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Comment by Laura on August 13, 2014 at 3:09am

As far as cars, treats and clothing is concerned, they have to earn their privileges.  Once they "class up" to the next level, usually takes several weeks or so, they get more freedom.  the ability to wear civilian clothes, leave base etc. 

In the beginning they can't ride in a personal vehicle, only the base bus or a cab.  We drove my son's car to him.

Even though he wasn't yet eligible for a weekend pass, because he wasn't there long enough, he put in a leave chit anyhow.  Figured all they could do was say no.

Hubby is an E8 in the Army.  Out of military courtesy they approved his weekend pass.  It was wonderful!

Comment by Laura on August 13, 2014 at 3:04am

Hi all and welcome to the new folks on this site!

My son just passed his three year mark in the navy.  He is on his 2nd deployment in 3 years.  Both times on a carrier.  Keep in mind intel sailors aren't part of the ship's company.  They are attached to the ship, not assigned to it.  So they can be reassigned more frequently and easier than other sailors.

He is lucky to have a very good command structure.  They really push education and advancement.  He already has his surface warfare and his air warfare pin.  He is currently working on his information dominance pin. 

All this while they are out there, floating around, making news headlines.  They keep everybody busy. 

I have to tell you, my sailor absolutely loves what he does!

Comment by Anna on August 12, 2014 at 9:58pm

Kimberly,

Welcome and thank you for you and your husband"s service, along with your daughter!!  Both my husband and I are veterans, we have one veteran daughter and a son and a daughter active.  My son was an AO stationed at Oceana for his first four years, VFA 136 the Knighthawks.  Now he is an IS1 IDW/AW.  Help me remember - what is PR?

Also if you are interested, I have a group Moms of Daughters 2.  With your experience you could be a great help to our new moms.  We are very supportive of our moms and all our daughters and we love to chat about all things.  Here's a link to the group:

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/momsofdaughters2

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on August 12, 2014 at 7:51pm

Very cool Kimberly! It will be great to have another mom here with some experience. Welcome aboard.

Comment by Proud mom (Nate' Mom) on August 10, 2014 at 10:12am

My son got to O'Hara Saturday morning about 3:30am for a flight to Norfolk that flew out of United at 7:30 pm. When they 1st got there they were given their tickets and were able to check their seabags book-bags and garment bags. Just keeping their orders with them. There was a meet and greet the night before PIR and found out that there was a Hilton basically connected to the airport right at terminal 2 where the USO is located. Sarge at the meet and greet basically said when their feet touch the ground at the airport they are no longer under orders of Great Lakes so they an go to the room with you. I also asked for a late checkout so we were able to checkout at 2pm and I also used the Hilton's valet parking. I also purchased the breakfast buffet in the morning. I believe it was $5 more a piece but since my son did not want to go down I was able to get boxes to take his back to the room. I also had a plain black book bag that I packed his laptop head phone boxers and boxer briefs that he likes as well as socks. I also added a couple pair of the basketball silky shorts and tee shirts. The book-bag was packed and while he was on liberty with us we went to the mall and he added a pair of nike shoes and low cut socks. Ugg what's a mom to do. I found out you can pack an amazing amount of socks and rolled up boxers in the shoes themselves. So in the room he was able to change into his clothes and hang his uniform up. At 2 I walked him over to the USO and said my goodbyes. He did not want me to stay till he left cause he was concerned about me driving back to Pittsburgh by myself at night. I will be honest it was pricy. By the time they added all the taxes it came to $270.00 but with the amount of time he had to be at the airport and to be one on one with him it justified the price (thank goodness I had my visa on me.) He was so concerned about me driving that he called my every hour to check on me till his flight took off. He actually made it to the base before I got home LOL.
He is Reserves and IS and will do A and C school I think there was mentioned of doing his C school in Monterey CA. Our reserve base is about an hour from home now but they are actually moving it about 10 minutes from out home where there will be a complex of all the reserve branches. I hope this helps some who don't know what to expect the time between boot camp and A school

Comment by gabrielsmomma on August 10, 2014 at 7:57am

Facebook Group...Navy Families of Norfolk and Surrounding Bases....  Supportive & helpful group....

Comment by Proud mom (Nate' Mom) on August 10, 2014 at 6:30am

My Sailor just arrived at Dam Neck last night for A School in IS.

Comment by Anna on August 9, 2014 at 9:16pm

adammom,

Certainly, anything Mary or I can do to help we will do!!!  She's right, this group has been kinda quiet lately but a few of us are still here.  Both Mary and I have sons who are IS but they did go through several years ago.  I don't know if things have changed much since then, except your son will still need your support and encouragement.  School can be hard for some and they really need to stay on top of their studies.  Don't know how your son handles school work but you might want to give him some study habits, test taking tips, etc.  I don't think they can have their phones with them during class time because of security.  And he won't be able to tell you much of anything regarding what he's learning.  He might appreciate some care packages now and again.  Especially if he spends nights studying - things like granola bars, nuts (especially almonds are supposed to be good for the brain!!!)  Mary can give you some good tips of what to send and what NOT to send!!!!  Right Mary?!?!?!  And thank you for the kind words!!! 

Comment by sh04div812adammom on August 9, 2014 at 3:08pm

Thank you.  I appreciate your support.  Oh yes and I needed the huggs (-:

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on August 9, 2014 at 3:03pm

Once your sailor has orders for his first assignment there are usually groups either at N4M or facebook or somewhere you can join. We are a quiet group now but anytime you need support or information we will do the best we can. Most of the "old timers" are gone. Anna, Laura, and I are fairly experienced. Anna has 2 sailors in and one who did her duty and got out. Anna and her husband both were in (a few years ago of course) so she usually has the most knowledge. We were in your place several years ago, so we will do what we can.

Navy Mom Hugs {{ }}

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