aatlmom, if your son's on the Stockddale he's working on his ESWS (enlisted surface warfare specialist) pin. Dolphins are for submariners. They work on the division assignments AND the added stress of ESWS to keep their rate. Keep up the encouragement!
I hear 'ya aatimom. Just remember the boat's afloat and the crews A-Okay!
(I really should sign off the Stockdale room, but son is a plank owner and we were lucky 'nuf to go to Commissioning and another visit in SD, and IT IS AWESOME). He's now in Monterey in language school. Can't help but love the USS Stockdale and pray for its crew.
Alright....about to cry and hug anyone of you who prayed that my son would call! He did! Of course it was at a time when I had my phone on vibrate and in my purse during a meeting. I didn't see he called til after the meeting! UGH! He left a voicemail. He sounded great and said he would call back in a couple days.! I hope so! He will become an uncle again tomorrow as my daughter and husband have their second child tomorrow ! Thanks for the encouragement everyone !
Oh aatlmom, that is so wonderful that he called! Bummer that you didn't see it come in but God does answer prayers! Let us know when you do get to actually talk to him.
That is so awesome aatlmom!! Just to hear there voice is a blessing in itself! Soon we all will be hearing there wonderful voices and enjoying their experiences on this voyage. Stay strong all you Stockdale moms!
I want to go! Does anyone know anymore about the flight from san diego to Hawaii if that is approved that it will be paid for? If it is I can definitly go!
Hi everyone! I'm new to this group. My son is on the USS Stockdale. I'm also a retired disabled navy veteran myself. I plan on going on the Tiger Cruise and have received word today that my son received the okay for me medically and my paperwork was okay'd as well. Yeah! My flight is being booked as I speak. I already have my room booked for the night before the ship arrives in Hawaii. Who else is going? I'd love to touch base with you!
We are responsible for paying our own travel to Hawaii if we want to attend the Tiger Cruise. For those who have never been on one before, it's a great opportunity to see what our sons and daughters are doing onboard the ship, as well as experience every day ship life.
WackyWaveUSN - I am a bit confussed. I got the invitation letter, and the medical form and I filled it all out, had my dr. sign it, and then sent it to my son via attached to email. So, we are officially not accepted to go until we hear back from our sailor it is ok? It said you had to have proof of flight attached along with the invitation letter. This is what I did, so am I going or not? Confussed!!
Annie, I didn't have to send anything as far as my travel to Hawaii goes. The Navy doesn't care how you get to Hawaii, you are a civilian. All they care about is that you submit your medical form and your Registration Form, which it sounds like you did. I suspect that your son wanted your travel info for his knowledge. lol The Navy isn't paying for the travel of anyone of the family members, so that is our responsibility. I am arriving in Hawaii on the 26th of Sept., the day before the ship arrives and already have booked my room for that night. Once the ship gets to Hawaii, we stay on the ship, so there is not a need for motel/hotel after that. Your son has to take your forms that you sent him, around for approval by the medical officer on the ship. Once that is received, he will get the okay for you to attend the Tiger Cruise. If you haven't heard anything and you emailed it to him, I would resend it to him again since the deadline is approaching. I tell him in the email that you are just concerned that you hadn't heard anything and wanted to be sure that he received it. My son will be calling me today, if you want to email me privately, his name, I can have my son check on it for you, but I'll need the info quickly, before he calls because I don't know when he'll call again. They are in port right now. I'll send you a message privately.
Annie, recommend you join this group on Facebook: Navy For Moms. It's a great group for anyone with a son or daughter in the Navy and the moms on there are very supportive. Unfortunately, there aren't any other moms with children on the USS Stockdale, other than me right now, but I would like to see that change. I can communicate with you better on that site, since I'm on it much more often. I look forward to meeting you in Hawaii.
The forms I got, didn't ask for my travel plans, and I've been okay'd already. I don't know. Mommyto2sailors, have you been okay'd already too? When are you arriving in Hawaii?
