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Comment by Paymaster on July 21, 2015 at 6:37pm

Sorry helenp....not help here, mine never got sick.

 

Comment by J/J Mom on July 21, 2015 at 3:15pm

helenp --  i'm no help, except for prayers!  Our ds is in primary in Corpus.  He will hopefully begin acrobatics by the end of the month & i'm hoping he doesn't get airsick.  Will be following your thread closely.

Comment by helenp on July 21, 2015 at 12:16pm

Hello Everyone. My DS is in primary in Milton. He recently passed his solo and started acrobatics. He is getting airsick again. They are going to have the physiologist fly with him to try to figure it out because his airsickness is atypical. He said most people have problems with rolls, but he's having it with during g's. Has anyone's aviators had this, and if so, what helped? Thank you.

Comment by Rosemarie on June 23, 2015 at 11:12am

Hi All,
My son is planning a wedding in Northern VIrginia this summer. He actually is legally married, having done so civilly prior to his deployment last summer. He and his wife now want to have a ceremony and reception to say their vows and celebrate with family and friends. The venue is set, located in Chantilly VA, close to Dulles airport. Does anyone know if there is a way to have a military ceremony off the base? I am trying to contact chaplains, however, have not been successful in getting this information. My son was based in Norfolk and is now in San Diego. So, coordinating this is a bit challenging. I did speak to one chaplain in Norfolk, but she was not very helpful. I read somewhere, (I don't remember where I stumbled on this info) that there are reserve units or honor guards around the country who will show up at military weddings and do the sword arch. does anyone know how this can be done?

Comment by CheriH on June 18, 2015 at 7:19am

My two cents: He will make it!  I'm pretty sure everyone has a story of waiting, cancellations, going med-down and feeling like they are getting behind.  Our DS winged last July and is now in the FRS flying the F18.  He still gets frustrated with cancellations but he and his wife keep a list of "reasons" for cancellations (so they can laugh about it.)  The most recent was the air conditioning broke in the ATC tower and it was 105 degrees or something.  Tell him to hang in there, keep praying and know that this is very normal!

Comment by helenp on June 16, 2015 at 5:00pm

Thanks everyone for the support. Most of the time my son has a great attitude and rolls with the punches. I guess that's why this burp is more noticeable. I think getting sick pushed him over the brink. He went to the Dr today who diagnosed gastritis and gave him medication. Hopefully, once he feels better, he'll get his "can do" attitude back.

Comment by jsefamily on June 16, 2015 at 4:52pm

helenp, I just wanted to add that I think Kay M is spot on--Primary isn't a "weeder" class.  The Navy wants your DS to succeed and he will with all the support he has.

Comment by jsefamily on June 16, 2015 at 4:49pm

I haven't been much of an active poster, but have been watching and reading of so many success stories.  How wonderful--for our loved ones, for their moms and for us as Americans.  We  have so much for which to be proud and thankful!

helenp, my DS is in Primary at Milton as well.  He was a commercial aviation major in college so he has quite a bit of flight experience from college, but that also included getting "weathered" regularly.  He has hit much of the same luck (to comedic proportions) in Primary.  All he can do is chuckle and let the frustration roll off his back.  He can't change the weather--it is what it is.  He was weathered again today--he had beautiful skies in Milton, but where he had to go had a "little thunderstorm" and after waiting an hour and a half, he said it hadn't moved so they gave up for the day.  He's not scheduled tomorrow. Que sera, sera.  Hopefully, your DS will soon come to realize that they are all suffering the same situations together. 

Comment by kaarinac on June 16, 2015 at 3:52pm

My son is set to start Advanced at Corpus on June 29. What is the estimated timeline for his completion and winging? We would like to plan on being there but néed to budget and schedule around his and his brother's weddings this year.

Comment by NYNancy on June 16, 2015 at 3:25pm

Hi Kay M, congratulations to your son. We were in Corpus last July for our son's winging. What a proud time it was. Enjoy!

helenp, I'm so sorry to hear about your son's struggles. My son had some doubts about his abilities early in training. I was a difficult time for him and me. I thank God it all worked out for him and I hope your son will also do well and feel better very soon.

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