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Comment by Jeanette on September 11, 2013 at 2:17pm

Jillymom. How is that face book site named? I'll see if I can join. Thanks!

Comment by abuon18 on September 11, 2013 at 1:53pm

My husband would tell me stories of guys on his base who would go to the bank on Friday to get a loan to go out o the bars that night. Banks don't hesitate to approve loans for the military because they know they have a steady paycheck! Very easy to get into debt out here, and to blow all of your money if you're not careful. There are of course tons of bars within walking distance of the base, and no shortage of ways to get in trouble!

Comment by jillymom on September 11, 2013 at 1:48pm

I'm in a FB group for STGs, but not one for moms. Lots of salty old sailors and they are a hoot. The easiest way to blow money is in the bars for those over 21. There are discounts everywhere for active military; there are also those who target the military with things like new car discounts and take advantage of their financial naivete. They are offered things like deferred payments (bad idea!), etc. And, since they usually haven't established credit yet, they put in hidden fees. My AF son had an extra monthly fee on his phone bill because of that.

Comment by Jeanette on September 11, 2013 at 11:15am

Suzbee, I am happy for you that your PIR is this month! You must be on cloud 9 counting the days. Coming from SoCal I can vouch that it is easy to spend money there. Good caution for the SRs. I am not aware of a FB page.

Barbydahizz, I am sure you cherish those every 6 mo visits.  How exciting that he had some time with the Seals. Lucky you and him to have never missed a call. That is all our dream! Thanks for the encouragement. Sounds like you may have Hawaii travel on the horizon!

Comment by Suzbee on September 11, 2013 at 9:06am

Thank you all for the information (and Jeanette for asking)!! My SR PIRs on 09/27 and will be heading to Cali. So excited! A former STG warned me that it is easy for Sailors to spend a ton of money there and she, herself, got into a lot of debt. I've relayed this information to my SR in hopes this doesn't happen. I know Cali is expensive. Do STG families have a FB page, as well?

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on September 10, 2013 at 9:52pm

Jeannette... oooo look at all the info your're getting YAY...   my son was on hold for A school for about 3 to 4 weeks, 2 months for OPS, then a month while he waited to move across the bay.... well so far we see eachother about every 6 mo, ( we live in KY)  until next spring when the JPJ does a hull swap to hawaii..   My son did do some TAD with the seals, LOVED it...  LOL   no, never missed a phone call i had my phone glued to my face... hahha  she'll get to call again.. don[t worry  hugs..

Comment by Jeanette on September 10, 2013 at 8:30pm

Thank you both for explaining TAD and sharing experiences. Jillymom, I'm sorry you and your Sailor experienced the phone issues too and are past that. We will get past it too! Good evening to all... 

Comment by jillymom on September 10, 2013 at 8:11pm

Jeanette- TAD is temporary assigned duty. My Sailor has spent his time painting, watches, working out at Coronado (that was cool) and whatever else. He is waiting for ops school. We are thrilled to have him home. He was in boot in the dead of winter; on his PIR day, we survived zero temps. There is lots withing walking distance of base. In addition, active duty military get in free to the zoo, museums, many other attractions, and once a year free to Seaworld. I think this is good for up to 4 guests if they register on a particular website. When I visited, we went aboard the Midway and had a great lunch beside the bay. We also had phone issues when he was in boot; we missed a call and his card ran out of minutes. That was a heartbreaking time. Best wishes!

Comment by abuon18 on September 10, 2013 at 8:04pm

No way to tell how long holds will be. Can be days, weeks or months! They have to wait for enough students for a class.

TAD is temporary assigned duty- they get assigned to a ship or in Point Loma a lot of them go to San Clemente Island and train with the SEALs. They get extra money for doing that too

Comment by Jeanette on September 10, 2013 at 7:51pm

Wow interesting to read about the holds. What is TAD, navymommo? How often do you get to communicate with them once they are in school, Moms?

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