Thank you so much Senior Chief Quinn for the update! You just made my Friday even better :) Have a great Weekend and I am looking forward to meeting you at graduation.
Ok, just because you all got excited about hearing about your Sailors, they had a small break in training this afternoon and I decided to have a little fun.
Ohhh, that's so cool. What's a nice surprise to see my son in this picture! It's looking like everyone is having a lot of fun. Thank you so much Senior Chief Quinn! :))
That is my son on the left! :D I'm going to smile until I fall asleep...made my night and I'll bet you made my day tomorrow as well! Wooohooooo! Thank you Senior Chief Quinn!
Congrats! Nursemom. My sailor LOVED CREST. RP1 is a great Cristian and got trainer of the year! CREST has a fb page. Search CREST training. I don't recall the exact name but that should do. It is fun to see his posts.
Nurse77 - YEAH! CREST was a lot more fun for my son than A school. They have a bit more freedom and it's a little more relaxed. They have a really neat rec center that J like to hang out in. Do you know where he is hoping to go? Keep us updated! And tell him to work hard! It really pays off there as it helps determine where they get stationed. He will grow even stronger as a man & Sailor - AND they can win awards for their hard work! COGRATS again!
that's so good to hear about CREST. I was hoping I would be able to hear from him like i have during A school. I should clarify my sailor is my husband! We have orders to be stationed in CA. I guess the actual CREST training doesn't start for like a month, so for the first month Im not sure what he'll be doing. thanks for the info!
Nurse77...thanks for the clarification! Heehee! I THOUGHT you looked really young! :o) Please feel free to ask any questions you might have and we'll do our best to answer them! You can also send me a message any time you want! I am happy to be a helper! Jeffiner is wonderful too!!
Great ceremony yesterday and great to meet Malia!!
The entire class performed incredibly well, from behavior to academics. This was my last class in my position here, and I couldn't leave on a prouder note. BTW, their class grade average of 20 people was from 98% to 88%, with most being 94% or above....incredibly high for a group that size and quite impressive! They ALL did well and made me pumped that those Sailors are serving the Fleet now and maybe some day will take our places!
It was great meeting you too RPCS Quinn. Thank you so much for your service and dedication to our young sailors. Best wishes at your new duty station. :-)
My husband is going to be starting CREST this week. Any info on this would be appreciated. How much contact can i expect to have from him. Is it like bootcamp?
Renee E - My son has been an RP for a bit now and is serving on a Navy CB base in Gulfport. He was deployed, early on, to Okinawa...but is in homeport, now. Their job is multi-focused but if he likes helping others, he will do fine!
sharbear36 - you do have a little while...they all go through A school, first.
Renee E. - oh, sorry, CB means Construction Battalion...in Gulfport, Ms. several Construction Battalion Units are stationed. this is the Navy official site http://www.navy.mil/local/ncbcgulfport/
Good to hear that he enjoys helping others - he'll be great for this job. I do know that when our son took his Petty officer test and started doing more, it was more challenging but it's one of those jobs that is necessary in order to keep ministry and helps going on our military bases and on deployments. They do lots in the community...building relationships between Navy and neighborhood, too.
Renee and Anna...it's GREAT to see some activity on here again!!
WHERE they are stationed makes SUCH a difference in the experience and joy they find in their jobs! Some places are much more difficult to be at than others. And the command at each place sets the tone for the entire group.
I hope everyone finds their RP is a wonderful, supportive place...and that GOD gives them strength and wisdom if they're not! :)
Mar ProudSailormom - I just updated our military family info... and I agree with you that the command can really set the tone for the whole group.. here is the address to my blog -
My sailor is coming home for leave. I am so excited. He is having difficulty at his administrative tasks. When I heard that he was learning Yeomen things at A school, I got worried. He is NOT administrativley gifted. There are days that he does very well and days that he just can't put it together. It is very frustrating for Chaps. I'm sure he wonders why there are those days. He is fresh out or OTC and has little compassion it seems to me for a chaplain. I tell my sailor that he is gaining good life skills that will help him in life, his wife is not so administrative either, lol. I am just venting, It hurts to hear him get frustrated when Chaps is frustrated with him. At least I can help him when he struggles with Grammar. He loves to do community service and be out in the field, but the office stuff is not his thing. Prayers would be apprecieated for him that he can focus on his job, especially before he is on leave. He will be seeing his son for the first time.
well my husband and I are starting the Navy career on a Marine base in the middle of a desert. Not what we ever would have imagined! There is only 2 other Navy personnel on the whole base. Guess you just never know! He is happy on the rare occasion that he gets to wear his blue camis though!
