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Ship 3 Div 233 ALUMNI MOMS (PIR 7/1/10)
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This to connect all of the family members who have a loved one in Ship 3 Division 233 Hopefully we will be able to share stories, information and mostly support to all of us who are in "the same boat".
Members: 12
Latest Activity: Oct 4, 2010
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Comment by All4him on June 8, 2010 at 4:57pm
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Thanks Robsproudmom for the info. I'm going to double check on the cell phone with my sailors brother.
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I'm not sure about the duffel- but they say not to bring any electronics because they are not permitted to have them on base. At A-school they have to have permission-be able to have a cell phone or laptop is not always garenteed. I'll ask my sailors brother to double check though.
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Comment by tmasters on June 8, 2010 at 4:54pm
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Robsproudmom-my son told me in his last letter to only bring his cell phone and charger because he might be able to have it then. He also said they will be getting new addresses even if they are staying in GL for A school and he would have the new address sometime after graduation. He has a box all packed with his laptop and civilian clothes that I am supposed to send when he gives me the new address. I'm sure they will know more as it gets closer but I would stick with the cell/charger for now.
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Comment by Robsproudmom on June 8, 2010 at 4:41pm
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Welcome MomSR , I too have gotten on here late and am very happy to hear that there are others out there who have the same rollacoster ride of emotions that I have been having ..All the ladies are very caring and helpful and definately have helped me to adapt to this situation a little easier . After graduation and liberty weelkend one mom said her son wanted her to bring a duffel of his stuff because he would be able to get it... Does anyone know if this is true...And can they get their cell phones after grad to keep?
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Welcome MomSR, good to have you with us. You'll love these ladies as they are always here when you need them :).
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Welcome MomSR!!! Looking forward to getting to know you! :)
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Comment by Docsangel on June 8, 2010 at 3:59pm
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Welcome MomSR, glad to have you.
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Comment by Twotimesnavymom on June 8, 2010 at 3:49pm
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Hello Ladies! I just spent the last hour going back and reading all of your comments since day one...I was a little late getting on here but wished I had weeks ago. Definitely was having all of the same emotions as each of you. I did receive letters last week, and a phone call. Finally! My son is good, loves it, but says they are really busy and it is hard to write everyone that is writing him. The call was quick, he was so afraid of being on too long and getting in trouble. Funny how things change. I just hope he is not one of the four that keep getting them in trouble...I will ask in the next letter. Doubtful, but you know how you dont want your child to be "the one"! Read something on another discussion group about Grab N Go's. An experienced mother said to meet them at the airport if they have to leave while you are there and spend their waiting time with them. It also said to have them meet you at the ticket counter, and as long as everyone has id's they will issue you gate passes to sit with him/her and get through security. Wanted to share in case any of us are in this predicament. Enjoy all of your comments. Some bring tears to my eyes cause I know where you are coming from. This is the first time my son has been away from home too...he is 19.
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awesome- thank you Robsproudmom.
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All4him they had various types of cruises and even lunch and dinner cruises they would make it back on the dinner cruise this was on ,
www.spiritcruises.com/Chicago/home - Cached
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