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AECF - FCs and ETs

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For families that have a loved one serving the Navy as an FC or an ET. This is the place to share and learn more about their jobs and schools. For subs - look for the SECF group.

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Comment by Vickyrun on February 22, 2012 at 1:47pm: Thank you Mary for the ph. number And thank Duhhuh I will keep you in mind. I just need someone to greet her and give her the lei, once I find out how to order it. My brother Paul lives in Arlington, VI so I am trying to talk him into going to Homecoming. but I am mad at him since he never went to visit Chrissy before she left on her hsip, Maybe I will just have Mom "put the screws" to him. I already talked to her and she is mad at him too. MEN!

If she does have duty, Can't Paul or one of her friends just give her the lei then she can go back to work? I lived in Hawaii for six years, the lei tradition is know to me, very important, it is what I want to give her. Yes, she gets leave about a month after Homecoming, but the lei has to be given after she gets off the ship.

Mary, Happy Birthday to Nick. Chrissy's 27th Birthday is on Friday. Her first birthday at sea. I agree, How did our babies grow up so fast?

Comment by Anti M on February 22, 2012 at 10:28am: Thanks, Mary, I just got back on this morning.

Yes, when a crew/work center is running well, they know who needs what and will work with each other to make sure everyone get a fair shake.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on February 22, 2012 at 12:22am: Vickyrun,
Here's the phone # for the USO in Norfolk. Is Chrissy going to take leave once they get back to the USA? I know she must be itching to see her son.
757-764-5232

As Anti M was saying - the ship never shuts down, generally 25% of the crew must be on the ship at all times. So prior to returning to home port, someone makes the very unpopular decision - which duy section will have duty that day. Everyone is anxious to get away from the ship after a deployment but GENERALLY the single guys will step up and cover for the married ones. They make it up to the single guys when they get to some of the exotic ports, the married guys will take their duty.

Our son will be 25 years old tomorrow - how the heck did THAT happen?!!! Life goes by so quickly. Happy to say in just one short week, we will be in Hawaii celebrating our birthdays together. So happy that he is taking 13 days leave while we are there so we can get some nice quality time together. He's ready for a break too, his ship just went into the yards but they have been sending him to different schools.

Hope everyone is well and hearing from their sailors often!

Helen, are you all packed? Your hubby is going to have some great stories to share by the time you arrive in SanDiego!

Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on February 22, 2012 at 12:15am: well, the offer stands for anyone that has a sailor in the norfolk area. i grew up an air force brat and dad was always bring the single guys home for a good meal or just a place to hang out for awhile. my daughter is stationed in norfolk and i'm only 1 1/2 hours south on the beach.

Comment by Odi_Ship09_Div140 on February 21, 2012 at 10:14pm: duhuh - what a heartwarming offer - not my sailor but thanks for reaching out.

Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on February 21, 2012 at 9:47pm: vicky,

will she be coming into norfolk? if she doesn't have duty or anyone going to homecoming i can be there friday, saturday or sunday to meet her if you want. take her out to eat. hell, if she has a few days off i can bring her down to my house, i live on the outer banks in nc and my house is always open to the sailors.

carol

Comment by Vickyrun on February 21, 2012 at 9:28pm: AntiM, How do I contact the USO in Virgina?

Comment by Anti M on February 21, 2012 at 7:54pm: Vickyrun. .. ask her if she doesn't have duty for homecoming. Sometimes the single sailors will volunteer to take duty so the married ones can go home with their spouses. Everyone forgets the ship doesn't just shut down, there's always part of the crew working. But it is good of you to try to have something nice for her. Sometimes the USO does something for the singles too.

Comment by Navymom on February 21, 2012 at 4:29pm: Vickyrun. Love that picture. Forwarded that to my daughter for a good laugh.

ProudGMBarb - You are so right about sharing them when they are home. I remember Christmas break I had to have her pencil me in between her friends and her cousins. I hope this time she won't be as busy.

Comment by Vickyrun on February 21, 2012 at 1:14pm: Good morning, Thank you.

I emailed Chrissy yesterday , still waiting for a reply. Also still waiting to hear back from her Ombudsman. Anyone have any ideas about what I can do for Chrissy, if there is no family member able to go to Homecoming?