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Comment by fayegirrl4* on September 17, 2017 at 11:53am

@CLEO1997, hope you found your answer to your question. Usually the detailer ( can't remember the correct title) lets the sailor know what he/she can do after MM school. Some sailors choose to go "home" for x amount of days ( that number varies) or go straight to first duty station.  Our MM left Groton and went straight to his duty station.  Then took leave in December since there was a stand down for Christmas.  I do know that if sailors come home on leave before rerouting,  the sailors have to pay the difference in price for tickets from home to duty station ( our second sailor did that.  We picked him up in GL after A school, he came home for 10 days then flew out from our state to his first duty station).  I apologize if this info is late.  I do hope all is going well for your MM!

Comment by Cleo1997 on August 16, 2017 at 2:17pm

Can anyone on here tell me how LEave works after MM school in GL?  I have asked my son and he tells me he doesnt know or who to ask.  I know we/he has to buy ticket home, but when do they find out final day in GL?  Is it after MM school so they know they have graduated?  

Comment by patrickgirl on July 10, 2017 at 10:43pm

J-RockyMtn, yep, sounds like they are shipmates!  Mine just drove back yesterday too.  His car was stored here while he was gone.  Small world, huh?

Comment by J-RockyMtn on July 10, 2017 at 10:38pm

hey patrickgirl - No names, but it sounds like our sailors work in the same dept on the same ship!  They just came back from deployment in N.K. and he got to come home for 2 weeks ... went back to the ship yesterday.   The Navy isn't for everyone, but our son has always been laid-back and doesn't seem bothered by anything Navy.  He re-enlisted 2 years ago and this was his 2nd deployment.  He goes on shore duty this fall for a couple years.    Be strong moms.  They will get through this and will have a few good skills under their belt.  

Comment by fayegirrl4* on July 10, 2017 at 3:52pm

Thank you patrickgirl and J-RockyMtn for your advice and insight. I am sure our son will be fine and this is just part of the growing up and learning how to be yourself.  He was home on leave recently and did remark several times that it was good to be back and not have to worry so much.  I just hope that his coping skills keep improving and that he remembers there are many resources and people he can turn to.  Thanks again!

Comment by patrickgirl on July 9, 2017 at 11:36pm

I think you have to understand their world is all about close, confined spaces. My son is also an MM and works in the reactor section. It's loud, it's hot as heck, and they work crazy long hours, plus watch, with little sleep. He was just home on leave from 6 months deployment and all he wanted to do was sleep and eat and catch up on tv. He was easily irritated (maybe "uptight") so we just let him chill a few days and he evened out, but he's not the "kid" that went in 2 years ago (just turned 21). They have heavy responsibilities and job functions. I think when deployed, especially with this North Korea stuff, being uptight is kinda their normal. Hang in there momma.

Comment by J-RockyMtn on July 9, 2017 at 11:08pm

Fayegirrl4 -- by what way do you mean uptight?  My son's a MM and is very lax about everything.  I asked him about the Fitzgerald and if he's doing ok/concerned  and he said "he was fine.  It's their job to close the hatch, etc. and there's no sense worrying about it. they drill for this and that's what they have to do."  

It's not that he lacks empathy, but he's the 'suck it up you're in the military' kind of guy.  A bit unattached I guess you could say.    

Comment by fayegirrl4* on July 9, 2017 at 2:45pm

Hello all.. this may be an odd question but it's been swirling in my mind... is it a general theory/idea/thought that machinist mates are uptight?  I realize that every job on a ship, boat, destroyer, etc is important but our MM, well, sometimes he worries me.  Then again, he is prob trying TOO HARD to fit in and become a valuable member of his crew.  Just a worried mom that probably needs to let it go and give it to Him.

Bubblehead sailor earned his "dolphins" this last patrol. He was super happy and so were we. Even received a letter from his CO.  

Thanks for listening/reading.  I am trying very hard not to interfere with either of our sailors and I believe Im doing an ok job. Im not creeping on their social media sites nor am I asking lots of questions ( just when the need arises) . I just hope that both sailors are making friends, doing their jobs and trying to enjoy life.

Comment by ELO.Navy.Mom on December 24, 2016 at 2:33pm

Talked to my sailor yesterday...he is safely on land for the weekend, heading back underwater after that. Merry Christmas to all!

Comment by fayegirrl4* on December 24, 2016 at 11:54am

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!

If you are fortunate to have your sailors with you hug them extra for my family and I. Our bubblehead is not home but currently in refit w/ his sub to leave sometime in the New Year.  Our other son is currently in boot camp. First call home yesterday and first letter arrived earlier in the week.

This site and groups have been a godsend for me. I may not post much but I do read up and feel so BLESSED to be a part of such an amazing group-- NAVY FAMILIES.  May God continue to watch over our Sailors, families, military, country.

Peace and Blessings to you all.

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