this is it.. i was meant to leave in january and in a second, i was leaving next month. I'm terrified out of my mind and unaware on whether i can do this or not. What if im not ready, or i fail bootcamp or... i dont know but the fear is running through my mind and leaving my mom, all of who i have. can i do that? i love that woman to death! this is nothing like college, can i do this? and then abh i have no idea whether i will love or hate the job. im just scared and outta shape and omg..…

My girls and I were able to attend a Flag Retirement Ceremony..Was such a neat experience.  Wasn't sure if i was allowed to take pictures during so I got one after with some of America's finest current and past military.. I had one explain to my girls that saying "thank you for your sacrifice" means so much more then thank you for your service, and he explained to girls to write, write, write!!  and send letters to those not getting mail even if its just a handprint or drawing or family…

looking for other moms who SR will have a PIR on 10-10-14

We have 5 weeks left until PIR for our girl. We got to talk to her a week ago and that  helped but also made it hard again.  This has definitely been a life experience for her but also for our family.We are all so proud of her and continue to count down the Friday's to see our SR. We have been writing letters and continue to pray that with each day, that she is also getting stronger and learning so many new life skills. 

I have to thank this site for so much comfort and information. …

Welcome to the Navy, Proudmamabear! My son is also a Nuke and just completed all the school phases and is now on a sub (Henry M. Jackson stationed in Bangor, WA) and out on his first deployment now as we speak! It is a wild ride but hang in there! If you have any questions, we can all help you! 

Im terribly excited for the new journey and path i am about to endevour on in my life, yet i feel as if i should be fearful or sad but i cant bring myself to that emotion. ive only had my mom my entire life, when the time comes.. will i be able to walk away from my mother? its like college people say but in my mind i keep thinking this nothing like college what so ever, their is no parent weekend or anything , no cell phone, no form of contact.. im leaving the woman who sewn my heart…

 I took my asvab and got a 48 and with my citzenship thing not alot of jobs are for me right now i go to meps monday so im excited but some of the jobs my recruiter was telling me about, any opionons i mean honestly.. whatever i get, i just get and im going to use my time in the navy to reach for the stars but some of the jobs were

AO

ABH

ABE

CS

ABF

BM

PR

im really intrested in mass communication but i cant or even photographers mate…

As of yesterday I am an official mom of a Seaman Recruit.  My Son left for Bootcamp yesterday.  I received 2 calls from him last night.  One when he landed in Chicago and the scripted call. 

I joined this site in May 2013 when my Nephew entered Bootcamp. In November my Son joined the DEP, and yesterday he shipped.  I am quite proud of myself, I am doing ok  I thought I would be in really bad shape.  I know he is doing what he wants to do and I am so proud of him.  He was so…

I am proud to say my son, James, was recently discharged as a hospital corpsman and served proudly in Okinawa Japan marine base Courtney (and others).  

I need contact information for the Okinawa "DMO" or travel representative that would have boxed and shipped my son's personal belongings.  

It has been 9 weeks and no one from the Marine base has any information where his valuable personal belongs are .... or if they were ever shipped home to Ohio.

Can anyone…

My son left for boot camp 1 week ago today.  I'm still feeling sad, happy for him at the same time but not what I expected.  Very difficult not being able to talk to him and at least get an idea of how he is feeling.  Being able to encourage him through things I guess was more helpful for me than I realized, cause that is what parents do. I know he has made a great choice and Im confident he will do fine.  Looking forward to boot camp graduation but in the back of my mind I know I'm going to…

Hello I am new to this site and I am trying to Navigate through. My question is, if anyone can answer please, me and my family which consists of my daughter (the sailor) myself and my 10 yr old son, am I allowed to live in Military housing, do I want to, if not any suggestions on what part of Charleston to look at, as far as safety, schools, and being close to my daughter. Please help.

Hi,

So most of you know me as Liz's mom ship 14 division 179 from 2013, and some of you know what that was like.  She's doing great now, working full time and going to college part time.  

So now it's my Son's time to start the enlistment process, and to be honest, I'm scared.  I've been through the I didn't pass my PFA, to Fit, and then she got hurt went to RCU, her cousin and BFF dies of Ovarian Cancer, and was Sepped.  I'm really nervous, and hiding the fact that I'm really…

 I recently started dating a submariner (further more to be referred to as Hercules) on the USS Alabama and he truly is the most wonderful man I have ever known...right after my father of course. I've never been seriously involved with a man in the Navy before and its all so new and shiny...and confusing! 

 He tries so hard to keep me updated on whats going on and explain things to me but it all gets lost in translation. Not to mention its barely been a couple of months and…

Good Morning ladies,

Can someone clear up my confusion over challenge coins.

I have read that they are awarded by a unit leader.  I see a lot of parents getting the coins for there SR for boot camp.

Should that be correct?

I would really like to know a correct official clarification.

Thanks