Thanks for the replies everyone. Yes it certainly feels great knowing he's just a phone call/text/video away. He's been posting like crazy on facebook and loves waking up to PT as it's the familiar routine and keeps the "bored bug" away also.:)
dSMomma yup your son is in the home stretch of things now. There's nothing I've ever experienced like I felt when I saw him come through the gate during his PIR.
Debi Wish you and your son nothing but success., yes where their heart is is where their happiness is. Good thing your'e not headed to FLW during the bitter cold mths. I did my basic training there and brrrrr it's cold. lol
Debi - My son is in Ft Leonardwood right now finishing his A school to be an EO, he graduates 5/24. He LOVES the schooling part and learning to drive all the big machinery. I will say, he has not been particularly fond of Ft. Leonardwood itself (I guess the call it Ft Lost in the woods for a reason). He just found out he will be stationed in Coronado as part of the Amphibious Construction Batallion 1, he is super excited about that. His favorite thing to do is pick up the new recruits and help mentor them...perhaps he will meet your son?
Amy - thank you for posting. It's always nice to see someone on here who has knowledge when I feel clueless LOL. Would love to hear more about it, did he like it?
I have a great story about my Seabee .... After A School graduation most Seabees go across the street for combat training...not mine!!! His orders said to report to Key West Florida!!!! OMG !!!!! KEY WEST ... He has been there about a month now and he is in heaven !!!! We are leaving tomorrow to go visit...I think an angel is on his shoulders !!!!
Debi - My son is an EO (Equipment Operator). He gets to drive all kinds of BIG equipment...bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, forklifts, dump trucks, hummers, etc. etc. He PIR'd 11/2/12 and finished in Fort Leonard Wood in mid-Feb. He loves driving these machines. My son didn't care for Fort Lost in the Woods much either, but he made do for 13 weeks. Says that Army food does not compare to Navy food and not much happening around the base. Good Luck to your son. Maybe ours will meet up at some point.
Sandria I hope my son and yours do get to hook up that would be so cool! And thank you for all the welcomes! I was feeling very "lost" after our PIR group kind of went their seperate ways. All their sailors moved on and I was still at RTC. Almost like someone shot the starting pistol for a race and I couldn't hear it!
I just heard from my son today that he's getting his orders tomorrow and leaving RTC on Thursday! I guess RTC wants him OUT!!! Funny that's how I felt during his senior year in high school but now I just want to bring him home ;) LOL
I can't wait to see where he goes after Ft. Lost in the Woods..(even the officer that gave them their swearing in at MEPS called it by that nickname LOL). Nice thing is that it's only an 8 hour drive from our home and I used to live in St. Louis so it's nothing to take a long weekend to visit at least once during his time there.
I am stoked to start this next step in being a Navy Mom...it'll be fun (I hope)
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your son. I can't imagine your pain but I do hope knowing your son was doing what he loved eases it in a small way. What a wonderful testament to your son that his friends continue to stay in contact with you. My thoughts are with you and I pray for the safety of all our young men and women who serve.
Amy my heart goes out to you for the loss of your son. I hope that you are ok even though your life changed that day forever. I am glad that you have a lot of support from his buddies and that you are still here with us.Take good care of yourself.
Lynette, I was laughing when I read your post, my son said exactly all the same things, Navy food was better, Ft Lost in the woods is boring, not much to do etc etc But he too is making the best of it, can't wait to see him in 17 days!!!
Amy, I am so sorry to hear about your son, that is what we as mothers fear the most. Thank you for posting and your selflessness in sharing your story. My son is very excited about going to Coronado, we think it is a beautiful place as well. I will make sure to tell him to look for your sons picture in honor of his memory. I love that his buddies still keep in contact with you, it is a brotherhood that makes me proud to be a Navy mom. May God's peace be with you.
Debi - My son says the housing is much like a dorm room only bigger. He shares a room, they each have their own bed, desk, closet and mini frig and the two of them share a bathroom. He has not complained about his room and gets along well with his roommate. Let me know whatever specific questions you have, I will be happy to share anything I know.
