Here is the link. Not sure if this site always posts the ceremony, but they have been since the pandemic. It's a public FB group that you can join. I also belong to a private FB group for EOD as well. Here is the Navy one that posts the videos.
NAVSCOLEOD Petty Officer Association
Enjoy. It was great fun to watch. I have been watching again and again. And thanks all for the congrats. Such a proud moment.
My son starts boot camp on September 28th and then the long process of training for EOD. Very overwhelmed with the length of his training, (but grateful as well!), the process, all the places he has to go and different things he has to learn. Wow, what a task. He just graduated with an Aerospace Engineering degree, so I know he's prepared intellectually. But mentally, emotionally I know it will be hard on us all.
It is a long and difficult process, but so very rewarding. My son loves his career and has never second guessed his decision. Join a local Navy family Facebook group also. I love the support, the friendships and our luncheons. I especially love this site. We are here or each other.
Yes it is a long process but like NJNavyMom said so very rewarding. Mine did not go into boot with a contract. He was in 3 years and then started into the pipeline. He still loves what he does. Please let us know how things are going. Karenlee
Hi Prayingmom2boys and welcome! They all start at different places but wind up working with an incredible group of young men. Mine was very recently pinned, still training and can't wait to make it to his Unit. The training is long and the pandemic has added additional time due to the need to quarantine at times. But all moms here will tell you, as my son does all the time. It's "hurry up and wait!"
My son was injured in Hellweek and went undesignated for 2 years. His return to Buds was unlikely due to his class being closed. He has had his package for EOD approved and is at the compound training until he receives orders to begin the EOD process. I’m apprehensive about the dangers with this field of work. Do any of you parents feel the same?
I was a little concerned about this because it sounds very dangerous but I feel that all special forces are dangerous jobs. He will do fine. Is he at Great Lakes? Not sure how long buds is but EOD seems to take forever. Let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help.
He has been undesignated for over 2yrs. He just had his package approved for eod. He is at the spec war compound in va. He will go to Great Lakes next but who knows how long before that happens. He is a college graduate. He is 27. I just worry about the demolition and explosives. Thanks for your support!
Hey there, what base is he on and do they have him doing anything? My son is at va. They have cut hours due to COVID and he told me they are slow right now. I will talk to my son and he could get ahold of your son if you and he wants.
EOD has been a rollercoaster ride for sure! Lots of long training that will push him past his limits and feel like king of the mountain at the same time. My son has been in for a few years now and is very dedicated to the cause and bonded to his "brothers". As a mom you ride the rollercoaster too. So VERY proud but scared to death at times. Looking back, we feel that EOD was his intended purpose in the Navy. Hang on tight, pray and keep in touch with your son. He will do great and love it!
cao503 As WaterRetriever says, feel free reach out and we can private message. Actually back in the BUD/S days, I had a group of moms that formed a PM group. It was nice. We all got to know each other. It was easier because our boys were all going through the same thing at the same time, but I think it's still nice to develop a personal relationship with some moms here. Mine made it through Hell Week and was dropped during the last water evolution. He was unrated for about 6 months and then had to do the Great Lakes, etc. route all over. Luckily for him, that was not during a pandemic. COVID has definitely lengthened the process for all these guys. Tell him not to get frustrated! Every move he has made, he has been required to quarantine for two weeks.
He was pinned at the end of August, quarantined, and will graduate Jump School in GA this week. Then, it's back to Eglin for another 2 weeks of quarantine and then off to MI for combat training.
Don't let EOD scare you. Any special ops position in the military is scary. This is the life they have chosen. For them it is challenging, exciting, extremely rewarding. The community is very "SEAL-like" in terms of the camaraderie.
Good luck to him. Keep us posted on his progress. Send me a private message if you would like to chat more.
Okay. Since I was the moderator of one before, I will give it a go. Each of you needs to send me the equivalent of a "friend request." That's the only way we can PM each other. I will set up the group. I'm so excited to do this! Looking forward to hearing from you all.
It turns out that I am friends with all of you except ca0503 and prayermom. I have sent you both friend requests. Then going forward I will set up a group. Be on the lookout for some messages from me. Have a great weekend!
I have the start of our EOD PM group. I have to do a little admin here. In order for us all to communicate and read each other's messages, we need to all be "friends." So far, I have the following interested moms. Please make sure that you are "friends" with everyone in this list. The easiest way to do that is to read my next "admin message" on the PM group. Click on each name and it will bring up their profile. If you are not their friend, you can "send friend request." It's as easy as that. Here is who we have so far.
