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Comment by chriscwick on June 16, 2013 at 4:30pm

Happy Father's Day everyone. Sorry to have been off grid for a bit. Had to help with a Friend's emergency, out of town. Glad to be back! Thanks Lady H for the translation in my absence.

A Handler is the MWD's "daddy or mommy. They feed, groom, train & love Military Working Dogs who; sniff for explosives, drugs, people, things & then do what MAs do; protect & defend.

Handlers are in great shape because they carry their gear, the dog's gear & sometimes the dog!

Comment by ChrisyDVM(Chris'sMom) on June 14, 2013 at 10:05pm

chrisiwick, what does MA stand for? What does a "handler" do? Enjoyed reading your post. Sounds like our sons have similar communications skills!

Comment by mother always on June 14, 2013 at 11:31am

I really can not give you information on this,I'm new here too.

If you can,I advise you to read the older postings...I have done that...

There are some ladies here,they are good with the information you need.

Comment by jdlHolly on June 14, 2013 at 11:23am

Hello - yes, I am new.  Son is going on his first deployment.  He was home for 2 weeks, well sort of home as he spent most of the time with friends and a new girlfriend.  He has been sitting in VA for 2 weeks waiting for his ship to call for him.  He will only be staying briefly in Bahrain.  I know lots of details and discussions can't be given out but going off on their own to a foreign country I would just like to know if someone helps them on the other end.  His sponsor is on the ship.  He was told he would have to pay for a hotel and his food and save his receipts.  Oh my.  We are talking about a kid of 21 saving receipts!  Any info would be nice.  I know he will have to make his own way but still as a mother..........  Thanks so much.  Holly

Comment by mother always on June 14, 2013 at 9:39am

Good morning

Is there somebody at the airport when they arrive?...

Thank you chris... for the information,as always!!

Comment by chriscwick on June 14, 2013 at 9:20am

Morning all, sounds like we have some new folks, welcome aboard! My sand sailor has been on base for three years now come this weekend. He's the one I refer to as "Gary Cooper" (strong, silent type), or at times "Secret Squirrel" since he drives me nuts with his communication style. He hardly ever calls & has only Skyped once! Some of them may be like our Chris...getting very into & serious about their work & life. We're counting our days till his leave next month & the off to a new adventure at a, this time, stateside base! Anything closer than 8,000 miles is an improvement!

The new sailors will have a busy indoc. They will be schooled on the behavior expected on base & off. They get a tour & information on the local culture. They will be making friends & expanding their personal NAVY network. Chris has met some really great folks, some have been instrumental in his finding his future as a NAVY handler. He had lots of help getting settled. It's amazing how they slide right into things. He's also enjoyed living off base in a flat, he's made friends in the community. He's also met some interesting people visiting the base. He was fascinated by the British Gurkas & Royal Marines. Being MA helps get him around & being a handler inserts him in places he may have not had access to normally. His next base is on the left coast & huge, another adventure!

Comment by ChrisyDVM(Chris'sMom) on June 13, 2013 at 11:11pm

My son arrived in Bahrain yesterday after a 24 hr flight including stops in Portugal, Naples and Souda Bay. The navy put them up in a very nice hotel where he will stay til he finishes indoc next wk, then he can lease an apartment. He bought a cheap Nokia phone today that cost $.10/min to call home. He said it was 95 today...about what it was in OH yesterday! He's been responding to my FB questions pretty promptly! Yeah! Thankful for answered prayers for his safe arrival! :)

Comment by Concernedad on June 13, 2013 at 10:42am

Thanks for all the help re: the phone situation. My son is headed for Bahrain tomorrow.

Comment by Mikesnavymom on June 12, 2013 at 4:33pm

MarciMattsMom - Welcome aboard! My son arrived in Bahrain just last month. He seems to have adjusted well and likes it.  He says the group of sailors there are great which makes us both feel better! Your son should do well and be fine!!

Comment by Mikesnavymom on June 12, 2013 at 4:27pm

Hi All,

It's so funny that I communicate more with my son now that he is in Bahrain, than I did when he was in Pensacola. Although the time difference sometimes tricks me up, we get to talk to each other quite frequently. This makes for one happy mom! He uses his computer and something called phonejack? Whatever it's called, I love it!! Praying for all our Sailors and HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the daddies that wont be home with their loved ones this year!!

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