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ODS Class # 11070, Kilo Company

My son graduated medical school 20 May 2011, then headed off to ODS in RI 22 May 2011. Any others out there in this Class scheduled to graduate 24 June 2011?

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Permalink Reply by Furfjems on May 25, 2011 at 1:40pm

Yes, we dropped our daughter off on Sunday. She's an ER nurse. She graduated a couple of years ago and has been practicing out of state since. She was home for a few weeks before ODS. That was nice. She'll be stationed out in CA once she finishes this.

Permalink Reply by Ellen B on May 25, 2011 at 7:06pm

How wonderful for you! Is she going to San Diego,then? My son and his wife head off to Pensacola after graduation for the next 3 yrs. at the Naval Hospital doing his Family Residency. We were thinking about purchasing him a ceremonial sword for graduation...any thoughts?

Permalink Reply by Furfjems on May 31, 2011 at 2:55pm

That would be an amazing gift. Tell him not to show it to his patients. They may get a little nervous. We got a call from our daughter this weekend. We were so happy to hear from her. Did your son call you? I know they only had a certain amount of time to talk. She wanted to use some of it for her boyfriend. She said they had Sunday and Monday off, but no rest. Breakfast was still at 6 AM. They were going to study and practice their marching. She'll be home for 1 night with us. Her flight is early Sat for SD, You must be so proud of your son. That is quite an accomplishment for him.

Permalink Reply by Ellen B on June 2, 2011 at 2:28pm

Oh, yes, he did get to call, after he spoke to his wife, of course! He told me the same things =)

It's wonderful your daughter was be able to come home! I think we are equally as proud of our children. Congrats to you, and I look forward to meeting you 24 June...=)

Permalink Reply by Furfjems on June 2, 2011 at 2:30pm

What's your son's 1st name? I'll ask Mandy if she's met him yet.

Permalink Reply by Ellen B on June 2, 2011 at 2:45pm

His name is Kevin. I will also ask him if he knows Mandy...

Permalink Reply by Ellen B on June 3, 2011 at 8:12pm

Well, I guess I don't have to ask him...he just added her to his facebook friends!

Permalink Reply by Furfjems on June 6, 2011 at 9:52am

Mandy called Sat and talked for an hour. She's so excited, but absolutely exhausted. I'll have to check out her facebook.