Roxanne- FRS itself is 6 months. I am assuming that FRS is the same length of time for Romeo as it is for Sierra, but that is my assumption. I don't know for sure. My son arrived in Norfolk in the beginning of June, he went to SERE for 2 weeks in the middle of June, and started FRS in the middle of July. So there is still some minor hold time here and there while waiting to start FRS after A school. But once FRS started, it has been all business, and lots of studying, which a different experience from A school (at least for my son).
Hey yall... Im just wondering about our sister Kyles..... the fire the new house the other fires.... just wondering how she is.... wondering about her sailor.... =0(
Hello A Rod..Welcome...You certainly have an amazing family...So many giving hearts....I think my son is right behind your son..I wouldnt be surprised if they know each other...My son had originally started earlier but he had a medical rollback...He will graduate A school in December...he is Romeo also...it is almost a year since he left for GL and everyone can't wait to see him for the holidays...it's been a long haul...
The springs where they go camping must be pretty popular..My son has been there several times and they love it...Roxannes T is so thoughtful...He and one of the other guys were there with a large group of sailors and my son stayed on base for the long weekend because my daughter and I were going for a visit..Well when T and one of the other boys heard we were coming, they cut their weekend short to come back to see us...I had met them when we were there in June and they told my son to tell me they would be sure to come back in time to get together..They kept their word and we had a great time...Incredibly special guys...
As far as Romeo A school being on the easy side...all I know is...thats not what I heard..lol..lol...
Navymom ---- awe thats a great post!!!! brings tears to my eyes... these kids are sooo great and sweet... Big Bad Sailors.. hahah!!!
Oh I hear that Romeo is NOT easy... actually I understand that the studying is very intense as it is a technical part of the RSS rate! I think perhaps it is that there is less combat involved as the Sierra guys have but lots more long term studying and longer time in A school! Tough stuff but great techno training! My B is happy with Sierra.. hooyaa to Romeo and Sierra! Hooyaa to RSS!!! whooop whooop! GO NAVY =0P
NavymomGG - Rox's son T is so thoughtful, he and another boy picked my younger son up from the airport when my J was kept in class longer then expected. They had no idea what he looked like, so they looked him up on facebook and went and got him!! When J got done with class he raced back to his room to get his car keys to run to the airport and his brother was sitting on his bed waiting for him. You done good Roxanne!!
Mama B and NavymomGG, You are both awesome, Thank you!! I know T did for his friends what they would have done for him. We all raised wonderful son's who have each others backs, I Thank the Lord for that. I am glad they have each other since their families are so far away. It is so great to hear he is thoughtful! Praying for your sons and families! Hugs!!!
Lydia, GO NAVY!!! And Thank God for N4M for bringing us all together!!!
Does anyone here who had a son in Virginia (for Frac) for Thanksgiving last year remember how long they got off ? My husband will be arriving there about two weeks before Thanksgiving, so I was just trying to find out how long he should have off... Thanks in advance :)
Kevin.. dang it... Im really worried about her (them) well, tell him thank you for trying anyway!
The3Cs.... gosh I suppose if they do not pull duty that day... prob Tkxgiving day..perhaps also the day after... similar to the bases going on stand down for Christmas... but if he gets duty then that will change that... I recall that my boy had (Pcola) Thanksgiving day and the next day and the weekend.. cant rememeber if he pulled any duty.. I dont think he had too.. so plan for the worse but hope for the best... hahaha... where have we all heard that before??? How is he and how are you sister!???? Are you living in VA now.. I can remember?
Rox... you rock and Rox's son rocks baaaahahahahahaha! =oD actually all our sons seem to be just steller... guess that is why the calling into Spec Ops is in their blood.. they just have to be a brotherhood to survive and they know that right MamaB!!!
Hello all, my name is Micka and my oldest son just grad bootcamp and in SC for A school then Nuke school. I joined this group because my 17 yr old really wants to join the Navy and be an Aviation Rescue Swimmer. His brother told him about this and now he cannot stop researching it. Anyway looking forward to learn about what your loved ones do.
