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Comment by oceanblu on July 25, 2011 at 2:29pm

Hi everyone.  I just came onto this group since my son left GL. He is now into his third week in Bethesda as a Hospital Corpsman. The other day he saw a baby being born, and he said his stomach wasn't feeling to good.  You know young men, there is not much that will keep them from eating, no matter what they experience.  Have a cool day.  Coming from Raleigh NC

Comment by nightnurse613 on July 8, 2011 at 10:36pm

Well my son has been at Bethesda since the 2nd week of April. He hates to drive-takes the metro everywhere. He says even going a couple miles can take forever.He says about the only time he drives is when goes on his bi-monthly commisary run. I guess Walter Reed is suppose to move over in August-then he says his unit will go from approx. 12 nurses to 60. I wonder what that will mean-change of unit or even duty station for some? He is loving the military but says he is lonely and misses his family. I plan to visit at the end of Sept. but he probably won't get home until after the 1st of the year.Phone calls and skype help but I really miss him.

Comment by AngiePNMx2 on May 23, 2011 at 4:27pm

Yes no last names should be used on this site or any social network site...Just protecting your sailor!  Congrats to you and your sailor!

Comment by nightnurse613 on May 20, 2011 at 4:21am

Well my son has been at Bethesda about 6 week now. They delivered his household goods last Sunday. I couldn't believe they came on Sunday but that worked out perfectly for him. He was getting a little down because all he had was a couple suitcases and a sleeping bag. He is now spending his time getting everything put away. He says he hates driving there-the traffic is awful. He takes the metro everywhere. He is a little lonely since he still floating around the hospital with no assigned area yet but he really like Navy life.I really miss him a lot but he calls almost every day.  I am so very proud of him.

Comment by nightnurse613 on March 15, 2011 at 4:59am

My son is in Newport now- until April 9 then he flys out to Bethesda. He called the 1st 2 days then nothing for 5 days. I spoke to him about 5 mins. on saturday.I am hoping that we might hear something on saturday. I'm looking forward to graduation-I will see him the night of April 7th at a reception. His father and I have been looking at apartment listings and trying to weed through them.When I see him in Newport I will take the results plus when he gets to Bethesda I'm sure other people will have some suggestions.

Comment by medics mom ship03/ div143 on August 20, 2010 at 1:09pm

Hi ladies,
New to this sight. My son arrived in Bethesda a week ago. He was assigned to the labor and delivery ward. At least most of the time its a happy occasion. Maryland is sooo far from California :(

Comment by MeganMarie on June 14, 2010 at 4:44pm

I've only been to Bethesda once, but just from that experience alone i can tell you that having a car, although necessary sometimes, you're not going to WANT to drive it around. Traffic up there is awful. the time it will take you to get to where u want to go in a car, you could have been there and 20 other places already from using the metro. It takes some getting used to; learning which line goes where and how to make it back, but you catch on quickly. But then again, a car isnt just a car to a man.... it's like their baby.... they want to take it everywhere and show it off and fix it up with all the nicest things... *sigh* ill never understand it.... as for off base housing, its really really expensive up there.... and like what was said before, theyre about.... 50 ft away from the hospital in on base living. I'm not sure about the newly renovated dorms though.... but the one i went to wasnt so bad, its livable, and i mean if its right there close to where you work, dont have to pay rent, then why not take advantage of it... instead of dishing out, goodness knows $800 or more each month for off base housing.... just my opinion.. haha :)

Comment by MeganMarie on February 20, 2010 at 10:57pm

Hello Debbie! My boyfriend Stephen (who is Andrias' Son.) has told me about the room he stays in and ive seen photos of the place too. It seems sort of small, there are two twin beds (maybe smaller, they look pretty small) a bathroom and a small kitchen, i believe. i havent seen pictures of the kitchen or bathroom, but stephen was telling me about having to clean both for his room inspection! hope that helps! :)

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