MamaB, your son will be fine. I will agree with Lydia tho in saying that he needs to take off the plates. The way "they" look at it is they have to earn the title and he isn't through the program yet.
Someone with wheels in Pensacola is in high demand. Tell him that he needs to tell whoever rides in his car that they all have to have the utmost behaviour. This is what's expected at all times. And the next time, hopefully won't be another time, but if so, your son needs to stop his vehicle and tell that person to walk the rest of the way. They don't want any bad behavior to reflect on a swimmer. The swimmers are held to very, very high regard by everyone. And, I'm not saying YOUR son has bad behavior, but he needs to disassociate himself from those who do. Sounds mean doesn't it? But those catcalls to the Sr Chief's 14-yr old daughter...yikes.....not cool by that rider in your son's car.....catcalls to ANY female on base is very prohibited.....but this guy choose a 14 yr old? Ouch.
But, this experience can only make him stronger so just tell him to lift his head and look at those around him...........
NavyWife, welcome!
Yesterday, when we were going back and forth with those acronym postings, my computer locked up! LOL! I thought well I obviously confused it as much as we were all confused. Hahahhaha!
Uh, yes, Lydia....I have peeked in at this group.....aye yi yi yi.....nice to have that bond with everyone. We have a group from our PIR (2009) and we all occassionally give updates....but your PIR group is a wild and crazzzzzy group, lol! Fun!
Off to mail birthday present to my swimmer son....he celebrated his birthday in boot camp two years ago....it was painful.....for me, that is. :o)
Karson's Mom, the base in Pensacola is open to the public. You will have to stop at the gate and show your ID and tell them why you're there. Just have the building name, the ceremony, your son's info. Last year, my son had to have a tow truck go on base to pick up his disabled truck. I called security and asked what we needed to do to have the tow truck go on base.....there was this long pause and the guy said, "uh he just needs to drive on base." We visited right after that for one of the graduations and that's the procedure.....
Jodybrock, your son won't be able to take his phone with him directly from Great Lakes. You can take it with you so he can use it in the hotel room.....but not in public. And he won't be able to take it with him directly to Pensacola. I can't remember at what stage they can use it in Pensacola......LYDIA???? But yes, they can use it. THis is what's wonderful about Pensacola.......all communication opens up.
You can mail it to him in Pensacola. Or he can go to the mall and purchase it himself.....once he gets liberty. I mailed my son's to him but he went and upgraded at the mall when he was able to. And I think they all have those smart phones....I myself don't. But they all seem to have the smart phones.
thanks texas mom of 2 - i was worried about flying all the way down there from ny and not being able to see him graduate! thank you. and yes communication does open up down there. we text and call all the time now, it's so nice to hear their voices! a mom can tell so much by hearing their voice!
Karson's Mom, I was expecting the same kind of security in Pensacola that they had at boot camp.....like I said, they will talk to you and look inside your car and want to know your intentions but that's it.......have a GREAT time! I'm very happy you're getting to go, you will enjoy spending the time with him!
Texasmom- we had his plate changed over a month ago. The Sr Chief and I both gave him that same advise - watch out whose getting in your car!
Talked to him today and he said they hollared alittle bit more and made him surrender the plate till he earned it (not that it's any good). He sounded fine and knows that they will use most anything to try and break them.
Lydia, my sailor is in 1114.
As far as celks go, I met him at the airport with his phone and a few ither things he was able to have at that point. I don't remember him not being able to call...
MamaB, asked him abt your son and he said the harrassment was slowing down, but that they all know who he is...the other moms are right, remind him that their job is to try to break them and to stay strong!
He also said a few boys would be joining his class, anybody here??
Gosh Im gone all day mailing care packages and geeeperss.. look here at yall ahahahahaha
Cell Phones - Ms Texas Mom ( I sure love you sister) ....... I gave my boy his at the airport after BC/PIR.. they were allowed to have the cells but not the puters And puters after they get to Phase Two I believe it was.. my boy bought his NEW puter at the NEX... cells yes right after PIR!!!!!! yippie. Now they cant use it all day.. .my boy said they were only allowed to use the cells from 1600 to about 2100 so late afternoon... BUT yes give him his cell at the airport (matter of fact I bought my boy a DROID for a grad present) ... sorry Texas I think the rules might have changed sista not contridicting you .. Actually my son said after the fact that he could also have taken his laptop but just not used it for a while. So we just kept it then he bought a new one ....
