Hey - we're on the U.S. Navy Facebook page today! :) U.S. Navy Life "NAVYForMoms was created for the mothers (and loved ones) of those who are currently serving or considering serving in the U.S. Navy. Are you a member?"
The tragic event in Boston today makes me all too aware again of the mass casualty drills our corpsmen do. Sending thoughts and prayers for those killed and injured in Boston. And for the good people in this world, from the first responders and medical professionals, to the runners who stopped to give aid and went to the hospitals to donate blood, prayers and gratitude...
First time here...my son is an HM2 soon to be 3 and has completed two deployments. One in the sand box the other in Trashghanistan....happy to have him at a Naval Base inRota, Spain....soooo proud of this young man!
Just read baxk a few pages. My prayers are with you Greg & Angela, hard to understand why they would be sending your son back so quickly, God bless you all. Will keep you in my prayers. I haven't taken my Blue Star Flag down, I see too many reasons why. I will be here along with you all more often now,finding more wifi spots in my little evk of the woods! HUGS to all of you!
Hey Bugsy, good to see you here again! Hope all is well with you and your family. What is Bug up to these days? CamsMom, what a great assignment he has, and well-earned :) Had to smile at HM123 etc, get used to one, then they advance and you have to figure it out again :) For anyone new, it goes like this up the ladder,
HR: Hospitalman Recruit (E-1)
HA: Hospitalman Apprentice (E-2)
HN: Hospitalman (E-3)
HM3: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (E-4)
HM2: Hospital Corpsman 2rd Class (E-5)
HM1: Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (E-6)
HMC: Chief Hospital Corpsman (E-7)
HMCS: Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman (E-8)
HMCM: Master Chief Hospital Corpsman (E-9)
POTUS (just kidding - not that any of our kids wouldn't be great at it!)
Marcy, thanks for the list. I am an Air Force brat so know AF rank and worked for the Army so know Army rank. My husband worked with the Navy for 23 years and my son has been in the Navy almost ten years and I still haven't gotten the rank down! I am forever calling Master Chiefs, Sergeant Majors and my son doesn't like it. I figured I would learn the enlisted ranks as he studies for each promotion. Looking forward to Chief in a year or so!
Wow, it has been such a long time since I have been here. So glad to see old friends and to meet the new friends. Have missed all of you so much. Was that Bugsy that I saw on here?? Hope all a great weekend and Congratulations to all the advancements/achievements of our AWESOME Corpsman!!! We are very blessed to have them in our lives.
I have a question for everyone. I had a conversation last night with my son who is currently in the sandbox with his Marines. He said that his commanding officer has recommended him for a blue jacket of the quarter package. He really didn't explain what that is to me. I asked him and all he said was that it was a commendation. Does anyone know what this is? He has me confused right now. LOL Thanks a million in advance.
Hiya! My sailor is a corpsman at Twentynine Palms. He has been unable to get his mail. Does anyone out there have any ideas? Due to many Marines rotating back from overseas, his company has not formed up yet. Sequestration has forced furloughs and the mailroom is periodically closed. I am looking for helpful hints from parents in the know. He is on a waiting list for a PO box also. Best wishes to all USN families.
I was having an identity crisis, reading posts from me that weren't from me (docsmom). I didn't realize members could have duplicate user names. Glad to know I am not crazy and I am not composing posts about other people's children. So, I am no longer docsmom but now IDCmom#1. Think I am the one and only user with this name.
Hello, to all! It has been a million years(feels like it) since I have been here. Hugs to all new Moms and Dads! Bigger hugs to old friends! My cub is on his way to be a Instructor at FSH. He is excited and me, too. This will keep him out of the sandbox! What is going on with everyone?
Marcy...you always find the best pics! Been really busy so haven't been here much. So proud of my son doing so well on the ACLS. Don't know if I posted it here but he scored so high he qualifies for an instructors class! Hope all are well. Thoughts and prayers to all of our deployed.
He said he was teaching the basics, whatever that means. I don't know if that means the basics in Lab Tech or just the general stuff. Yes, am so excited that he will be closer. I have racked up lots so Southwest miles so that makes it even sweeter. The twins will be three in December.
