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Comment by QMGsmom on February 26, 2015 at 11:22pm

Thank you for the words of encouragement. From what he tells me, he will have Wi-Fi and can Skype. I hope I get some time, I have to share with the gf, lol

Comment by Karenlee on February 26, 2015 at 10:32pm

QMGsmom, hopefully the time will go fast. My son was deployed twice before EOD and will be leaving in June with his unit for a 6 month deployment. This is never easy but know that they have each other's back and then some. Hope you will be able to email or skype. Send care packages if you can, between him being on the Ronald Reagan and stationed overseas for 3 years, the people at the post office got to know me pretty well. Will keep you and your sailor in prayer during this new journey.

Comment by QMGsmom on February 26, 2015 at 10:15pm

And so it begins, he's leaving for 6 months. First time. I never could be prepared for this. My only wish is for a safe return.

Comment by narob01 on October 29, 2014 at 3:02pm

My son is set to graduate from EOD in June if all goes as planned. I was wondering how long we would have together as well. Thank you for the info ladies. 

Comment by NJNavyMom on October 29, 2014 at 10:19am

Welcome Sharon!  We went town for our son's graduation and spent about four day's in Destin. After training is completed as Karenlee stated, they get time off before leaving for their stations. My son is as happy as can be!!!  We are not a brave as he is!  He loves what he does

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.

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