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motels for graduation help!!!

Replied Apr. 15, 2008

Just found out when my son graduatates need some help/advice

Replied Apr. 6, 2008

 

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Heather replied to Kaye S.'s discussion 'Roll Call: Name your sailor's sub!' in the group sub moms
Hi Dinah, It must be the same Eli. He is not the one going to Africa. As far as I know he's staying put for a while! I will definately see if I can get a chance to say hello to Mike for you. It's great to hear from another La Jolla mom. Take care :…
March 3
Heather replied to Sheila Clark's discussion 'How Many Ships are Represented Here?' in the group HAWAII
My son is on the USS La Jolla at Pearl Harbor.
March 3
Heather commented on Pat's group 'HAWAII'
Hi, My name is Heather. My son Eli is stationed in Hawaii. He's on the USS La Jolla. I'm going to be visiting him next month and I can't wait!!! Miss him so much. I know couple of things I would like to see while I'm there but am open to suggestions…
March 3
Heather joined Pat's group
HAWAII
For families and friends of Sailors who are stationed in Hawaii.
March 3
Heather commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group 'Knit for the Navy'
Hi-You ladies do beautiful work. I can't wait to start looking at patterns.
March 2
Heather commented on Amber's group 'Pearl Harbor, HI'
Hi-My son is stationed at Pearl Harbor. He's on the USS La Jolla. He's been there since July. We miss him like crazy. Planning a visit soon.
March 2
Heather joined Amber's group
Pearl Harbor, HI
This group is for those who have children or spouses stationed or are themselves stationed at Pearl Harbor, HI. Give a shout out for your ship or sub here!
March 2
Heather joined Paul's Mom...Terri's group
Knit for the Navy
A group for those who knit or crochet that would like to blanket our sailors with a touch of home. Our goal is to blanket the entire Navy.
March 2

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Eli being sworn in at MEPS by his grandfather-my dad. USN Retired. An emotional day for all!!

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At 8:16pm on February 21, 2009, Kaye S. said…
Hi, Heather and welcome to Sub Moms! "I.A." stands for "Individual Augmentee." This assignment is a voluntary one that takes a sailor away from his normal duty station and he is deployed to a "hot zone" somewhere. His presence there will free someone (probably Army or Marines) from being in a support role to a more forward position.

The incentives for volunteering for an IA assigment include money and promotion. Also, it's only for a year, then the sailor returns to his Naval job. Hope that helps! k.
At 1:46pm on July 10, 2008, Barb K. said…
Heather,
Hello, and I know how you feel about sending your son. Bob also does not think he will be home for a couple of years. He knows that he does not have the time to come home this year, and the cost being what it is will also be prohibitive. My folks live in FL and his other grandparents live in NJ. He will be able to see his NJ grandparents, but not my parents before he leaves. He is miserable about that, but with the short amount of time he will be home, about 10 days or so, he will not have the time to fly down to FL. My dad is in a frail health state and he is worried that he will not get to see him again. Bob did tell me that he really doesn't get to pick when he comes home, that the subs basically shut down for a period of time and that is when they get to come home. Of course we are planning a trip to Hawaii, how could you pass that up??? :0) I am the kind of person who saves so my husband told me that I'll have to start saving money, change, etc. so we can take our trip. I guess I have to start working on my Hawaii beach body for that trip! :0) It is so hard to put them on that plane, I feel for you. We may have to take Bob to JFK, to get his plane, so I am hoping we can take him to the airport in Albany or Syracuse, which are alot closer to home. I guess a couple of his friends want to come with us when he leaves, which is fine although I was hoping to have him all to myself. (Going to make sure that I bring alot of tissues.) Good luck to you and I look forward to hearing from you in the future. We can share our son's Hawaii stories. Best of luck to you.

Barb K.
At 3:56pm on July 7, 2008, Barb K. said…
Heather,
Hello! My son graduates on July 17th in Groton. He will then be home for about 10 days or so and then he goes to Hawaii. He has to be there by Aug. 2nd. What rate does your son have? Is he on a sub? My son will be on the USS Columbia. My son's rate is ET/NAV. It is hard sending them so far away. I am thrilled for him, and we do get a place to visit, but it is still hard. And of course my husband just doesn't understand, his comment is always, "he is 20 years old, time for him to grow up!" Problem is, he is all grown up and it's mom who is having a hard time seeing him go. But go he will and I'll continue to be so proud of him. I wish you and your son all the best, and who knows maybe our kids will meet up.

Barb K.
At 1:55pm on June 12, 2008, April , PNM of Tyler said…
Are you within the area they are allowed to travel off base? We live in Kansas so the weekend trips are out for him.
At 1:00pm on June 12, 2008, April , PNM of Tyler said…
Was he able to go home any during that 6 weeks?
At 12:28pm on June 12, 2008, April , PNM of Tyler said…
Heather, did your son get any leave at all between BESS and A School? Just curious.
At 8:02pm on June 9, 2008, Stevie said…
I talked to my boyfriend briefly today and he is also staying in Groton for A school and he said he graduates in april. That seems like a very long time for that. That is just what they are saying now but we will see. I just shipped his phone out so hopefully I will know more.
At 11:03pm on June 7, 2008, Stevie said…
Thanks! Did your son stay in Groton for his A School then? And whats holding time in between. Sorry im very new too this. if you could help some more that would be great!
At 11:08pm on June 6, 2008, Stevie said…
Hey Heather. Im look for some info on MMS and I saw thats what your son was going in for. My Bf just graduated BC, Im actually here in GL this weekend. He goes to CT for sub school, then Im guessing his A school. if you could provide me with any info that would be great...like how long the subschool is and then the A school?
At 3:12am on April 8, 2008, Christine Greenwood said…
Hi Heather, my son leaves for bootcamp 4/15. then to Grotten. We live in Maine also. chris

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