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Comment by Susan844 (Ship 04 Div 284) on June 23, 2013 at 1:07am

My son is being separated too.  He called and left a message with both me and my husband yesterday.  Unfortunately, we both missed the call.  He said he was being separated for high blood sugar, and that the good news was that he was able to reenlist when he gets the problem under control.  I also read that steroids can cause high blood sugar.  He was on steroids for two months leading up to bootcamp for a virus issue that he had.  My concern for him is that I have read that the odds of him being able to reenlist are very small.  He is so trusting and loyal, he is not the type to stay and fight the charge, he would never do that.  He desire to be in the military is a life-long dream, and he will do and believe whatever he is told by them.  I am so sick to my stomach over this and didn't sleep all night.  He will be devastated if he finds out that he cannot reenlist.  Is the percentage of reenlistment of recruits really that small? 

Comment by Chantily6971 on June 22, 2013 at 3:26pm

My son is being separated.  He called me crying last night and didn't want to talk about whatever happened.  I am so worried about him.

Comment by Steph Proud AG Mom on June 20, 2013 at 3:25pm

Hi All- touching base- She put the smile back on face! God how I love my SR- She is coming home to heal- but is fighting to make sure she gets the right code she can go back after some college.. I am happy to hear this, and she is extremely proud at what she has already accomplished- Now I just can't wait- she's not sure when she'll get to Legal, but she's prepared... I love the contact after 3 long months of living for letters. My Son is almost sure he wants to join the Navy- I told him he better prepare- cause I can't do this all over again- so for now I am preparing for her Homecoming and excited-- God Bless!

Comment by texasmom on June 17, 2013 at 9:20pm

donnad - my son is going through the same thing and as a mom, it's so hard to watch the emotional struggle they are in after being sent home and their dreams shattered.  He's been home a week and still wears his Navy t-shirts and talks about "right now we would be doing...".  The son of a close friend of ours left for the Navy 6 weeks before my son did and is now in A school so that makes it even harder, hearing the stories about how well he is doing and how much he enjoys it.  You can just see the grimace on my son's face, but he smiles and nods. 

Liz'smom - it's going to be hard when your daughter gets home, she will be riding that emotional roller coaster. Be there for her, listen to the stories, visit this site from time to time, post your thoughts and share your story with others going through the same thing.  It has really been a saving grace for me!!  Maybe look into some counsoling, if she's open to it. 

God bless to both of you and your families.  And thank you for being there to listen.

texasmom - Mary

Comment by donnad on June 17, 2013 at 12:31pm

Liz'smom - how to deal with the sadness - it is the hardest thing we have ever had to do.  So much time devoted to the Navy, DEP, BC only to see the dream come to an end.  Although my son has been home for a few weeks' now, the sadness and "shock" (there is no better word) still remains; it has lessened; however.  My son started his life at home immediately by enrolling in college, asking for his old job back, etc.  We prepared friends and family, letting them know he was headed home so that he would not have to explain himself 1,000 times.  I see the look on his face, as he still wears his Navy tshirts around, and I know he would rather be a Sailor.  As moms, we bear the brunt of this sadness for our children, and it is so hard.  I keep saying to myself, that the Navy was not in God's plan for our children.  Keep strong, Liz'smom, for your daughter, as she will definitely need it when she comes home.  If you would like to chat further, do not hesitate to send me a private message.  God bless...

Comment by Steph Proud AG Mom on June 17, 2013 at 9:29am

Thank you...I do know of a few that have stayed and fought this and won- I just want her to be completely informed and not afraid, as she stated to try and fight this...She does in time want to re enlist-  If she does she wants to come home- then I will be ok with that too- how do you deal with the sadness of all of this- I put my heart and soul into those letters while she was in Fit and RCU...

Comment by donnad on June 16, 2013 at 4:12pm

Liz'smom ship 14 div 179  I would suggest to you that you advise your daughter to speak with a counselor (I understand they are available to the SRs).  She should be advised as to what options she has; i.e., separation with an RE3 (general medical issue) or whether or not she is eligible to stay and appeal any Navy decision.  My son was eligible to stay for 16 weeks (at GL) and appeal the Navy separation decision, but there is little to occupy the SRs time and it can be quite lonely, depressing.  My son chose to come home, RE3 code.  He was told he could re-enlist (and most are; I would imagine your daughter would be eligible for this, too); however, upon further investigating the re-enlistment policy, less than 1% end by ever being accepted again as a Navy Recruit.  My son would tell you to have your daughter come home, recuperate, start life anew as a civilian.  Being in the holding unit and in Separation is not a pleasant experience.  Hope some of this helps.  Good luck!

Comment by Steph Proud AG Mom on June 16, 2013 at 1:53pm

hi all- I am new to this group- just got the call on friday-  I have some questions- she is being separated for ptsd- due to the death of a bff- and the therapist really pushed her- so she wants to reenlist at a later time- what are her chances of fighting this- and able to still have a sep code to re enlist later- she's been in fit- h8urt her legs- sent to rcu- still problems with the legs- then had a doctor call her unfilt and lazy- not sure where to go from here- I want some answers before she calls next because she is afraid to fight it because she heard- they would give her a code to not be able to re enlist-- please advise....

Comment by landlockedmom(Ship 12, Div 079) on June 12, 2013 at 4:40pm

So, if a college is trying to tell someone that being separated from basic training is not active duty for someone who was enlisted in the Navy, can someone refer us to documentation that in fact that person is qualified as veteran for Fafsa purposes as active duty?

Comment by abbyblue on June 9, 2013 at 1:04am

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Offer research and advice to veterans who wish to handle their own claims.
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Assist veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities and
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Follow up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional Office.
File Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional Office if a veteran
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