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OS "C" school???
Started by Chels's mom. Last reply by Colleen SHIP-13 DIV -309 Jul 8, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by cathie379 on August 7, 2012 at 10:16pm
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My son graduated today as a OS,I am so proud of him. He is so excited to be on the Michael Murphy and can't wait till Sept. I can't wait tell he gets to come home from Great Lakes (hopefully this weekend).
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Comment by blm on August 7, 2012 at 7:39pm
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she thinks she may be able to text or email-but coverage may be spotty.
Does anyone else know for sure?
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Comment by Navy mom x2 on August 7, 2012 at 7:03pm
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thank you this is probably a dumb question how will you keep in touch when she in on the ocean going to japan this is so new to me my dad was army but it was easy for him to call home just not sure how this all works
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Ya I thought bc was horrible-then A school wasn't too bad-but Japan is very hard to swallow. She was excited though and didn't appear too nervous as she left. I cried like a baby! We have been texting frequently but there is a 13 hour time difference-I am constantly looking and the clock and thinking what she is doing. She has meet some good people and has been busy learning her way and cleaning. Really hot and dirty work, but she hasn't complained. Good luck to your son.
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wow japan is it hard for you my son hasnt left for basic yet he leaves in 28 days and feels like my anxiety is through the roof
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my daughter went to Japan after school assigned to USS Tortuga. She has only been there a10 days and has not been out to sea yet, but I guess that's coming soon.
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this is probably a very dumb question . but typically what kind of assignment can they get after a school. east coast, west coast , ships , etc any ideas ?????
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Comment by Christine-OS2 proud mom on August 1, 2012 at 9:16pm
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Hang in there Cathie....keep us posted and know that we are here for you! Hope all goes well. Good for him getting the Michael Murphy! And congrats to your son upon his graduation!
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im sorry to hear that cathie im sure he will be home soon good luck
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Well I thought I was going to see my son next week,He still graduates,but being put on hold at GL till he has his interview ,the personal that is suppose to do this is on liberty& they don't know when this will happen. I hope this doesn't change his orders. I am bummed out!!!!!
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