How do you know when the ship is going to be there? I don't think we are suppossed to say that information right now. But, I emailed my son again and attached the forms again in case. I am going by what the forms said to have proof of flight so I attached it. I will check out facebook and communicate there as well.
I think I did all the right things to go on the tiger cruise, just waiting to see!
Wanted to let you know....I am
sure most of you have heard about the church bus accident in Indiana that killed three. Our youngest son was in the bus. God was so good and spared him. I had the ombudsman contact my sailor to tell him that his brother was ok. Pray for two left in hospital.
Annie, on the invitation letter it tells you the dates. Send me a private message and I'll give you more info. aatlmom, that is so sad about the bus accident. Thank God your son is okay. Prayers are sent to the two left in the hospital. Such a tragic event.
aatimom - I am so sorry, and I am glad that your son is ok, he had an angel there for him. WackyWaveUSN - I sent you an email, not sure if you got it, it was acting weird when I sent it. I am just excited for the time to come and getting my plans all in order.
I am arriving two days ahead, but, I have some tours scheduled up until I can board ship. But, if can would like to get together with some parents. I will be at port that morning on a tour.
Question: I am coming to SD the Saturday before they get into port. If anyone else is going, what are good hotels to stay in there that are close to the base? when are you getting there...no dates....just state weekday names. :) My hubby is lucky and gets to do the cruise
We are getting there on Sun. You can Google hotels in SD and a bunch will pop up and there is a map so you can see how close they are. We've got our room.
Hello, I am new tho this group my son just received his orders and will heading to San Diego CA soon and will be stationed on the USS Stockdale. He is very excited and I am excited for him. Would love to hear some exciting news about the Uss Stockdale and the crew!!!
Thank you all for the wonderful welcome I am very happy to be part of this group!!! Annie my son is a CTT and he is extremely excited to be going to beautiful San Diego!!! Colleen I do not live in MI, I live in boring old Nebraska lol. So is the the Stockdale deployed or ported right now? when they go on deployments where do they usually go and for how long?
The Stockdale is currently on deployment but coming back soon!! This is a long deployment, 9 months. I know my son cannot wait to get back! They went to the 5th fllet this time around. I think they stopped in some pretty nice ports, especially going to Israel. My son really enjoyed that port and Singapore. He said things were just a bit pricy though. I am just looking forward to him being back and spending some quality time with him.
I talk to mine pretty regularly. Hang in there moms. We'll get thru this and so will they. We have to stay strong for them. Deployments are rough, but they are well trained, and they are a good crew. Don't fall into the trap and propaganda on the television either. I speak from previous experiences, that the key to getting through all of this is to stay focused on the positives and support your sons and daughters. Don't believe everything you hear, and don't repeat it. It just causes stress and worry that probably doesn't need to exist, and certainly doesn't help anything.
Lisartru97(Ship 07 Div 359)
Did everyone have a chance to see the free homecoming banner offer on the USS Stockdale page? Just ordered mine!
Jul 11, 2013
Reid's Ma
aatlmom, if your son's on the Stockddale he's working on his ESWS (enlisted surface warfare specialist) pin. Dolphins are for submariners. They work on the division assignments AND the added stress of ESWS to keep their rate. Keep up the encouragement!
Jul 11, 2013
aatlmom
Reids Ma, Thank you for the encouragement.....still a five minute call would mean so much. There is so much I feel out of the loop with!
Jul 11, 2013
Reid's Ma
I hear 'ya aatimom. Just remember the boat's afloat and the crews A-Okay!
(I really should sign off the Stockdale room, but son is a plank owner and we were lucky 'nuf to go to Commissioning and another visit in SD, and IT IS AWESOME). He's now in Monterey in language school. Can't help but love the USS Stockdale and pray for its crew.