Karsons... yup I agree with Ms lovely TEXAS... graduation not a problem no special clearance.. just follow the rules of going on base.... actually I had a momma here on N4M that lives near there go in and take his pictures of my boys grad... no problems at all.
mom2four... Ill ask my sista if her boy is in 1114 too and we will share names via message!
Mama... how did your boy do today.. has he called??
YEA and a whooooop whoooop for our newbies... we are soo here for yall.. we are either throught the Pipeline like Texas or almost through like me or mid way liek so many others... so happy to see yall here! whoooooop whoooop it is a LONG arduous pipeline filled with many challenges and thats why were are all here..
see Mamas post... that is just an example of how tough this can be!
So welcome... Karsons... Navy Wife... Jody... all!!!!!
OHHHHHHHHHHH Texas happy bday to your boy... Oh honey they grow older and we grow old hahahahaha......
Thought you girls would like this........... My son said his new nickname in Starboard D isn't so bad (Licenseplate Boy), theres also a Dumb Ass and a Twinkle Toes.
MamaB, I love it, that's tooooo funny!! It all sound's just fine if they've given him a nickname!
As far as my son talking to your son, I don't believe so......my son's already through the program and is stationed with his squadron in Norfolk. Was it a nice talk with whomever it was?
Oh yes it was a nice talk between boys, come to think of it, it must have been MOM2four's son from what she posted yesterday. They just acknowledged that their mom's were discussing his situation on N4M.
ILNavyMom.... go up to the discussions here and use that one. "Path of a Rescue Swimmer." This link that you posted here had several mistakes in it. We corrected them and now it is right up above here in our discussion section. There have been other kids who came from Buds also. My friends boy had that experience and is finally after a long time on hold classed up for RSS .... please read the info up above and that will get you started on information... Best thing we can tell you is he will have to be patient cause of the long hold times and its different with each one... Glad you are here with us..... It is a LONG road up ahead.. so thats why we are here! My son is almost finished now. He has been through NACCS, RSS, Sierra A-school, SERE and is into week 2 of FRS. He will be done in November. HUGS and welcome!!!!
ILNavyMom, WELCOME! Yes, the road above in this group is more accurate. After you read, let us know if you have any other questions.....Lydia is more recent than I am.......I think I'm getting outdated as my son is already through the program and stationed with his squadron BUT all of us here are to help each other out. Are you a member of Pensacola group? It has a lot of information on the base, liberty, etc......about what will happen when he arrives.
here ya go IL... like Texas said man they have great info there... no so much Rescue Swimmer stuff, in fact Robin, Jacq and Navy mom would probably refer you here for this stuff... but tons of info and answered questions about the bases Phasing up etc etc.... Great group of lovely women there too!
Texas hahahaha - yippie we have so much of a following now that we are a "cult" hahah! Well, they can call it what they want but we know we could not survive without each other...
Good Monday Morning yall! whoop whoop to all our Sailors who are classed up or classing up! And those who are through their pipeline and serving! Especially here is to us mommas/wives/daddys who keep the porch light always on!
Kevin! kewl..... my B is in week 2 and said it is kinda boring.. they are ready to fly I think hahahah! You baby is in VA tho right?? Gosh my memory! uggggg
ILNavyMom: My son will also go to Pensacola 'soon'. He got his AIRR contract in San Diego after he DOR'd from SWCC. He is waiting for orders. Where is your son now?
Lydia: Thanks for the discussion info above. I just switched to this site to follow and that answered a lot of questions. Can't wait until he is back on the East coast!
welcome Shell... not to worry honey... this happens and we are here for yall for each other!... plez let us know honey what we can do to help you .. this is sooo tough! we know this... Just know that this takes so much time and can be soooo discouraging... so hang in here and let us know what you need to know or just talk.. thats why we are here sweetie!!! whoop
Heard from my son after day 1 of FRS. Sounded like they jumped right in with alot of technical stuff. He didn't sound bored, but it was only day 1. LOL. He is doing alot of studying, which impressed the heck out of me, because he has never been one to study. I told him to take a picture of him studying and send to me because I have never seen him do it and it might be an impressive sight. :) He was also chosen as the team leader (or whatever they call it) which is an honor he would rather not have, I think.
KevinHmom-teehee hee hee very funny!!! Thank God there's still hope for my son than! I felt that way when he made his bed for the 1st time in BC........ Oh but studying, yes that would be impressive!!