Is that Princess??? You look a little blurry!!! :-)
Anna, cub is vacationing in Southern Helmand!!!!! At least I don't think he's getting shot at every day this time around and he has access to AC and hot showers so I guess he's doing well!!! LOL
Oh! Vette......will send prayers for your cub. AC this time of year is a blessing over there. But, when does their winter hit?
Seeing double, Princess....LOL!
My Cub was in Bremerton. Loved it there after he got over the fact of no sun.
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Hey - we're on the U.S. Navy Facebook page today! :) U.S. Navy Life "NAVYForMoms was created for the mothers (and loved ones) of those who are currently serving or considering serving in the U.S. Navy. Are you a member?"
Apr 13, 2013
DramaSoul
Thanks, Marcy, for sharing about the posting on the FB page. I couldn't have gotten through boot camp without you guys! :)
Apr 13, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
The tragic event in Boston today makes me all too aware again of the mass casualty drills our corpsmen do. Sending thoughts and prayers for those killed and injured in Boston. And for the good people in this world, from the first responders and medical professionals, to the runners who stopped to give aid and went to the hospitals to donate blood, prayers and gratitude...
Apr 15, 2013
NormaH
Apr 16, 2013
CamsMom
Apr 19, 2013
IDCmom#1
CamsMom, think you have those numbers reversed. HM3 being promoted to HM2? Or, HM2 going to HM1? No matter what, congratulations to him.
So envious of your son's assignment in Rota. I would love my son to be stationed there so I could visit!
Apr 19, 2013
BugsMom
Hi everyone,
Trying to post before I lose connection. Love you and miss you all, hope you're all doing well! Hugs to you and yours! Love, Bugsy!
Apr 25, 2013
BugsMom
Just read baxk a few pages. My prayers are with you Greg & Angela, hard to understand why they would be sending your son back so quickly, God bless you all. Will keep you in my prayers. I haven't taken my Blue Star Flag down, I see too many reasons why. I will be here along with you all more often now,finding more wifi spots in my little evk of the woods! HUGS to all of you!
Apr 25, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Hey Bugsy, good to see you here again! Hope all is well with you and your family. What is Bug up to these days?
CamsMom, what a great assignment he has, and well-earned :) Had to smile at HM123 etc, get used to one, then they advance and you have to figure it out again :) For anyone new, it goes like this up the ladder,
HR: Hospitalman Recruit (E-1)
HA: Hospitalman Apprentice (E-2)
HN: Hospitalman (E-3)
HM3: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (E-4)
HM2: Hospital Corpsman 2rd Class (E-5)
HM1: Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (E-6)
HMC: Chief Hospital Corpsman (E-7)
HMCS: Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman (E-8)
HMCM: Master Chief Hospital Corpsman (E-9)
POTUS (just kidding - not that any of our kids wouldn't be great at it!)
Apr 25, 2013
DramaSoul
Apr 25, 2013
IDCmom#1
Marcy, thanks for the list. I am an Air Force brat so know AF rank and worked for the Army so know Army rank. My husband worked with the Navy for 23 years and my son has been in the Navy almost ten years and I still haven't gotten the rank down! I am forever calling Master Chiefs, Sergeant Majors and my son doesn't like it. I figured I would learn the enlisted ranks as he studies for each promotion. Looking forward to Chief in a year or so!
Apr 26, 2013
NormaH
May 3, 2013
vettespace
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there!!!
May 12, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
May 12, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
May 18, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Just released! Cycle 219 (March 2013) Active Duty advancement list. Congratulations to those who advanced! HM Advancement List E-4 - E-6
May 22, 2013
Dan's Dad (John)
Yea! Dan made HM3!
May 30, 2013
DramaSoul
Congrats Dan's Dad on Dan's achievement.
KathyProudCorpsmanmom...a couple of days and we finally get to meet. Soo excited! Love that Google home page.
May 30, 2013
Diana2222
Congrats Dan's Dan on your son's achievement. My son made HM3 too. Proud of all of them.
May 30, 2013
vettespace
John, please send our Congratulations!!! to Dan on picking up HM3!
Glenda, Congratulations to your son on the NAM!
Diana, Congratulations to your son on making HM3 as well!
May 31, 2013
mikes mom
May 31, 2013
DramaSoul
Glenda...BRAVO ZULU to your son. What is it with these Corpsman and their Marines? :-)
May 31, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Super news, congratulations all around!!