Water Retriever
Karenlee
Navymom (o is a heart)
NJNavy mom
Tory
prayermom
cao503
RooDog
Kitabear
(I saw a prayingmom2boys and picknel on someone's list.)
Dear prayer mom, just talked to my so . He said dive prep is hard but he can make it. Hate to say but nothing is easy in EOD. I am sure he will do well. Mine said just to practice as much as he can. Hope this helps. Will keep you guys in prayers.
Hello! I am new to the group and wanted to reach out to see if there are any other Moms on this group chat with their child due to be completed with the 2 week quarantine tomorrow? My son left 2 weeks ago...I am curious if anyone is in the same timeframe as my son?
my son has been in 10yrs as a matter of fact today is his 10 year anniversary. Still loves it too. As NJNAVYMOM said, hope you find a mom that has a son in the pipeline. Let us know if you have questions and we will try to help you out.
Thanks for the shout out. YES I would love to connect with another mom who is currently with the same timing...it helps to ease the worry! Long road ahead and lots of prayers!
My son has been in for 9 years. Has any EOD Moms been to Guam? I see a trip in my future & would like any suggestions on planning a trip there. Thanks.
Hi all and welcome Gmoneymom!
My son started in the EOD pipeline in October. He graduated from dive school a few weeks ago and now at Eglin and will soon start EOD school. He loves the EOD community and excited to finally start EOD school. Lots of ROM (quarantine) with every move has made the pipeline super long. Dive school was definitely intense.
Gmoneymom, hope your son does well! Happy to share more with you as my son is only 6 months ahead of your son in a long pipeline.
EOD pipeline seemed long to me and now you have to add in quarantine. Never been to Guam, mine went to Spain after school. He has been to Guam when he was on deployment prior to joining EOD and loved it. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers. karenlee
Karenlee
RubberDucky, is the video public? I would like to see it.
thanks karenlee
Aug 27, 2020
RooDog
Congratulations RubberDucky! Hooyah! Would also love the link to see the video of the ceremony.
Aug 28, 2020
RubberDucky
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053408395051719/
Here is the link. Not sure if this site always posts the ceremony, but they have been since the pandemic. It's a public FB group that you can join. I also belong to a private FB group for EOD as well. Here is the Navy one that posts the videos.
NAVSCOLEOD Petty Officer Association
Enjoy. It was great fun to watch. I have been watching again and again. And thanks all for the congrats. Such a proud moment.
Aug 30, 2020
Karenlee
Thanks RubberDucky. Have a good week. Stay safe and healthy.
karenlee
Aug 30, 2020
NJNavyMom
Thanks RubberDucky!
Aug 30, 2020
RooDog
Thanks so much, RubberDucky!
Aug 30, 2020
Prayingmom2boys
Sep 11, 2020
NJNavyMom
Hi Prayingmom2boys!
It is a long and difficult process, but so very rewarding. My son loves his career and has never second guessed his decision.
Join a local Navy family Facebook group also. I love the support, the friendships and our luncheons.
I especially love this site. We are here or each other.
Sep 11, 2020
Karenlee
Hi Prayingmom2boys,
Yes it is a long process but like NJNavyMom said so very rewarding. Mine did not go into boot with a contract. He was in 3 years and then started into the pipeline. He still loves what he does. Please let us know how things are going.
Karenlee
Sep 11, 2020
RubberDucky
Hi Prayingmom2boys and welcome! They all start at different places but wind up working with an incredible group of young men. Mine was very recently pinned, still training and can't wait to make it to his Unit. The training is long and the pandemic has added additional time due to the need to quarantine at times. But all moms here will tell you, as my son does all the time. It's "hurry up and wait!"
Sep 14, 2020
cao503
Hello
My son was injured in Hellweek and went undesignated for 2 years. His return to Buds was unlikely due to his class being closed. He has had his package for EOD approved and is at the compound training until he receives orders to begin the EOD process. I’m apprehensive about the dangers with this field of work. Do any of you parents feel the same?
Sep 24, 2020
Karenlee
Welcome cao503,
I was a little concerned about this because it sounds very dangerous but I feel that all special forces are dangerous jobs. He will do fine. Is he at Great Lakes? Not sure how long buds is but EOD seems to take forever. Let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help.
