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Comment by MsGolf on October 28, 2014 at 9:50pm

Karenlee- EOD training is still the same as you described below for Sharon.  My son recently graduated in May, went to Ft. Benning, Miss, and then to San Diego for helicopter jumps. There was about 6-7 weeks between May grad and completing helicopter jumps.  He then had ~ 2 week leave before he had to report to his 1st station, San Diego, where he is currently.  Sharon, hope you can get some time with your son before he has to report to his 1st station.  

Comment by Karenlee on October 28, 2014 at 7:30pm

Sharon, my son has been EOD for a little over 3 years. When he finished school at Eglin they left that weekend for jump school at Benning, then went to MS and onto San Diego to finish up training. Not sure if they still do things the same way. He graduated on on wed (I think) and we spent a couple more days with him before we had to come home. Does he know where he will be stationed? Mine was in Spain for 3 years and have just recently have arrived stateside. We are happy that he is "home". Prayers to you and your sailor as he continues on his journey.

Comment by Sharon on October 28, 2014 at 5:13pm

I'm new. My son called last night and said he had passed 1 of the two hardest test at Eglin. He said the last one will be hard but after he is basically EOD. He will still be at Eglin until April but the rest are not nearly as hard. Proud but miss him so much it's bittersweet. Does anyone know if they get any time off after completely finished training? Proud mom but miss miss miss him, sorry if I misspell I'm literally half blind and getting worse eye disease no pity it is what it is right. Thanks

Comment by D-hunter on October 15, 2014 at 10:08pm

He will be fine ... He so disappointed but he got a great rating and should feel proud of all he did ...he just can't see that yet ... Lol

Comment by Karenlee on October 15, 2014 at 9:41pm

So sorry to hear. Wish him well in his new rate. Take care.

Comment by D-hunter on October 15, 2014 at 9:28pm

After nine months of it all my son was dropped :(
I'm sad for him because I know he wanted it so badly but I told him he will be fine. He has a new rating (think that's what it's called ) and he is now AC bound! Thanks for being awesome support!

Comment by Karenlee on October 1, 2014 at 9:57pm

My gut says things will fine. Hopefully he will know something soon.

Comment by D-hunter on October 1, 2014 at 9:45pm

Well I feel a little better knowing there is even a slight chance .... He turned in letter today but I don't know if he heard back or still waiting ... He's really not wanting to talk .... Stubborn !:(

Comment by Karenlee on October 1, 2014 at 9:39pm

My son also had to go in front of the board. Not sure who sits on the board. From what I remember they look at what he has done so far and he tells them why he should be able to stay in and they decide if he stays or go's. I am sure that with what your son has done so far he will get to stay. 3 failed test is not a good thing. I know EOD is hard from the mom end. Keep positive thoughts and things will turn out ok.

Comment by D-hunter on October 1, 2014 at 9:27pm

He is going on I think week 10 ??? First time he failed and I didn't expect him to be dropped but rolled yes - because 2 others got dropped on their 3rd test they failed . Yesterday he had to go in front of someone (chief? Board ?) then he had to write a letter .... I tried to text him and he said he doesn't want to talk....

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