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Ramona - the family cruise was very awesome. There were a lot of people there. We drove from Oklahoma. We took two days getting there, spent two days there, and then drove two days to get back. It was very well worth it. I spent five years in the Na…
Gerri - I am glad to hear that Brad is working for a company that he likes. We just got back from Virginia. The Oscar Austin had its family day cruise last Friday and it was terrific. We enjoyed a day at sea with our guys and gals and was able to se…
I received a call from Joe! It was great to hear from him again. I don't know how hard it is going to be when they get underway later this year. I hate going 6 days so it is going to be really bad when it is for months.
Gerri -
My 17 year old son and I went to Norfolk last October. There are some museums downtown and a ship that is now a museum that you can tour on. It is pretty interesting. You can do a search on line of things to do in Norfolk and it will show y…
I am new at this but it is the same as mine.
Gerri -
My son had a girlfriend at home when he left for the Navy but she drifted off to someone new by the time he got to the boat (thank God). I could not stand her either. Things will work out. My son cannot get service on his phone when his ins…
Hey everyone. My son is Joe. He is a CTR on the Oscar Austin. I heard from him last night and twice today. He calls me a lot. I love him and miss him very much. I spent 5 years in the Navy and therefore I know what he is going through and what to ex…
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- About me:
- I am the proud mother of 4 children and the grandmother of 2 beautiful granddaughters. My oldest son is a CTR in the United States Navy and is lovng every minute of it. He is stationed on the USS Oscar Austin. I spent 5 years in the U.S. Navy as an air traffic controller. I am now a paralegal/legal assistant. I got my bachelors degree in applied science for paralegal studies 5 years ago.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Joseph
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was proud
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- Having gone through the Navy myself it has been pretty easy to go along with the way things are.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- Our relationship has grown stronger, This was a maturing experience, The Navy has a lot to offer, This was the best decision he/she could have made
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 3:13pm on June 21, 2009,
Starr said…
- we miss you at 'USS Oscar Austin'
- At 6:40am on January 26, 2009,
Sues said… - Donnita: Thanks for joining us. We look forward to hearing more about you and your sailor, Joseph. It's a great place to get answers to questions, share stories and have a few laughs too. I see you have a CTR and you have joined the Cryptology group. My son is a CTN. Feel free to jump right in. Sue S
- At 6:23am on January 26, 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.
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