I am wondering the same thing, Renee. My son is also in school for RP and is scheduled to graduate soon. I don't know any specifics--I think it may be the week after Thanksgiving. His fiancee said that the previous class heard the week before graduation.
My husband graduated RP school on 10/31 and he just arrived at Camp Lejeune early yesterday morning. Apparently it took a couple of weeks to process them out and obtain their flight itineraries. Your sons may have a different time frame though if they are reservists. My husbands classmates who are in the reserves are scheduled to leave tomorrow.
Oh dear. Well, maybe I misunderstood what you meant by "RP" school. If you are referring to "A" School for RPs, than this would be conducted at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. If the RP is assigned to the Marine side of things rather than the Navy side, then he/she would go to CREST ("C" School) for further training at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, which is where my husband is now.
If your son is in a different area/situation, sorry for the confusion!
Ashley, you are correct. I am not sure where Navy side go fr C school. My son s green sde and is in Japan....well on his way after a nice leave. He has been in Japan a year now with a Marine airwing. He ddnt have any leave except for one week before CREST so I didn't see him until he had three weeks after CREST graduation before taking off for Japan.
Renee, don't worry about the confusion we all have been there along with out sailors. Mine didny know if he was going to CREST or the Navy sde training until a week before. He heard tuat the sailors tuat went "blue" side(Navy) had more of a leave inbetween.
Is your son a deper or is he at RTC or changing rates?
Renee, you know Navy time. lol. Have you checked out the Japan moms group? we have a lot of fun and talk and vent and make great friendships. a very busy group.
I sure hope that your sailor is able to be home for the holidays. What a blessing that would be!
I just sent mine off this morning. It seems that it is harder, definitely not any easier, thats for sure. His wife and I got to go to the gate with him and after he boarded we were walking back trying to talk inbetween sobs. He has a 4 month old son and they are such a wonderful little family. She should be able to go over in 6 months. sooo I won't see him for a couple years, unless I go there....a possibility... I hope.
Hope that you get to feeling better soon. get some rest.
Renee E ~ true, it's not easy being a military mom. All my boys are serving - either Navy (one: RP and one:nuke) or Marines (one:MP and one:radio/comm tech).
For over two years they have been in boot or training or assigned... our RP son is assigned to a Construction Battalion unit and has deployed once, so far. Of course, I think this time of year is harder. We will all be splintered for the holiday season. I think I'm finally adjusting to the fact that and I'm looking for some vol opportunities...that way I can put some energy in a positive direction.
We found out that our Marine son-in-law is deploying in the spring...they've been married for about 2 years and just had another baby.
Jeffiner - I hope you do get to go over to Japan. And bless them, it's super hard when you have a young family and they're apart for so long.
My son just graduated from RP school and will start CREST in March ( he had to DOR from SWCC and chose this completely different path). Does anyone know what his orders might be between now and then?
I am eager to hear about CREST school. I have read a few things on the net, but your voices of experience are the best teachers.
My husband had to report to Camp Lejeune and wait until CREST started. It was a couple of months. From what I heard from my hubsband CREST is pretty physically challenging, they are learning to get ready to serve alongside Marines (greenside). My husband has met alot of good guys and gals and still keeps in touch with them now that he's on a Marine base. It's more like a boot camp setup with more contact. Hope that helps!
Thanks so much, Nurse77. Your answer does help. My son misses the challenge of intensive training, so he will like CREST. He was in an 800 division in boot camp and then spec ops until he messed up his leg and couldn't pass the buddy tow.
Were you at CREST in NC with your hubby? How did he like it?