Christi - THAT IS FANTASTIC - may thats what my boy wants soooo badly.. congrats to your boy and to you .......... whooooooooooop whooooooooop!!!!! Ching-a-ling...
Texas - awesome! man it just gets better and better in here doesnt it! Christi... You and Texas are old planks but that is an honor I think.. I bow to my two sisters (and others too of course)
Kevin - well, my B said that he loves learning about the helos but wants to get his butt up in one. I reminded him ... first things first buddy... he then reminded me that he has been at this for a year now hahahahaha.... so cute he is... Oh how I love my boy!!!! Oh and Mama... too funny cause on one of my buddys friends FB pages there is a pix and the title is...... "Me studying... Ben on the phone" so that says it all! hehehe... =0) He is doing top notch though so I dont mind.. too funny tho right !!!!!
Lydia- nice pic! Mama B- Yes, that was my sailor that talked to your boy last week, sorry I didn't get back to you earlier- I was at a meet this weekend. :)
Love hearing how well everyone is doing and definitely glad to be part of this cult! Have a great day ladies!
Hello all! Enjoy hearing about everyone's Sailors! Mine leaves for the big camp out on Saturday. Plz refresh me, exactly when do they go to the country and how many days does it last? I remember everyone seems to hear the good word on Thursday afternoon.
Lydia LOVE that picture!! Those boys are CUT, especially yours! Man, it must feel good being on the back side of this all. (light at the end of the tunnel)
Mom2four would that have been a SWIM meet you were at? My younger daughter swims year-round and we have also had the pleasure of seating for 5hrs aday, all 3 weekend days for the past 2 wkends in the sweltering heat. Swim meets, you gotta love them!!
Thankx yall... I dont share tooo many cause of security.. but I felt that one was okay
Kyles.... they go for the first week sort of prep.. you can have communication... second week... Quick Quiet ( Hunt for the Red October.) they are done on Thursday... Might not hear till Friday so no worries!
mom2 - love being here together!
Mama - yes Im so happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel.. someday I might actually sleep the night all the way through.... but happy to be here with those who are just starting this tough momma/wife journey!
Kyles - Ill be praying for your boy.... Im sure he will do fine but he will def be different after the experience. In a good way. My B said he has a whole new outlook on "things" and a new respect. What ever all that means hahaha
My son's class took their first (and supposedly hardest) test yesterday, and my son slam dunked it with a 100% score. So proud of that boy! I knew studying would be good for him. :) But knowing him even if he didn't study, he would still have gotten a high score. He is scary smart!
I was reading "the road" discussion above recently and was mighty impressed with what our boys are doing and responsible for every time the helicopter flies. I've always kind of wondered what they do when they are not rescueing someone. It's not as if they need to do a search and rescue daily. God bless all our rescue swimmers!
Lydia - I'm good, he leaves Saturday. Chatted with him yesterday about it. I have to say that ignorance would have been bliss!!! He did say that anyone he talked to that had been camping said that the experience taught them what they need to know if it should happen, god forbid! Thanks for checking on me, next week will be the hard part, prolly wont think of much else.......
TexasMomof2
Someone with wheels in Pensacola is in high demand. Tell him that he needs to tell whoever rides in his car that they all have to have the utmost behaviour. This is what's expected at all times. And the next time, hopefully won't be another time, but if so, your son needs to stop his vehicle and tell that person to walk the rest of the way. They don't want any bad behavior to reflect on a swimmer. The swimmers are held to very, very high regard by everyone. And, I'm not saying YOUR son has bad behavior, but he needs to disassociate himself from those who do. Sounds mean doesn't it? But those catcalls to the Sr Chief's 14-yr old daughter...yikes.....not cool by that rider in your son's car.....catcalls to ANY female on base is very prohibited.....but this guy choose a 14 yr old? Ouch.
But, this experience can only make him stronger so just tell him to lift his head and look at those around him...........
NavyWife, welcome!
Yesterday, when we were going back and forth with those acronym postings, my computer locked up! LOL! I thought well I obviously confused it as much as we were all confused. Hahahhaha!
Uh, yes, Lydia....I have peeked in at this group.....aye yi yi yi.....nice to have that bond with everyone. We have a group from our PIR (2009) and we all occassionally give updates....but your PIR group is a wild and crazzzzzy group, lol! Fun!
