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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 13, 2010 at 10:56pm

When my son deployed, he had to do a number of things with the Navy's legal dept - they took him through completing a will, a living will, and POA. So don't worry, it will get done, but you should discuss who he names in his documents.

We had done a POA when he enlisted, and it was good to have a headstart. I downloaded a free Durable General Power of Attorney for our state and he completed it and had it notarized (easy, all bank branches have a notary). We then filed it with his bank (took two weeks for their legal dept to approve) and his apartment management so that when he was deployed/out of contact, I could take care of things. It's been handy on several occasions. I also have his PIN # so I can monitor his bank account. This past year, for example, several deployed sailors (whose moms are on N4M, that's how I heard it) had money taken from Navy Federal accounts.

Comment by navynana on November 13, 2010 at 10:35pm

thanks. Where can I get a Power of Attorney form? does it need to be notorized?

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 13, 2010 at 9:41pm

Nope, I was just poking around for CC, my son's on another ship. I would contact the ombudsman and learn where,the official FRG sites are from them.

Comment by navynana on November 13, 2010 at 9:18pm

marcy- have you used the big tent group? I was a bit reluctant because it was not a Navy site and I was concerned about security. Let me know. thanks.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 13, 2010 at 2:31pm

CC, if you haven't joined Facebook (FB) already, your time has come! There is so much communication done there by Family Readiness Groups, Ombudsmen and ships themselves, you really can't afford not to (just be sure to set your privacy settings on High). Once you're online there, search "USS Comstock." (A search there for USS Comstock FRG turned this up https://www.bigtent.com/groups/comstockfrg)
Maybe you can help get the Comstock group on N4M going, be member #3! :)
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/usscomstock?

Comment by navynana on November 12, 2010 at 8:51pm

Hi ccNavyMom, welcome. My grandson is currently on the USS Comstock. Stay in touch. Ask away...

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 12, 2010 at 11:21am

Welcome Marilyn! My son is about to return from his first time at sea. About how soon is your son leaving? (Be general - no dates because of OPSEC)
Two things come to mind first - calling cards and laundry! He can get calling cards at the NEX and reload them on the ship. Info: http://www.usa.att.com/military/action/services/detail?id=dos
You can also buy online: https://shop.aafes.com/scs/product.aspx
Purex 3 in 1 laundry sheets are great.
Find your Family Readiness Group and Ombudsman. They'll likely have FB pages you have to join. http://www.navyformoms.com/group/whatsanombudsmanandhowtocontactthem
Do you have a Power of Attorney for your son? Also see about having access to his banking accounts so you can monitor them.

Comment by Anti M on October 21, 2010 at 1:18pm

She will put in a chit for the ten days when she checks into her new command. Many commands expect a sailor to complete check in as quick as possible, so she may be doing both at the same time. No need to bother her with that, she'll find out fast.

Yes, they won't listen. And their chiefs are sometimes not up to date because they don't search for the newest info online. Or they have a chief from another rate who doesn't know how things will happen elsewhere. I have had chiefs yank my chain too, which really is frustrating and unprofessional.

When my nephew went into the nuke program, I joined here to catch up on everything which had changed since I was an E-6. Tons and tons of details change, but the Navy is essentially the same.

Comment by Arwen on October 21, 2010 at 12:36pm

Marines, sailors ready to assist Typhoon Megi victims

Comment by cheffiona on October 19, 2010 at 12:10am

Ty kathy im really sorry to hear about your sister !! sooo sad!

I did speak to her earlier and told her some stuff i had found out and she told that i was telling her was "not always right" she "knows" because a CPO told that he had this and he had done that so he knew what he was talking about. I said ok ok im just trying to help!!!! lol So i will just "hush my mouth" and let her do it her way and find out that maybe it was not the right way !! Live and learn!

Anti m - thanks for your info and yes lol was navy lodge i could not remember! and she did say she could get 10 days house hunting leave so thanks for confirming that. So then she would have to ask for this leave when she gets to her new base or when she speaks to her sponsor!

Thank you both very much for all the help!

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