Thanks so much for your help!
Fancy Nancy
no I stayed back home while he was at CREST- sounds like your son will have no problems with this training. I wouldn't say he necessarily "liked" it but it was good for him I think. Atleast your son will be there before it gets stifling hot and humid. My husband was there in July! Wish you the best!
He said class starts up in March. Four months is a long wait! Oh, i forgot about the summer weather there! We are from the Chicago area and we experienced a few hot and humid vacations in Williamsburg VA. I was actually dizzy fron the heat and humidity. It must have been terrible to do physical training in that weather.
Thanks again and take care!
Fancy Nancy, my son absolutely loved CREST. He is the type that loves to rough it outdoors and get as dirty as he can. Now that he has an office job he really wishes that he was out there and even be a Marine. I am happy, however that he is where he is. He is in Japan on a Marine base and got Blue Jacket of the year for his air group as well as the whole base.... All his whining about thinking that he isn't pleasing his chaplain. Lol
RPCS Quinn
This is Senior Chief Quinn (at the school in Fort Jackson). AmyD and Malia -- Your Sailors are doing great down here!!
Nice to see involved parents out there!
Feb 29, 2012
AmyD
You just made my day! Thanks!
Feb 29, 2012
Malia
Thank you so much Senior Chief Quinn for the update! You just made my Friday even better :) Have a great Weekend and I am looking forward to meeting you at graduation.
Mar 2, 2012
Nurse77
My SN is down in A school at Fort Jackson, SC. Finally found this group! Hello!
Mar 6, 2012
RPCS Quinn
Ok, just because you all got excited about hearing about your Sailors, they had a small break in training this afternoon and I decided to have a little fun.
Enjoy!
Mar 6, 2012
Nurse77
awwe! thanks for the picture!! My husband on the right!
Mar 6, 2012
Malia
Ohhh, that's so cool. What's a nice surprise to see my son in this picture! It's looking like everyone is having a lot of fun. Thank you so much Senior Chief Quinn! :))
Mar 7, 2012
Malia
Welcome to the group Nurse77!
Mar 7, 2012
AmyD
That is my son on the left! :D I'm going to smile until I fall asleep...made my night and I'll bet you made my day tomorrow as well! Wooohooooo! Thank you Senior Chief Quinn!
Mar 7, 2012
AmyD
Hi Nurse77 welcome!
Mar 7, 2012
Nurse77
Thanks! My sailor is probably the oldest in the group, they probably call him old man! haha!
Mar 7, 2012
Nurse77
going to SC this weekend! Can't wait to see my Sailor!
Mar 12, 2012
jeffiner-desert-wind
Mar 12, 2012
AmyD
Lucky you Nurse77!
Mar 14, 2012
Nurse77
My Sailor graduated A school today! so proud of him! Now onto CREST in North Carolina.
Mar 28, 2012
jeffiner-desert-wind
Mar 28, 2012
Malia
Congratulation to all RPs and Chaplains graduated today. It was an awesome ceremony. I am a very proud mom of an RP :)
Mar 28, 2012
Mar ProudSailorMom
Nurse77 - YEAH! CREST was a lot more fun for my son than A school. They have a bit more freedom and it's a little more relaxed. They have a really neat rec center that J like to hang out in. Do you know where he is hoping to go? Keep us updated! And tell him to work hard! It really pays off there as it helps determine where they get stationed. He will grow even stronger as a man & Sailor - AND they can win awards for their hard work! COGRATS again!
Mar 29, 2012
Nurse77
that's so good to hear about CREST. I was hoping I would be able to hear from him like i have during A school. I should clarify my sailor is my husband! We have orders to be stationed in CA. I guess the actual CREST training doesn't start for like a month, so for the first month Im not sure what he'll be doing. thanks for the info!
Mar 29, 2012
Mar ProudSailorMom
Nurse77...thanks for the clarification! Heehee! I THOUGHT you looked really young! :o) Please feel free to ask any questions you might have and we'll do our best to answer them! You can also send me a message any time you want! I am happy to be a helper! Jeffiner is wonderful too!!
