navymom3....he found the USO and they are sending a taxi for him....he has to pay for it but at least he knows where he is going.....off for another adventure!!
navymomfromCT I am sure he will have a great time here. If he needs anything let me know. Even if it's just a home cooked meal. It is hot a muggy today. He will even like it when he gets to Japan. My middle son just got approved to move off base in Japan. He is very excited to do that and have a place of his own.
Hi guys! Right now, we're living in an apartment right off base. We're on the waiting list for base housing. I can't wait to move there. I've seen all the houses and they are beautiful! I'm not really happy about where we are now, but it's only temporary. But just some advice if you're looking for somewhere to live, don't even go look at the apartment complex a mile from base, Madison at Savannah Oaks. It's awful.
Thank you all for your advice about what to do in Jacksonville this weekend. I just finished packing and I'm leaving at 5 am tomorrow. I can't wait to see my son. It's hard to believe that he's been gone for six months already. I've made arrangements to go kayaking with him on Sat. and I'll definitely check out Trentons. I appreciate your good wishes. Best regards, Jeanne
Hey girls, Emily--I heard that Madison isn't the best area to live. Which you would think so since it's right next to the base! We have been through our share of awful places to live. Our fist apartment was across the bridge in a very nice area but the rent was too high. Then we moved to an apartment complex called Westridge on 103rd St.....I highly recommend that no one lives over there. Then we moved into a rental house off of Normandy and Cassat....HUGE MISTAKE, lol. This is awful, we have moved so many times in hopes that we would be in a safe area. Fortunately we put in for Base Housing in May of 2011 and we got a call from them and moved in in July of 2011!! We absolutely love the house and I must say, it feels good to accidentally leave our door unlocked. I hope that you guys get a call soon! There are people moving out of these neighborhoods left and right over here. You'll be happy soon enough! Patience :)
Ashley--I have a 2 year old son named Max! He's on the waiting list to get into the daycare on base....so far the process has been a joke. He's been on the waiting list since last September....blah.
Charlene!!!! Haha how funny is this! We still need to go for our walk! Ashley-- I'm hoping that my son gets accepted soon. I'm starting my cosmetology school in august and I'll be a full time student. Fingers crossed that he gets accepted by then! Otherwise, I don't know what else to do. Hope you all had a great day!
navymom3.....thank you.....my sailor sounded bummed today......he says not much to do at the Jacksonville base compared to Pensacola base.....everybody has a car and can go off base whenever they want....hopefully he will find some friends who stay on base to hang with.....its going to be a long three months.....he cannot wait to get to Japan on August 30......How far are you from the Jacksonville base???
navymomfromct we are 14 miles from base. I am sure once he gets settled he will make some friends to hang with. Maybe he doesn't know where everything is yet. It is a large base. Here is the link for the jax mwr fb page. They post stuff all the time.
navymomfromCT I just saw this page also. They post events they are putting on for the sailors. Looks like they went to Disney, a Suns game and there are pics of a rec room also. Hope this helps.
Tee-1sailor's mom, thanks a million. I've already been there, but not alot of chatter.
My son is currently in SERE, and will move to NAS Jax in a couple of weeks for C school. He thinks he will be there about 9 months, but I'm sure it will depend on when he classes up. Where is your sailor? It's fun to follow all of this, isn't it.
Tee-1sailor's mom, Hopefully you get to visit him often. Mine is AWV and once things settle down I will be heading to Jax. for a visit. How long was your son on deployment? That must be rough.
Does anyone know if the sailors there for C school can have food in their barracks? I'm trying to put together a goodie box and I don't want to get him in trouble. Also any input on what the rooms are like will be helpful.
From what my son describes, the rooms are a lot like college dorms. Usually 2 to a room. They can have food but only as much as can be kept in a small fridge and their limited storage space. They have a microwave too. Eating healthy and not spending a lot of $$ was a real challenge for him because they often aren't around when the Galley is open due to work schedules. I don't know how many rates that applies to but it did to mine.
Yes they can have food. They have a fridge and microwave in their room. My hubby's room there a long time ago was a room for 2 alot like a hotel, you walk on and there's a bathroom they share, they each get a closet, a dresser and a twin bed and nightstand. They have to keep it clean for inspections and such. It's recommended to sanitize it and use your own set of sheets cause there isn't really house keeping, and there have been issues with bed bugs. Hope this helps!
