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how can I get a copy of my dad?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Achseh Jun 20.
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happy 4th everyone! keep it safe but have fun! prey & keep that blue candle burning SWCR Robert, his DAD & UNCLE will be celebrating there b-days 8/24/09 they may all not be together but they are in heart & in candle light!
Someone should have a copy of your father's DD214 (separation papers). If not you can try to obtain them from the National Archives. http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html
You will then be allowed to jo...
You may want to try Ancestry.com - I was previously able to find my grandfather's draft card for WW2 - I just tried logging onto their site again but now they want me to pay for a monthly subscription... NOT.
I went to a graduation party there & talked to someone about it & he told me if my or my husband were in the service we can join we just need a copy of there papers. if not I can find out about other family members cause first I asked cause of my ...
how can we join the american legion if we, ourselves, have not served in the armed forces?
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we want to join the American Leagin plus with our son being in the navy it will help me deal with my seperation from him I miss him so much he is my youngest. he just finished A school which was in mississippi where he was 10 hrs. away & leaves...
whom ever made this did an awasom job it really touched my heart . my youngest son is in A school right now he will graduate from there june 10th. I miss him with all my heart even though I talk to him @ least 3-4 times a week. I ask him all the t...
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- We moved to Rotonda West Fla in 2003 it was a big move for me .We lived in Michigan all my life it was tough @ 1st. here but we love it I have 3 children 1 son who still lives up north, a daughter & my youngest son who lives here in fla. im happly married have been with my husband since I was 18 he is my best friend. we have 2 lovely grandbabys. we miss them alot & now my baby boy left on jan 27th. Im having a hard time with this he is my baby boy but he isnt by no means a baby he is a good kid dont do drugs & really surprized me when he did this I am very proud but Im worried alsoI know he'll give the navy every thing he has & we are very proud of him I feel he has made a great choise on making a life for his self.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Child/Stepchild
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was concerned or afraid
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- my son has his life planed out & will stick to everything he does because I know in my heart my son is not a quiter! I miss him so much & have wrote to him 5 times & have only got 1 note when he got there to give me the address then the navy sent me a diffrent 1 so im not sure if he is getting the mail & I dont want him to think we dont care.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
about robert
robert is a great guy! he is not a quiter gives every thing ! loves to golf & is real good @ it he wants to make something of himself he is going in as a builder. I cant wait to see him! he is funny loves to make people laugh. can be shy til he gets to know ya then look out lol! I know he will give the navy all hes got! he is helpful when need be. loves to flurt! so look out world my redhead is protecting us we have no worry!
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my son joined the navy on january 27th. I thought when we went to his graduation he would have regrets but he didnt. he is my youngest so it was real hard for me to let my little bird leave the nest but he did & has grown into a man it made him realize how much we did as parents for him. I was only able to talk to him 2x's & it was hard! so just keep writing even though you might only recive a couple of letters they keep them real busy. just let them know you are caring & thinking ab… Continue
Posted on April 7, 2009 at 6:32am —
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- At 11:56pm on May 25, 2009,
Sherry James said…
- Best wishes with the fundraiser! How is your Sailor doing?
- At 3:13pm on April 8, 2009,
Alice Valle-Riestra said…
- So, does he get liberty until A School starts or is he doing various work?
- At 9:09pm on April 7, 2009,
Alice Valle-Riestra said…
- Thanks for your response about graduation- that helps to know! And congratulations to your graduate!!! You're right about writing even though we only receive an occasional letter. I know it's everything to these guys. Where does your son go now?
- At 10:16am on April 7, 2009,
Sherry James said…
- Hi Valerie,
I enjoyed reading your blog post about your son Robert making it through b/c!! Congratulations to you all!! I'm from MI and still live here but FL sounds nice when its still snowing in April and my daffodils are ruined. lol Sherry
- At 2:13pm on April 5, 2009,
valerie minton said…
- oops wrong name miaB trying to hook up a new fan & things arent going right
- At 2:11pm on April 5, 2009,
valerie minton said…
- hi karen,
rotonda west is inbetween port charlotte & Englewood we're in charlotte co. 8 miles from where hurricane charley hit! but we were lucky didnt have any problems.How would I get derections to this if we deside to come? I would like it but my hubby golfs on weekends not sure if he would be able but it sounds like fun! I dont have alot of friends here we moved here in 2003 almost 7 years.but we as parents have to stick by one another threw this time of our young navy seamen! I miss robert! its hard to let the baby birds out of the nest! lol but its worth it to watch them grow! hope to met you if not @ tthis gathering maybe another :) val
- At 11:22am on April 5, 2009,
MiaB said… - Valerie
Thanks for being my friend. Love those pics and you are right those grandbabies are the CUTEST!!!! Glad that you might be attending our event on the 19th. Where is Rotonda West? I've never heard of it and I've lived here since 1971!!! Do I live in a bubble? I grew up in Pasco County(NPR) and now live in Pinellas (Palm Harbor).
So your son just graduated from Boot Camp! Wow are you bursting your buttons!??!!! Isn't it wonderful to have such pride and love in our hearts!
What field did Robert go into? My son, Shane is a Nuke. He just graduated from Power School in Charleston in Feb and is now getting ready to complete his training in NY. But he will be home this Friday for 5 days before he heads to NY. So needless to say I am one happy Navy MOM!!!!
Well let me know how many plan on attending the 19th event as soon as you can. All is welcome. We have Dads coming, siblings coming!!! It's at my brother's(ex Navy ~ 10 yrs) restaurant and he has a nice room upstairs overlooking the River in Port Richey so we'll have plenty of room. It will be a relaxed atmosphere and you can order whatever, whenever you want.
Can't wait to meet you.
MiaB
- At 7:11am on February 14, 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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