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Comment by randy04 on May 3, 2015 at 4:31pm

I'm a 45 min ride to Newport.  Born & brought up in the area.  Anything I can do or let you know about the area, let me know.  My DD heads to P'Cola end of June.  guess we better buckle OUR seatbelts...!!

Comment by M's mom on May 3, 2015 at 4:23pm

Welcome, Okie Cowgirl.  Besides the Moms of Officers group here, you should also join and read the posts in the group "OSC Graduate Moms" and "Naval Aviation" if your LO (loved one) is headed to Pensacola after OCS.   We have had several Moms of OCS candidates join recently and we have probably answered many of your questions already.  Read all the "discussion forum" topics above and also the comment wall here, and at OCS Grad Moms, as far back as you have time for, and you'll probably find the answers to many of your questions.  If not, just ask away!   

If you do Facebook, search for and join your LO's Facebook group.  If you know the class number, search Facebook for "Navy OSC Class XX-15 Friends & Family" or similar.  These are closed groups and you have to ask to join.  Also search Facebook for "Officer Training Command Newport."   This is the official FB page of OCS and it is a public page for all to view.  They post pictures and news of the current candidates in training, and you might see a pic of your LO!

Comment by Helomom on May 2, 2015 at 11:04pm

M's mom-Haven't heard a word about Family Day or anything with any specifics about anything. I'm the perfect OPSEC mom. I don't know anything, therefore I cannot say anything I shouldn't say. All I know is that we are going to go visit the grandkids for a week and if we should encounter the elusive DS, bonus. I didn't sign up for any notifications from the ship for this cruise, I'm relying on their Facebook posts, which have been very informative. The FRG usually relays post from the ship. Hopefully you can get information from your Ombudsman.

Comment by LindaB on May 1, 2015 at 9:43am

Have fun! The Tiger Cruise on the Mesa Verde a few years back was a great experience. A couple of weekends ago, we got to go out on a family day underway on a YP at the Naval Academy, where my son is teaching now. Great fun! And it's always nice to get a real picture of where your child is working.

Comment by M's mom on May 1, 2015 at 9:28am

Denise F:  I am so jealous!  I didn't get to go on the Tiger cruise on the USS Carl Vinson.  Have a geat time!

Helomom:  Have you heard anything about a Family Day on the Carl Vinson in July out of San Diego?  My son claims he has heard nothing about this, but he is with the air wing and not assigned to the ship.  Are the air wing families allowed on the ship for family days also?  I suppose it is like a Tiger cruise-- the family has to have an active duty sponsor?  Maybe my son could get a weekend leave and meet us in San Diego if that is possible.  Have you ever been to a ship's Family Day with your son in the air wing?  I suppose I should email the CV ombudsman and ask these questions. 

Comment by Helomom on April 30, 2015 at 10:25pm

M's mom- Hahaha, yes the Commanding Officer's wife is indeed the COW. They have great fun with it, all sorts of cow gifts. DS will be the CO of the squadron where he is currently XO. We are hoping to see the boat come in. We have a "window" and have reservations but all things are subject to change. May just be a fun week with the grandkids. That's fine too. We will catch up with DS at some point.

Comment by M's mom on April 30, 2015 at 10:07pm

Helomom: I'm still learning the Navy acronyms, so is "COW" the Commanding Officer's Wife?  If so, you'd think they could come up with a more flattering acronym for her title!   Will your DS be CO of his helo squadron or air wing?   My DS says he couldn't find a female to sponsor me on the Tiger cruise, so alas, I don't get to go.  Was really hoping to.  I'm not sure he tried really hard, since now that he doesn't have guests coming aboard, he may fly back with his squadron from Pearl Harbor to Whidbey Island, WA instead of sailing to San Diego with the ship.  Of course, his WIFE is waiting back at NAS Whidbey.  Imagine, after ten months at sea, he would rather see his wife than his mother!!!   ;-)     ha ha

Comment by Helomom on April 30, 2015 at 9:48pm

Nope. His wife and the CO's wife flew out to meet the guys in Perth. Countdown to change of command. They have much to discuss. DS takes over soon and DIL will be the new COW, makes me laugh every time I see that. We will see him when they get home.

Comment by M's mom on April 26, 2015 at 9:33pm

Helomom: Did you get a call from "Down Under" today?  We did, and were thrilled to hear from Dear Son!  On their way home--yay!!!!!

Comment by J/J Mom on March 3, 2015 at 1:32pm

Kabar  That is of interest to me, too.  I know some nurses that were on the deployment/practice cruise the Mercy took last summer.  I don't have any real experience though, sorry.

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