Micka... first of all WELCOME sister! You just hang right here with us anytime! Wooow Nuke school is not for the faint at heart! God bless him and you! Hey as far as Rescue Swimmer... go up above at the forum discussions above here and click on "View All" there is one I put on here that is the Rescue Swimmer Pipeline... read that and even copy it off for him... gives some good insite... My boy is now ALMOST finished with his RSS pipeline... he is finishing up his required flights and jumps and will graduate Nov / Dec... it is a LONG HARD pipeline (road) but it is do-able... as you will see here. So please feel free to ask us anything and we will do are best to help ya!!!!!
The3Cs... kewl so you will go with him... great - I was wondering!
Micka... you are sooo welcome sista!! =0) I dunno what Id have done with out the moms and wives here and others on other sites... uggggg... this is soo hard... being a Navy mom or wife is a tough job..!!!! HUGS
Ann - please stay here with us... cause it aint over yet! hahah... yes though that is the HARDEST part.. now it will get more fun for him... (Except SERE haha =0( ) My son B has only one more SAR flight of the 24 left and he is about finished with his pipeline... It has been a long haul but he is an amazing kid and has done steller! So have the other guys whose mommas (wives) are here! All these kids just amaze me! hooyaa for Rescue Swimmer! Did your son get Sierra or Romeo, that will make a difference in where he will go and how long his school will last.
HI mom2four - Im glad you are posting here more now... hey mom2four when you finally join or start and PIR group here for BC.. let me know... Ill join and try to help out with the 800s and just in general. Usually if you are on Boot Camp moms they will encourage yall to start a PIR group of your own... so let me know.. Ill get my buddy Js mom who is going at the same time as your boy to join N4M as well.
Micka - good luck to your son. Its a hard contract to get but he can do it just ask mom2four she can tell you!!!!
SORRY mom2four... baahahaha... I have you mom2four and Mindy4boys and I confused yall ... duh... needed more coffee I think! I was actually thinking about Mindy... she has a boy going RSS in December... hahahah.... uggggggg sorry brain fart! I know about your boy!!! Gosh I wish we could just use regular names cause like I know tons of momof... mom2s... mom4s hahah etc... anyhooo sorry about that sista! glad he is great... =0P
No worries, just counting down 'til Thanksgiving when he gets to come home for the weekend! Haven't seen him since PIR 4/1, seems like forever and yesterday all at the same time. :)
mom - (hahah that is what Imma call you from now on... the number confuse me baaaahahahahaha) I know what you mean... Im just praying sooo hard that my boy does not get orders to deploy overseas until AFTER Christmas... he is about to graduate.. so Im praying for the timing.. funny about that... all last week all his last few flights were cancelled due to weather... throwing his grad date down a bit.. wonder if that helped answer that prayer?? we will see!!! Im sure he will get time at Thanksgiving..
Hi everyone, I thought I would join this group and check in from time to time to learn what I can about this rating. My son is finishing his senior year of high school then planning on joining the Navy as an Air Rescue Swimmer. I want to learn all I can before he goes :-)
Lala... wooooooooooooow really???? That is tooo great... welcome my old friend!!! Check up in the forum area click on view all one page two I posted a pipeline of Rescue Swimmer... I hope it helps you and him!!! So great to see you!!!!
Ann1, my Son found out the day before graduation, may be you will know tomorrow. My Son is Sierra on hold in Pensacola may class up for A school mid Nov
Hi all. My son will graduate from RSS on Thursday. Super excited we will get to see it. It has been an exciting and stressful time. Super excited to see what's next Glad I found this group. I haven't been in since June when he was in BC
cruisin - Hey sista!! So glad you are here with us now!!!! congrats on his graduating and awesome you get to go see it!!!!
Ann - My son also found out the day before graduating RSS... The all coveted Sierra he got... he was happy!!! Congrats that he is pumped and ready to roll no matter what!!!
Thanks Lydia, for such a warm welcome. I accepted your friend request. i thought we were already friends as well lol. I hope your Sailor is doing well. Mine are coming home for Thanksgiving YiPpiE lol
cruisin-so cool you get to go to RSS graduation. I missed my son's. I don't have many regrets in my life, but missing that is one of them. It wasn't something that I really had a choice on, financially we just couldn't swing it.