Off to mail birthday present to my swimmer son....he celebrated his birthday in boot camp two years ago....it was painful.....for me, that is. :o)
Jul 14, 2011
TexasMomof2
Jul 14, 2011
TexasMomof2
You can mail it to him in Pensacola. Or he can go to the mall and purchase it himself.....once he gets liberty. I mailed my son's to him but he went and upgraded at the mall when he was able to. And I think they all have those smart phones....I myself don't. But they all seem to have the smart phones.
Welcome to Karson's Mom and JodyBrock!
Jul 14, 2011
KarsonsMama
Jul 14, 2011
TexasMomof2
Jul 14, 2011
jodybrock
Jul 14, 2011
TexasMomof2
Jul 14, 2011
Mama B
Texasmom- we had his plate changed over a month ago. The Sr Chief and I both gave him that same advise - watch out whose getting in your car!
Talked to him today and he said they hollared alittle bit more and made him surrender the plate till he earned it (not that it's any good). He sounded fine and knows that they will use most anything to try and break them.
Jul 14, 2011
mom2four
As far as celks go, I met him at the airport with his phone and a few ither things he was able to have at that point. I don't remember him not being able to call...
MamaB, asked him abt your son and he said the harrassment was slowing down, but that they all know who he is...the other moms are right, remind him that their job is to try to break them and to stay strong!
He also said a few boys would be joining his class, anybody here??
Jul 14, 2011
TexasMomof2
Jul 14, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Gosh Im gone all day mailing care packages and geeeperss.. look here at yall ahahahahaha
Cell Phones - Ms Texas Mom ( I sure love you sister) ....... I gave my boy his at the airport after BC/PIR.. they were allowed to have the cells but not the puters And puters after they get to Phase Two I believe it was.. my boy bought his NEW puter at the NEX... cells yes right after PIR!!!!!! yippie. Now they cant use it all day.. .my boy said they were only allowed to use the cells from 1600 to about 2100 so late afternoon... BUT yes give him his cell at the airport (matter of fact I bought my boy a DROID for a grad present) ... sorry Texas I think the rules might have changed sista not contridicting you .. Actually my son said after the fact that he could also have taken his laptop but just not used it for a while. So we just kept it then he bought a new one ....
Karsons... yup I agree with Ms lovely TEXAS... graduation not a problem no special clearance.. just follow the rules of going on base.... actually I had a momma here on N4M that lives near there go in and take his pictures of my boys grad... no problems at all.
mom2four... Ill ask my sista if her boy is in 1114 too and we will share names via message!
Mama... how did your boy do today.. has he called??
YEA and a whooooop whoooop for our newbies... we are soo here for yall.. we are either throught the Pipeline like Texas or almost through like me or mid way liek so many others... so happy to see yall here! whoooooop whoooop it is a LONG arduous pipeline filled with many challenges and thats why were are all here..
see Mamas post... that is just an example of how tough this can be!
So welcome... Karsons... Navy Wife... Jody... all!!!!!
OHHHHHHHHHHH Texas happy bday to your boy... Oh honey they grow older and we grow old hahahahaha......
Jul 14, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Texas Mom... okay bashful and turning red but thats how the Chicken Ship rolls... hahahahaha =0D bunch of crazy 09-02-2010 PIRs hehehehe
Jul 14, 2011
Christi
Jul 14, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jul 15, 2011
Mama B
Thought you girls would like this........... My son said his new nickname in Starboard D isn't so bad (Licenseplate Boy), theres also a Dumb Ass and a Twinkle Toes.
TexasMom was that your son who talked to my son?
Jul 16, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jul 16, 2011
TexasMomof2
MamaB, I love it, that's tooooo funny!! It all sound's just fine if they've given him a nickname!
As far as my son talking to your son, I don't believe so......my son's already through the program and is stationed with his squadron in Norfolk. Was it a nice talk with whomever it was?
Jul 16, 2011
Mama B
Jul 16, 2011
ILNavyMom
thanks, good info.... The Road....
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/usnsearchandrescueswimmermoms/foru...
Jul 17, 2011
ILNavyMom
Jul 17, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jul 17, 2011
TexasMomof2
Jul 17, 2011
TexasMomof2
Jul 17, 2011
ILNavyMom
Jul 17, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool
here ya go IL... like Texas said man they have great info there... no so much Rescue Swimmer stuff, in fact Robin, Jacq and Navy mom would probably refer you here for this stuff... but tons of info and answered questions about the bases Phasing up etc etc.... Great group of lovely women there too!