Have a good weekend.
karenlee
Sep 25, 2020
cao503
Hi There
He has been undesignated for over 2yrs. He just had his package approved for eod. He is at the spec war compound in va. He will go to Great Lakes next but who knows how long before that happens. He is a college graduate. He is 27. I just worry about the demolition and explosives. Thanks for your support!
Sep 25, 2020
Karenlee
Hey there, what base is he on and do they have him doing anything? My son is at va. They have cut hours due to COVID and he told me they are slow right now. I will talk to my son and he could get ahold of your son if you and he wants.
Sep 25, 2020
WaterRetriever
Hi.
News about those Buds now wanting EOD.
Well my sailor has some great friends which came that route , ladder, pipeline.... EOD does take well... that pipeline may be the longest.
Waiting may be.... may I say be more testing than anything .
Yet those drop in .... were Buds sailors are great....
Well .... that is from a mom that those sailors even excelled over her sailor.... and I say it.
New graduates from bootcamp cannot compare... not really a good comparison... apples to oranges so to say.
Just every waiting on school at GL....
Practice weighted treads . ....
The Demolition stuff is further down the road... do not bring extra worry to the present.
Stay sane waiting... have a sense of humor....
And yes... oops... command may change for positive in your direction.... keep optimistic.
I am learning how to wait....
One way or another.
Sep 25, 2020
WaterRetriever
Hi again
This group may look quiet.
Remember personal stuff go private.
We are here . Just ask and go to private conversation.
EOD is one group that is chatty privately.
Get an email service that is encrypted.
Have a great weekend.
Sep 25, 2020
prayermom
EOD has been a rollercoaster ride for sure! Lots of long training that will push him past his limits and feel like king of the mountain at the same time. My son has been in for a few years now and is very dedicated to the cause and bonded to his "brothers". As a mom you ride the rollercoaster too. So VERY proud but scared to death at times. Looking back, we feel that EOD was his intended purpose in the Navy. Hang on tight, pray and keep in touch with your son. He will do great and love it!
Sep 25, 2020
RubberDucky
cao503 As WaterRetriever says, feel free reach out and we can private message. Actually back in the BUD/S days, I had a group of moms that formed a PM group. It was nice. We all got to know each other. It was easier because our boys were all going through the same thing at the same time, but I think it's still nice to develop a personal relationship with some moms here. Mine made it through Hell Week and was dropped during the last water evolution. He was unrated for about 6 months and then had to do the Great Lakes, etc. route all over. Luckily for him, that was not during a pandemic. COVID has definitely lengthened the process for all these guys. Tell him not to get frustrated! Every move he has made, he has been required to quarantine for two weeks.
He was pinned at the end of August, quarantined, and will graduate Jump School in GA this week. Then, it's back to Eglin for another 2 weeks of quarantine and then off to MI for combat training.
Don't let EOD scare you. Any special ops position in the military is scary. This is the life they have chosen. For them it is challenging, exciting, extremely rewarding. The community is very "SEAL-like" in terms of the camaraderie.
Good luck to him. Keep us posted on his progress. Send me a private message if you would like to chat more.
Happy Fall everyone!
Sep 30, 2020
NJNavyMom
A PM group would be fantastic!
Sep 30, 2020
Karenlee
A pm group sounds good to me also
karenlee
Sep 30, 2020
cao503
Thanks everyone. He probably won’t begin training until spring. I would like to be in a pm group.
Thanks again
Sep 30, 2020
RooDog
A PM group sounds great to me also!
My son is finishing his 2nd week in quarantine at GL and will start EOD training next week.
Happy Fall!
Oct 1, 2020
WaterRetriever
Good news Rubberducky
Oct 1, 2020
prayermom
I would love a PM group!
Oct 1, 2020
RubberDucky
Okay. Since I was the moderator of one before, I will give it a go. Each of you needs to send me the equivalent of a "friend request." That's the only way we can PM each other. I will set up the group. I'm so excited to do this! Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Oct 9, 2020
RubberDucky
It turns out that I am friends with all of you except ca0503 and prayermom. I have sent you both friend requests. Then going forward I will set up a group. Be on the lookout for some messages from me. Have a great weekend!
Oct 9, 2020
Karenlee
RubberyDucky
Thanks for doing this. I might have another Mom to add. Need to see if she is interested. Thanks again. Have a good one
Oct 9, 2020
WaterRetriever
Hmmm. I think I will need to adjust my settings.
And on which app is this?
