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Comment by M's mom on October 27, 2012 at 2:36pm

Anna: Now you have me curious!  What happened to one of the candidates in 03-13?  Hope it wasn't anything serious.

Comment by M's mom on October 26, 2012 at 9:54pm

As navymom9875 posted, I also got my son an "Ensign Box" from the Good Wood Store.  I had it engraved with The Navy Seal, and his full name, and Officer Candidate School Class 16-12A, and the date of graduation.  It is like a woman's jewelry box with lots of little compartments lined with felt. It is used for storing their medals, pins, insignias, and all the stuff they put on their uniforms, while the uniforms are at the cleaners.  My son really liked his.   We also got him a nice travel garment bag for his uniforms, and took it to graduation.  He arrived at OCS with only a small carry-on suitcase, and then they issue them a seabag.  But there is no way they can get all of their uniforms and gear in just that, so we took him the garment bag, and also two collapsible duffel bags, and he still had it all stuffed for the trip home!  We asked our son in advance about a sword, and he said don't bother.  Other than using it for an arch at a military wedding, or wearing it at some rare high ceremonial occasion, he said it would just hang on the wall and collect dust.  So, he told us not to waste the money, but your loved one may feel differently about a sword.

Comment by Anna on October 26, 2012 at 9:37pm

Momoffive,

Sent you a friend request.  When you go to your page you will see a box in the upper right.  It will have your name, the sign out link, your inbox, alerts, and settings.  If you click on the inbox that will show you if you have any messages.  Then you can click on compose on the right side of the heading and you select which friend you want to message.  Then type your message and send!!!!

Comment by momoffive on October 26, 2012 at 7:47pm

Anna, not sure how to friend request you or send you a private message...I have a FB page, my name is Carol Conlon if you can contact me.

Comment by Anna on October 26, 2012 at 7:38pm

momoffive,

I don't want to send an alarming post, but are you aware of an incident happening to one of the candidates of 03-13?  My daughter was a candio to this class and she's trying to find out if it was one of her buds.  You can friend request me and send a private message if you prefer.  Thank you.

Comment by momoffive on October 26, 2012 at 7:20pm

Thanks for the gift ideas....and someone asked if he was an aviator...yes, or at least he hopes to be! He wears Costas now but may switch to aviator style!

And we already have "seen" the transformation...he has become a man in his weeks at OCS and we cannot wait to see him in a month! We are bringing a gang so not sure if all of us can go to Hi mom but will all be there for graduation. It is my Christmas gift to myself!

Comment by Dawn on October 26, 2012 at 5:58pm

I got my DS a nice garment bag and cap box from Marlowe and white who sell for uniforms. Reasonably priced. Also got hon three books, the newly commissioned naval officers guide, the bluejackets Manuel and the nanel officers guide

Comment by navymom9875 on October 26, 2012 at 9:52am

Ensign boxes are a popular gift item.  I got mine from this site and my LO really liked it. 

http://www.thegoodwoodstore.com/Products/military-graduation-boxes-...

Another popular gift, although it is very pricey is a Navy sword.  You can call the NEX in Newport to order it.  You give them your LO's height so they know what size sword is needed.  You can get the sword engraved.  They will have it ready for you to pick up when you go there for graduation.

Other ideas which of course depend on what they are going to be doing after commissioning:  a good watch, something that can be lit at night, new Ensigns usually get the middle of the night watch.  A nice camera is always good, esp. if they will be going on a deployment. Also if  they will be spending a lot of time underway, an iPad or Kindle is nice if they like to read.  Depending on their job, a nice pair of binoculars may be helpful.  There are also decorative items you can find on line, like a ship's clock, or various naval wall plaques. 

Best of luck to your son as he begins his career.  Be ready to swell with pride when you see your son in his dress uniform, and don't forget your kleenex!  The transformation they make over the course of OCS is amazing.

Comment by Jamesmum on October 26, 2012 at 9:20am

I am wondering the same thing but am about 3 weeks behind you as my son is in 04-13. If he is an aviator how about aviator sunglasses ?

Comment by momoffive on October 26, 2012 at 7:52am

Does any one have any graduation gift ideas for OCS graduates? My son in is class 03-13 and graduation  is not far away....thank you !!

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