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Thanks T-Lynn, I rarely go there either, but will try and make it. I just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAVY!.Hope all is well for everyone.
T-Lynn,
Copy and paste the address. What you got was the same thing I did. It says that there is a problem with the certificate. Just click on the option to proceed to the web site, it will say not recommended, but is really ok. Congrats guys!! By t…
Hello ladies. Ben had no wait. He went straight to SD from GL within a week of finishing ATT. I hope as many MN are out of the weather in GL before it gets bad.
Hello ladies. First, welcome to our new members, we are here for you, your sailor, and each other, welcome aboard. Second, as I type this Ben is in the air on his way to SD - finally. The school at GL is tough. It is all computer based and some of t…
Hello ladies, I spoke to my person that knows what is going on. As of right now what we are hearing about MN being phased out is just a rumor - and only a rumor. There is process that they follow and the first step is a mass email informing of the p…
Ladies, I talked to Ben. He says they are trying to get rid of MN, nothing definite yet. Hopefully will find out more tomorrow.
Ben hasn't said anything either. He finishes GL this week, hopefully, and on to SD. I will ask him and a Navy friend. May not be able to find out until tomorrow. What about Dusty who just DEPed into MN and doesn't leave until next July? I really don…
Thanks, I really appreciate this. I hope she makes it ok.
Hey Trina,
Do you know any dates as to when Robin starts her schooling in SD? I know you said September, but do you have a date? I got a call from Ben a little while ago and he said that he got his orders today, he leaves for SD on the 24th. Is it p…
Hello ladies,
Sorry I missed so much talking, but I was in GL with Ben. It was awesome!! It was the third time I have been there now. Once for PIR and twice to visit, I think the ladies at the visitor center are ready to issue me a permenant pass -…
Hey JeriLynne, this is Carol. I will be at GL this weekend. I am driving up to spend the weekend with Ben. I am driving up on Friday and will be there in the afternoon. It would be cool if our paths crossed. Not sure yet where we are staying, Ben sa…
Hi JeriLynne,
This is Ben's mom. First, welcome aboard. I have been reading the posting, just too busy too reply. Also, good morning to all, hope all is well with you and your sailor. I was able to have Ben home over the 4th. I am living within the…
Hi Kristine,
Your welcome. He found all of what I told you out at the end of boot camp when they get their orders. He knew nothing until then. The only thing he knew when he left here was about the school in Ingleside and that there was a chance it…
Hi Kristine,
Welcome to MNM. My Ben PIRed on May 8th and just finished a 12 day refresher class at GL (his first class there). I know there are different MN jobs so things may be a little different in your case. Ben is on hold, again, and has no ide…
Good afternoon ladies. I hope all is well with you. It sure is good to read what you all share. Ben is probably the newest MN in this group. His PIR was 8May09. He is finishing up his first class in GL today, just a refresher from RTC. He says then…
Welcome Trina,
My son Ben just had PIR Friday and will be in the next class for mineman at GL. It sounds like they will be in the same class. Ben told me the class is actually 28 weeks long. The first part is in GL and the second half is in San Dieg…
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- About me:
- I am an Air Force veteran, I currently work in a middle school with emotional disabled students as a instrucional assistant.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Child/Stepchild
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was proud and encouraged it
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- My son will become someone that he will be proud of and so will I.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 11:52pm on March 26, 2009,
Barbara's Page said… - Dear Carol,
How are you doing tongiht?
That is hard, I know, so many things I have done, were always with my children. Even vocations. My husband doesn't like doing anything, so I go on small vocations with my children, heck with him!! HAHA! I tell him to feed the animals! HAHA!
That's great that you have your plans mapped out, good for you. My older daughter had spring break two weeks ago. To my surprise, my daughter Kim drove up! What a surprise.!! The girls had this plan to surprise me.
God bless you, I read your profile, you work with emotional disturbed children.
As much as that is a challenging job, it's rewarding as well!
My girlfriends daughter, she graduated form college and studied fashion design. Now, she's lost interest, and is now studying to be a speech pathologist for elementary school. Another rewarding job!
Let me get going. You stay well,
Take care and God bless,
Your friend,
Barbara
- At 2:12pm on March 25, 2009,
Re(A's Mom) said… 
Hang in there!!! I'm not sure if boot camp is harder on them or us!!!
- At 2:11pm on March 25, 2009,
Re(A's Mom) said…
- Carol: There are many, many groups on here. The boot camp group would be a good group for you right now, everyone there has a recruit at boot camp, so they are all going thru the same emotions, feelings, that you are.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms
It can also be a big help to look for a group with the same graduation date (from boot camp) or with the same division # as your recruits. And for a group for his "rate" (job) that he will be training for. My sailor is currently finishing up his Aschooling for DC (Damage Control).
If you have any questions or just want to vent, leave me a message.
- At 11:54pm on March 24, 2009,
Barbara's Page said…
- Dear Carol,
How are you doing? This Navy for moms is such a blessing.
Ben is only gone 10 days, how are you holding up?
He's doing fine and in good hands with the Navy.
Once he gets into the rountine of Boot Camp and over being homessick, he'll like Boot Camp. They all do, beleivce it or not.
He's first long letter will be around the third week, usualy. Sometimes that first letter is sad, but don't panic if it is. The letters will get more uplifting.
My daughter Kim is on the USS Normandy in Viriginia. She was trained to read the radar.
I hope to hear from you again.
Take care and God bless,
Barbara
- At 6:19am on March 24, 2009,
Karen Gallagher said… - Welcome aboard!!
We are so glad that you are here! This is a great place to meet others that know exactly how you feel!
We have something for everyone here groups from boot camp moms to overseas moms and moms that like to scrap book. We have meet and greets to events that the moms set up to meet each other and have dinner or an outing. There are groups to help you with each and every step of this wonderful adventure that our children have chosen called the US Navy.
Please tell us about your sailor and what they have chosen to do in the navy and ohh yeah we LOVE pictures of everyone !!
Please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.
- At 1:08am on March 24, 2009,
Barbara's Page said…
- Dear Carol,
Welcome to Navy for moms, we're all here for one another. Feel free to write.
Take care,
Barbara
- At 9:54pm on March 23, 2009,
Re(A's Mom) said…
- Hello!!! Welcome to Navy for Moms. I see you are a fellow Ohioan. I am sharing the link to the Ohio group:
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ohionavymoms
Come join us, it's a great way to make connections with Navy families closer to home. Hope to see you there!!!
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