Lala- Welcome. Has your son already contracted to be a rescue swimmer? My son contracted as a Rescue Swimmer while he was in high school also. So I can relate to your position.
Lala, make absolute sure this is what he wants to do! Open water swimming a must! Make certain he is aware of the success rate and options avail if he DOR's! Not an easy program!!!
Hi everyone and thanks for the welcome. I am so excited to get to go to his graduation. We are very lucky that we get to go to his graduation. We live 6 hours from Pensacola, so we are driving down tonight, staying at the Navy Lodge and spending a few days.
Can anyone help me with the dress code for this graduation. My son tells me he is more excited about this one then BC because he feels like he is making progress. He has only been in Pensacola since June and I think he is definitly making progress. A year ago we were celebrating his 18th birthday (nov ) and today he is a US Navy Rescue swimmer, I realize he still has lots to do, but man he has done alot in a year...
Thanks again for the welcome, look forward to talking to everyone.
Cruisinkitkat....dress code is casual! I just wore some nice black pants and a a cute shirt. It is a wonderful graduation! We got to walk around the RSS building and see all the things that they do during training. The ceremony is not to long and then they get liberty for the day and can hang out with you! It is real nice. Enjoy graduation!
cruisinkitkat, Casual dress code, (Work casual) no faded blue jeans, no high heels. You will get a tour of the swimming pool very slick area to walk on!!! I wore casual slacks. This is my opinion about the dress code, you are there to honor you Son's or Daughters accomplishment!-
Ann - page 2 "Path of a Rescue Swimmer..." just right up above this box in our forum discussions... View All over on the right side.... =0) Hope you find it it will help a lot!!!
HEY YALL - those going to graduation of RSS... can some one please take a moment to find the Honormen Award plaque which hangs inside the RSS building and take a picture of it ... my son is the most recent recipient of that award and I have no photo of the plaque... THank you sooo much Love yall!!!!
sweetpea... you gave the most sister!!! love you ...
Hey anyone hear from Kyles yet.??? Bastrop fire?? ugggggg Im worried!
Congrats to the newest RSS graduates! My son is in A school now and has an opening for a new roomie (since somebody got brown bag status) so could be one of your sons.
He's finding A-school (Romeo) to be a little more challenging then he first thought.
It was great. When I get to hotel I will get the pictures to you. It was fun to meet the instructors and hear the nice things they said about our boys.
I get chills each time I read about the graduations. What a proud moment. I pray that God gives my son the strength, endurance, stamina, and knowledge that he will need to get through this training. Congratulations to all that graduated today!
CaliMom (Maryann)
Oct 15, 2011
roxanne
Oct 15, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Hey yall... Im just wondering about our sister Kyles..... the fire the new house the other fires.... just wondering how she is.... wondering about her sailor.... =0(
Kyles.... holler if you can!!! plz.. we worry!!!!
Oct 16, 2011
CaliMom (Maryann)
Lydia-my son sort of knows Kyle's son. I will see if he knows anything.
Oct 17, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Oct 17, 2011
NavymomGG
Hello A Rod..Welcome...You certainly have an amazing family...So many giving hearts....I think my son is right behind your son..I wouldnt be surprised if they know each other...My son had originally started earlier but he had a medical rollback...He will graduate A school in December...he is Romeo also...it is almost a year since he left for GL and everyone can't wait to see him for the holidays...it's been a long haul...
The springs where they go camping must be pretty popular..My son has been there several times and they love it...Roxannes T is so thoughtful...He and one of the other guys were there with a large group of sailors and my son stayed on base for the long weekend because my daughter and I were going for a visit..Well when T and one of the other boys heard we were coming, they cut their weekend short to come back to see us...I had met them when we were there in June and they told my son to tell me they would be sure to come back in time to get together..They kept their word and we had a great time...Incredibly special guys...
As far as Romeo A school being on the easy side...all I know is...thats not what I heard..lol..lol...
Oct 17, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Navymom ---- awe thats a great post!!!! brings tears to my eyes... these kids are sooo great and sweet... Big Bad Sailors.. hahah!!!
