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Comment by Margee' on February 7, 2012 at 3:14pm

momofbp : On your conformation- does it say where it went? Usually it has where it was sent. Can you track it? Also did you put a return address on it? The post office is suppost to send it to the address thats on that package, did your son have to sign for it? I can't imagine sending something to an address & it not being there-where did it go from you to him? I put my or my son's return address, so I know it will go back to one of us(out to sea) if on land, I make him sign for it. Can the conformation you have be FAXED to the place you sent it too?  They will have to do the tracking  for this. I hope some of this helps you. Your son is right -why should good things get lost or expensive. I would track that like you were hunting . It just don't disappear ?.......JESS,  I know people who have 25 + years that been looking for jobs  in their fields for more then 3 years. 60 days is not a long time and after the 60 days , then what? Does that go for the benefits and the NEX also? I rather be in the reserves then if that was my choice.  Margee'

Comment by Jess_0411 on February 7, 2012 at 1:53pm

Tell him to go to his chief and find out where you go to pick up mail on base. I'm pretty sure there is more then one place. Is it possible that it could have gone to his ship and the people in charge of mail on there have it? It might be a good idea for him to get a P.O. Box at the post office because the mail on base is a bit unreliable. One of the guys my husband works with has important things, like his registration for his vehicle sent to our house to make sure it doesn't get lost in the shuffle. I'm sorry ): I hope it works out for ya!

Comment by Jess_0411 on February 7, 2012 at 1:37pm

Well, it's not like the Navy is throwing everyone out on their bums. There was a link to an article here yesterday that stated that the Navy will be doing everything in their power to make the transition back to civilian life as smooth as possible. They have the Career Resource center over at Fleet & Family that is very nice, and the staff is very helpful and efficient with helping sailor and spouses in finding careers that match their skills and background. They are also extending benefits so that those facing ERB are still able to use the commissary and the NEX after they have left the Navy. Everyone gets 60 day job hunting leave so that they can have time to find something before they are out. And you can also go reserves. One of the guys my husband counseled, he set him up with the reserves back in his home town. He makes reservist pay, and will have the opportunity to go back to active duty. So it's not like the Navy is handing people pink slips and showing them to the exit. They are trying to make this transition as smooth as possible.

Comment by Margee' on February 7, 2012 at 1:29pm

*RE-SIGN*

Comment by Margee' on February 7, 2012 at 1:27pm

I'm happy to see this ship home (1 year is a long time to be gone) & worried about this other ship thats in the Stra. of Horrums *sp) ?  I hope things work out over there,but if not -that the ship comes home without problems. My prayers are with them . Its funny thinking back-no one wanted to be in the military at one point and if you wanted to stay it was more likely you did get to retire . My older brothers did, my Dad also with his brother . They were begging good ones to stay. Now its changed. Its more like a business. I just hope the cuts make sense. The ship  thats coming home or home now... how many are going to be handed pink slips? Told they can't re-sing

Comment by Margee' on February 6, 2012 at 11:11pm

Jess,  By no means he's any kind of angle, remember he went in at 17. I'm not there to see or hear all that happens. Plus he's human like any other young man or young women. Everyone makes mistakes at some time or another . I don't think he has had any or few run ins in the last 15 years,but I don't think anyone is spotless. If he wasn't doing his job he won't be promoted to E-6, but that doesn't seam to matter these days . I really feel for the ones who have families and depend on this for their life support hoping to go on to better things with the Navy. After all the years they put in-now its like now what? Thats a big kick in the head. You have to re-route your whole thinking. I couldn't do it-start all over again (esp. at my age) I would sit there and cry. These kids got to think quick about what they are going to do with the rest of their  lives, when they thought  they had this as their career and retire. And alot of jobs outside are crap esp. when you have a family to support. THERESA: I'm with you on praying . Hope it does some good .

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on February 6, 2012 at 4:22pm

Thanks for the article, momofbp, good to read.

The Navy's needs are changing, as marine_navymom said, and is affecting even top-notch sailors. 

Comment by Jess_0411 on February 6, 2012 at 10:34am

Yes, I agree that this isn't your average run of the mill job, and our service members shouldn't have to stress, at the same time, if you're not classing upo as you should, and not living up to the requirements expected of you when it comes to your PRT tests, or if you have had some type of disciplinary action, why should the military be required to keep you? When you enlist, you sign a contract, and if you are not living up to the standards outlined in that contract, they are well within their right to not resign you. There is this woman I know who's husband failed his PRT test. They told him that they would give him another chance to re-test. He re-tested and failed again. As a result, he's getting kicked out. Is it sad? Yes. Do I feel bad? I really do. I really like her, and her husband is a great guy. But do I understand why the Navy is doing it? Yep.

And my husband said that through his career counseling, he has not come across one person with a perfect record being asked to leave. That doesn't mean it's not happening, but it isn't common. The sailors who are passing PRT, classing up on schedule, and have clean records are the ones that the Navy wants to keep. So Margee, don't stress about it. If your son is as wonderful as he sounds, I'm sure he will be fine (:

Comment by Margee' on February 6, 2012 at 10:02am

* MY SON*

Comment by Margee' on February 6, 2012 at 10:01am

M/Nmom: You & I  heard the same which is a shame. I guess I will know for sure when I see on my front door step with his sea- bag?  Lord hope not. If the worst happens maybe with his traing he will find a job, but now they don,t give benefits, penions, healthcare even 40 hours and I say they corporate America. I know with the city if there is to be cuts -they do a hiring freeze . Would they do such a thing in the military? Keep the experiance ones ? Don't let this be a money as usual  cutback. That would make more sense, but these (boys & girls ) willing to give their lives to the military should be albe to feel safe in their jobs /rates no matter , even the PIR;s new ones. This is NOT some run of the mill job. I could never do or be commited to. These kids are special in my book. Margee'

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