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Comment by MountainMama(ship3 div081) on January 14, 2011 at 7:20pm

Wife64 - maybe he felt like he had to hold back so he wouldn't lose it.  Some men consider it "unmanly" to be emotional.  My sniffled off and on the entire 25 minutes.  Then before we hung up, he asked me to sing "County Roads" to him and we both broke down. 

Comment by kandio(ship 3 Div 081) on January 14, 2011 at 7:13pm

My son was overly emotional he never cried too much around home but when he heard me answer he started to crack up and really cried when he talked to his little sisters.  20 minutes what a blessing but never long enough!!

Comment by Sailor's Wife 64 on January 14, 2011 at 7:07pm

I got a call!!!! He was stressing out because he wasn't going to be able to call because he had watch but then the RDC told him to go call on the quarterdeck for 20 minutes. I'm really happy.

He seemed really non emotional and apathetic about being on the phone with me. IDK if it was because there were people around or what, but that part was kind of hard. You know, one word answers, not making conversation like normal.

Did anyone else's recruit sound this way?

Comment by MountainMama(ship3 div081) on January 14, 2011 at 6:57pm

Stacie - Thanks.  I'm hoping for a turnaround soon. I'm sure its different for each recruit.  My son was always a real homebody.  He and his younger brother are just a little more than a year apart and never socialized a whole lot with other people because they just prefered each other's company.  He keeps mentioning how much he misses his brother, and the one at home just wanders aimlessly around the house like he's lost. I'm sure it will get better, but it may take a little extra time.

Comment by NukeMom(CVN-75) on January 14, 2011 at 6:38pm

Woo Hooo Phone call!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could not be prouder!

Comment by Arwen on January 14, 2011 at 6:38pm

The Navy keeps loosening the rules for wearing digis as they become more accepted and familiar. The early rules were based on poor reception the old working uniform got from the public (looked like a prison uniform), and uncertainty of the response they would get with the new uniform.

 

Our recruiters got permission to wear digis on Fridays, and are campaigning to wear them daily. They said they get a much better response from prospective recruits when they wear the new uniform. It simply looks more adventurous and more in line with the modern concept of "military."

 

I think it makes sense that sailors should travel in their digis, like the Army and Marines do. They are far more comfortable, and look less travel-worn after a long day in airports and cramped in airline seats. And people seem to take comfort in having people traveling with them who look like they are ready to defend them in a pinch, rather than being ready for a parade.

Comment by Arwen on January 14, 2011 at 6:28pm

Stacie, the recruits wear their "digis" most of the time. On days when they are going to be doing dirty training, such as firefighting and at Battlestations, they wear a dark blue jumpsuit.

 

They use their PT gear as pajamas and as a swimsuit.

Comment by Sailor's Wife 64 on January 14, 2011 at 6:09pm

It stands for Leave Earnings Statement. It's kind of like a pay stub but it shows what you're getting paid for and how much, BAH, base pay, family separation, etc etc.

Some seasoned wives have told me that if the military over pays you for whatever reason, they will realize their mistake eventually and take it out of your account right away. So they say it's always a good idea to check the LES before spending the money.

Comment by waiting for you (SHIP 3 DIV 080) on January 14, 2011 at 5:35pm

what is LES?

Comment by Sailor's Wife 64 on January 14, 2011 at 4:53pm

Does anybody know how to access my husband's LES? I couldn't figure out how to get onto MyPay.

I just want to make sure it's accurate. It looks about right, but I'd like to double check.

 

Thanks

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