EOD

I ordered fins for my son from Seavenger.com last Sunday. I received them on Friday and gave them to him on Saturday (fortunatley I only live 1.5 hours from GL so I was able to see him!). He said he still needs the other stuff. Wish he would have told me and I would have ordered them all at once.
Liberty, it was loud in there and so many people! BonnieCodysMom, Lupner, dHunter, and Tenacious said they saw you but could not find you when I was looking. So bummed. Happy Birthday to your daughter. My son's birthday is on Thursday. This will be the first year that I will not give him a birthday cake. I will not be able to make it to GL this weekend.

Brittany- My husband had called several places. The place where he finally found them was called The Playground Dive Shop 816-220-7529. He bought the last pair of men's large. However, if you need a different size then call them. They gave us a Military Discount and sent them two day air for 14.00. He said that they were very nice. He received a message today from another place that he had called. The number to that one is 702-897-3866. Not sure if they have them or not but worth a try. My question is this...If this is equipment that they need then why on earth is it not stocked at the NEX? Doesn't this seem crazy that we are having to find something that is needed for their class? AND...where they told before boot camp that they would have to find them on their own? If they were (very possible) I never heard a thing about it! Seems like unnecessary stress. Good luck to everyone. Doxie- Mom- Happy Birthday to your son!!! April is such a beautiful time of year here for a birthday- I love it!

Hi Anabel- I know that they issue them and perhaps they didn't realize that there would be so much time between graduation and the start of class. My son told us tonight that he still has not received anything that we ordered. So, tomorrow I have to call both places and get a refund on the express shipping. I will feel much better when he gets everything. My son he is ready to get to Florida and, also, ready to hear people say "Ya'll" ! Haha! I think he is OVER the weather up there!

Thanks Karenlee! That is good news!

Okay- So he made it through the first week of Dive Prep. They started with 41 and by Friday there were just 20 left. Here is my question...Is the worst of Dive Prep behind him or is harder stuff coming up? I am unable to get much info from him and would love to know what is coming up. Thanks!

Thank you Karenlee!

Congrats to this Friday's EOD graduates and their families.

Liberty, did your son start dive school today? My son was rolled back and starts again today. 

Liberty, Yes my son was the one with the burst eardrum in the first week then he started again and failed a test on the second day of the second week. He got rolled back again. We are praying that the third time is a charm. When I say 'we' are praying. That's the hard part. Praying that he moves on into something that terrifies me.) His friends that have gone on have told him that he should stay in dive school as long as he can because EOD school is really rough. 

About watching the videos. The pool week video where they are by themselves and being slammed around, Nathan said was fun. (Nuts, I know) The second day is the one he had trouble with. "Buddy Hitz". I try not to watch the videos either. At least until after he has passed it. 

I'm glad to have another mom to communicate with this time. Best of luck and prayers for you and your son!

Just a quick question...Can we put magnets on our cars?
Navy Mom, Ribbons. I know nothing with EOD. My son said to keep a very low profile, but how low? Thanks everyone! I hope all is well for you all!

My son graduates EOD school at Eglin in July-do they have time off during that period? Anyone know activities surrounding graduation?

Thanks Karenlee! My son really didn't know the answer (no surprise there!) I'm arriving on July 26, leaving Aug 2nd-graduation July 30 or 31-so hope I will get time with him.

Do people dress up at all for graduation?

Thanks Karenlee!

For EOD graduation we all wore nice but casual clothing.

Hello I have another question about EOD graduation on July 31.  I had thought about pinning the crab on my son but understand that is usually done by one of the officers.   Any comments?  Also any moms with sons graduating that day?

Karenlee, my son will be stationed in Virginia, so guess he'll meet your son at some point.  I don't know if Im supposed to say which unit he will be in?

Anyone who has info about graduation from tactical training in San Diego, could you PM me?

Alrighty, then. I think I've posted 3 or 4 times and it's to The Void. Maybe this isn't a group for moms whose sons are already through EOD school and just want some non-emotionally inspired information.  I wish you all luck and your sons the best...nancyp, honey, do NOT try to pin anything on your son at his graduation. That will NOT go well for him.  Just a little tip from me to you. 

Nancyp-  My husband pinned our son at EOD graduation    (Nov. 2012 ) and everything was fine.  I think your son can have anyone pin him, but I think it has to be arranged ahead of time, just ask him next time you talk to him things may have changed. Good luck to your son.  Do you know where he will be stationed?

Sonofabeach

No one told me that this was a site for mothers of EOD's in training! Now that my son is finished with his formal training are you saying I should leave this group? I didn't see where it says for training only?  I would also appreciate not being called "The Void"

"This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids."

This is what is says on this EOD page.

Sonofabeach, are you the administrator?

D-Hunter, my son just graduated from Dive School in Panama City and is moving to Elgin AFB today. He sent a group picture but I have no idea what blue and gold means. Sooo are our sons in the same class???? 

narob01 & d-hunter! My husband knows almost all of the guys in the class that just graduated! He was sick when the prep school started for those guys (in Great Lakes) and ended up being rolled to the class that just started. the blue & gold refers to the t-shirt they get!!! :) it's very exciting, can be considered a big deal, and most guys collect them. Congratulations on their graduation, i know they are excited!! :)

My son is no longer in the program, which makes me very sad for his sake (as it is something he desperately wanted, but just didn't quite make), but also for me because we all want to see our children reach their dreams.  I have stayed as a member of this group because I love hearing the updates and many questions the "newbie moms" have and the "veteran moms" answers.  I LOVED this group so much and was always given such encouragement and real expectations from these moms, especially brandonsmom, karenlee, and regina.  Any advice these women offer is very valuable and to imply they have no place on this site would be incredibly sad and a great loss to any of the new moms with questions.  That's all I have to say (guess I am a VOID, as well).  Thank you again brandonsmom, karenlee, and regina!!

Yikes girls, haven't been on in awhile so not sure what is going on but I know that I have greatly appreciated the comments and advice from the moms that have already been where I am now. Please don't go away.

My son just graduated dive school and moved to Elgin AFB today to start EOD school. I hope to be a help for those coming behind me. 

bKm, Thanks! In the pic my son sent the t-shirt was blue with a gold emblem. Those are some short little shorts they wear!!! I know your husband will be glad to get through dive school and catch up to the others in EOD school. Thanks again for the info.

Thanks to the Mom's who appreciate the help from those who have walked in your shoes/hearts before! I know I appreciated it when I was there. We should be here to help and support one another. I honestly thought this was an "EOD" site for concerned Moms and Dads as well. Is there another EOD site for those of us in the "Void"?

Sonofabeach, are you the administrator????

Brandonsmom is now NJNavyMom

sonofabeach & Kathy # 1 Fan,  the info you have is very valuable and helpful to Moms whose sons are in training.  You've been through the whole process!  I wouldn't think many moms would object!