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Comment by djloch (Zac's Mom) on August 5, 2010 at 12:02pm

tnpromised- thanks so much for all your information and encouragement. I cant wait til I meet you and everyone either. I feel like we have become a family just our boys have at boot. I am SO PROUD of my son cause he was one of those boys who lived on the video games and couch..dont get me wrong, he worked and kept great grades and a very good boy never in trouble but he always wanted to be military and I was so afraid that he would get in and it not be like the games and be disappointed so when he told me during our phone "no regrets mom I'm really happy" my heart filled with joy. What more could a mother ask for is for her child to be doing what he loves and that being a protector of our great country.
ONE PROUD NAVY MOM HERE!! :-D

Comment by NukeMom/MM/USSMichigan on August 5, 2010 at 11:55am

Hey thanks for posting the core values. It is interesting that my husband is retired Air Force (always wanted to be Navy, but it didn't work out) and reading these values (and I'm sure the AF has similar ones) really gives me insight as to why he is who he is. He lives those values. He always knows the right thing to do and I never hesitate to ask his advice. He always does exactly what he says he's going to do, even it that means turning right when he should turn left. (He'll turn around later.) As for the courage part? I never hestiate to ask for help in catching anything alive "with a tail" that the cats bring in.

Comment by TxNavyMomWifeCPO(Ship6Div941) on August 5, 2010 at 11:49am

Tnpromised I am so very proud to serve along side of you and the rest of the girls here as a Navy Mom! I am too counting down the days they sure cannot go fast enough.

You all can also be very proud of the encouragement you are giving your recruits--the Navy know darn well that family support is so darn important!

If ya'll get a chance to do this go some place where their is no one around and yell at the top of your lungs "I am proud to be a Navy Mom/Wife!" It is amazing how good that will make you feel :-) Or do it out in a crowd if you dare--it still makes you feel great! Take care all! Gotta go and write my letter.

Comment by tnpromised Div 285 PIR 08/27/10 on August 5, 2010 at 11:33am

TxNavyMomWifeCPO(Ship6Div941)
Thank you for your encouragement this morning.
I am proud that my Son chose the Navy to enlist. He is a good boy, always has been. He never caused me a bit a trouble and I know that he will be an asset to the Navy. I am counting down the days till I can hug his neck again.
Thank you for your service, and again for the words of encouragement.
Proud to be a Navy Mom. ;-)

Comment by TxNavyMomWifeCPO(Ship6Div941) on August 5, 2010 at 11:31am

Hey ladies--its the heat--but I thought I should also post the core values that I spoke about. The recruits will be required to memorize these--and so again do Chief Petty Officer selectees. The whole point of boot camp is to prepare these young recruits to live their lives by these core values. The Navy finds this so profound and important that many Chief selectees go travel back to Great Lakes during their initiation--oh sorry Angie I meant induction--process to be reminded of these values at the very basic level. Please read them carefully to understand what they mean--it is not always easy to live by but these are very profound in their meaning.

Everyone have a great day. I really do love all you gals and cannot wait to meat you all!

The United States Navy Core Values

Throughout its history, the Navy has successfully met all its challenges. America's naval service began during the American Revolution, when on Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized a few small ships. Creating the Continental Navy. Esek Hopkins was appointed commander in chief and 22 officers were commissioned, including John Paul Jones.

From those early days of naval service, certain bedrock principles or core values have carried on to today. They consist of three basic principles.

Honor: "I will bear true faith and allegiance ..." Accordingly, we will: Conduct ourselves in the highest ethical manner in all relationships with peers, superiors and subordinates; Be honest and truthful in our dealings with each other, and with those outside the Navy; Be willing to make honest recommendations and accept those of junior personnel; Encourage new ideas and deliver the bad news, even when it is unpopular; Abide by an uncompromising code of integrity, taking responsibility for our actions and keeping our word; Fulfill or exceed our legal and ethical responsibilities in our public and personal lives twenty-four hours a day. Illegal or improper behavior or even the appearance of such behavior will not be tolerated. We are accountable for our professional and personal behavior. We will be mindful of the privilege to serve our fellow Americans.