Oh I hear that Romeo is NOT easy... actually I understand that the studying is very intense as it is a technical part of the RSS rate! I think perhaps it is that there is less combat involved as the Sierra guys have but lots more long term studying and longer time in A school! Tough stuff but great techno training! My B is happy with Sierra.. hooyaa to Romeo and Sierra! Hooyaa to RSS!!! whooop whooop! GO NAVY =0P
Oct 18, 2011
Mama B
Oct 18, 2011
roxanne
Mama B and NavymomGG, You are both awesome, Thank you!! I know T did for his friends what they would have done for him. We all raised wonderful son's who have each others backs, I Thank the Lord for that. I am glad they have each other since their families are so far away. It is so great to hear he is thoughtful! Praying for your sons and families! Hugs!!!
Lydia, GO NAVY!!! And Thank God for N4M for bringing us all together!!!
Oct 18, 2011
CaliMom (Maryann)
Oct 19, 2011
NavyWife10
Oct 19, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Hey yall!!!
Kevin.. dang it... Im really worried about her (them) well, tell him thank you for trying anyway!
The3Cs.... gosh I suppose if they do not pull duty that day... prob Tkxgiving day..perhaps also the day after... similar to the bases going on stand down for Christmas... but if he gets duty then that will change that... I recall that my boy had (Pcola) Thanksgiving day and the next day and the weekend.. cant rememeber if he pulled any duty.. I dont think he had too.. so plan for the worse but hope for the best... hahaha... where have we all heard that before??? How is he and how are you sister!???? Are you living in VA now.. I can remember?
Rox... you rock and Rox's son rocks baaaahahahahahaha! =oD actually all our sons seem to be just steller... guess that is why the calling into Spec Ops is in their blood.. they just have to be a brotherhood to survive and they know that right MamaB!!!
Oct 19, 2011
Mama B
Right you are my dear!!
Oct 19, 2011
NavyWife10
Oct 19, 2011
Micka
Hello all, my name is Micka and my oldest son just grad bootcamp and in SC for A school then Nuke school. I joined this group because my 17 yr old really wants to join the Navy and be an Aviation Rescue Swimmer. His brother told him about this and now he cannot stop researching it. Anyway looking forward to learn about what your loved ones do.
Oct 20, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Micka... first of all WELCOME sister! You just hang right here with us anytime! Wooow Nuke school is not for the faint at heart! God bless him and you! Hey as far as Rescue Swimmer... go up above at the forum discussions above here and click on "View All" there is one I put on here that is the Rescue Swimmer Pipeline... read that and even copy it off for him... gives some good insite... My boy is now ALMOST finished with his RSS pipeline... he is finishing up his required flights and jumps and will graduate Nov / Dec... it is a LONG HARD pipeline (road) but it is do-able... as you will see here. So please feel free to ask us anything and we will do are best to help ya!!!!!
The3Cs... kewl so you will go with him... great - I was wondering!
Oct 20, 2011
Micka
Oct 22, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Oct 23, 2011
mom2four
Oct 24, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Ann - please stay here with us... cause it aint over yet! hahah... yes though that is the HARDEST part.. now it will get more fun for him... (Except SERE haha =0( ) My son B has only one more SAR flight of the 24 left and he is about finished with his pipeline... It has been a long haul but he is an amazing kid and has done steller! So have the other guys whose mommas (wives) are here! All these kids just amaze me! hooyaa for Rescue Swimmer! Did your son get Sierra or Romeo, that will make a difference in where he will go and how long his school will last.
HI mom2four - Im glad you are posting here more now... hey mom2four when you finally join or start and PIR group here for BC.. let me know... Ill join and try to help out with the 800s and just in general. Usually if you are on Boot Camp moms they will encourage yall to start a PIR group of your own... so let me know.. Ill get my buddy Js mom who is going at the same time as your boy to join N4M as well.
Micka - good luck to your son. Its a hard contract to get but he can do it just ask mom2four she can tell you!!!!