Amy Bamk, My heart broke when I read your post, you & your son will be in my thoughts for a very long time. The pride you have in your son shines threw with your continued dedication to this web site and all of us who turn to it for support !!! You must be an amazing women!
Thanks Sandria...it's hard to believe that I'll be headed down to Chicago sometime in the next 18 hours to spend time with my sailor before he leaves. I was ready for this day the weekend of his PIR. Now I've gotten used to him being only 45 minutes away..and now he goes lol. At least the Navy is ripping the bandaid off quickly by sending him out only 3 days after he received his new classification.
Sandria..so it's two guys to a room/bathroom or do they share the bathroom with other rooms like in a dorm situation? I know each A school is a bit different in their housing set up.
Yes there is a very informal graduation ceremony after A school however most families do not attend. Photos are posted on Facebook on the NCTC Gulfport page.
Debi - There is 2 guys to a room and they (the two of them) share the bathroom. They must keep it clean as they have inspections all the time and it needs to be very clean.
Amy - So sorry about the loss of your son. My heart breaks for you. So awesome of you to stay on here and help others.
Would anyone know why my sons A school in Gulf Port would be cut from 14 week to 7 weeks? His rate is SW. Is this common? He is 3 weeks away from PIR..so excited to see him! Thank you for your continued support ladies..it means a lot!
Hayden's Mom: It depends on which unit or ship he will be attached to after A School. He probably does not know yet, since they don't usually find out until the end of A School. There is also ESC and FEX schools to attend, but depending on assignment, they don't always go right into those courses. My son's A School (he is a CM) was only about 7-8 wks and he immediately went into ESC. (which is only 3-4 wks). One of the things that you learn right away in the Navy is patience. Sometimes things are a "hurry up and wait" pace, and sometimes things move very, very fast. And, it is difficult to make plans while they are new, because plans change in the drop of a hat. You will find out when you will find out. Learning to trust and let go takes some time. Don't "read" too much into it, or you will worry yourself crazy. :)
Haydens's mom. This could be a guess of how long it will take. My daughters was roughly 12 weeks-14 weeks.
ECS is done after A-school and FTX is usually done before a deployment. FTX is field excersize, they live outside in tents, usually. This is how it is done in CA. Each SeaBee base does it a bit different. PH was not allowed to get any mail or boxes from home since this was to ready them for anything, while GP was able to get these things. They do take things with them (phone, snacks and the like)
they eat MRE's and in CA showers are a limited item! the first week I think. From there they must keep themselves clean, my daughter as well as most take wet wipes.
Her battalion is on FTX right now, she is not with them as she is week 3.5 post surgery. So she is pet sitting. lol
I hope all the Seabee Moms are doing fabulous this week! My son is in A-school currently (CE) and he just learned this week that his commanding officers picked him for a great opportunity for his first duty station! Please say a little prayer for him. He is so looking forward to this opportunity! He just started all the paperwork for his security clearance! I'm so proud!
FTX in GP does not allow anyone to have cell phones or any other electronics they can get care pkgs that must be hand delivered to the base open and inspected before they are delivered to the Seabees. Congrats Dalton's Mom that is happy news!
DaltonsMom..What a wonderful Mother's Day gift! Good for you and good for your boy!
Please help me with the acronyms..FTX and ECS..yikes I am Military Acronyms deficient. I know there is "Navy Speak" on the side bar >>>>but so far anything that I have plugged into it comes out saying , "Sorry!"
Also, is it ok to send my SR from the airport in Chicago over to GP with his laptop and cell phone?
Again..thanks for all of the help..this soon-to-be-Seabee Mom is very needy (teehee)
FTX is field training exercise band ECS is expeditionary combat skills. I found it best to google questions and that way I could look up information easily. You can give your SR a cell phone laptop underwear glasses etc at the airport to take to GP glad to have you here Hayden's mom
Yay Momofahousefull!! I am so excited for you. What a great Mothers Day present. I am looking forward to the days when mine is out of BC and I can have contact again.
