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Hello All,
I am new to Navy for Moms and the Ohio Navy Moms group. My name is Diane and my oldest son Josh is leaving for boot camp on April 18th and his rating is Gunners Mate (GM). We live about one hour south of Columbus, Ohio (Ross County). Look forward to chatting with other Navy Mom's from Ohio and learning about what's to come for my son.
Diane
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Hi Diane! My son just left today. Enjoy this last 6 weeks or so because it goes fast! We live in Westerville, a suburb of Columbus. I'll let you know how it goes. This first day was pretty hard, at least for me, though probably not for my son. He's been in DEP since last May and has been looking forward to getting started. He'll be going to SC for the Nuke program. I'm not sure of his rating. We haven't received "the call" yet, but figure it's coming soon. Good luck to your soon to be sailor!
Christy
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Hi Christy,
Thank you for responding to my discussion. I am somewhat familiar with the Westerville area. Wow, your son just left this week--I hope your doing well. He's probably been too busy to think about too much more than what is before him. My son has only been in the DEP since December and he is chomping at the bit to leave. We will do our best to enjoy every day with him until he leaves :)
Take care...Diane
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Hi Diane,
My son is also a Gunner's Mate. Our journey
Is just about over. His 4 year tour is up in July
He is not reenlisting as of now.
Hang on for the ride of your life. Lots of ups and
downs, but you get through them
I live in Jackson County. Not far from you
at all. If you have questions you can add
me as a friend and private message. Ill answer
as best I can.
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