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Comment by helenp on February 11, 2018 at 2:48pm

My DS is deploying for the first time in March. He is a P3 pilot. I live halfway across the country from him and his new wife. I always knew this day would come, but it frightens me. I expressed my desire to visit him before he deploys. However, they don't feel up to having me.  

They have a lot going on and have had a lot on their plate for the past couple of months:

-Fiancee started a new job as an RN 
-long distance wedding planning (wedding in Hawaii, her hometown)
-house hunting
-house buying contract negotiations, mortgage, etc.
- Dec 30th wedding in Hawaii
-Hawaii family (hers) trauma and drama (very serious & extreme)
- Jan 24 closing on house, moving, cleaning old apt., shopping for appliances, etc. all while both working full time
-trying to settle in, unpack boxes, etc. all while working full time
-Wife no longer in training at work and they want to give her extra responsibilities, overtime, long shifts, etc.
-they are facing his deployment and her being alone for 6 months

They said that their guest room isn't set up. I can't help feeling disappointed and that I just want to see him before he goes. My daughter says I'm being dramatic and taking it as a personal rejection.

Just needing to vent to people who may have experienced what I'm feeling.

Comment by J/J Mom on February 9, 2018 at 5:11pm

Welcome to you, heyloworld!!  Hope the both the wedding plans and OSC go smoothly.  As Marianne said, if you have any questions, or need any support ... this is the place!!  peace to you

Comment by heyloworld on January 24, 2018 at 4:23pm

Marianne, thank you! I really appreciate it. :)

Comment by Marianne on January 24, 2018 at 4:13pm

Welcome, heyloworld. Even with your fiancee's prior impressive service, aviation is a whole new world. Don't hesitate to ask questions; we've all helped each other out.

Comment by heyloworld on January 24, 2018 at 2:07pm

Hello!

Introducing myself really quickly here. My fiance just left for OCS last week but was unfortunately rolled to the next class, 10-18. He is going for pilot. He is prior service, but served in the army as an army ranger and now is hoping to fulfill his dream of becoming a naval aviator.

Looking forward to connect with you all!

Comment by redheadlass on January 14, 2018 at 12:48pm

Thanks, everyone, and most recently, CheriH.. MEPS just required some additional information on his medical file, so he is sending it in  this week. Hopefully that will be the last thing he needs, and he can get an appointment for his physical and then be considered for the May Aviation board.  As I mentioned before, he is turning 26 at the end of February so he can't afford too many other delays. 

Comment by CheriH on January 14, 2018 at 11:10am

And another welcome to rousse54!  Best wishes to your son; it can be quite the process, but is so rewarding!  Feel free to post any questions!

Comment by LoniJ on December 28, 2017 at 10:47am

Welcome rousse54! One thing I have learned from our Navy experience is that patience is a necessity. Just encourage your DS and have a great 2018.

Comment by JudyM on December 26, 2017 at 10:52pm

Welcome rousse54. Congrats to your DS. You both have lots of wonderful experiences ahead.

Comment by redheadlass on December 24, 2017 at 4:55pm

Just introducing myself to the group. My DS , who is 25, who has been working as an aerospace engineer for the last 3 1/2 years, has decided he wants to join the Navy and become a Naval Aviator. He has applied to OCS and has handed in all of the required paperwork but he still has to have his physical. He was hoping to be considered for the February 2018 board but now that the physical has not been completed he will probably not be considered till the following board in 2018. 

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