they are giving him a great deal of duties and he is doing the work of an AZ and has caught a good eye from the chiefs. I am happy to say his sad part of hating the Navy seems to be over for now and he is enjoying his work.
I guess I would have been discouraged to if I was at a job for year and never got to do what I had signed up for.
My son tells me that there are some guys at his station that are E3 and have been that way fo 3 years that there is no moving up on the ladder. So I am curious what your son did to move up to E4 and maybe E5 in one year. Please let me know so I can pass it along.

Comment by MIMI 1 day ago

Kelly, Sheep is on the Vinson too. She will leave Oceana in Jan and sail it to San dieago, then she will go baack to Oceana until time for the big deployment! Sheep is very excited about it all. Oh, her name is MAriko, LOL> she and my sailor and Peggy's were all at Merdian together, and became very close friends, . A great girl, and Peg and I have adopted her, LOL>
Suzy, and RDC? She would be so good at that! Anything to get out of AZ, LOL> I had a good visit with a cousin I Hadn't seen in 20 years! Now I am changing beds and general pick-up.
Angilika, I am moving on to my bedroom, but I am waiting until after the holidays as that is enough stress for me... LOL. Happy to hear they all got orders! Nice to know before the holiday.

Comment by PL Div 389 Ship 14 Mom on November 24, 2009 at 6:09pm

Sue you better get a move on....lol

Comment by SuzieB on November 24, 2009 at 5:32pm

Kelly...they're on their way to being real Sailors....will try to bring Robby a treat bag when we return the Sailors back on Thursday evening.No Navy Barbie asked for Whitbey first and then Jacksonville and third Hawaii,now she wishes she got Jacksonville when she realized how far away from NC ...Seattle was,but she is fine,just greatful for a job and it will be an adventure for us to see Washington State...I am just so glad it isn't Japan,plus they are cross training her for becoming a RDC,so maybe she'll be back at Boot Camp before too long. Have a Great Thanksgiving,we Navy Moms have a lot to be Greatful for!!! SuzieB

Comment by Kelley(MomofASailor) on November 24, 2009 at 1:41pm

Yeah!!! Robby got his orders yesterday too Susie!!!! He will be stationed out of San Diego on the USS Carl Vinson. Currently the Vinson is in Norfolk just wrapping up its 25 year mid-life overhaul and is being put back out to sea after the first of the year and will make its way 'around the world' to its new homeport in SanDiego. He originally had different orders but switched with another sailor so he is very very happy!!!!! He was happy already just for the mere fact he is LEAVING MERIDIAN!!!! Ha!!!! He is waiting to hear from his sponsor and is expecting to have his hard orders next week sometime hopefully and be on his way home w/in a few days after that!!!! So....I am thinking there is a really really good chance he may be home for xmas!!!! So very very very happy!!!

Susie, Robby had said he thought Navy Barbie had gotten Hawaii but guess not?!?! Robby would have loved Hawaii and was jealous of NavyBarbie so I will tell him to 'get over it'!!!! LOL

If you see him while your there hug him for me!!!! :) He has duty on Turkey Day so he is rather bummed about that!!!! :(

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!!

Comment by Angelika on November 24, 2009 at 7:51am

Peggy, Jesse went in last year in September as a E1. He's been working hard to get promoted right from the start. But sadly passing the test doesnt mean he will get it. There are points that help too. You get points for awards and so on. Since he hasnt been in it long he doenst have that many points. So we will see. But I'm proud that he did this good regardless if he get's the promotion or not. Of course it would be awesome if he did get it..lol

Comment by PL Div 389 Ship 14 Mom on November 24, 2009 at 7:45am

Well looks like this group has some new blessings!!!!! Sue good for Samatha Joe. another step in her hew life id coming closer.How is her Finger??? Wish my Sailor was going to come and eat with you, but he is going to Church, nad hang out with some new Sailors he has met.Thanks for inviting him That made me feel really special. Angelika great news for Jesse...I know you are proud...This is something bright to read for me as I thought All I was going to see on here was dreaded news from Meridian..LMAO.. Keep the good news coming!!!!!!!! Sue you guys have a safe trip, mayve you will get to meet Shelton.. If you do squeeze him a big hug for me.... Have a good day. Paula

Comment by PEGGY...PROUD MONTANA NAVY MOM on November 23, 2009 at 10:37pm

So glad to hear that Navy Barbie got her orders. Last time I was on it seemed like she wasn't going to get them any time soon.
Angelika an E5 wow how long has your sailor been in? I have heard where my son is stationed that they are stuck at E4 and thats after 3 years.

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