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Comment by AJ on February 24, 2011 at 9:48am

I learned an important thing last night.  Apparently Aaron called his dad on Monday to ask for his passport to be sent to him.  I remember having this conversation with the recruiting office and they told us that he would be issued a military passport and that they only used their civilian passport for personal and non-military travel.  So, he did not leave with his civilian passport based on this information.  Apparently this was a mistake.  DO have your Sailor take their civilian passport, even if they have a military one.  They will need it if they need to travel home from other countries for emergency, for some medical situations, etc.  I wrote the ombudsman team last night to ask about the issue and if it was safe to mail a passport to an FPO address.  Here is the response that I want to pass on for your information:

"Thank you for passing along the question, we felt a need to double check it. We wanted to be sure that we had all the correct information on liberty ports, so we contacted the Command Master Chief. 

Personal passports are required for sailors in case they need to fly home on emergency leave from another country. A passport is not needed for liberty ports. 

Although sailors can travel on military passports, it is often recommended that they use a personal passport while traveling from the middle east areas. 

We did not receive clarification on when a military passport is actually issued. I know that my husband did not have one issued by the military until recently and he has been in for over 22 years. 

There always runs a chance that mail sent to the ship will be lost in transit, so there are unfortunately no guarantees. If you do decide to send it, I would do so quickly so that maybe he can get it while the ship is in one of their first few ports. Do not bother sending it express mail, it makes no difference in deliveries to FPO's.

I hope this helps answers your questions. If you have any additional, let us know!"

I know I've said this before, but you definitely want to be connected to the ombudsman team.  They are generally wives of deployed Sailors and they truly care about performing this service.  Once your Sailor gets their Navy e-mail address, they or you can provide the Ombudsman team with that address.  Then they mail a form to your Sailor that they have to fill out and send back authorizing you.  Aaron took his jolly good time doing this and I didn't get on the official list until a day or two before deployment.  They send out all kinds of helpful information.  So passport is my tip of the day ..... and maybe TP!

Comment by AJ on February 24, 2011 at 9:40am

Good morning to all my lovely ladies.  Took a day to gather my composure and balance and perspective.  Have I mentioned how much of a difference it makes knowing you guys are out there holding my hand?  A thousand thank you's to all of you.  And I will not forget ..... and I will here ..... when your Sailors reach their first deployment ...... promise.

First news reports from the other moms (whose Sailors are e-mailing up a storm I might add!!) ..... are that they hit a big storm at sea yesterday at some point and the ship is rocking and rolling and many people are seasick and throwing up.  And oddly, the ship seems to be out of toilet paper.  Having a hard time believing that one .... but requests are pouring in for care packages to ship TP!  I wonder how Aaron is faring .........

Someone made this you tube video and posted it.  I am very thankful to have it and even more thankful that there is not some beautiful and touching music set to the footage ..... the ole heart isn't quite ready for that emotional tug.  But if you want to watch the launch, here it is.  For manning the rails, they alternated Sailor and Marine .... kinda cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_r_reNgKy0

I'm going to do a series of posts, since I seem to go over the limit.  So, here's one.

Comment by nicole~a sailors girl(: on February 24, 2011 at 9:25am

Oh god no. that would be terrible to be alone for both pregnancies!

You'll make it Mrs. B, you're a strong woman, I admire you!

Comment by Mrs.B_Div 302_Ship9 on February 24, 2011 at 12:37am

yeah, the deployment shouldn't be too hard the first month because they'll be in places I can talk with him, but after that they won't be allowed to contact me. And he doesn't have the kind of job that allows him to be where there is any kind of reception for computers, etc. His job is different than a lot of peoples, so it makes it a little more complicated. I'll make it through, but I'm def gonna be sad during that time. I'm just really hoping I don't get preggers before he leaves, because I don't wanna go through that again too!