I also had the best dày, visiting my Seabee in Key West made this an unbelieveable day...my thoughts and prayers to all those who could not be together today!!!!
Although I didn't get to speak with my future Seabee on Mother's Day I certainly knew he would be thinking of me. We took pictures of the family holding signs wishing him well and I made a collage that was sent out this morning. 17 days until my boy has his PIR. Hope all of you wonderful ladies had a great Mother's Day!
Well my sailor is all settled into his room at A school :) He gave us the nickle tour of the room via Skype! It was so nice to see him and talk to him at the same time. He was more excited to find out that when he doesn't have duty on the weekends he can sleep all day if he wants! LOL I have to say it was the best Mothers Day present to see him happy!
My son graduates tomorrow CM A school in Port Hueneme and reports to Amphibious Construction Battalion One in Coronado, CA. Is anyone else on here that has someone in Coronado?
My son is graduating next Friday EO A school in Ft Leornardwood, he will be reportiing to Amphibious Construction Battalion One In Coronado as well. He will come home for a couple of weeks and reports to Coronado June 14th.
Congratulations to all who have sailors graduating! My sailor starts his classes today for EO at FLW. He was a Pall Bearer yesterday for a funeral for a Chief, his first military funeral outside of his grandfather's 10 years ago. He was also cleaning like a demon because he had his first room inspection this morning. I'm praying he remembers everything from bootcamp about cleaning so he passes with flying colors ;)
Sandria - He opted to go directly to Coronado so he could have some leave time in June for his sisters wedding. He got in last night around 11:00. Had a real nice phone visit while he was in the airport waiting.
Well the EO's at FLW got a lesson in what happens when people do stupid things! They were all called in to watch 3 of thier more senior classmates go before the Captian's Mast for alcohol related infractions. Now all the EOs there are on a "lockdown" of sorts to teach them all that stupid is as stupid does. I just hope seeing what can happen will teach some of the newer SeaBees a lesson so it doesn't happen to them.
Haven't been on this group for awhile. Was on the Group with kids in Iraq and Afghanistan. Getting ready for the emotions that come again with this years deployment. Waiting on pins and needles. Don't know where he's going yet. This will be the second deployement for my son. First one was rough on the whole family especially him. I hope it's somewhere safer this time. I don't think we've fully recovered emotionally from Afghan. No words can describe it. I'm proud of him and how he handles everything. Just returned from staying with his wife while he was at FEX. I felt it was a way I could show my support by helping her while he was gone and making his absence go by quicker. Got to me some of the other Navy wives. Felt like a mom for all of them since all their families were at the other end of the country too. She said they said that they wished their families would do that too. I think our role as moms and mother in laws can be very important to our kids through this. We are building stronger relationships in our family which is giving them emotional strength to be a stronger military. It's what I like to believe anyway. I'll post a picture I had taken of us before we all went into the GP Music Festival together.
In the picture, I'm in the bottom middle, my daughter in law is in the pink hat to the left and the other two Navy wives have husbands out on FEX with my son too. Can't wait though to go back in July and spend the week with him so I get have some quality time with him. Was there in March for 10 days. I feel like I can't complain about missing him on Deployement if I don't take time to travel and see him while he is stateside. My every vacaton moment...all 20 days of it has been spent traveling back and forth the last two years to visit and enourage him. My other four kids live in my same hometown fortunately so I spend tons of time with them. He's the youngest.
Hey SeaBee Moms and families..I have a question for you. For anyone who has had a SeaBee go through Fort Leonard Wood...what day of the week do they typically do graduation? I asked my SeaBee and he gave me the week'ish' that they would be graduating BUT that is the same week as son #2 will have his PIR from GL! So I'm praying it's on a Wednesday or Thursday so we can zip back to GL for PIR.
My son just graduated last Thursday, it was quite frustrating because the information never seemed carved in stone. So, it went from Friday, to Thursday at 4pm and then with less than 24hrs notice, it changed to 1pm. Not sure if its always this way or not?