Jul 11, 2013
aatlmom
Alright....about to cry and hug anyone of you who prayed that my son would call! He did! Of course it was at a time when I had my phone on vibrate and in my purse during a meeting. I didn't see he called til after the meeting! UGH! He left a voicemail. He sounded great and said he would call back in a couple days.! I hope so! He will become an uncle again tomorrow as my daughter and husband have their second child tomorrow ! Thanks for the encouragement everyone !
Jul 11, 2013
Colleen
Oh aatlmom, that is so wonderful that he called! Bummer that you didn't see it come in but God does answer prayers! Let us know when you do get to actually talk to him.
Jul 11, 2013
Annie
Jul 12, 2013
SailorMom59 (son deployed)
my son sent me this today!hahahaha
Jul 12, 2013
Colleen
Good one SailorMom59!!!
Jul 12, 2013
Mommyto2sailors
Jul 15, 2013
Colleen
No, I can't go on the Tiger Cruise. Would love to, but I do have my tickets to SD!
Jul 15, 2013
Lisartru97(Ship 07 Div 359)
Do we have a returning date confirmed?
Jul 16, 2013
Annie
Jul 16, 2013
Colleen
Annie - I believe that you are responsible for paying your way.
Lisa, contact the ombudsman.
Jul 16, 2013
Lisartru97(Ship 07 Div 359)
Colleen, I've tried a few times to contact the ombudsman but my emails always get returned. Just tried again!
Jul 16, 2013
Colleen
Lisa, I have her email as stockdaleombudsman@yahoo.com
Jul 16, 2013
SailorMom59 (son deployed)
omg!! I lost my address for the ship! Can someone EMAIL or message me? I've got to get this box out to my son today.
Jul 18, 2013
Colleen
SailorMom59, I sent you a message - check your page. I hope what I sent helps or contact the ombudsman
Jul 18, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Hi everyone! I'm new to this group. My son is on the USS Stockdale. I'm also a retired disabled navy veteran myself. I plan on going on the Tiger Cruise and have received word today that my son received the okay for me medically and my paperwork was okay'd as well. Yeah! My flight is being booked as I speak. I already have my room booked for the night before the ship arrives in Hawaii. Who else is going? I'd love to touch base with you!
Jul 29, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
We are responsible for paying our own travel to Hawaii if we want to attend the Tiger Cruise. For those who have never been on one before, it's a great opportunity to see what our sons and daughters are doing onboard the ship, as well as experience every day ship life.
Jul 29, 2013
Annie
Jul 30, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Annie, I didn't have to send anything as far as my travel to Hawaii goes. The Navy doesn't care how you get to Hawaii, you are a civilian. All they care about is that you submit your medical form and your Registration Form, which it sounds like you did. I suspect that your son wanted your travel info for his knowledge. lol The Navy isn't paying for the travel of anyone of the family members, so that is our responsibility. I am arriving in Hawaii on the 26th of Sept., the day before the ship arrives and already have booked my room for that night. Once the ship gets to Hawaii, we stay on the ship, so there is not a need for motel/hotel after that. Your son has to take your forms that you sent him, around for approval by the medical officer on the ship. Once that is received, he will get the okay for you to attend the Tiger Cruise. If you haven't heard anything and you emailed it to him, I would resend it to him again since the deadline is approaching. I tell him in the email that you are just concerned that you hadn't heard anything and wanted to be sure that he received it. My son will be calling me today, if you want to email me privately, his name, I can have my son check on it for you, but I'll need the info quickly, before he calls because I don't know when he'll call again. They are in port right now. I'll send you a message privately.
Jul 30, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Annie, I tried o send you a message but you need to accept me as a friend first.
Jul 30, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Annie, recommend you join this group on Facebook: Navy For Moms. It's a great group for anyone with a son or daughter in the Navy and the moms on there are very supportive. Unfortunately, there aren't any other moms with children on the USS Stockdale, other than me right now, but I would like to see that change. I can communicate with you better on that site, since I'm on it much more often. I look forward to meeting you in Hawaii.
Jul 30, 2013
Mommyto2sailors
Jul 30, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Maybe because my son was making my travel plans, he didn't need mine, that's why he didn't send me that form.