Comment by nicole~a sailors girl(: on February 24, 2011 at 12:29am

So, today I got my lisence, and Saturday is Sadies withmy boyfriend, so I will post photos of the group probably Sunday! I thinkit will be alot of fun with tons of friends from my school. We're going to be a sharp lookin' group!!

 

Comment by Dyl's Mom 943 on February 23, 2011 at 9:28pm

wow!  very emotional posts here!  aj, i'm thinking about you and praying for you to gain strenght to make it through this difficult time.  It was hard to see the kids go to BC and i know it must be ten times worse to say "goodbye" when they sail off into the sunset!  i'm still blowing my nose thinking about it!!  ugh!   Like you said though...he will be so much richer for the journey.  He will be a changed person but only for the good.   He is becoming quite a man isn't he?  You'll be so proud of him next time you see him and just think about the wonderful homecoming!  woo hoo!   we'll be celebrating with you!  just know that we're all here for you and there isn't one person on here who doesn't feel your pain right now.  Keep your chin up.....and keep posting.... sure will be interesting to know a little bit about sea life! 

I talked to dyl's last night and he's soooo bummed!  said that he thinks he might be on hold until October.  He said that orders are going out slowly...over-staffing and lack of funds are keeping alot of kids in limbo.  he is so ready to get on with his life and he's stuck....i think he would have rather been on the USS Boxer than be tied down to GL for another 8 months. 

iris...what a snow storm!   hope you have plenty of groceries and can make it through!  lol! 

Mary, i can't believe the dr didn't give you lipo and some boobs!   you need to change dr's!  ha!   guess i won't be trying that stunt anytime soon since it doesn't work!  hee hee!

DO... what a sad story about the "Carpenters".... how awful!  i will definitely keep them in my prayers.  i never really let myself think about the dangers of being in the service but they are truly there.  just add one more thing to my list of things to worry about.... ugh! 

 

gotta run girls....time to visit mom and sis.   talk to you all soon!   HUGS TO ALL!!

Comment by iris - Wahiawa, Hawaii on February 23, 2011 at 12:33pm

I know! OMG, how crippling is all that? I make fun of it just to help me cope with all the tards out there that will park there cars in the middle of the freeway because of 1/4 inch of snow. Lordy!!!! 

 

Well, I need to don my Elmer fud hunting cap, scarf, gloves, snow boots, ski pants, long johns and wool socks. I'm taking out the trash today. Baaaa ha ha ha ha...... 

 

Anyhow, hope our blizzard helps you all appreciate your tepid weather. Chat with you all more later. =) HUGS!

 

 

Comment by iris - Wahiawa, Hawaii on February 23, 2011 at 12:25pm

Morning Ladie!

AJ - Oh Sweetie, I just want to be able to hold your hand and give you big hugs right now. Not even say anything, which is well, shocking. Oh the misery you must be feeling. Something you have to keep remembering is that he'll be back. It's not death, it's not forever. Just keep telling yourself and look forward to that day when the ship rolls back in. Hold on to that feeling. You'll be peeing your big girl panties from so much joy and excitement.

You are never going to believe it. I couldn't when I got up this morning. It's a rare and can be a beautiful site. We got snow on the valley floor. WHAT!, you say. Yeppers, snow. Now all you folks on the east coast and midwest, don't be hating. Our blizzard 2011 is bad ass. It paralyzes the whole area with it's incredible intensity. Here is a picture. Hold on to your hats......

Having technical difficulties..... going to post this and see what's happening on the photo's. Please stand by!

Comment by nicole~a sailors girl(: on February 23, 2011 at 1:55am

the deployments arent all that bad if they are allowed email, my ex christian ison a 7 month deployment which is confidential as to where and all that but he can email every day! fingers crossed that yours can too!

Comment by Mrs.B_Div 302_Ship9 on February 23, 2011 at 1:21am

Oh, the new orders are for a 4-5 month deployment and I'm not allowed to say where they're going. :(  It's OPSEC. Anyways...I'm scared and tired of all this, but I'm still proud to be his wife!!!! ;)

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