Emily, if your husband is assigned to a Squadron, there is usually an active Family Support Group where wives and kids get together for activites. You can find it by Google it online for an offical page and contact the Ombudsman, or do a Facebook search..
Becky, I sent you a friend request. Once you accept it I will be happy to send you photos of my daughters room. She isnt aircrew, and if I remember correctly their barracks are a little different, but it will give you a good idea of what your son will have room for.
ZZs Mom - Thanks a million. As soon as I get it I will respond. Can't wait to see pics of your daughter's room. Boys don't share so I have to depend on everyone else.
Do any Moms out there know if the sailors on base have a physical address. He has only sent a PO address. UPS and Fed Ex will only deliver to a physical address. Thanks.
You can have it sent to your sailors command. Contact your sailors Ombudsman for the address. Ombudsman are a designated spouse in the command who is acting liaison between the families and the command, they carry a great wealth of information, very resourceful and in an emergency can have you in touch with your sailor in no time at all no matter where they are! It's good to touch base with the ombudsman and give them your contact information cause they typically have a once a month e-mail they send out updating you on the command. Look up your ombudsman at: https://ombudsmanregistry.org/?m=login
The address may even show on this website too!
Tee we are doing good here. The lake is almost gone in my backyard. Some of the neighbors down the street still have lakes in there front yard. They say we got about 12-15 inches of rain. Still several roads closed due to high water.
Happy to hear it's receeding. navymom3 We used to have flooding in my town almost every year but just from heavy rain, not hurricanes. My sailor got back there safely too!
I am new to this particular blog. Mhy cub is a corpsman at JAX Naval Hospital. We live in Northern California, so we have not seen him for almost a year. We miss him so much! Mary
welcome velvetlace. My oldest sailor is stationed her at NAS JAX and we also live just outside Jacksonville. My middle sailor however is in Japan so I know how you feel about missing them. We have only lived near the oldest for the last 1 1/2 yr.
My dad lives in Ukiah, my Aunt in Chico and other family in San Jose and Modesto. I lived in the Ukiah area when I was little. If your sailor needs anything let me know.
Good Morning! How are you all? For those that live in Jacksonville, could you tell me if the cell phone towers are out or if the first floor of the barracks have flooded? I have not been able to get ahold of my Sailor for quite some time. He was having a bit of a tough time last i talked to him. Hope all is well with Everyone:)
Dunesmom we have not had any issues with our cell phones. I know in soe areas of the base there is not good service. I don't know if the barracks flooded. My son lives off base and has not said that he heard anything. Sorry about that. Our water is all gone now but some areas by some creeks and rivers are above flood stage. But none near or on the base.
@Dunesmom my daughter is on the first floor and there was water about a foot into the hall but she said it had receeded by morning. As far as the phone issues we always have them. We have AT&T and my daughter was told that Sprint actually has towers on base so I guess it depends on your carrier. If you don't hear from him I wonder if you could contact his squadron to see if they have an Ombudsman that could help you. Good luck.
Evie (Brett's Wife)
Ahsley, we live on base. It's awesome! Where do you live?
May 30, 2012
Evie (Brett's Wife)
Welcome to Jacksonville, Emily! Where are you and your husband living right now?
May 30, 2012
navymomfromCT (Ship 11, Div.037)
navymom3....he found the USO and they are sending a taxi for him....he has to pay for it but at least he knows where he is going.....off for another adventure!!
May 30, 2012
navymom3
navymomfromCT I am sure he will have a great time here. If he needs anything let me know. Even if it's just a home cooked meal. It is hot a muggy today. He will even like it when he gets to Japan. My middle son just got approved to move off base in Japan. He is very excited to do that and have a place of his own.
May 30, 2012
EmilyDanielle(12/074)
Hi guys! Right now, we're living in an apartment right off base. We're on the waiting list for base housing. I can't wait to move there. I've seen all the houses and they are beautiful! I'm not really happy about where we are now, but it's only temporary. But just some advice if you're looking for somewhere to live, don't even go look at the apartment complex a mile from base, Madison at Savannah Oaks. It's awful.
