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Discussion Forum
Dive school graduation
Started by hvmom. Last reply by WaterRetriever May 30, 2021. 5 Replies 1 Like
Dive School in Panama City
Started by OregonNavyMom. Last reply by Robert May 29, 2017. 6 Replies 2 Likes
EOD @ Eglin
Started by jlb228. Last reply by Karenlee Nov 2, 2015. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by NJNavyMom on June 20, 2014 at 7:00am
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For EOD graduation we all wore nice but casual clothing.
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Thanks Karenlee!
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Comment by Karenlee on June 19, 2014 at 8:57pm
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Nancyp, our son graduated in March so it was chilly that morning. I wore a skirt and blazer with my jacket over it. My husband wore a nice pair of pants and dress shirt-no tie. Most of the girls wore nice dresses. Where is your son going to be stationed after training? My son and dil will be back from Spain this fall. They will be in VA. Enjoy graduation and congratulations to your sailor and to you. It's a long journey but a very rewarding one.
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Thanks Karenlee! My son really didn't know the answer (no surprise there!) I'm arriving on July 26, leaving Aug 2nd-graduation July 30 or 31-so hope I will get time with him.
Do people dress up at all for graduation?
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Brandonsmom, he can get you an EOD crab decal that we have on our front door below an in service decal. The only thing on my car is a small Navy sticker. To nancyp they do have some time off. We saw our son every night before he graduated. It has been over 3 years but if I remember correctly we left on the Saturday after graduation and he was headed to GA on Sunday, not sure how things work now.
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My son graduates EOD school at Eglin in July-do they have time off during that period? Anyone know activities surrounding graduation?
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Comment by 2navykids on June 19, 2014 at 2:44pm
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Good question brandonsmom
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Just a quick question...Can we put magnets on our cars?
Navy Mom, Ribbons. I know nothing with EOD. My son said to keep a very low profile, but how low? Thanks everyone! I hope all is well for you all!
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Comment by narob01 on May 14, 2014 at 9:56am
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Liberty, Yes my son was the one with the burst eardrum in the first week then he started again and failed a test on the second day of the second week. He got rolled back again. We are praying that the third time is a charm. When I say 'we' are praying. That's the hard part. Praying that he moves on into something that terrifies me.) His friends that have gone on have told him that he should stay in dive school as long as he can because EOD school is really rough.
About watching the videos. The pool week video where they are by themselves and being slammed around, Nathan said was fun. (Nuts, I know) The second day is the one he had trouble with. "Buddy Hitz". I try not to watch the videos either. At least until after he has passed it.
I'm glad to have another mom to communicate with this time. Best of luck and prayers for you and your son!
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Comment by D-hunter on May 12, 2014 at 7:31pm
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Made it through day 6 of dive prep - when can I start breathing a bit.... Liberty he said he was treading today with weights and tank ... Is there a final test or tests everyday?
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