Oct 9, 2020
Tory
I would love to join the group. My son is at Great Lakes starting the EOD journey. RubberyDucky I sent you a friend request.
Oct 9, 2020
NJNavyMom
At the risk of sounding like an idiot, how do I send a friend request on navy for moms?
Oct 9, 2020
Karenlee
NJNavyMom, click on someone’s name and it will take to their page and you send a friends request.
Oct 9, 2020
NavyM♥m
Thanks RubberDucky!
Oct 9, 2020
WaterRetriever
Many ways through the Navy to get to that EOD training.
Oct 10, 2020
RubberDucky
WaterRetriever,
I just love you! We are already friends. You are good to go. Got a few friend requests and will be putting together a group shortly.
Happy Columbus Day all!
Oct 12, 2020
Karenlee
RubberDucky, I have a mom that might want to join. The more the merrier.
Oct 12, 2020
RubberDucky
Karenlee,
Absolutely! The more the merrier.
Oct 12, 2020
WaterRetriever
Thank you for taking the task on RubberDucky.
Oct 12, 2020
WaterRetriever
Rubberducky.... feelings are mutual.
Oh I need to update you......I will message.
Oct 12, 2020
RubberDucky
Good afternoon Ladies, and Happy Saturday!
I have the start of our EOD PM group. I have to do a little admin here. In order for us all to communicate and read each other's messages, we need to all be "friends." So far, I have the following interested moms. Please make sure that you are "friends" with everyone in this list. The easiest way to do that is to read my next "admin message" on the PM group. Click on each name and it will bring up their profile. If you are not their friend, you can "send friend request." It's as easy as that. Here is who we have so far.
Water Retriever
Karenlee
Navymom (o is a heart)
NJNavy mom
Tory
prayermom
cao503
RooDog
Kitabear
(I saw a prayingmom2boys and picknel on someone's list.)
Be on the lookout for message in PM group.
Hugs,
Ducky
Oct 24, 2020
Karenlee
Dear prayer mom, just talked to my so . He said dive prep is hard but he can make it. Hate to say but nothing is easy in EOD. I am sure he will do well. Mine said just to practice as much as he can. Hope this helps. Will keep you guys in prayers.
karenlee
Dec 7, 2020
Gmoneymom
Hello! I am new to the group and wanted to reach out to see if there are any other Moms on this group chat with their child due to be completed with the 2 week quarantine tomorrow? My son left 2 weeks ago...I am curious if anyone is in the same timeframe as my son?
Mar 8, 2021
NJNavyMom
Hi and welcome!
My son has been in 11 years now.
He loves it!!
Good luck! I hope you find someone whose son is in the same timeline.
Mar 9, 2021
Karenlee
Welcome,
my son has been in 10yrs as a matter of fact today is his 10 year anniversary. Still loves it too. As NJNAVYMOM said, hope you find a mom that has a son in the pipeline. Let us know if you have questions and we will try to help you out.
karenlee
Mar 9, 2021
Gmoneymom
Hello NJNavyMom & Karenlee-
Thanks for the shout out. YES I would love to connect with another mom who is currently with the same timing...it helps to ease the worry! Long road ahead and lots of prayers!
Mar 9, 2021
NavyM♥m
My son has been in for 9 years. Has any EOD Moms been to Guam? I see a trip in my future & would like any suggestions on planning a trip there. Thanks.
Mar 9, 2021
cao503
Hello,
My son just started quarantine but would love to chat.
Mar 10, 2021
RooDog
My son started in the EOD pipeline in October. He graduated from dive school a few weeks ago and now at Eglin and will soon start EOD school. He loves the EOD community and excited to finally start EOD school. Lots of ROM (quarantine) with every move has made the pipeline super long. Dive school was definitely intense.
Gmoneymom, hope your son does well! Happy to share more with you as my son is only 6 months ahead of your son in a long pipeline.
Mar 10, 2021
cao503
Hello RooDog,
So happy to hear how well its been going for you and your son. It is a long process.
cao
Mar 10, 2021
cao503
Hello,
I should add my son has arrived at Great Lakes on Monday and is in quarantine. He was at the compound in Little Creek VA.
cao
Mar 10, 2021
Karenlee
Hello,
EOD pipeline seemed long to me and now you have to add in quarantine. Never been to Guam, mine went to Spain after school. He has been to Guam when he was on deployment prior to joining EOD and loved it. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
karenlee
Mar 10, 2021