Mar 29, 2012
RPCS Quinn
Great ceremony yesterday and great to meet Malia!!
The entire class performed incredibly well, from behavior to academics. This was my last class in my position here, and I couldn't leave on a prouder note. BTW, their class grade average of 20 people was from 98% to 88%, with most being 94% or above....incredibly high for a group that size and quite impressive! They ALL did well and made me pumped that those Sailors are serving the Fleet now and maybe some day will take our places!
Mar 29, 2012
AmyD
Mar 29, 2012
Malia
Mar 30, 2012
Nurse77
My husband is going to be starting CREST this week. Any info on this would be appreciated. How much contact can i expect to have from him. Is it like bootcamp?
May 13, 2012
sharbear36(ship 9 div 288)
Jul 27, 2012
stacybrazell
My son leaves for boot camp in April 2013 he is going in as an RP and is so excited!
Aug 17, 2012
sharbear36(ship 9 div 288)
Sep 11, 2012
Anna V
Renee E - My son has been an RP for a bit now and is serving on a Navy CB base in Gulfport. He was deployed, early on, to Okinawa...but is in homeport, now. Their job is multi-focused but if he likes helping others, he will do fine!
sharbear36 - you do have a little while...they all go through A school, first.
Glad to see a little activity in this group :-)
Sep 11, 2012
Anna V
Renee E. - oh, sorry, CB means Construction Battalion...in Gulfport, Ms. several Construction Battalion Units are stationed. this is the Navy official site http://www.navy.mil/local/ncbcgulfport/
Good to hear that he enjoys helping others - he'll be great for this job. I do know that when our son took his Petty officer test and started doing more, it was more challenging but it's one of those jobs that is necessary in order to keep ministry and helps going on our military bases and on deployments. They do lots in the community...building relationships between Navy and neighborhood, too.
How long has he been in the Navy?
Sep 11, 2012
Anna V
Renee E - I, too, hope he can be stateside. :-)
Sep 12, 2012
Mar ProudSailorMom
Renee and Anna...it's GREAT to see some activity on here again!!
WHERE they are stationed makes SUCH a difference in the experience and joy they find in their jobs! Some places are much more difficult to be at than others. And the command at each place sets the tone for the entire group.
I hope everyone finds their RP is a wonderful, supportive place...and that GOD gives them strength and wisdom if they're not! :)
Sep 20, 2012
Mar ProudSailorMom
Renee...keep us updated! Looking forward to hearing how it turns out. :)
Sep 20, 2012
Anna V
Mar ProudSailormom - I just updated our military family info... and I agree with you that the command can really set the tone for the whole group.. here is the address to my blog -
http://ministermentormom.blogspot.com/
Renee - Im sure he will do just fine :-)
Sep 21, 2012
jeffiner-desert-wind
My sailor is coming home for leave. I am so excited. He is having difficulty at his administrative tasks. When I heard that he was learning Yeomen things at A school, I got worried. He is NOT administrativley gifted. There are days that he does very well and days that he just can't put it together. It is very frustrating for Chaps. I'm sure he wonders why there are those days. He is fresh out or OTC and has little compassion it seems to me for a chaplain. I tell my sailor that he is gaining good life skills that will help him in life, his wife is not so administrative either, lol. I am just venting, It hurts to hear him get frustrated when Chaps is frustrated with him. At least I can help him when he struggles with Grammar. He loves to do community service and be out in the field, but the office stuff is not his thing. Prayers would be apprecieated for him that he can focus on his job, especially before he is on leave. He will be seeing his son for the first time.
Oct 6, 2012
Nurse77
well my husband and I are starting the Navy career on a Marine base in the middle of a desert. Not what we ever would have imagined! There is only 2 other Navy personnel on the whole base. Guess you just never know! He is happy on the rare occasion that he gets to wear his blue camis though!
Oct 15, 2012
Nurse77
we have actually been on base for about 2 months now. Starting to get used to it. Just kind of feel like outsiders since we are Navy on a Marine base.
