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Started by Retired Navy. Last reply by Linda73164 May 14, 2013. 2 Replies 5 Likes
USS San Antonio deployment 2013
Started by teresa. Last reply by CyndiH Proud Mom Of Robbie May 10, 2013. 9 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by JuJu Ship 10 DIV 266 on August 9, 2013 at 9:27am
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Good morning Astrid....Did I miss some info in regards to a video showing everyone recieving their ESWS pins? My son sent a pic of himself, but that was it......I told my husband I wasnt gonna search the internet for info...I will just make myself upset.
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Comment by Linda73164 on August 9, 2013 at 8:31am
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Hey Astrid -- Congrats to Augusto! Nick received his ESWS pin the same day, he was pretty excited about it. I watched the video yesterday, it was such a nice collection of photos and clips. I'm sure there were many tears flowing on the S.A. when that was played for them.
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It is almost 3 am. Can't sleep, just worrying and praying. Thank God for this group, It is like my comfort blanket. I am so far from you all and even that I am in the frg list, I never got the home video activity or the pillowcase project.
It makes me sad that our son did not receive a family hello in the video so maybe next time. I commented about making pillowcases back in April when I joined the group and was glad when I saw a comment in the group about a deadline for sending them by July 27. I rushed and did 6 hand painted. 2 for Augusto and 4 for any other sailor he could find that did not receives one.
HI Cyndi, Welcome to the group.
Teresa, GoldnG8r and Cyndi thanks for congratulate Augusto on earning this pin. At first I did not knew what it was and emailed him that I " was not sure what esws was, but it was always good to have a new pin".
Can you imagine his face when he read this? So he explained what it was with the physical written and then oral part.
Cyndi if you cannot make it to homecoming, I will take a photo of your son for you!
God Bless our sailors!
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Girl....Aren't they all interesting situations?...This is my third tour of duty being a new mother-in-law.You know you were a good mom.And you know if he is happy, then you are happy.I had a lady at work that just rubbed me the wrong way, and I made a firm decision to love her no matter what! Would you believe she is now one of my dearest friends ever!? That particular experiment of mine really taught me a lot! Lol! I believe the universe delivers what we say out loud......Just shout that your family is just the happiest family there ever was! :) People think I am singing in my car, but really, I just state over and over in the present tense what I want for my family....For us all to be very happy, healthy, wealthy, and to be at peace with others, as well as ourselves! Ox
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Oh CyndiH, My son got married also while he was on leave.We are the only moms they will ever have.Never feel like you are being replaced.I know things shift some when our sons get married.I know he would be thrilled to see you!...Here is a big (( hug)) from me to you! It is like we have lost our sons to the navy AND to a wife! Thank you for sharing...See! We are not alone!
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Hi Denise, I searched you tube but never could find it. I don't think we are on the FRG's Email list. Could you post a link to the video?
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I can't find it...can someone post the link?
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Astrid, I wanted to say congratulations to your son! I know you are proud, I hope our son reaches that level as well. You have a lot to be proud of, from what I've been told that exam is not an easy one and most have to take it two or even three times before they pass.
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Hi everyone, I've been following the news in the region our boys are in and read the article. I'm worried, but our kids and our Navy are the best in the world and the ship they are on is well equipped. My son said they have him standing watch and reading charts, I guess that's how O.S. starts out in their training. I told him what I had been reading and asked him to please pay extra close attention, especially to small boats. Of course they have that backed up by radar and other people. But though I know the chances of an attack are slim and the chances of it's success are even slimmer a mom can't help but worry. I know we're going to be saying a prayer every night for our kids.
JuJu, you are so right about the change these kids made after boot camp. I was both amazed and impressed with what they managed to do. They put the fear of God in our son! I had never been so proud of him. We were up for his graduation and Timmy wanted to buy a laptop with the money he had been paid. We took him to Walmart. While he was looking over the computers a woman and her daughter came up. They mentioned they were there to pick out a computer for her other daughter who was also in the Navy and they asked if they could ask us some questions. Timmy stepped up and every sentence was "yes mamm", "no mamm" etc. But even more amazeing... he was talking! He was actually talking, not just mumbling! For him that was a miracle lol. I wanted to go back and shake his CO's hand lol. The woman commented on his good manners and I swelled up with pride because of it.
Our kids are good kids, they will be diligent and will make sure they do their job and no harm will come to them or their shipmates and the ship. Of that i'm sure.
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Hi, I have not been active in the group for awhile, but I follow and value all your comments and info you post. Augusto emailed us the 3rd to let's us know he had passed the ESWAS exam and the chief boards and was going to get his pin. He sounded really happy!
I read the article you mention and it really makes me worry.
I pray everyday for all our sailors and specially for our sons and daughters in the San Antonio. I have also lighted a a candle since he joined NAVY a year ago. It makes me feel like he can sense my prayers thru the light!
Thank you all for been there, I always feel comforted hearing from you all and hope to meet you at Homecoming!!
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