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Comment by MommaC59 (SHIP 4 DIV814) on May 22, 2010 at 12:29pm

Thanks Katie and Tim. He is tall and lean, but did build a lot of muscle working out, running and swimming everyday before going to bc. He has good endurance, at least he did! I'm hoping to get a call tomorrow and plan on asking a lot of questions and giving some advice I've gotten from you guys! I did find out he is a watch section leader for his div and said that it (the div) needs to get it together cause he's having to do a lot of push ups! I'm so proud to hear he's gotten such an important position. I don't know how the RDC's decide who gets what position/job, maybe my son's 4yrs of JROTC has paid off! LOL! But, I just don't want him to struggle when EOD prep starts! He told his dad that he's glad he got his stubbornness from him, cause that's gonna keep him goin"! Well friends, TTYL! Have a great day!

Comment by MommaC59 (SHIP 4 DIV814) on May 20, 2010 at 8:27pm

Tim...glad you got a picture of your son and that he looks so happy! I got my 1st letter from my son today. He said BC is not what he expected. Said it's more studying than PT. Except for the PT because of stupid mistakes, etc! He said he is in charge of watch bills and the deck log. He says it's stressful but the perks are good! He won't have watch for Liberty Weekend and something about he'll be at the front of the division at graduation, so we'll be able to find him easy. I'm just worried that he's gonna lose the strength and muscle he built up training and working with his boat crew before leaving here, and when it comes time for his next PST he'll be disappointed! Any suggestions? He said he got only 1 letter so far. I sent 5 envelopes the first day I had his address and only 1 got to him! And I've been sending one every other day and he hasn't received any of those! Oh yeah, the silly picture thing, oops...already sent one hoping to make him laugh and keep his spirits up! Hopefully he won't catch too much flack from it! If it even makes it to him! Again, I'm glad your son's lovin' what he's doing! Hope mine feels the same when he gets to that point! TTYL. Take Care!

Comment by MommaC59 (SHIP 4 DIV814) on May 19, 2010 at 1:31pm

OK! So, now that my heart is in my throat (and my stomach is there also) Hi everyone. And thanks for the advice and details, no matter how scary it is! I still haven't received a letter or phone call from my son. One mom who's son is in my son's Ship/DIV got her 1st letter today. And another mom got a call on Monday from her son and he said they just had their first writing time Sunday. So, fingers crossed, I should get one today or tomorrow! I just want my soon to be well! I know he didn't go into an easy job, by far! And I expect that the training will be extensive and extreme. It's just hard to hear it! I write every day, but have started to send 2 in 1 envelope every other day. Someone said that they could get teased for getting so many letters from mom and have to drop! I don't want to cause any unnecessary hardships on him. I just wish I could be a fly on the wall to watch what his days are like. Probably better not to know details! My son's the type that'll say everything is good even if it isn't! Tim & Katie...your son's are in my prayers as are you! Thanks and TTYL!

Comment by AnxiousFutureRecruit on May 14, 2010 at 2:06pm

Are there any moms of female EOD Sailors here? I would really like insight from a female, first hand, on the process of becoming EOD... Thanks!!

Comment by MommaC59 (SHIP 4 DIV814) on May 6, 2010 at 9:56am

My son just got to BC Monday 5/3, he is EOD. How does he keep up with the extra training for his PST's during BC. And how long will he stay at RTC for the EOD Prep Course?

Comment by AnxiousFutureRecruit on May 6, 2010 at 9:25am

Thanks Gail for that feedback! I guess its really personal preference and your own comfort level... I LOVE the water but after seeing some of the dive videos on YouTube, it's made me feel SLIGHTLY uncomfortable, but not enough to the point I want to look into another rate bc of it haha. I think it would help build my self confidence in the water and increase my comfort level. Thanks again Gail!! =)

Comment by AnxiousFutureRecruit on May 5, 2010 at 4:18pm

I have a question for you lovely ladies out there.... Would i be going over board and carried away if I got SCUBA certified before I ship out? I know Navy diving is COMPLETELY different, but from talking to your kids, do you think getting myself familiar and comfortable being under water with gear and equipment might be beneficial for anyone going in?

Thanks!!

Comment by Barbara on March 26, 2010 at 10:22am

EOD gets to work Secret Service when state side. Our son has done it several times. He has been on assignment with Dick Cheney, both President Bush's at Camp David and a month with Obama in Chicago. But, his real love is working in the field doing what he has been trained for. He loves EOD. Training was hard, but he did it without a problem. Just studied very hard every day and had no roll backs. The key is to study hard and stay focused, they can party later. With this job you are not always given a second chance.

Comment by Barbara on March 11, 2010 at 11:39am

Our son was just in Bahrain for his Senior EOD test (he did great on it) and said it was a great place. He even ran into an old high school friend there.

Comment by Barbara on March 10, 2010 at 1:39am

Andrew has been in Africa since early October. We talk late at night on Face Book and he calls when he can. He says living in Iraq was better than Africa. He is hoping to be home in about a month. Then his unit is moving, so he will be very busy when he gets back.

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