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Comment by CheriH on September 4, 2020 at 12:35pm

I'm a bit behind on the posts here...so Congrats Helomom on your son's achievements!  That is amazing.  I sure hope you get to visit...wherever he is.  I know you are proud of him and his family...that is the reward for all the sacrifices we make!  So, a big pat on the back to you and a Navy Mom Hug!!!

Comment by Helomom on September 3, 2020 at 8:25pm

Thanks, Glenni! We were flying home last December when we got a strange text from him about the family going to this foreign city to check it out in July. We thought, interesting. He must be looking at a big summer vacation. It was about a week before we got the Official news. He had 6 months of course work scheduled in Texas, DC, Newport, and CA prior to leaving. He had just finished the Texas coursework when COVID19 hit. All of a sudden all coursework became online. Then all PSC moves were frozen, especially all moves outside CONUS. Finally they packed out the beginning of June and moved into the Navy Lodge with their 2 suitcases per person allowance for travel and the dog. Finally in July they were off and traveling, arriving at their destination and going into 14 day ROM in the Navy Lodge at their destination. That was followed by a 10 day “get up to speed quick transition“, change of command, outgoing CO and his family left, and he has hit the ground running. Lots to learn and lots to do. We are still hoping to visit in April. 

Comment by AeroArl on August 31, 2020 at 4:32pm

Any C2 mom's out there with LO's stationed in Japan? What is it like for them and what do they wish they had known before getting there?

Comment by Glenni on August 23, 2020 at 10:06pm

Helomom, that is amazing! Congratulations to your son!

Comment by CheriH on August 23, 2020 at 10:41am

Congrats Suzie!!!!  I know how proud and excited you are.  My son graduated last summer.  Where is he going next?

Comment by Helomom on August 21, 2020 at 12:58pm

Make sure your sailors get to vote this year! FVAP.GOV released the timelines for mailing ballots back to the US. They will need to have their ballots very early. I have the information for Europe and I was surprised. Deployed FPO AE has to mail them back by 9 October. Landbased Europe APO AE has to mail theirs by 19 October. If your service member needs assistance direct them to the Federal Voter Assistance Program at FVAP.GOV. 

Comment by Helomom on August 20, 2020 at 3:55pm

Our DS celebrated his 23rd year in the Navy this year in a big way. The Navy gave him a military complex! Unfortunately we were unable to attend his Change of Command due to COVID19 restrictions on international travel. Fortunately the installation posted photos on their social media accounts. It looked really neat and we are beyond proud. Today we were able to log in to watch his first Virtual Town Hall meeting. It was like having him in the living room except on the big tv. LOL. Their household goods arrived yesterday and they moved into their house. They have been living in hotels, apartments and out of suitcases for two months. They bought a car as their car may not arrive until next month. Oh, and their Express Pack which left CA in May, it’s in Virginia. The kids start school Monday. We hope we can visit them in the Spring. We have reservations but who knows. Living in the Pandemic.  

Comment by Helomom on August 20, 2020 at 3:29pm

Congratulations, Suzie! Another milestone for your Naval aviator!

Comment by Glenni on August 20, 2020 at 12:10pm

Suzie, that is amazing! Congratulations!!

Comment by Glenni on August 20, 2020 at 12:09pm

Suzie, that is amazing! Congratulations!!

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