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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 Brenda on May 18, 2013 at 12:47am: Can anyone let me know after A and C school is over for IS, were do these sailors usually get stationed? i know its different for everyone, but what are some of the "main" locations you most likely get stationed at??

thank you!

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on May 9, 2013 at 10:06pm: Barb, for such a small base (the Dam Neck Annex) it is very busy with sailors coming in for additional training often. Of course in summer, some of those stationed at Norfolk and some other bases in the general area want some weekends right on the beach with their families. There is an abundance of good (though during summer not too cheap) motels on the beach at VA Beach but they fill up fast for summer. Another option though not as good is Duck, NC or someplace out on VA Hwy 52. Good luck.

Comment by BarbRags on May 9, 2013 at 9:37pm: Thanks Mary, I was just coming to post I found it. Just checked availability and it's booked for when we can go. Tried a couple other dates and it's booked.

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on May 9, 2013 at 9:30pm: DAM NECK - COTTAGES
Location: Dam Neck Annex, Regulus Ave., Bldg. 180, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone: (757) 492-7013/7014 for reservations | (757) 492-7429 for recreational lodging manager
Information: Our mission at the Cottages at Dam Neck is to provide our guests with a clean, comfortable, and secure “home away from home” where the beautiful ocean setting makes rest and relaxation more than just mere words; it becomes a reality. We offer 26 Oceanfront Cottages, 19 Two-bedroom units and 10 Three-bedroom units. Each Cottage includes DSL service, fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Please view the informational brochure link below for more information and rates.

I figure that will get you started...the other option is Navy Gateway Inn. I will try to find a number for that one as well but you know where to look now.

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on May 9, 2013 at 9:22pm: BarbRags, have your sailor get the number for the MWR at Dam Neck. There used to be cottages that families could rent there also if you were thinking of a long weekend or a week. There is also another inn there at the base but I don't remember the name of it. I thought it was for officers and sailors visiting but I have heard other moms saying they had rooms there, too. Anyway MWR should be able to give you all that info if you can get the number. Actually you can probably look it up online. I will see if I can find it for you.

Comment by BarbRags on May 9, 2013 at 8:47pm: My son is in A school there. After a couple of weeks he was allowed his car. He says school is hard, but he loves it. We're thinking of going down to visit, but the Navy Lodge is booked all summer. We have no idea where to stay. Any suggestions?

Comment by Kelli on May 9, 2013 at 3:47pm: I was raised in Portland and born in Medford. My parents are still in Medford. I miss Oregon all the time.

Comment by Rachel on May 9, 2013 at 2:13pm: Yes it is. We are in Eugene.

Comment by Kelli on May 9, 2013 at 2:07pm: Rachel-Elena's mom, I was born and raised in Oregon before joining the Navy. My parents and most of my family still live there. Where in Oregon are you? Boy, it is a small World sometimes.

Comment by ProudMaMa-USS Triton 305 on May 9, 2013 at 12:57pm: It depends on which job they get, however the initial A is 13 weeks, and then it can be from 7 -16 weeks more, if they start the very next week. It is very tough, she just needs to study and she will stay on track. Yes they can have a car, my daughter and I drove his car to him and stayed with him over the Thanksgiving break. If u like camping, u can stay right on the base on the campsite there! Wish I would have known, although it was cold in Nov. We rented a condo on Sandbridge beach, it was so nice, u can walk to the base on the beach, cant go on, but u are there! Let me know if u have any other questions! Glad to help!