Jul 30, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
The forms I got, didn't ask for my travel plans, and I've been okay'd already. I don't know. Mommyto2sailors, have you been okay'd already too? When are you arriving in Hawaii?
Jul 30, 2013
Annie
I think I did all the right things to go on the tiger cruise, just waiting to see!
Jul 31, 2013
aatlmom
sure most of you have heard about the church bus accident in Indiana that killed three. Our youngest son was in the bus. God was so good and spared him. I had the ombudsman contact my sailor to tell him that his brother was ok. Pray for two left in hospital.
Aug 1, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Annie, on the invitation letter it tells you the dates. Send me a private message and I'll give you more info. aatlmom, that is so sad about the bus accident. Thank God your son is okay. Prayers are sent to the two left in the hospital. Such a tragic event.
Aug 1, 2013
MaggieH
I will also be on the Tiger Cruise
aatlmom...so glad your son is ok...thoughts and prayers to everyone that has been impacted by this tragedy
Aug 1, 2013
Annie
Aug 1, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Annie, I didn't get your email. Just resend it. Thanks!
Aug 1, 2013
Colleen
aatimom, I so happy that your son is okay. I live in Michigan, so it was big news here. Praying for the rest.
Have fun on the Tiger Cruise. I'll be in SD but not on the cruise.
Aug 1, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Is anyone planning on arriving in Hawaii days before the ship? I'm just wondering if they would like to meet ahead of time.
Aug 7, 2013
Annie
Aug 7, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Annie, where are you staying? I'll be getting there earlier also. Are you renting a car? Email me again. I didn't get your other email. Thanks!
Aug 7, 2013
aatlmom
Question: I am coming to SD the Saturday before they get into port. If anyone else is going, what are good hotels to stay in there that are close to the base? when are you getting there...no dates....just state weekday names. :) My hubby is lucky and gets to do the cruise
Aug 12, 2013
Colleen
We are getting there on Sun. You can Google hotels in SD and a bunch will pop up and there is a map so you can see how close they are. We've got our room.
Aug 12, 2013
Annie
Aug 13, 2013
Ty's mom
Hello, I am new tho this group my son just received his orders and will heading to San Diego CA soon and will be stationed on the USS Stockdale. He is very excited and I am excited for him. Would love to hear some exciting news about the Uss Stockdale and the crew!!!
Aug 21, 2013
Colleen
Hello and welcome Ty's mom. You sound familiar, do you live in MI?
Aug 21, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
Hi and welcome Ty's mom!
Aug 21, 2013
Annie
Aug 21, 2013
SailorMom59 (son deployed)
Hi Ty's Mom!!! Welcome! :-)
Aug 22, 2013
Ty's mom
Thank you all for the wonderful welcome I am very happy to be part of this group!!! Annie my son is a CTT and he is extremely excited to be going to beautiful San Diego!!! Colleen I do not live in MI, I live in boring old Nebraska lol. So is the the Stockdale deployed or ported right now? when they go on deployments where do they usually go and for how long?
Aug 22, 2013
Annie
Aug 22, 2013
MaggieH
I do understand that this is what our kids signed up for...but it has been a really long deployment and I really want my kids home
(son in law is on the Nimitz)
Sep 5, 2013
aatlmom
Yes, I talked to my son yesterday. It is a long deployment....praying....hoping they get to come home on time....Just wish I could hug him....
Sep 5, 2013
WackyWaveUSN
I talk to mine pretty regularly. Hang in there moms. We'll get thru this and so will they. We have to stay strong for them. Deployments are rough, but they are well trained, and they are a good crew. Don't fall into the trap and propaganda on the television either. I speak from previous experiences, that the key to getting through all of this is to stay focused on the positives and support your sons and daughters. Don't believe everything you hear, and don't repeat it. It just causes stress and worry that probably doesn't need to exist, and certainly doesn't help anything.
Sep 5, 2013