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Comment by Michiganbelle on July 24, 2015 at 8:13am

Thank you, I appreciate that

Comment by HuskyMom on July 23, 2015 at 6:52am

Oh Michigan Belle I'm so very sorry to hear about your son. I know your daughters homecoming will not be what you had looked forward to, it will be bittersweet. Big NMH to you and your daughter!

Comment by Michiganbelle on July 23, 2015 at 2:30am

My daughter's ship finally came back (after an extension) about 2 weeks ago, and sadly I lost my my son with his passing last week. My daughter is still on the ship, but due home next week, it's been a roller coaster of highs and lows. Not sure about how most ships handle a death of a family member, or someone close to you, but I guess I am lucky that my daughter had a degree in social work because she is taking it in stride, apparently she has nerves of steel, or is waiting to come home to really let it hit her. But at least it did not happen when they were deployed, and the wait to have her back home, even for a little bit, is nearly over

Comment by mcmomship13div099 on July 22, 2015 at 9:57am

My son has been in Oceana for the last 2 1/2 years. He is usually on base with the Naval Air Crew he is a cook for. When the Air Crew goes to sea he does. He's has been out on ship about four times. They just came in from being out about 18 weeks. He would like to spend more time out at sea.

Comment by mimiburl@yahoo.com on July 22, 2015 at 7:47am

My son has been in Norfolk since last August I believe.  He graduated from boot camp in June 2014 and went to GL for several weeks.  His ship, USS Gonzalez, has been in dry dock since he got there, but they are been underway several 3-4 times.  The longest they were underway was 4 weeks.  Right now, they are "scheduled" to deploy in October.  It keeps changing.  I'm not sure why.  He does not like going underway because there is little solitude on the ship.  The galley crew he works with keeps him going.  He says they're a great group.  He texted last night and said the AC is not working in the bunk area of the ship and won't be fixed until next week.  A week?  Really?  I find that crazy!  Overall, his attitude is positive despite the scorching heat.  

Comment by SunflowerMom on July 22, 2015 at 2:43am

My Sailor is preparing to deploy with his sub for the third time.  He has taken on so many collateral duties both in the galley and out, that it makes my head spin listening to him talk about them.  But they make his time under the sea go quickly. 

Comment by therevbev on July 21, 2015 at 11:18pm

Son is finally back in the states after a 9 month deployment. Finished his first year in the Navy cooking on the carrier Carl Vinson.  NOW he still lives on the ship in San Diego harbor, has been assigned watch duty for the next 2 months (glad for the break from the galleys) and is adjusting to life "on land".

Comment by HuskyMom on July 21, 2015 at 10:56pm

Good and quiet on this end! My son's boat is in dry dock, so no telling when he'll actually get to do his job.

Comment by Labornurse on July 21, 2015 at 9:34pm

This group has been silent for a while now. How is everyone doing?

Comment by anthonysmama2015 on May 20, 2015 at 12:21pm

Yes, I can confirm that! My son first said 6 days, then he graduated boot camp 05/08/15 and is still at Great Lakes, with other Sailors also in that field. All that therevbev said is/was true. He flies out June 6th (4 wks after PIR). He then will go to Ft Lee. And he said that school was a month. Not sure if he will have leave after school or not before he gets his duty station. He had a week more of Naval class, now he has random duties, cleaning, guard duty, etc. But the great thing is I have been able to talk on the phone with him often! He is allowed to have his cell phone only in his room or on liberty. When he isn't either, his phone must be locked away in his drawer. Hope this helps! It's an adventure for all of us :)

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