Oct 16, 2012
Fancy Nancy
I am wondering the same thing, Renee. My son is also in school for RP and is scheduled to graduate soon. I don't know any specifics--I think it may be the week after Thanksgiving. His fiancee said that the previous class heard the week before graduation.
Nov 15, 2012
AshleyB
Fancy Nancy & Renee,
My husband graduated RP school on 10/31 and he just arrived at Camp Lejeune early yesterday morning. Apparently it took a couple of weeks to process them out and obtain their flight itineraries. Your sons may have a different time frame though if they are reservists. My husbands classmates who are in the reserves are scheduled to leave tomorrow.
Best of luck to both your sons!
Nov 15, 2012
AshleyB
Oh dear. Well, maybe I misunderstood what you meant by "RP" school. If you are referring to "A" School for RPs, than this would be conducted at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. If the RP is assigned to the Marine side of things rather than the Navy side, then he/she would go to CREST ("C" School) for further training at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, which is where my husband is now.
If your son is in a different area/situation, sorry for the confusion!
Nov 15, 2012
jeffiner-desert-wind
Renee, don't worry about the confusion we all have been there along with out sailors. Mine didny know if he was going to CREST or the Navy sde training until a week before. He heard tuat the sailors tuat went "blue" side(Navy) had more of a leave inbetween.
Is your son a deper or is he at RTC or changing rates?
Nov 15, 2012
jeffiner-desert-wind
Nov 15, 2012
jeffiner-desert-wind
Renee, you know Navy time. lol. Have you checked out the Japan moms group? we have a lot of fun and talk and vent and make great friendships. a very busy group.
I sure hope that your sailor is able to be home for the holidays. What a blessing that would be!
Nov 15, 2012
jeffiner-desert-wind
I just sent mine off this morning. It seems that it is harder, definitely not any easier, thats for sure. His wife and I got to go to the gate with him and after he boarded we were walking back trying to talk inbetween sobs. He has a 4 month old son and they are such a wonderful little family. She should be able to go over in 6 months. sooo I won't see him for a couple years, unless I go there....a possibility... I hope.
Hope that you get to feeling better soon. get some rest.
Blessings
Nov 15, 2012
Anna V
Renee E ~ true, it's not easy being a military mom. All my boys are serving - either Navy (one: RP and one:nuke) or Marines (one:MP and one:radio/comm tech).
For over two years they have been in boot or training or assigned... our RP son is assigned to a Construction Battalion unit and has deployed once, so far. Of course, I think this time of year is harder. We will all be splintered for the holiday season. I think I'm finally adjusting to the fact that and I'm looking for some vol opportunities...that way I can put some energy in a positive direction.
We found out that our Marine son-in-law is deploying in the spring...they've been married for about 2 years and just had another baby.
Jeffiner - I hope you do get to go over to Japan. And bless them, it's super hard when you have a young family and they're apart for so long.
Nov 16, 2012
Fancy Nancy
My son just graduated from RP school and will start CREST in March ( he had to DOR from SWCC and chose this completely different path). Does anyone know what his orders might be between now and then?
I am eager to hear about CREST school. I have read a few things on the net, but your voices of experience are the best teachers.
Thanks so much!
Fancy Nancy
Dec 2, 2012
Nurse77
My husband had to report to Camp Lejeune and wait until CREST started. It was a couple of months. From what I heard from my hubsband CREST is pretty physically challenging, they are learning to get ready to serve alongside Marines (greenside). My husband has met alot of good guys and gals and still keeps in touch with them now that he's on a Marine base. It's more like a boot camp setup with more contact. Hope that helps!
Dec 2, 2012
Fancy Nancy
Were you at CREST in NC with your hubby? How did he like it?
Thanks so much for your help!
Fancy Nancy
Dec 2, 2012
Nurse77
no I stayed back home while he was at CREST- sounds like your son will have no problems with this training. I wouldn't say he necessarily "liked" it but it was good for him I think. Atleast your son will be there before it gets stifling hot and humid. My husband was there in July! Wish you the best!
Dec 2, 2012
Fancy Nancy
Thanks again and take care!
Dec 2, 2012
jeffiner-desert-wind
Dec 2, 2012