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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 7, 2013 at 7:29pm

On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio in Norfolk will offer a FREE Holiday Ornament Glassblowing class for all veterans, active duty military, National Guard, and reservists and their families (children must be 5+). 
Classes will be first come, first serve and will be available for sign up only on Nov. 9. 

Classes will run hourly at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3pm and 4 pm. There will be 12 slots per hour. If those 12 get done early, we will allow others to go as time permits. Each participant can create a colorful blown-glass ball with the help of the Studio Team. 

Ornaments will be available for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 13, after cooling in the kiln. For more information, call the studio at (757) 333-6299.  

For more info:  http://www.chrysler.org/events-calendar/details/20824

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 5, 2013 at 11:17pm

Cool U.S. Navy video about the LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion)! 

Comment by John and Yvonne on September 8, 2013 at 4:12pm

Wow! Today was definitely German food day! What an awesome meal Yvonne made! I love her Sauerbraten (marinated rump roast), Spatzle (German noodle dumplings), Sauerkraut, and Creamed Spinach. Add to that her homemade rye bread, and oh! what a meal!! That was our Sunday dinner today! That was topped off with her German apple crisp and ice cream for dessert. Now I'm ready for a long nap! :)

Kari joined us for worship at church this morning and then for dinner this afternoon. I really think she enjoyed the meal as much as I did!

After we ate we prayed together...especially for her time underway, as well as the advancement exam she will be taking.

I shared a couple of scriptures with her for encouragement that I will share with you here too: check them out.

1 Corinthians 10:13

"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."

Philippians 4:6-9

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."

Matthew 6:33-34

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Please keep Kari, Crystal, Christopher, and Justin in your prayers as they go underway for a few weeks.

If your son or daughter are in this area we'd love to invite them over. :)

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on September 6, 2013 at 10:08pm

Welcome navygrams to the group!  All you need to do is post your comments and questions here to take part :)  Please introduce yourself and get started meeting other members of the "Iwo" family!

Comment by John and Yvonne on August 25, 2013 at 7:16pm

We had a sailor from the Iwo Jima, and three sailors from the USS Ross over for dinner today. We enjoyed having them over last night for our game night too.

On the menu was spaghetti, salad, and home made Italian bread. Crystal brought pineapple and raspberries. Then for dessert it was Apricot Lattice Cake and coffee and tea. Kari helped Yvonne in the kitchen.

Cody challenged me to a game of chess. Now, you have to realize, I haven't played chess in over thirteen years! But it was a good game. Cody almost let me win...NOT! He pounced on my queen the first chance he got after a move I didn't see. :(  After that it was all down hill. Yea, Cody won!

John and Yvonne

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on August 7, 2013 at 9:18pm

Trisha's right, when headed to their first duty station, sailors are responsible for getting their own goods there, whether carried in seabags, mailed, whatever.  Later, when they're PCS'ing (Permanent Change of Station from one duty station to another) they're eligible for certain entitlements.  

Comment by Josh'smom on August 7, 2013 at 2:36am

My son has his orders to report to Norfolk on the 25th. He will be leaving Pensacola on the 15th to come home. He is not allowed to leave with his father or I but has to fly home unless he has his own car. Will the Navy ship his items to my home or will they ship them to Norfolk only. If they ship them at all how does he go about arranging this?

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on August 5, 2013 at 10:17pm

Future plans aren't discussed due to Operational Security unfortunately.  But he will definitely be glad to have a car when he's there.  For long-term parking, check with the Norfolk NEX Long Term Parking 757-445-1492, hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., cost $60/month, $5 more to start it once a month, and talk to the insurance company about a reduced rate.

Speaking of long-term...USS Iwo Jima is currently slated to move its homeport to Mayport, Florida in early 2015.  Mayport will be home to the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group - the Iwo, USS New York and USS Fort Henry.  Iwo Jima ARG to Mayport by 2015

Regarding finding out about his living arrangement, your son should be given contact information for his sponsor soon.  His sponsor will have info, greet him and get him oriented.

Comment by Josh'smom on August 1, 2013 at 7:45pm

Anyway to find out how soon th ship will deploy? I know specific info can't be given out but we have no idea on the ship's status.My son will be finishing up I'm Pensacola later this month and he's not sure if he should take his car or not. Font wsnt to take it if deploying in the very near future. Also how do you find out if his barracks will be on the ship our off the ship?

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 6, 2013 at 8:15pm

Welcome Josh'smom!!

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