NAVY SEABEE SPECIAL FORCES MOM'S GROUP.

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Comment by ks6423 on December 2, 2009 at 11:52pm

My son just got his job today. He is a Sea Bee and ships out in February. He is super excited and I am trying to understand what it is that he is going to be doing. His recruiter said this is a special field that they don't just let anyone into, is that true?

Comment by Debbie Satterfield on November 2, 2009 at 2:26pm

Hi davidswifey22,
My son also went to Gulfport about 5 plus yrs. ago. I'm sorry to say that I don't know about leave time during A school. He was down south and we are in KC MO, so I only went there for his graduation. So sorry that I'm no help in that dept.
As far as Iraq or Afganistan just keep in mind he will be given plenty of notice before he goes on any deployment. The SeaBees are a support group for the Marines, often times building their bases, watch towers, etc. So if they are sending more Marines somewhere, often times SeaBees are going as well.
I know how scarey it can be, my son has been to the sand box as well as Guam. They can call home on satalite phones sometimes, as well as on the computer if they are on a base. Those calls mean the world, to those of us back home.
Just hang in there, keep positive thoughts only, and support your sailor anyway that you can.

Comment by davidswifey22 on November 2, 2009 at 12:41pm

Hi Ladies!
I am new to this group, and hopefully Im in the right group bc Im so lost! My husbund just found out that he is going to A-school in Gulfport Mississippi to become a steelworker. Does anyone know if he will get any days off for the holidays? I only live about 3 hours away and I am already planning on being there to see him most weekends, but it would be amazing to see him during the holidays!
I also kinda got from him that there is a very high chance of him going to Iraq or Afganistan now? Im so nervous about this whole thing!

Comment by Susan Del's Mom on July 17, 2009 at 6:29pm

Hello Margie!

He is on cruches and reporting for duty every day, thank God! He thinks he may need surgery but at the time I spoke with him didn't know at this time. I told him to do whatever he is told to do so he can if at all possible stay with his platoon because he wants to remain with his friends. He did mention he is doing office work and whatever else he is told to do. So at this point you are correct in everything you said. It was so scary at first because I'm thinking the injury must be very severe and he was coming home. I would love for him to come home but not for that reason, he loves what he is doing and I would hate for his career to end. Thank you Margie for your prayers and all you do!! I'll keep you posted!

Comment by Margie on July 15, 2009 at 4:16am

Hi there,

The command will get him whatever medical attention the diagosis requires, then they will put him on limited duty and assign him to some desk work. Yes, if he isn't 100% before they deploy, he will not go with them. Typically, he will not be sent home until he is healed from the injury unless the command approves him for leave (vacation), which is not likely if the injury requires physical therapy, etc. Also, he is still an asset to his unit, and can perform vital office duties in support of their upcoming deployment. They may assign him some classes to take while he's on limited duty. It just all depends on his injury, diagnosis, and prognosis.

Unless he has totally destroyed his knee, an recoverable injury should not impact his career. He may or may not be temporarily assigned to another part of the unit while he recovers. It's "wait-and-see" at this point. Is he hospitalized? Or is he in a brace and on crutches and still reporting for duty every day?

He'll be in my prayers for a total recovery!

Margie
Retired Ombudsman, Career/Command Navy Brat, Career Navy Wife (Ret), Navy Mom, Army Foster Mom, etc etc.

Comment by Susan Del's Mom on July 14, 2009 at 11:19am

I just received a phone call from my sailor, the kind of phone call no one likes to get. He is a Seabee and is in Gulfport. He said Saturday he inujured his knee really bad while running, and is going for an MRI today. Does anyone know what happens to Seabee's when they are injured? Do they send them home for recovery or find another job/training while they heel? He said he may not deploy with his batallion if he doesn't recover in a certain period of time. Can anyone provide any information for injuries?

Comment by Seabee22Mom on June 3, 2009 at 3:17pm

This is awesome! Being able to get online and just being able to get answers from other moms goig thru the same ordeal. A blessing indeed. In fact, I have a mom here local that our son's are on the same NMCB22 and work the same job. How amazing God works and put's people in our lives just at the right time.

Comment by Jenny...CBmom "CAN DO" on April 25, 2009 at 6:47pm

an interesting article on Special Warfare Seabees:
http://www.navy.mil/media/allhands/flash/AH200904/feature_3/feature_3.html

Comment by Margaret on March 24, 2009 at 1:15pm

Anyone with a Seabee in NMCB 40?

Comment by Cathy (Noahs Fiance!) on March 23, 2009 at 3:45pm

i will check out that website! thank you! Noah is leaving for gulfport, MS the 26th for A school....i can't wait to see him again!

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