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Hello Ladies, my name is Laurie. My son just arrived at Groton last week. I'm guessing he started BESS today. What is TCNO? I haven't heard that one yet.
I'm hoping to be there to meet everyone. I'm tring to make a trip that week to SC to see family. I haven't seen my son in 9 months and it looks like he won't be home soon. We all miss him and I know, you all know how I feel. It would be so nice to t…
JUNE 27-FRANKENMUTH Gathering Michigan Moms(and families too) at The Bavarian Inn
June 27, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm
Lets' celebrate our Saliors with Dinner at the Bavarian Inn in beautiful Frankenmuth, MI. check out the web site and make a weekend vacation. It's a time to get-together and share our joys and love of our sailors. Bring pictures to share. There are…
My son has been there since January and has finished sub school and is currently attending his A school (aux. MM). He said he then will go to C school. As far as orders go, he said that he will know where he is going after about a week in C school.…
It's okay, it is getting warmer out.. it has been really rainy this week tho.. I am not a fan of driving on base in the rain.. its kinda weird b/c they have the heatrs in the pavement or whatever and steam comes up from the sides of the roads and st…
Thank you all so much I was unshure how this worked and I don't get to talk to my son that often, then he really doesn't want to talk schools. So far he has passed all that he has taken. How's the weather in Groton this weekend? I'm praying for both…
Hi Shelby, My husband has been up here since September he is in his A school right now, it starts with BESS, then ATT, then TCNO. BESS is 8 weeks long, ATT is self paced I beleive hubby said it was 28 days to complete it but they can finish it quick…
Hi Shelby. By son has been in Groton since October 2008. His first school was BESS, 2nd was ATT, his 3rd was TCNO. He will be starting A school on April 20th that school will last about 22 weeks. So he should be done by Sept/Oct. Thats when he will…
Cristine OMG the same thing happened to me! Don't worry you will get another call and the dredded box of cloths. Then I new my son was gone for awile. LOL don't forget the paper work that he sends you for graduation either, you need it to get in the…
Mary, My son is there now. I know chocolate is always loved but I'm sure by the date on this the package is there, but it is nice to write to someone that has family near my son.
What is the line up of the schools that are needed to be on a sub? My son is there and I think he has one more schoolto go. Can someone educate me on this? -Onelostmom-
hi
My Son is currently in Groton, Ct. for Submarine School then "A" School.
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- About me:
- Mom of 3. Hobbys are scrapbooking, working as a cosmetologest, and taking care of my family
- 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:
- Well my Son is 3rd generation Navy and this is all I really know. My father was a retired Master Chief and my Husband is now out on a honerable discharge. I love my family and wouldn't have it anyother way.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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- At 7:57pm on April 6, 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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