@ Debi, We have a seabee!! From what I understand, Ft. Wood is one of the most respected. I understand your frustration. I am still learning. Seabee Mom for a bit. Save your money for traveling. Wish I could be more help.
My son is there right now and is training to be a CE. Feel free to ask any questions. I try to do my best to help out. He should graduate there July 19. My son really likes it there!
My seabee daughter is back in the sandbox (2nd time). She is midway in her deployment and missing her (now) 11 month baby she left behind. She opted to stay with her Battalion - who is her second family (thus was deployed before her baby turned 1 which is normal policy). She is able to skype most days with her baby. He was throwing toys at her (I saw this first hand a few weeks ago.) and now he is throwing her kisses.
Daltonsmom, thank you. My son likes it so far, and loves the atmosphere (so different from boot camp), although he is currently on hold and in the "indoc" phase. He said they may have a 4-week wait, so that may put him and Karen Ship03 Div 234's sailor in the same class. :-)
Lighthouse3: My son had a 2 week wait, I think. It sounds like they start classes only once a month. He said to keep busy the best you can is great. He had a "head buddy" or something like that and he was super good to my son! I think that helped a lot also! I know one guy from his PIR date ended up waiting 6 weeks to start. My son is pretty good friends with him as they were in brother divisions and knew him and he felt pretty bad for him that he had to wait to start classes for so long.
One really interesting thing that happened is that he met a petty officer in TX who is the uncle of a young lady from near us in IL. She and my son were in a homeschool Spanish class I taught which began around 10 years ago. God has such a sense of humor! My son has a memory like an elephant, so of course he remembered the name and some family details.
Lighthouse3. Good luck to your son. I am looking forward to hearing how things go for him. I am looking forward to my son getting out of bc and in A School so we can communicate. Would be awesome if they were in the same class.
HizproudMama
Thanks for the replies everyone. Yes it certainly feels great knowing he's just a phone call/text/video away. He's been posting like crazy on facebook and loves waking up to PT as it's the familiar routine and keeps the "bored bug" away also.:)
dSMomma yup your son is in the home stretch of things now. There's nothing I've ever experienced like I felt when I saw him come through the gate during his PIR.
Debi Wish you and your son nothing but success., yes where their heart is is where their happiness is. Good thing your'e not headed to FLW during the bitter cold mths. I did my basic training there and brrrrr it's cold. lol
May 6, 2013
Sandria
Debi - My son is in Ft Leonardwood right now finishing his A school to be an EO, he graduates 5/24. He LOVES the schooling part and learning to drive all the big machinery. I will say, he has not been particularly fond of Ft. Leonardwood itself (I guess the call it Ft Lost in the woods for a reason). He just found out he will be stationed in Coronado as part of the Amphibious Construction Batallion 1, he is super excited about that. His favorite thing to do is pick up the new recruits and help mentor them...perhaps he will meet your son?
May 6, 2013
Sandria
Amy - thank you for posting. It's always nice to see someone on here who has knowledge when I feel clueless LOL. Would love to hear more about it, did he like it?
May 6, 2013
deniseMatt'smom
May 7, 2013
Lynette
Debi - My son is an EO (Equipment Operator). He gets to drive all kinds of BIG equipment...bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, forklifts, dump trucks, hummers, etc. etc. He PIR'd 11/2/12 and finished in Fort Leonard Wood in mid-Feb. He loves driving these machines. My son didn't care for Fort Lost in the Woods much either, but he made do for 13 weeks. Says that Army food does not compare to Navy food and not much happening around the base. Good Luck to your son. Maybe ours will meet up at some point.
May 7, 2013
Debi
Sandria I hope my son and yours do get to hook up that would be so cool! And thank you for all the welcomes! I was feeling very "lost" after our PIR group kind of went their seperate ways. All their sailors moved on and I was still at RTC. Almost like someone shot the starting pistol for a race and I couldn't hear it!