May 30, 2012
TrumbullCTMom
Thank you all for your advice about what to do in Jacksonville this weekend. I just finished packing and I'm leaving at 5 am tomorrow. I can't wait to see my son. It's hard to believe that he's been gone for six months already. I've made arrangements to go kayaking with him on Sat. and I'll definitely check out Trentons. I appreciate your good wishes. Best regards, Jeanne
May 30, 2012
Evie (Brett's Wife)
Hey girls, Emily--I heard that Madison isn't the best area to live. Which you would think so since it's right next to the base! We have been through our share of awful places to live. Our fist apartment was across the bridge in a very nice area but the rent was too high. Then we moved to an apartment complex called Westridge on 103rd St.....I highly recommend that no one lives over there. Then we moved into a rental house off of Normandy and Cassat....HUGE MISTAKE, lol. This is awful, we have moved so many times in hopes that we would be in a safe area. Fortunately we put in for Base Housing in May of 2011 and we got a call from them and moved in in July of 2011!! We absolutely love the house and I must say, it feels good to accidentally leave our door unlocked. I hope that you guys get a call soon! There are people moving out of these neighborhoods left and right over here. You'll be happy soon enough! Patience :)
Ashley--I have a 2 year old son named Max! He's on the waiting list to get into the daycare on base....so far the process has been a joke. He's been on the waiting list since last September....blah.
May 30, 2012
EmilyDanielle(12/074)
We're number 47 on the list to that's about a four month wait. No kids yet, it will be a while before any of that. Haha. :)
May 30, 2012
Evie (Brett's Wife)
Jun 1, 2012
navymomfromCT (Ship 11, Div.037)
navymom3.....thank you.....my sailor sounded bummed today......he says not much to do at the Jacksonville base compared to Pensacola base.....everybody has a car and can go off base whenever they want....hopefully he will find some friends who stay on base to hang with.....its going to be a long three months.....he cannot wait to get to Japan on August 30......How far are you from the Jacksonville base???
Jun 1, 2012
navymom3
navymomfromct we are 14 miles from base. I am sure once he gets settled he will make some friends to hang with. Maybe he doesn't know where everything is yet. It is a large base. Here is the link for the jax mwr fb page. They post stuff all the time.
https://www.facebook.com/NASJAXMWR?ref=ts
Jun 1, 2012
navymom3
navymomfromCT I just saw this page also. They post events they are putting on for the sailors. Looks like they went to Disney, a Suns game and there are pics of a rec room also. Hope this helps.
https://www.facebook.com/JaxLiberty
Jun 1, 2012
navymomfromCT (Ship 11, Div.037)
Thanks navymom3!!
Jun 1, 2012
ZZsMom
Anyone know how to go about sending flowers to my Sailor girl who lives in the barracks?
Jun 3, 2012
Kalynn
Jun 3, 2012
ZZsMom
Thank you Kalynn I will call. Are you still in JAX?
Jun 4, 2012
Kalynn
Jun 4, 2012
ZZsMom
I know you would. You are such a sweetheart. My girl really enjoyed the time she got to meet you. You getting settled in?
Jun 4, 2012
ZZsMom
NEX Flower shop delivers on NAS for $8...thanks Kaylnn!
Jun 5, 2012
ZZsMom
I wanted to share a recent photo of my girl....
Jun 5, 2012
Tee-1sailor's mom
What a sweet picture. Thanks for sharing ZZsMom.
Jun 5, 2012
ZZsMom
I hope posting a photo is allowed but I have no doubt if it isn't someone will let me know.
If anyone spots my girl around base PLEASE give her a hug from her Momma!
Jun 5, 2012
navymom3
Great pic zz'smom. And yes you can put pics on here.
Jun 5, 2012
Tee-1sailor's mom
Becky, this link is for you: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/avmoms
Jun 5, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Jun 5, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Jun 5, 2012
ZZsMom
Jun 5, 2012
Becky
Tee-1sailor's mom, thanks a million. I've already been there, but not alot of chatter.
My son is currently in SERE, and will move to NAS Jax in a couple of weeks for C school. He thinks he will be there about 9 months, but I'm sure it will depend on when he classes up. Where is your sailor? It's fun to follow all of this, isn't it.
Jun 6, 2012
Tee-1sailor's mom
@Becky, mine just returned to JAX from deployment. It's his permanet base...well as permanent as it gets in the Navy. LOL He's an AWO.
