Janet's Blog (4)

This is my sons ship while in boot camp. His division is 006. Curious to see who Marvin G Shields is/was I googled him and found this interesting: Marvin G. Shields born 30 December 1939 in Port Townsend, Washington, enlisted in the Navy 8 January 1962.Shields graduated from high school in 1958 and had moved to Hyder, Alaska, where he worked the goldmines. After construction training, he served with Mobile Construction Battalion 11, and was with Seabee Team 1104 at Dong Xoai, South Vietnam, 10 J… Continue

I started a new group for the PIR. I thought it would be great for us to talk about plans. Although it's still early I thought it could keep our minds off missing our soon to be Sailors. Continue

So I am soooo happy that I did get my letter today. The address is similiar to what I sent the last two letters to. The only difference is there is a bldg # on his and no ship #. His message was very brief and stated to have everyone write to him because he will not have much time to write, love ya. bye. However just those two lines just about had me bawling. I can't imagine what our first conversation will be like. I know I'll have to stay strong for him and not let him hear me cry. Anyway I ho… Continue

Just checked the upcoming graduation site and our division is listed. DIV 006 so start making those reservations, I already did! I made reservations at Quality Inn in Waukegan. They have free hot breakfast, free shuttle to graduation, internet in the rooms and the beds looked comfy. The rooms are $59.99 per night. TG 53 (13) Divisions (001-012 & 901) Graduate Friday, 21 Nov 08. http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/family/upcominggrad.html Continue