Oct 25, 2011
mom2four
Oct 25, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Oct 25, 2011
mom2four
No worries, just counting down 'til Thanksgiving when he gets to come home for the weekend! Haven't seen him since PIR 4/1, seems like forever and yesterday all at the same time. :)
Oct 25, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Oct 25, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Oct 25, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
Oct 25, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Oct 25, 2011
sweetpea4
Ann1, my Son found out the day before graduation, may be you will know tomorrow. My Son is Sierra on hold in Pensacola may class up for A school mid Nov
Oct 25, 2011
cruisinkitkat(Ship 04/Div 812)
Oct 25, 2011
sweetpea4
cruisinkitkat go early so you can get the tour!!!
Oct 26, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
cruisin - Hey sista!! So glad you are here with us now!!!! congrats on his graduating and awesome you get to go see it!!!!
Ann - My son also found out the day before graduating RSS... The all coveted Sierra he got... he was happy!!! Congrats that he is pumped and ready to roll no matter what!!!
Sweetpea - hey there sista.....
Oct 26, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
Oct 26, 2011
sweetpea4
Oct 26, 2011
sweetpea4
Oct 26, 2011
CaliMom (Maryann)
cruisin-so cool you get to go to RSS graduation. I missed my son's. I don't have many regrets in my life, but missing that is one of them. It wasn't something that I really had a choice on, financially we just couldn't swing it.
Lala- Welcome. Has your son already contracted to be a rescue swimmer? My son contracted as a Rescue Swimmer while he was in high school also. So I can relate to your position.
Oct 26, 2011
sweetpea4
Lala, make absolute sure this is what he wants to do! Open water swimming a must! Make certain he is aware of the success rate and options avail if he DOR's! Not an easy program!!!
Oct 26, 2011
cruisinkitkat(Ship 04/Div 812)
Hi everyone and thanks for the welcome. I am so excited to get to go to his graduation. We are very lucky that we get to go to his graduation. We live 6 hours from Pensacola, so we are driving down tonight, staying at the Navy Lodge and spending a few days.
Can anyone help me with the dress code for this graduation. My son tells me he is more excited about this one then BC because he feels like he is making progress. He has only been in Pensacola since June and I think he is definitly making progress. A year ago we were celebrating his 18th birthday (nov ) and today he is a US Navy Rescue swimmer, I realize he still has lots to do, but man he has done alot in a year...
Thanks again for the welcome, look forward to talking to everyone.
Oct 26, 2011
April
Oct 26, 2011
sweetpea4
Oct 26, 2011
sweetpea4
Oct 26, 2011
sweetpea4
Yep, they just might! The Navy is a small world!!!
Oct 26, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Ann - page 2 "Path of a Rescue Swimmer..." just right up above this box in our forum discussions... View All over on the right side.... =0) Hope you find it it will help a lot!!!
HEY YALL - those going to graduation of RSS... can some one please take a moment to find the Honormen Award plaque which hangs inside the RSS building and take a picture of it ... my son is the most recent recipient of that award and I have no photo of the plaque... THank you sooo much Love yall!!!!
sweetpea... you gave the most sister!!! love you ...
Hey anyone hear from Kyles yet.??? Bastrop fire?? ugggggg Im worried!
Oct 26, 2011
Mama B
Congrats to the newest RSS graduates! My son is in A school now and has an opening for a new roomie (since somebody got brown bag status) so could be one of your sons.
He's finding A-school (Romeo) to be a little more challenging then he first thought.
Oct 26, 2011
cruisinkitkat(Ship 04/Div 812)
Just left my son. Can't wait for tomorrow.
Oct 26, 2011
mom2four
Oct 26, 2011
sweetpea4
Oct 27, 2011
cruisinkitkat(Ship 04/Div 812)
Congrats to all.
Oct 27, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
MamaB - yes I have heard that!!! Lots of super techno stuff! Kewl tho and I know he will do GREAT!
cruisin... OMG thank you !!!!!!! You are there right now as Im typing this... hoooyaa for cruisin!!! whoop
Hi mom2four and sweetpea!!!!!!
Oct 27, 2011
cruisinkitkat(Ship 04/Div 812)
Oct 27, 2011
wendypcolamom
Oct 27, 2011