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Comment by AyshaBMom ship09 Div75 on July 31, 2010 at 2:45pm

Yes , i already know about the NEX card and all that . My hubby is active now and other family members are Navy,army and marine . Alot has changed since we first came into the Navy long ago but alot is still the same i see. This whole journey should be interesting .

Comment by AyshaBMom ship09 Div75 on July 31, 2010 at 2:39pm

Hey Christine and Thanksmom....I was asking did anyone son/daughter say they are going to set up a allotment to send their parent money home in the future . I am a 21 yr spouse vet. so to speak but being on the mommy side of things is a lil new to me :) so yea i know alot of this hurry up and wait stuff is attached to everything they do and we do as part of our wonderful navy family . Anyway best wishes to everyone who has children who just recently left for bootcamp .

Comment by Christine-OS2 proud mom on July 29, 2010 at 2:01pm

LaJoyce, your son is in bootcamp right now? He doesn't need any money sent to him. The Navy is taking care of everything for him, and he won't need anything like toiltries etc until he graduates. He won't have time to do any shopping now anyway. His first 3 days are going to be sleepless and lots of things to do, getting his gear, etc. The Navy will help them set up direct deposit for their paychecks, although they won't see any funds go into their accounts until week 4 or 5 of bc if I remember correctly because their first couple checks go towards the costs of their dress and digital uniforms, covers, pee coat, Ike jacket, etc. So you don't have to worry about them having money. The Navy gives them NEX cards that will cover personal need items when they need to purchase them. I'm going off info that's a year old now, but I don't think it's changed too much in that time. Hope this helps you

Comment by AyshaBMom ship09 Div75 on July 28, 2010 at 2:22pm

sorry hadn't been on in a few days lol...i posted previously ...i was asking did anyone else son or daughter set up a allotment to send them money back home ?

Comment by AyshaBMom ship09 Div75 on July 15, 2010 at 11:28am

Has anyones son or daughter set up a allotment for them ? If so what is a good amnt for this ? i just need some opinions or input because my so is going to be a OS and leaves for BC on July 27th .

Comment by Christine-OS2 proud mom on July 10, 2010 at 1:52pm

Kanga, yes parents can go on the tiger cruise. Your daughter should be getting info about it, or she can inquire with her command. There are forms to fill out and I believe physicals required (but don't hold me to it). Since there is limited space I would think the sooner the better as far as getting signed up. I hope this helps. I haven't gone through the process but from what I've gathered from others who have TC's are outstanding.

Comment by AyshaBMom ship09 Div75 on June 29, 2010 at 10:04pm

Hello everyone , My son will be departing for bootcamp as an OS on July 27th. We are a military family already so hopefully although times have changed we will be okay . I look forward to meeting new families and new friends .

Comment by jdmom on June 2, 2010 at 10:01pm

My son just signed today as an OS, thanks for all the explanations now I understand it enough myself to explain to others!

Comment by Christine-OS2 proud mom on May 30, 2010 at 5:05pm

Hi Susan, my son got his orders 2 weeks prior to graduating A school. His "dream sheet" was Norfolk to be closer to his girl, but the Navy felt better for him to come home to CA and San Diego. It also depends on how the place in class as to where they go...the Navy will send him where he'll be used to the best that he can be. The adventure will begin....

Comment by Christine-OS2 proud mom on May 8, 2010 at 9:15pm

Hey OS moms...have a very happy mothers day!

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