I just heard from my son today that he's getting his orders tomorrow and leaving RTC on Thursday! I guess RTC wants him OUT!!! Funny that's how I felt during his senior year in high school but now I just want to bring him home ;) LOL
I can't wait to see where he goes after Ft. Lost in the Woods..(even the officer that gave them their swearing in at MEPS called it by that nickname LOL). Nice thing is that it's only an 8 hour drive from our home and I used to live in St. Louis so it's nothing to take a long weekend to visit at least once during his time there.
I am stoked to start this next step in being a Navy Mom...it'll be fun (I hope)
May 7, 2013
Hayden's Mom 12 207
Amy bamk,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your son. I can't imagine your pain but I do hope knowing your son was doing what he loved eases it in a small way. What a wonderful testament to your son that his friends continue to stay in contact with you. My thoughts are with you and I pray for the safety of all our young men and women who serve.
May 7, 2013
julieb1019
May 7, 2013
Debi
May 7, 2013
Sandria
Lynette, I was laughing when I read your post, my son said exactly all the same things, Navy food was better, Ft Lost in the woods is boring, not much to do etc etc But he too is making the best of it, can't wait to see him in 17 days!!!
May 7, 2013
Sandria
Amy, I am so sorry to hear about your son, that is what we as mothers fear the most. Thank you for posting and your selflessness in sharing your story. My son is very excited about going to Coronado, we think it is a beautiful place as well. I will make sure to tell him to look for your sons picture in honor of his memory. I love that his buddies still keep in contact with you, it is a brotherhood that makes me proud to be a Navy mom. May God's peace be with you.
May 7, 2013
Sandria
Debi - My son says the housing is much like a dorm room only bigger. He shares a room, they each have their own bed, desk, closet and mini frig and the two of them share a bathroom. He has not complained about his room and gets along well with his roommate. Let me know whatever specific questions you have, I will be happy to share anything I know.
May 7, 2013
deniseMatt'smom
May 7, 2013
Debi
Thanks Sandria...it's hard to believe that I'll be headed down to Chicago sometime in the next 18 hours to spend time with my sailor before he leaves. I was ready for this day the weekend of his PIR. Now I've gotten used to him being only 45 minutes away..and now he goes lol. At least the Navy is ripping the bandaid off quickly by sending him out only 3 days after he received his new classification.
Sandria..so it's two guys to a room/bathroom or do they share the bathroom with other rooms like in a dorm situation? I know each A school is a bit different in their housing set up.
May 8, 2013
julieb1019
May 9, 2013
Lynette
Debi - There is 2 guys to a room and they (the two of them) share the bathroom. They must keep it clean as they have inspections all the time and it needs to be very clean.
Amy - So sorry about the loss of your son. My heart breaks for you. So awesome of you to stay on here and help others.
May 9, 2013
Hayden's Mom 12 207
Good Morning Seabee Moms!
Would anyone know why my sons A school in Gulf Port would be cut from 14 week to 7 weeks? His rate is SW. Is this common? He is 3 weeks away from PIR..so excited to see him! Thank you for your continued support ladies..it means a lot!
May 10, 2013
Philip'sMom (Deb)
Hayden's Mom: It depends on which unit or ship he will be attached to after A School. He probably does not know yet, since they don't usually find out until the end of A School. There is also ESC and FEX schools to attend, but depending on assignment, they don't always go right into those courses. My son's A School (he is a CM) was only about 7-8 wks and he immediately went into ESC. (which is only 3-4 wks). One of the things that you learn right away in the Navy is patience. Sometimes things are a "hurry up and wait" pace, and sometimes things move very, very fast. And, it is difficult to make plans while they are new, because plans change in the drop of a hat. You will find out when you will find out. Learning to trust and let go takes some time. Don't "read" too much into it, or you will worry yourself crazy. :)
May 10, 2013
Tobianne
Haydens's mom. This could be a guess of how long it will take. My daughters was roughly 12 weeks-14 weeks.
ECS is done after A-school and FTX is usually done before a deployment. FTX is field excersize, they live outside in tents, usually. This is how it is done in CA. Each SeaBee base does it a bit different. PH was not allowed to get any mail or boxes from home since this was to ready them for anything, while GP was able to get these things. They do take things with them (phone, snacks and the like)
they eat MRE's and in CA showers are a limited item! the first week I think. From there they must keep themselves clean, my daughter as well as most take wet wipes.
