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Joan Stelmach
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Gotta share this with ya, for a chuckle, if nothing else.... I was referring to the ship as " Rom-age"..as in "RauHMage"..
then John said ' what the heck is that??!!
its RAMAGE, like damage!!"
hee hee... ohhhh, my head hurts!!!
hi Debi,
My son John, is a Second Class Petty Officer on the Ramage. I have not been on here for quite soem time, due to my own personal hell-- that is, chemotherapy.. bleh!!'
But that is over now, so hopefully will be on here more.
Joan
Jackie- We live jsut on the outskirts of Gettysburg!!! When you coming thru??!! beware the 4th of July!! it IS PACKED!!!!!!! lol!!!
BTW--- Congrats!!!
Hey Phyllis,
I am in PA, too, near Gettysburg.
When my son left for BC, i cried. And hes my oldest!!! It doesn't get easier- but it IS nice to see them grow up in such a positive way!!!!!
Welcome!! :0)
Second class means your pay grade goes higher, and you get a second stripe under your crow and rate...
Gunners Mate is the crossed cannons, which are actually in between the stripes and the crow!!!
Hope this helps!!!!!! :0)
Thank you!!
I will definitely tell him!!!!!! :0)
Best of luck to your PO!!!
Joan, congrats to John on passing his test. My son is finishing GM A school June 22, he is anxiously awaiting orders. Please help educate me, what does second class mean?
well, john passed his test!! he is now a SECOND Class Gunners Mate-- a GM2!!! yay!!!!
and he is done with mess-crankin'. He is happy about that!!!!
Just wanted to let all you moms know- My Son John just found out he earned his Second Class rate!! He took the test about a month ago, and just found out yesterday he got it!!!
So, he is now a Second Class Gunners Mate!!!! woooo-hoooo!! Im so proud…
My son is on the USS Ramage., as well. He just found out he earned his Second Class rate!!
He is now-- a SECOND Class Gunners mate!!!! Wooo-hoooo!! So proud!! :0)
Thanks Jill!!
I do indeed enjoy every moment...
I do have a very positive outlook on life.. I have to... I could fill these blog thingies with oodles and oodles of stuff of my life. but I am thinking of writing a novel, instead.....!!! besides, i a…
Personally, I think it would be great if there was a way to do a "STICKY" post. the NAME of it would always be at the top of the page, and once you click on it, you can add and obtain facebook info.. Also, in regards to the name thing ON FB;, if any…
OK. I put a few vids up, as well... JnRstel on youtube...
OH-- MY--- GOD!! I was right next to you on the pier!!!! How funny is THAT!!??!!??
We had this banner--
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- About me:
- I am the proud wife of a Sailor who served from 1987-1992. I am also the proud mom of a current Sailor!! My daughter is a currently pursuing a career in Aesthetics..
We'll be married 17 years this July 4th......
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- The gaining of maturity, and brother hood...
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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GM2
well, john passed his test!! he is now a SECOND Class Gunners Mate-- a GM2!!! yay!!!!
and he is done with mess-crankin'. He is happy about that!!!!
and he is done with mess-crankin'. He is happy about that!!!!
Posted on May 28, 2009 at 8:17pm — 2 Comments
Saturday
Well, my first blog. What a weird name,. What does it mean?
Anywho--- Spoke with John last night, albeit briefly, he just got contacts and is finally starting to get used to them!!
Being able to see well should really help!!!!!
I am getting ready to go out for the day, run around in the Jeep with the top down!! yay!!
Then on Monday, I start chemo.. It is round three for me. John was home on leave for my round 2, which was nice, but I am sure he would have rathered done something else than… Continue
Anywho--- Spoke with John last night, albeit briefly, he just got contacts and is finally starting to get used to them!!
Being able to see well should really help!!!!!
I am getting ready to go out for the day, run around in the Jeep with the top down!! yay!!
Then on Monday, I start chemo.. It is round three for me. John was home on leave for my round 2, which was nice, but I am sure he would have rathered done something else than… Continue
Posted on May 9, 2009 at 10:40am — 2 Comments
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- At 9:03pm on May 28, 2009,
Denise said…
- Hi Joan,
Congratulations to John on his GM2 my son Kevin is currently in Damn Neck getting ready to classup for GM "C" school upon completion he reports to the USS Cole again to you Mom and John...
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- At 6:35pm on April 28, 2009,
Pat said… - Hi Joan, I'm in Philadelphia. I think there is another way to upload your pics without having to use the Java application.
- At 2:29pm on April 28, 2009,
Pat said…
- Hi Joani, welcome to Navy for Mom's:)) You will find a lot of answers, support and encouragement here. My daughter, Ashley, has been in the Navy since July 2007 and is an IT3. What is your son/daughter doing with the Navy? I'd like to invite you to join our group, PA Navy Mom's, which you can find by clicking on the GROUPS tab above or going to the GROUPS section on my page. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad you joined and look forward to hearing more about you & your Sailor. Pat
- At 5:47am on April 28, 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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