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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 shadowcrzn(ship 2 Div 952) on March 6, 2012 at 9:36am
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They don't really find out in advance. My son graduated A-School Friday, as the Honor Graduate for his class I might add!! He didn't find out what C- school he got till about Wednesday evening or Thursday.
He is home on leave for about week before classing up for C- school!!! So very glad to have him home!!!
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Comment by Laura on January 26, 2012 at 3:40am
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Sounds like you had some rough seas on your whale watching tour! We are going to send my younger son to visit his older brother and we were looking for a few activities.
They both love to sail and they ride every crazy rollercoaster so they might be OK if they decide to do the whale watching trip. Personally, I think I would pass. Love sailing, don't love rollercoasters, or even tilt-a-whirls!
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Comment by Mom2aSailor on January 24, 2012 at 11:22am
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No, just Mass. whale watching. Unless you are REALLY good about not getting sea sick, I wouldn't waste the money. I get sea sick and the trip just about did me in.
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Has anyone done the whale watching tours in Virginia Beach?
Was it worth it?
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@Foreign Intel Officer - Thank you for you comments and I don't mind you being blunt.
I have been an Army wife for quite a number of years and given my husband's job, not many things are discussed at home.
My son wants to be career Navy and is not in it just for the college money. I know there are many who are and it makes me crazy.
When I said that he was worried, I should have explained. He is worried about being half a world away and not being able to make it home for his wedding, which isn't too soon.
My husband came home only a few days before our weddings and we weren't even sure he was going to make it home at all! We had a big wedding planned and world events threw a monkey wrench into the mix.
I respect OPSEC and I thank you for posting reminders about it on this web site. I am glad that details of the IS rates are kept under wraps. Trust me, I don't want to know, scary movies keep me up at night.
As a mom, I am glad that you mentioned that, "If they don't want to do it, trust me they won't." We all want our kids to be happy and I am no exception.
Stay safe!
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Foreign Intel Officer,
Thank you for your post! We should always be reminded of safety and loose lips sink tight ships.
Your post is very appreciated!!
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DaSall.. that is very interesting.. while my daughter was there at DN, only those that interviewed were considered for ground... hmmmmmmmmm
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Comment by Anna on January 15, 2012 at 10:25pm
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Laura,
I can ask my son if he has any info. May take a day or two to get in touch with him.
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Ok folks, I need help/advice. My son is worried.
Rumor mill has it that the new NEC rate, HUMINT, becomes active in March. This is interrogating prisioners, etc. & being in not so nice places.
He heard that sailors are not going to be given a choice and are going to be placed into HUMINT. I thought they had to interview for it, like ground intel.
He was also told that once you are in HUMINT or ground, you cannot switch to another inter NEC. He is worried because he hasn't classed up for "C" school yet and definately does NOT want ground or HUMINT. He is engaged and he is worried.
Anyone have info on this? I don't know what is fact & what is fiction. Neither does he because the rumor mill is quite active & no one is clarifying fact from fiction. Thank you!
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Comment by kathytlc on January 15, 2012 at 2:35am
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I know how you feel- I don't think I was prepared for all this but Navy for moms really helped. The IS training was for several months depending on which specialty of IS. The good news We had more calls and communication as they get more privileges. My sailor graduated a few mos. later and I got to go and stay at the Navy Gateway on base! I loved it, near Virginia beach and we went to that pier and Norfolk. It is hard to say goodbye but I'm soo proud. he also volunteers for Band for Arms. good luck I hope this helps. Navy hugs
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