Her battalion is on FTX right now, she is not with them as she is week 3.5 post surgery. So she is pet sitting. lol
May 10, 2013
DaltonsMom (Ship 13 Div 127)
I hope all the Seabee Moms are doing fabulous this week! My son is in A-school currently (CE) and he just learned this week that his commanding officers picked him for a great opportunity for his first duty station! Please say a little prayer for him. He is so looking forward to this opportunity! He just started all the paperwork for his security clearance! I'm so proud!
May 10, 2013
Karen
DaltonsMom That is awesome! I will absolutely keep your son in my prayers!
May 10, 2013
julieb1019
May 10, 2013
Hayden's Mom 12 207
DaltonsMom..What a wonderful Mother's Day gift! Good for you and good for your boy!
Please help me with the acronyms..FTX and ECS..yikes I am Military Acronyms deficient. I know there is "Navy Speak" on the side bar >>>>but so far anything that I have plugged into it comes out saying , "Sorry!"
Also, is it ok to send my SR from the airport in Chicago over to GP with his laptop and cell phone?
Again..thanks for all of the help..this soon-to-be-Seabee Mom is very needy (teehee)
May 11, 2013
julieb1019
May 11, 2013
Karen
Happy Mothers Day to all the Seabee Mom's out there! God Bless you and your Sailors!!!
May 12, 2013
Momofahousefull
Thank you Karen Ship03 Div 234 and same to you! I enjoyed a surprise visit from my SeaBee so it was a GREAT day for me!!!
May 12, 2013
Karen
Yay Momofahousefull!! I am so excited for you. What a great Mothers Day present. I am looking forward to the days when mine is out of BC and I can have contact again.
May 12, 2013
deniseMatt'smom
May 13, 2013
Hayden's Mom 12 207
Although I didn't get to speak with my future Seabee on Mother's Day I certainly knew he would be thinking of me. We took pictures of the family holding signs wishing him well and I made a collage that was sent out this morning. 17 days until my boy has his PIR. Hope all of you wonderful ladies had a great Mother's Day!
May 13, 2013
Debi
Well my sailor is all settled into his room at A school :) He gave us the nickle tour of the room via Skype! It was so nice to see him and talk to him at the same time. He was more excited to find out that when he doesn't have duty on the weekends he can sleep all day if he wants! LOL I have to say it was the best Mothers Day present to see him happy!
May 13, 2013
KathybShip13Div099
My son graduates tomorrow CM A school in Port Hueneme and reports to Amphibious Construction Battalion One in Coronado, CA. Is anyone else on here that has someone in Coronado?
May 15, 2013
Sandria
My son is graduating next Friday EO A school in Ft Leornardwood, he will be reportiing to Amphibious Construction Battalion One In Coronado as well. He will come home for a couple of weeks and reports to Coronado June 14th.
May 15, 2013
Debi
Congratulations to all who have sailors graduating! My sailor starts his classes today for EO at FLW. He was a Pall Bearer yesterday for a funeral for a Chief, his first military funeral outside of his grandfather's 10 years ago. He was also cleaning like a demon because he had his first room inspection this morning. I'm praying he remembers everything from bootcamp about cleaning so he passes with flying colors ;)
May 16, 2013
KathybShip13Div099
Sandria - He opted to go directly to Coronado so he could have some leave time in June for his sisters wedding. He got in last night around 11:00. Had a real nice phone visit while he was in the airport waiting.
May 17, 2013
Debi
Well the EO's at FLW got a lesson in what happens when people do stupid things! They were all called in to watch 3 of thier more senior classmates go before the Captian's Mast for alcohol related infractions. Now all the EOs there are on a "lockdown" of sorts to teach them all that stupid is as stupid does. I just hope seeing what can happen will teach some of the newer SeaBees a lesson so it doesn't happen to them.
May 21, 2013
SarahsMom(Ship03/Div176)
Anyone have a CM in Port Hueneme graduating on June 20th?
