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A place for past, present and future mom's of NROTC students to exchange information and support. Family, friends, and others can gather general information about Navy ROTC and officer programs. Everyone is welcome !!
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Latest Activity: May 21, 2022
Discussion Forum
How to pick NROTC units for scholarship app?
Started by rudyinok. Last reply by Suzie Nov 20, 2018. 31 Replies 1 Like
Hello :) I am very new to this forum, but my son has been wanting to be a Navy officer for several years now. He is now a junior at a special math and science high school. He will graduate from this high school in May 2014. so, this coming…Continue
PRK for Aviation
Started by willysmom. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi my son is a sophomore at USC and is planning on applying for flight school (I'm sure that is not the correct term for it) but he will need prk or lasik. He has been told that either is fine and that we just find a doctor to do it and get it…Continue
Looking to join navy, need help
Started by Hopefulnavyrecruit. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello everybody. Thanks for reading this, I'll try to keep it short.I am 17 years old, and I did not receive a normal, steady, education because of moving around so much all the time as a kid. I finally learned fractions last year, and am now on…Continue
Son not selected for NROTC scholarship
Started by luckymomx4. Last reply by Suzie Aug 2, 2017. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Our youngest son, Mark wasn't selected to receive the Navy ROTC Scholarship. He applied to 5 colleges and so far has received letters of acceptance to 3 so far. No clue as to why. We really thought he was going to get it. He applied in August 2015…Continue
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Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on April 20, 2010 at 11:26pm
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Centhea, my boyfriend is a rescue swimmer currently and he told me the other day they call it "aquaflage" because you can't see them in the water.... i don't know if he was joking.
The count down to NROTC has begun!
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Comment by cookiesml on April 17, 2010 at 9:57pm
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thanks, Cheryl, but I believe that sounds like Cortramid. My daughter is a sophomore....and I believe they go to different places?
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Why does it take so long to get the Summer Cruise information? Anyone have any idea when they will release that information-dates/place-- to our kids? She goes to school out east....
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Comment by kgrmom on April 15, 2010 at 12:31pm
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Hi Navymoms-
Congrats to all the new SWO's :D out there and their families!! How exciting. On one hand it seems so far away for some of us but then again I think back to when Kara first started RPI and that seemed like yesterday and now I already hear her talking about her Junior Year schedule which she just registered for. Suddenly I stop breathing and think "Wait- that can't be be right!!" LOL.
The CORTRAMID cutbacks are just awful IMO. My daughter was not able to go last year like many of yours are not able to this year. (She was a midyear scholarship recepient). So- she was "supposed" to be able to go this year. Hate to share with you but that program has been nixed as well. As a 3rd class you now have to go with the 3rd class cruises so it I don't believe the "you can do it next year" option is there any more. :( In any case she is just happy she is going this year. Last year was tough.
One of the Marines in her unit was just notified that he is not going on mountain warfare training this summer as there are not enough slots for that either. Something seems wrong with this picture doesn't it??
On a personal note- and I couldn't make this up if I tried the one remaining parent between my husband and I that hasn't had surgery over the past 3 months just went in for surgery yesterday. My husbands mom- knee replacement. Hopefully this will be an easy one. Lord this family has had ENOUGH of the medical community to last several lifetimes !!! Talk to everyone soon. Hope everyone has a great day- Paulette
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Centhea! Now you can breathe a bit ---- Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you and your son. Sorry about the theft, but sounds like he can move forward from here. Plus, it gave you the chance to have that lunch and hug with him to encourage him for the PRT. That could have been the difference this morning! I I would say that is the silver lining in this topsy-turvy week!
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Comment by spensmom on April 14, 2010 at 10:26pm
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JB - Congrats to your son as well. For some reason this entire page did not show up on my computer until I entered the comment below.
Beth - Sorry to hear about the grad from VT.
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NMXXXY - That is wonderful! Please pass along congratulations to her. I know she must be glad and relieved.
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thank you for the info, Beth...when I heard the sad story on the news yesterday, I was wondering if the young man was an ROTC grad. We will definitely keep him and the VT families in our prayers....
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Thanks for the kind words, ladies. As promised, I will continue to pray and think about all those upcoming PTer's ...Good Luck, and keep us updated!
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To all PT Moms....I am praying for all of your kids. I got the call at 7AM this morning: PASSED!!!! Life is sweet when it goes their way, and oh so bitter when it doesn't. My daughter has experienced both, so I know what all of you are going through...just a little advice--she told me this morning what really helped her get through it today was that the faster and older mids who have already taken their test ran side by side with her today to encourage and keep her motivated. I thought that was so great, and such the NAVY way--always looking out for eachoher. So, tell your kids to ask their pals to run with them--it makes such a difference! We are soooo happy over here, and I will continue my prayers for all the speedy angels to run with your kids during their tests...good luck!
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