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Moms of Aviation Rescue Swimmers

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Members: 317
Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

This group is for family members and friends of Aviation Rescue Swimmers, or sailors in training to be Aviation Rescue Swimmers

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Comment by Saltyocean on March 7, 2014 at 10:50pm: Talked to our son last night who is still in A school--Romeo, and he mentioned something called IA which he said I woundn't llike. --"Individual Augmente". The only thing I could find were requirements, but there was no real talk of what it is ---all very vague. Do any of you moms have knowledge with this and can you share some information?

Comment by Mama~D Ship 4 Div 822 on March 7, 2014 at 8:44pm: snowskiier - is he a sierra or romeo?

Comment by Jodi-alumni Ship 4 on March 7, 2014 at 9:54am: Looks like I am heading down to Jacksonville next week. My J is graduating on Friday from FRS but still doesn't know where he is headed from there. It makes me a little nervous to say anything because I don't want to jinx it but I did make our airline reservations (so I hope nothing happens to delay it).

snowskiier, you are in my prayers that your son will get a little shove from up above to remember his family. I have a similar type of relationship with my DIL so I can relate. I still hear from my older son (not my Navy one) but not nearly as often as I used to. It does hurt but in one way it will help strengthen your relationship with your younger son or at least it has in my case. My sailor sees how it has hurt me and makes sure I don't ever feel that way with him.

Comment by Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours) on March 6, 2014 at 7:44pm: Proud, Ridgegirl, C'smom, Salty.... hi yall!!!!!! AND hi everyone !!! Please give a shout out when you get a chance.. we are all always thinking of each other... =) Got a FB message from my B.... it is 2am where he is... 12 hour flight done.....waiting for some mechanical work on his chopper, then the standard... Post/Pre flight checks then hit the rack ... LOOOOOONG days for Rescue Swimmers... did yall know that they are also responsible for all the Pre Flight checks on the Birds.... every square inch must be gone over before and after they fly.... and yes you Rescue Swimmer will be the one to do it!!!! They know those Birds inside and out and in a pinch, could if needs be take over the flight!!!! hopefully that wont happen but that is how amazing these kids are and are trained.... ppl think all they do is potential sea or land rescues... no so much more....!!! okay love yall!!!!! xoxo

Comment by proudmama on March 6, 2014 at 8:48am: MK5Diver- Your post was appreciated. Thank you for your reminder that our guys/gals are expected to uphold the code of conduct 24/7. Grit and Talent will only take them so far- they must be able to be good decision makers to succeed.

Jaxietwo- Congrats to your son for making his way through the pipeline. Starboard D is next ?

Lydia- you always know what to say... thank you for your encouraging words. Thanks for your encouragement! Also, keeping your son in my prayers as he is somewhere out there aboard the Boxer...

Comment by proudmama on March 6, 2014 at 8:29am: Ridgegirl- I am excited for your son! NACCS is an exciting school to go through. Your son will enjoy it!

Comment by C's mom on March 5, 2014 at 11:29pm: Exciting news Ridgegirl!

Comment by Ridgegirl on March 5, 2014 at 10:35pm: Flight physical passed today, says NACCS soon!

Comment by Saltyocean on March 5, 2014 at 11:00am: Thank you Lydia for the info and congrats to your son and to you for such an honor!

Comment by Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours) on March 5, 2014 at 10:32am: Proudmama --- right here hoping and praying along with you and the other boys who are in week 3 RSS..... it is a hard week for sure.. they show NO mercy at this point.. but also at this point the kids who have stuck it out are starting to know what is up for them daily and are starting to adjust their way of thinking and doing.. like a brick wall, when you come up to one, immediately the brain starts to help you figure out a way around or over it.... hang in there !!! They have made it this far and that is a true show of strength and courage..

hugs to EVERYONE!!! No matter where you are in this pipeline... from BC to FRS grad... its a LONG roller coaster ride for sure!!!!