May 24, 2013
ktssong
Haven't been on this group for awhile. Was on the Group with kids in Iraq and Afghanistan. Getting ready for the emotions that come again with this years deployment. Waiting on pins and needles. Don't know where he's going yet. This will be the second deployement for my son. First one was rough on the whole family especially him. I hope it's somewhere safer this time. I don't think we've fully recovered emotionally from Afghan. No words can describe it. I'm proud of him and how he handles everything. Just returned from staying with his wife while he was at FEX. I felt it was a way I could show my support by helping her while he was gone and making his absence go by quicker. Got to me some of the other Navy wives. Felt like a mom for all of them since all their families were at the other end of the country too. She said they said that they wished their families would do that too. I think our role as moms and mother in laws can be very important to our kids through this. We are building stronger relationships in our family which is giving them emotional strength to be a stronger military. It's what I like to believe anyway. I'll post a picture I had taken of us before we all went into the GP Music Festival together.
May 25, 2013
ktssong
May 25, 2013
ktssong
In the picture, I'm in the bottom middle, my daughter in law is in the pink hat to the left and the other two Navy wives have husbands out on FEX with my son too. Can't wait though to go back in July and spend the week with him so I get have some quality time with him. Was there in March for 10 days. I feel like I can't complain about missing him on Deployement if I don't take time to travel and see him while he is stateside. My every vacaton moment...all 20 days of it has been spent traveling back and forth the last two years to visit and enourage him. My other four kids live in my same hometown fortunately so I spend tons of time with them. He's the youngest.
May 25, 2013
Debi
Hey SeaBee Moms and families..I have a question for you. For anyone who has had a SeaBee go through Fort Leonard Wood...what day of the week do they typically do graduation? I asked my SeaBee and he gave me the week'ish' that they would be graduating BUT that is the same week as son #2 will have his PIR from GL! So I'm praying it's on a Wednesday or Thursday so we can zip back to GL for PIR.
May 27, 2013
Sandria
My son just graduated last Thursday, it was quite frustrating because the information never seemed carved in stone. So, it went from Friday, to Thursday at 4pm and then with less than 24hrs notice, it changed to 1pm. Not sure if its always this way or not?
May 27, 2013
yelomoon
@ Debi, We have a seabee!! From what I understand, Ft. Wood is one of the most respected. I understand your frustration. I am still learning. Seabee Mom for a bit. Save your money for traveling. Wish I could be more help.
May 27, 2013
Lighthouse3 Div203 PIR5/24/13
Does anyone have a CE training or having trained at Wichita Falls? Mine just went there Saturday after PIR.
May 29, 2013
DaltonsMom (Ship 13 Div 127)
My son is there right now and is training to be a CE. Feel free to ask any questions. I try to do my best to help out. He should graduate there July 19. My son really likes it there!
May 29, 2013
Karen
Lighthouse: My SR will be heading to Wichita Falls after PIR 6/21!
May 29, 2013
AubsMom
My seabee daughter is back in the sandbox (2nd time). She is midway in her deployment and missing her (now) 11 month baby she left behind. She opted to stay with her Battalion - who is her second family (thus was deployed before her baby turned 1 which is normal policy). She is able to skype most days with her baby. He was throwing toys at her (I saw this first hand a few weeks ago.) and now he is throwing her kisses.
May 30, 2013
Lighthouse3 Div203 PIR5/24/13
Daltonsmom, thank you. My son likes it so far, and loves the atmosphere (so different from boot camp), although he is currently on hold and in the "indoc" phase. He said they may have a 4-week wait, so that may put him and Karen Ship03 Div 234's sailor in the same class. :-)
May 30, 2013
DaltonsMom (Ship 13 Div 127)
May 30, 2013
Lighthouse3 Div203 PIR5/24/13
May 30, 2013
Karen
Lighthouse3. Good luck to your son. I am looking forward to hearing how things go for him. I am looking forward to my son getting out of bc and in A School so we can communicate. Would be awesome if they were in the same class.
May 31, 2013