Texas hahahaha - yippie we have so much of a following now that we are a "cult" hahah! Well, they can call it what they want but we know we could not survive without each other...
Jul 17, 2011
Mama B
Raise your glasses ladies..... Here's to "THE CULT"
Just think without each other, we'd be houndin them with all our questions and worries.
Jul 17, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jul 17, 2011
TexasMomof2
Jul 17, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jul 18, 2011
CaliMom (Maryann)
Good Morning all, and happy Monday. My son has his first day of FRS today. I wonder how it will go or if he will even tell me?
Jul 18, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jul 18, 2011
Shell
ILNavyMom: My son will also go to Pensacola 'soon'. He got his AIRR contract in San Diego after he DOR'd from SWCC. He is waiting for orders. Where is your son now?
Lydia: Thanks for the discussion info above. I just switched to this site to follow and that answered a lot of questions. Can't wait until he is back on the East coast!
Jul 18, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jul 18, 2011
ILNavyMom
Jul 18, 2011
ILNavyMom
Jul 19, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jul 19, 2011
CaliMom (Maryann)
Jul 19, 2011
Mama B
Jul 19, 2011
Christi
Hi All newbies, welcome to the group. I'm considered an "old plank" here....at least that's what they tell me. Lol. My son has been in 4 years now.
Lydia, it's official: HSC-85 Takes on New Role Supporting Special Warfare Operations Hooyah!!
Jul 19, 2011
TexasMomof2
Jul 19, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Texas - awesome! man it just gets better and better in here doesnt it! Christi... You and Texas are old planks but that is an honor I think.. I bow to my two sisters (and others too of course)
Kevin - well, my B said that he loves learning about the helos but wants to get his butt up in one. I reminded him ... first things first buddy... he then reminded me that he has been at this for a year now hahahahaha.... so cute he is... Oh how I love my boy!!!! Oh and Mama... too funny cause on one of my buddys friends FB pages there is a pix and the title is...... "Me studying... Ben on the phone" so that says it all! hehehe... =0) He is doing top notch though so I dont mind.. too funny tho right !!!!!
Jul 19, 2011
mom2four
Lydia- nice pic! Mama B- Yes, that was my sailor that talked to your boy last week, sorry I didn't get back to you earlier- I was at a meet this weekend. :)
Love hearing how well everyone is doing and definitely glad to be part of this cult! Have a great day ladies!
Jul 19, 2011
Kyle's mom
Jul 19, 2011
Mama B
Lydia LOVE that picture!! Those boys are CUT, especially yours! Man, it must feel good being on the back side of this all. (light at the end of the tunnel)
Mom2four would that have been a SWIM meet you were at? My younger daughter swims year-round and we have also had the pleasure of seating for 5hrs aday, all 3 weekend days for the past 2 wkends in the sweltering heat. Swim meets, you gotta love them!!
Jul 19, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Thankx yall... I dont share tooo many cause of security.. but I felt that one was okay
Kyles.... they go for the first week sort of prep.. you can have communication... second week... Quick Quiet ( Hunt for the Red October.) they are done on Thursday... Might not hear till Friday so no worries!
mom2 - love being here together!
Mama - yes Im so happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel.. someday I might actually sleep the night all the way through.... but happy to be here with those who are just starting this tough momma/wife journey!
Jul 19, 2011
ILNavyMom
Jul 20, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
IL - very kewl. Now you will not feel alone!
Kyles - Ill be praying for your boy.... Im sure he will do fine but he will def be different after the experience. In a good way. My B said he has a whole new outlook on "things" and a new respect. What ever all that means hahaha
Good Morning everyone!
Jul 20, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Good morning yall!
Kyles... how ya holding up sista?
Jul 21, 2011
CaliMom (Maryann)
My son's class took their first (and supposedly hardest) test yesterday, and my son slam dunked it with a 100% score. So proud of that boy! I knew studying would be good for him. :) But knowing him even if he didn't study, he would still have gotten a high score. He is scary smart!
I was reading "the road" discussion above recently and was mighty impressed with what our boys are doing and responsible for every time the helicopter flies. I've always kind of wondered what they do when they are not rescueing someone. It's not as if they need to do a search and rescue daily. God bless all our rescue swimmers!
Jul 21, 2011
Kyle's mom
Jul 21, 2011