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Moms of IS (Intelligence Specialist) sailors.

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My son has found the perfect job for a teenager! When I ask him, "What are you doing?", he honestly tells me, "Sorry, Mom, I can't tell you."

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Latest Activity: May 17, 2023

IN MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN MILITARY. THANK YOU.

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Comment by MrsGregsMom on November 3, 2013 at 2:47am: Thanks Laura,

I've heard of alot of suggestions for what to bring to the airport for my son but Advil wasn't one of them. Please don't be offended if I hope and pray they have a different plane by now! Yikes LOL

We were planning on taking a shuttle to PIR because I was warned about the nightmare traffic can be. Is that a better idea or should we take our rental car and leave as early as possible that am?

How much contact and how soon do we get with our Sailors when they get to A school? BC is awful as you all know and I don't want to expect too much too soon and be disappointed and frustrated when he gets there. I'm bringing his phone to the airport for him does he get to keep it and use it right away when he gets there? That all being said I know he won't be able to talk and text everyday and all. I will let him lead mainly as far as that goes because I know he has a lot of work to do there. I'm just still suffering from lack of communication blues at this point. Thanks again :)

Comment by Laura on November 2, 2013 at 12:57am: Hi Mrs Gregsmom.

The weather is starting to change in Chicago. As I'm sure it is in your neck of the woods. Wear layers to the PIR, so you can sit on a jacket as well. The bleacher bench seating is not very comfy.

Give yourself plenty of time to get onto the RTC side of the base. (Different from the regular base) The traffic lines tend to be long for the PIR ceremony. have a fantastic time.

We met up with our son at the airport at the USO and brought him some casual clothes to slip into his backpack, as well as his laptop, Ipod and cell phone. If his flight is early enough in the day then you can ask for a gate pass and spend some time with him at the gate before he departs. We had several hours.

You might need to bring him some Advil. The plane to Norfolk was tiny and had propellers! LOL!

Comment by MrsGregsMom on November 1, 2013 at 1:29am: Hi Ladies I'm baaaack! lol

PIR is just a week away now and I'm starting to get excited. BC seems to have gone well for him, he was selected as an Honor Recruit and was promoted to E2 recently, both of these make me less worried about upcoming Battlestations but I am still a little bit anxious. Can't wait for the "I'm a Sailor" call so I can relax a little. : /

I've been reading the discussions and was wondering if anyone had any advice, suggestions, words of wisdom, etc for those of us with soon-to-be-sailors headed "your way"? So far I've learned that nothing is ever written in stone and the only thing that is "typical" in the Navy is that things change so you have to roll with the punches. Very frustrating for families but I suppose I will get used to it eventually...maybe. lol Thanks in advance.

Comment by USnavymom63 on October 31, 2013 at 9:18pm: Hi Ladies,

I am going to go see my son for Thanksgiving in Dam Neck. I am so excited I haven't seeen him since Sept 13, boot camp graduation. Can anyone suggest a good place to eat for Thanksgiving?

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on October 20, 2013 at 7:22pm: Welcome MrsGregsMom! Feel free to ummm "borrow"...I ummm "borrowed" it too! lol Hope you enjoy PIR! It's an awesome experience.

Comment by MrsGregsMom on October 20, 2013 at 2:51pm: Oh and Mary (Chris' mom) I umm "borrowed" your OPSEC post to send to my son in BC. Thanks :)

Comment by MrsGregsMom on October 20, 2013 at 2:45pm: I LOVE the quote at the top! The first thing I said to my son when he decided on IS was "So does this mean the next time you tell someone 'I could tell you but I'd have to kill you' you will actually mean it?" Being a teenager he rolled his eyes but I did catch a faint laugh too. Looking forward to talking to you ladies although it may be a week or so before I come back to this forum. Have to get a few more things straight for PIR (11/8) first.

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on October 17, 2013 at 11:53am: Saw this on my son's Facebook page...a funny twist on a serious subject:

Do you like OPSEC and ham?
I do not get it, Sam I am.
I do not get OPSEC and ham.
We must use it here and there.
... ... We must use it everywhere.
You CAN share it in a car.
But you CANNOT in a bar.
You CANNOT share it in a text.
You CANNOT share it at the NEX.
You CAN say it in your house.
But should NOT tell a random spouse.
You CAN say it in the shower.
But do NOT go sharing at happy hour.
DON'T make the Ombudsman sweat.
DON'T post it on the internet.
You CANNOT share it in a tweet.
That would not be very sweet.
Beware of Facebook and Myspace too.
It's tempting to let your feelings through.
You Cannot tell it to a friend.
NOT even at the very end.
It is a privilege to know a date.
DON'T tell ANYONE or they may be late! Oh, I get it, Sam I am. Now I get OPSEC and ham! I will not tell anyone. I will keep hushed until they're done! I will not tell him or her. I will not tell my dog with fur. I will not tell my child's teacher. I will not tell any creature. Thank you, THANK YOU, Sam I am. Thank you for clearing up OPSEC and Ham!!!

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on October 17, 2013 at 10:12am: Yay Blondie! I know you are super pumped! Give her a biiiiigggg Navy Mom squeeze!

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on October 16, 2013 at 7:24pm: Ohmygoshgeez Blondie! How adorable! I can't wait for spring when they might be able to come home for a couple of weeks!!!!