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Comment by CheriH on October 21, 2018 at 8:11am

Off he goes on deployment.  We did get a phone call to say good-bye.  He sounded so confident and ready.  He knows so much more this time than last.  It was so good to hear...but of course, I had a few tears.  We will see his sweet wife and 7 month old son next week.  So much to pray for!  So grateful you all are "there"  and get it.  

There is much distraction for us however, as we are in the process of moving from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA.  To be closer to our daughter and her family.  The moving truck is on its way, and we are too...with an 80 lb dog in the back seat!

Here's to hoping each one of you has a marvelous day!

Comment by TriciaM on September 19, 2018 at 4:22pm

End of Fiscal Year for the US government is Sept 30. or you can say the federal FY is October 1 to September 30. Funding for almost everything it seems has been delayed over the past several years.  example each time my son has been promoted his raises and bonuses have come much later. Some funds such as back pay for raises raises are finally paid up but late. Funds for planes. fuel , maintenance may be approved but not released on  a timely basis. Then again with sequestration many things planned  never got funded. Welcome to the Military.

Comment by Nancy on September 19, 2018 at 6:48am

Cheri, Chris, and Barb, those sound like very proud mama moments! What a thrill! I hope to have one of those someday.

I have a question regarding the selection at end of primary. Our DS has been in primary for a long time, since maybe January or February! His flights keep getting delayed due to weather or lack of planes. We kept thinking selection would be August, then realized no way, it will be September. Now he told us that most recent instructor on the flight admitted, "yeah we are slow rolling you guys out." Now I know that the Navy has its own unique time frame, hurry up and wait. But someone else indicated to us that it could have something to do with the Navy's fiscal year end and holding a group over until October. They seem to be holding everyone currently in formations. So does anyone know if the Navy's fiscal year end is September 30 and is this a possible reason for the slow rollout?

Comment by Barb on September 17, 2018 at 9:06am

Cheri, that's awesome, congratulations!  Our DS flew home for the weekend and landed his Super Hornet at the local airport--the local news was there, the streets around the airport were filled with people that wanted to see the jet land.  It was a really awesome weekend.  He flew over his high school football game on the way in...it was very cool.  Hoping everyone is well...wishing you and your LO's blue skies!

Comment by Chris on September 17, 2018 at 6:36am

CheriH,

Very cool.  Several months ago my son flew from Oceana to Arlington participating in a missing man formation.  One way, @ 180 miles, was a 20 minute flight!

Comment by JudyM on September 13, 2018 at 8:49pm

Cheri, what a proud moment for you! Being a Navy Mom has many of those moments!

Comment by CheriH on September 13, 2018 at 4:35pm

Happy Mama here!  Our DS got to do a flyover at our alma mater's football game.  A bucket item list for him and such fun to be there to see him do it.  They bring the pilots on the field after half time to introduce them; they both brought their babies on the field with them!  So precious.  My heart is full.  

Comment by Glenni on September 9, 2018 at 5:23pm

Hi everybody, my son is a Midshipman third class at Auburn University in the NROTC  program. After CORTRAMID this summer, he is pretty sure he wants to fly helicopters. He has received a lot of pressure to be a Nuke, but he knows that if he doesn’t go for the interview, they can’t force him to be a nuke! He is already preparing for the aviation test. Any suggestions?

Comment by Allison on July 24, 2018 at 8:00am

Suzie, Very tough situation. We've been through cancer in my immediate family and it is very hard. My father lasted only eight months but that experience helped us know what to do when my sister had symptoms the doctors did not recognize. She survived multiple surgeries and chemo and is cancer free today. Glad to hear you've had good news about your DS. I'm sure that will help your husband in his fight, too. Sending you hugs.

Comment by Andy'sMom on July 23, 2018 at 7:23pm

Suzie,  I'm sure this last year was a blur, but that is such good news about your DS!  I will pray that he stays in remission and that your husband will find some relief.  You have an awesome outlook.  Thanks for the positive words!

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