Hi JP, I tried looking for the USS Buffalo's website but I don't think they have one due to security reasons. Your son should be able to get that info from his COC. I just noticed your comment below. Enlisted personnel earn 2.5 days of leave per month. My daughter is in Hawaii and she comes home at least once a year. She's been in Hawaii for nearly 3 years and she's been home twice so far and will be coming home for New Years. I've also met her in Sam Diego twice and I've went to Hawaii twice this year. I hear Guam is beautiful.
My son is now in Guam. He calleld from Hawaii yesterday when he was in route. I know he is busy getting settled in so I'll probably hear from him again in a couple of days. He had been home after finishing training in Grotten, so this is his first assignment. The hardest thoughts are that you don't have any idea how long assignments are--and reading comments from other moms that they haven't seen their son/daughter for up to 3 years
JP, Alex really likes Guam. I mean, he's far from home and lonely, but he's fine. Now, like everywhere else in the world, there are place and areas that are not so nice and our boys should stay away from, but you have that anywhere. Tell you what, why don't you send me an e-mail and we can talk a little more privately. My e-mail address is Pattycakes62962@aol.com. I'd be happy to talk to you about stuff.
Oh, boy......I know how you feel!!! And it gets harder each day, not easier. That's why we are all here for each other. I've found alot of comfort talking to the moms on this website, so you need to come here often!!! Keep in touch. Maybe our boys will get to know each other.
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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.
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I meant to tell you, depending on the PHASE your son is on, he can have leave the base overnight (weekends) on Phase 3 as long as he doesn't have duty. On Phase 2 he can leave during the day (weekends) & will have a curfew till I believe midnight, again as long as he doesn't have duty.
Hi & welcome to Navy for Mom's:)) You will find a lot of answers, support and encouragement here. My daughter, Ashley (20), has been in the Navy for 2 years and is an IT3 & my son Tim (19) has been in since Feb 2008 stationed on the USS Nimitz.. What is your son/daughter doing with the Navy? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad you joined and look forward to hearing more about you & your Sailor. Pat
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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 !!
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