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Comment by Christine(ship02 Div909) on December 5, 2010 at 9:52am

Hi Dana, My son is also going to Gulfport, MS for A school. He also is a Seabee. Do you have any information about how long they have after graduation before they're shipped to MS? I want to make travel plans, but haven't been able to, since I have no idea how much time he has before leaving. Any help is truly appreciated.

Comment by Lynne on December 5, 2010 at 4:57am

Since you all have new members in this group I am going to repost my commandments about letter writing and chat room names and such. One whole division is moving this way so please bear with me...thanks


1) Thou shalt not send any musical, glittery, over-sixed or any kind of cards that draw attention to the recruit. That which draws attention may result in PT or IT. Your recruit may refer to this as a beating. A beating is not actually a physical beating it simply means being given the task of performing long term exercise or chores as a punishment or as the RDCs say a "learning tool".

2) Thou shalt not send care packages of any kind or type. The RDCs may enjoy them, however the recruits will not enjoy doing PT while the RDCs enjoy the contents in front of them...lol.

3) Thou shalt not send any depressing or sad information to the recruit during boot camp. If you are sad...Tell us. If you are lonely, tell us. If you are worried, tell us. Please keep your cards and letters, uplifting and encouraging. It may be tempting to talk about a bad day at work, problems at home, or how much you miss your recruit and how lonely you are....don't do it. Come here to navy for moms instead. Let your recruit how you are strong and surviving and that they have nothing to be concerned about except doing what they need to do.

4) Thou shalt never take the RDCs name in vain...because you never know who is lurking and reading the site. This is a public site and yes, the RDCs do get on here and read and if your recruit vents to you, and you call the RDC ugly names here...the recruits may pay the price. We love our RDCs and we know they are only doing the BEST for our recruits...lol!! Just last week in our of PIR groups one of the recruits wrote home and said the RDC informed her that they had enjoyed her prom pictures, graduation pictures etc. on Navy For Moms. Need I say more??

5) Thou shalt not use your recruits picture, or name in your screen name or picture. There are many reasons for this including that the RDCs may read this site and the recruits want to fly under the radar and would in all liklihood prefer the RDCs dont know their names. In addition, your recruit probably doesn't want to hear...."your momma was worried about you"...lol...doesn't really go with the strong tough military image. It is also good practice for later on when your recruits are sailors and they may have jobs that require secuirty and confidentiality. See #4!!

6) Always remember you can ask any question you want here and you will find moms who probably are wondering the same thing and/or feel much the same way. Jessica, Dianne, and I will be around to answer those questions as will other moms in your group. These moms will become your greatest support system.

Comment by Dana - Ship 11 / Div 361 on December 5, 2010 at 2:08am

Penny, my son will be headed to Gulfport, MS for A School. Training for the Seabees.

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on December 5, 2010 at 1:56am

Dana, where is your son going from here? Mine is heading off to Navy Nuke School in Goose Creek, SC?

Comment by Dana - Ship 11 / Div 361 on December 5, 2010 at 1:53am

I came straight here. I noticed that as well. From your previous comment, I take it there may be a possibility that we could meet.

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on December 5, 2010 at 1:50am

Dana, I see we're in the same ship as well.

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on December 5, 2010 at 1:50am

Dana, you been over on the 28th PIR or did you come straight here?

Comment by Dana - Ship 11 / Div 361 on December 5, 2010 at 1:45am

Welcome Aboard Penny! I just got here myself.

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on December 5, 2010 at 1:42am

Hi everyone:

Been over on the 1/28/11 PIR as it appeared my son was in that group as it was not listed on the navy grad page as of yet. But today received his form letter and my son had January 28 written in the line and then it was crossed out and a 21 written in over top of it. In the 4 lines at the bottom of the letter he wrote: "P.S. Had to re-do grad date, we're graduating a week early!"

Don't have any further explanation besides that. Now Alaska Airlines is charging me $75.00 for the change fee.... ugh!

Oh, the letter was postmarked December 2. So, hope you will welcome me aboard.

Comment by Dana - Ship 11 / Div 361 on December 5, 2010 at 1:40am

Thanks Gina!

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