Added by Deb~Mom of two Sailors! on November 10, 2009 at 3:15pm —
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My son is 21 and due to go to BC on 12/16. He was just diagnosed with Mono. Can he pass the blood test with taking penicillin and or should he tell his recruiter?
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Added by Kathy13 on November 10, 2009 at 3:01pm —
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http://applebees.com/vetsday/
A thank you from applebees. Please pass this along to your active duty/ retired Military. And remember a corporation that remembers you and your sacrifice. Sadly not alot put their money where their mouth is. Enjoy!!
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Added by Nate's Mom (Wendy) ;P on November 10, 2009 at 2:56pm —
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In an earlier blog, Helen said:
“It is great to hear that your daughter is doing so well. My son was disqualified from AO due to no depth perception and thinks he will become a Yeoman. I would love to share with him the opportunities that he might have!!! This might help him a lot.”
Ok. Let’s start with the YN job description: Yeomen perform administrative and clerical work. They receive visitors, answer telephone calls and sort incoming mail. They type, organize files and operate modern offic…
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Added by Lady Hamilton on November 10, 2009 at 2:23pm —
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My son called home and of course I wasn't home!!! Anyway, it seems he's getting to come home for Christmas through the new year. I am so excited! I am still waiting to get a letter from him. Does anyone out there know how often they get to call home? He called on Saturday. I thought it would be on a Sunday.
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Added by tmlhaus on November 10, 2009 at 11:22am —
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Any other Moms have sons/daughters there at the same time? I really don't know what to expect -- especially since when he left his wisdom teeth were erupting......ouch!
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Added by Karin Sliney on November 10, 2009 at 8:08am —
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SEAL Qualification Training
Graduation Trip
A major Milestone for our Family
mile stone (mil’ ston’) n a significant event or stage in the life, progress, development, career of a person, nation, etc.: turning point.
There are major milestones in everyone's life; marriage, birth of your first child /
grandchild / great-grandchild, High School and College graduations, etc. but very few families have the opportunity to celebrate the event we were about to attend. From the beginning of…
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Added by grandpa on November 9, 2009 at 11:52pm —
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Our son's PIR was 10/9........does anyone know when we can expect the video and book?
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Added by J.R.'sMOM2009 (Ship 9 Div 344) on November 9, 2009 at 11:07pm —
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Am just learning how to navigate my way around this website, apologize for the duplication. roz
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Added by Herculesmom on November 9, 2009 at 7:33pm —
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How proud I was of my daughter. when they annouced 'SAILORS BRING THIS SHIP TO LIFE' and i got to see the missiles that she man's move up down and sideways,on that great big ship!! the tour was so informative,i always wanted to know what it's really like to be on one of those big things and thanks to the navy my wish came true,sorry i didnt make it in time to get my gift from the navy for moms that was at the hotel but nothing was a great as spending time with my family and taking in the sights…
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Added by Joy on November 9, 2009 at 7:05pm —
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I"m so excited. I just got my form letter. My son, David's PIR is on December 30th. His Ship is 09, Division 038. I'm here in northern California and am going online to make my reservation and then go shopping and prepare myself for the cold weather. I'm looking forward to meeting other families. Roz, David's mom
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Added by Herculesmom on November 9, 2009 at 6:39pm —
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Well, my son left last night for basic. Had to have him back at the hotel before 11pm. He's at MEPS and suppose to be flying out around 11am. So proud of him. So, so proud of him, but sad too. Gonna miss him.
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Added by proudmamma on November 9, 2009 at 11:24am —
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First of all it was my first time in NY, and I was as excited as I have ever been cause I wanted to see all the sites..everything!!! but I had limited time we pulled in on 11/06/09 at about 8pm and checked into the New Yorker and it was a beautiful hotel but very small rooms. LOL, Very Small!! but nice.Well we couldn't see him that nite because he was on the ship getting prepared for company, So we got up bright and early to get in that long line to go in about 930 am, it was pretty cold but we…
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Added by Bam_Bam's MoM!! ( USS NY LPD 21) on November 9, 2009 at 9:28am —
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On Saturday Oct. 25, 2008, my wife and I flew to San Diego to visit our Grandson. We drove to Coronado, checked into the Navy Lodge, and got settled. Everyone at the Lodge and on the Base were great. They greeted you as they walked by and helped if you looked like you were lost. If you get a chance to stay at the Lodge try to get Oceanside and 5th floor or above for a great view of the BUD’s Training area. Be prepared for Reveille and the National Anthem each morning played on the PA system plus…
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Added by grandpa on November 8, 2009 at 11:12pm —
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I joined the navy august 8th (physical test, chose job, and sworn in).. Since then I have been told that i have to attend my dep meetings which i tried my hardest to do. My recruiter swore that if i did not have a ride to my meetings then let him know a day before or atleast several hours before the meeting start which i told him the day before and he was fine with it.. So then the first thursday of september comes and im thinking that he's going to come and get me which i reminded him the morni…
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Added by Randy on November 8, 2009 at 9:43pm —
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Well, my son is currently on a training stay on the USS John C. Stennis. He is finally "really" doing the job he has been training to do for almost a year. He is having the time of his life. He is an AO so he is working with the jets now, and says he has a new appreciation for the men and women on the f…
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Added by Gayle Matt's Mom on November 8, 2009 at 7:51pm —
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It seems the letters and phone calls are either feast or famine. I haven't received a call or letter since 28 October. I thought for sure a call would come today, after all it's Sunday, isn't that phone call day? I am hoping to talk with him before I send the sheet in for Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to seeing him Thanksgiving.
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Added by adrienne on November 8, 2009 at 6:57pm —
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my son just gaduated from bootcamp and now he is headed to Pensacola for college and i am missing him really bad .Everyone is telling me well its time to cut the strings never the less i'm still hurting my boy is not around and i am a mess i have know one to talk to about this all i really want to know is when does the pain of missing him stop
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Added by Navymom1970 on November 8, 2009 at 5:21pm —
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My boy is headed for the MEP Center this afternoon, then off to Great Lakes tomorrow AM. Mom is actually holding up fairly well today, have been bawling all week, think I may actually have the "faucets" under control now. He is going to have a great experience and he is going to just fine....Mom is soooo proud...and she will be fine by this evening too.
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Added by Navymomroni on November 8, 2009 at 5:04pm —
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Heard the best news from our sons. They both are staying in the serves for another hitch. We are some of the proudest parents. And have another grandbaby due in May!!! So excited and happy for both!
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Added by Dawn " Proud mom of crypto (CTN) on November 8, 2009 at 4:54pm —
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