Jun 6, 2012
Becky
Tee-1sailor's mom, Hopefully you get to visit him often. Mine is AWV and once things settle down I will be heading to Jax. for a visit. How long was your son on deployment? That must be rough.
Jun 6, 2012
EmilyDanielle(12/074)
Jun 7, 2012
Becky
Does anyone know if the sailors there for C school can have food in their barracks? I'm trying to put together a goodie box and I don't want to get him in trouble. Also any input on what the rooms are like will be helpful.
Jun 7, 2012
Tee-1sailor's mom
From what my son describes, the rooms are a lot like college dorms. Usually 2 to a room. They can have food but only as much as can be kept in a small fridge and their limited storage space. They have a microwave too. Eating healthy and not spending a lot of $$ was a real challenge for him because they often aren't around when the Galley is open due to work schedules. I don't know how many rates that applies to but it did to mine.
Becky, 6 months...and yes it was hard.
Jun 7, 2012
Kalynn
Jun 7, 2012
Becky
Thanks one and all for the room information...even about the bed bugs. I hope you all get to see your sailors often.
Jun 7, 2012
Tee-1sailor's mom
Emily, if your husband is assigned to a Squadron, there is usually an active Family Support Group where wives and kids get together for activites. You can find it by Google it online for an offical page and contact the Ombudsman, or do a Facebook search..
Jun 7, 2012
ZZsMom
Becky, I sent you a friend request. Once you accept it I will be happy to send you photos of my daughters room. She isnt aircrew, and if I remember correctly their barracks are a little different, but it will give you a good idea of what your son will have room for.
Jun 8, 2012
Becky
ZZs Mom - Thanks a million. As soon as I get it I will respond. Can't wait to see pics of your daughter's room. Boys don't share so I have to depend on everyone else.
Jun 8, 2012
Becky
Do any Moms out there know if the sailors on base have a physical address. He has only sent a PO address. UPS and Fed Ex will only deliver to a physical address. Thanks.
Jun 19, 2012
Kalynn
https://ombudsmanregistry.org/?m=login
The address may even show on this website too!
Jun 19, 2012
Tee-1sailor's mom
Is everyone OK back there???
Jun 28, 2012
navymom3
Tee we are doing good here. The lake is almost gone in my backyard. Some of the neighbors down the street still have lakes in there front yard. They say we got about 12-15 inches of rain. Still several roads closed due to high water.
Jun 28, 2012
Tee-1sailor's mom
Happy to hear it's receeding. navymom3 We used to have flooding in my town almost every year but just from heavy rain, not hurricanes. My sailor got back there safely too!
Jun 28, 2012
velvetlace
Hello-
I am new to this particular blog. Mhy cub is a corpsman at JAX Naval Hospital. We live in Northern California, so we have not seen him for almost a year. We miss him so much!
Mary
Jun 30, 2012
navymom3
welcome velvetlace. My oldest sailor is stationed her at NAS JAX and we also live just outside Jacksonville. My middle sailor however is in Japan so I know how you feel about missing them. We have only lived near the oldest for the last 1 1/2 yr.
My dad lives in Ukiah, my Aunt in Chico and other family in San Jose and Modesto. I lived in the Ukiah area when I was little. If your sailor needs anything let me know.
Jun 30, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Jun 30, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Jun 30, 2012
Dunesmom
Good Morning! How are you all? For those that live in Jacksonville, could you tell me if the cell phone towers are out or if the first floor of the barracks have flooded? I have not been able to get ahold of my Sailor for quite some time. He was having a bit of a tough time last i talked to him. Hope all is well with Everyone:)
Jul 3, 2012
navymom3
Dunesmom we have not had any issues with our cell phones. I know in soe areas of the base there is not good service. I don't know if the barracks flooded. My son lives off base and has not said that he heard anything. Sorry about that. Our water is all gone now but some areas by some creeks and rivers are above flood stage. But none near or on the base.
Jul 3, 2012
ZZsMom
@Dunesmom my daughter is on the first floor and there was water about a foot into the hall but she said it had receeded by morning. As far as the phone issues we always have them. We have AT&T and my daughter was told that Sprint actually has towers on base so I guess it depends on your carrier. If you don't hear from him I wonder if you could contact his squadron to see if they have an Ombudsman that could help you. Good luck.
Jul 3, 2012