Courage: "I will support and defend ..." Accordingly, we will have: courage to meet the demands of our profession and the mission when it is hazardous, demanding, or otherwise difficult; Make decisions in the best interest of the navy and the nation, without regard to personal consequences; Meet these challenges while adhering to a higher standard of personal conduct and decency; Be loyal to our nation, ensuring the resources entrusted to us are used in an honest, careful, and efficient way. Courage is the value that gives us the moral and mental strength to do what is right, even in the face of personal or professional adversity.

Commitment: "I will obey the orders ..." Accordingly, we will: Demand respect up and down the chain of command; Care for the safety, professional, personal and spiritual well-being of our people; Show respect toward all people without regard to race, religion, or gender; Treat each individual with human dignity; Be committed to positive change and constant improvement; Exhibit the highest degree of moral character, technical excellence, quality and competence in what we have been trained to do. The day-to-day duty of every Navy man and woman is to work together as a team to improve the quality of our work, our people and ourselves.

These are the CORE VALUES of the United States Navy.

Comment by TxNavyMomWifeCPO(Ship6Div941) on August 5, 2010 at 11:07am

Good morning ladies. Just back from my morning run. Please keep the following mantra in your minds..."They are in good hands, the Navy will not let them "die"." I hate to say this but for many of our youth today, this boot camp experience is alot more than just sitting on the couch and living the cushy life playing video games and texting as many today are so used to doing :-)

I am also an amateur Naval Historian...and have met and know as friends such notables such as Life Magazine's "Kissing Sailor"--in fact I was kissed by him, had General Paul Tibbets(pilot of the Enola Gay) reenlisted me many years ago, know as friends three USS Indianapolis survivors, and had the honor of knowing my brother Chief Petty Officer-Medal of Honor Recipient John Finn--may he rest in peace.

The point I am trying to make here is this...your sons, daughters, husbands, and wives will stand heads above the rest of the general population. The trials of boot camp certainly pale in comparison to the achievements of those who came before them...and certainly if you talk with some of these individuals, they will certainly tell you some stories of THEIR boot camp experiences--which certainly are much more arduous than what goes on now. And, hearing their stories of sacrifice of self and commitment to something greater than oneself will certainly humble one's heart!

I am not trying to discount the hardships of boot camp--but the greater accomplishments are meant to be had in the fleet! There are individuals right now who are making great and personal sacrifices as they serve their country. So please, keep it in perspective--it is very hard I know, I am right there with you gals--keep praying, keep hoping, keep the candle lit. But know this...your recruit is in good hands, you can be assured in knowing that they are receiving the best training in the world! And when you see them at PIR you will see this Navy Pride and instilled in them our Core Values-Honor, Courage, and Commitment...and you will also know and feel the pride of them being shipmates with the likes of John "Jack" "Doc" Bradley(Corpsman, Iwo Jima), Lindsey Wilcox,and L.D. Cox--USS Indianapolis Survivors.

I will step off the soap box now :-) Susan

Comment by djloch (Zac's Mom) on August 5, 2010 at 10:26am

hey ladies..no letters for me yet but hoping today is the day...but thanks for the updates m'mom!! that is so odd cause I just wrote Zac last night and asked did he know when gas chamber was..I have been writing another friend of ours son who is at boot in SC in the Army (she said none of his socalled friends are writing him) and he was telling me he just went thru the gas chamber and said it was awful and thought he'd die..my husband (former marine) had warned Zac all about it before he left and told him to just listen to the RDCs and dont panic and know they won't let him die and he be ok...I reminded him about all that again in my letter..I even added a little postcard in there telling Division 285 good luck at battlestations..

Comment by m'smom on August 5, 2010 at 10:21am

There is a great posting on Bootcamp Mom's Group. Posted just a little bit ago. It is parts of a questionaire the one mother sent to her son with his answers. SOem are kind of funny.

Comment by m'smom on August 5, 2010 at 9:59am

Sobe- will pass that on to my son. He said he has had 'stuff'' dripping down his throat for weeks. I can share that that part is almost over!! Have a good day everyone.

Comment by TxNavyMomWifeCPO(Ship6Div941) on August 5, 2010 at 9:14am

Sobe-yes that's soo funny. I had the opportunity to "repeat" the experience recently, and yes! you are so right....it does wonders to "clear" the sinuses :-) tell your son thank you for making lemonade out of lemons in describing the experience!

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