May 31, 2013
OKCsuzieq
Congratulations!!!
Jun 1, 2013
Anna
Wow, it has been such a long time since I have been here. So glad to see old friends and to meet the new friends. Have missed all of you so much. Was that Bugsy that I saw on here?? Hope all a great weekend and Congratulations to all the advancements/achievements of our AWESOME Corpsman!!! We are very blessed to have them in our lives.
Jun 9, 2013
Dan's Dad (John)
Happy 115th birthday Navy Hospital Corps!
Jun 17, 2013
medic mom
I have a question for everyone. I had a conversation last night with my son who is currently in the sandbox with his Marines. He said that his commanding officer has recommended him for a blue jacket of the quarter package. He really didn't explain what that is to me. I asked him and all he said was that it was a commendation. Does anyone know what this is? He has me confused right now. LOL Thanks a million in advance.
Jun 22, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Jul 4, 2013
GrannyRachel29Palms
Hiya! My sailor is a corpsman at Twentynine Palms. He has been unable to get his mail. Does anyone out there have any ideas? Due to many Marines rotating back from overseas, his company has not formed up yet. Sequestration has forced furloughs and the mailroom is periodically closed. I am looking for helpful hints from parents in the know. He is on a waiting list for a PO box also. Best wishes to all USN families.
Aug 1, 2013
IDCmom#1
I was having an identity crisis, reading posts from me that weren't from me (docsmom). I didn't realize members could have duplicate user names. Glad to know I am not crazy and I am not composing posts about other people's children. So, I am no longer docsmom but now IDCmom#1. Think I am the one and only user with this name.
Aug 6, 2013
Pilarcita30
Hello,
Aug 6, 2013
Pilarcita30
Hello everyone, my son will be heading for A school to become a Corpsmen, in Sept. 2013.
Aug 6, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Betty, that's great! Sent you two :)
Welcome Pilarcita and congratulations! Be sure to join this group too: HM Hospital Corps 'A' School, lots of good information there.
Aug 8, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
GrannyRachel, try this - MarineParents.com 29 Palms. They have a chat group and perhaps you can get some good info from them about getting mail.
IDCmom#1, love the new name! And not only are you a proud Independent Duty Corpsman mom, IDC = ID Crisis LOL
Aug 10, 2013
mikes mom
At the jazz fest in San Jose : ) just love the music
Aug 10, 2013
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!! Well ok so we're not Vegas, but almost as much fun ;)
Aug 10, 2013
Anna
Aug 10, 2013
mikes mom
Yes, welcome to all of the new members. : )
Aug 10, 2013
DramaSoul
Marcy...you always find the best pics! Been really busy so haven't been here much. So proud of my son doing so well on the ACLS. Don't know if I posted it here but he scored so high he qualifies for an instructors class! Hope all are well. Thoughts and prayers to all of our deployed.
Aug 10, 2013
vettespace
Anna, you're looking good for someone that's a million years old...LOL
Hello Princess!!!!
Okay Anna, I'll ask...What's FSH????
Marcy, Vegas is all my son in the sandbox talks about!!!! It was the same thing last deployment!!!
Aug 10, 2013
Anna
Princess! Is Melissa still in San Antonio? Got to love that Jazz.
Aug 10, 2013
vettespace
Dang Anna, that's just a hop skip and jump from you!!! Congratulations to your son!!! He'll do great!
Aug 10, 2013
vettespace
Anna, what's he going to be teaching (instructing)???
Aug 10, 2013
Anna
What is your Cub up to now! sir Vette?
Aug 10, 2013
mikes mom
Hi sir vette !
Aug 10, 2013
vettespace
Is that Princess??? You look a little blurry!!! :-)
Anna, cub is vacationing in Southern Helmand!!!!! At least I don't think he's getting shot at every day this time around and he has access to AC and hot showers so I guess he's doing well!!! LOL
Aug 10, 2013
mikes mom
The music is just amazing
Aug 10, 2013
vettespace
Hey Princess, someone on the advice forum was looking for some info on Bremerton:
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/corpsman-has-orders-in-brem...
Aug 10, 2013
Anna
Seeing double, Princess....LOL!
My Cub was in Bremerton. Loved it there after he got over the fact of no sun.
Aug 10, 2013
mikes mom
Aug 10, 2013