Anyone with Sailors/Soldiers/Marines in War Zones and Combat Areas

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For parents and loved ones of deployed and deploying military personnel...Aghanistan/Iraq and any and all war zones. Please introduce yourself on the main comment page.

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mikes mom

OMGosh Patrice I am so happy for you and your family : )

May 31, 2011
mikes mom

Docs Proud Mom - Welcome to the group... I sure know what you mean about watch the news don't watch the news... Its not easy is it : ) And those songs!!! Yikes... I feel the past two years I can cry on a dime ... We all know what your feeling..

May 31, 2011
TexasDocMom

Baseball Game surprise! Click the link for a happy tissue alert video....enjoy!

We'll countdown with you Navy08.....

Jun 1, 2011
TexasDocMom

Link to Navy thoughts on social networking on the USS Bataan While we do not generally deal with ship board stuff here, I think the Navy makes it's case about what is acceptable on social media sites and what is not! Interesting read.

Jun 1, 2011
mikes mom

TDM my son is on the USS Mesa Verde there are a few of us that have been on N$Ms for some time and know what to say and what not to say... We have been having this discussion in my USS Mesa Verde group ... They loss there FB page...So a parent in my other group posted OPSEC rules... Lets keep our kids safe...

Jun 1, 2011
TexasDocMom

It's nice the Navy acknowledges that it's the family that loses out when they have to shut down a facebook page. But whatever keeps all of our military safe!!

Jun 1, 2011
TexasDocMom

Baby Joseph is having a rough time, respiratory infection, going back and forth on the oscillator to the respirator, he's up to 1lb 10 ozs, but no feeding at the moment. He's so feisty, they had to sedate him somewhat to keep him calm! he doesn't like the noisy oscillator. Thank you all for your continuing prayers and good thoughts for this tiny guy.

Jun 1, 2011
mikes mom

TDM - Bless his little heart ... Thanks for the update : )

Jun 1, 2011
TexasDocMom

Here's a video that cheered me up....and reminded me of a son when he was just a little guy himself, enjoy! you will smile!!

Jun 1, 2011
TexasDocMom

Maybe I should put up in the "permanent" area above with the links....sometimes around here we need a pep talk "you can do it!"....I think this is what my son's 4th grade teacher called "auditory"...she told me my son would be on TV as a motivational speaker by the time he was 30. So now he's an instructor for the Navy...hmmm?

Jun 2, 2011
Paymaster

TexasDoc....That's cute, ours was his doctor. Doctor told him with his name he was going to be someone in charge with power. Gradutated USNA and will be LT CMR in a couple of months.

I haven't posted this yet, but guess this is as good as time as any, the Navy is sending him for his Master's starting this school year! He has always want to get his Master's! He is very excited.

Jun 2, 2011
TexasDocMom

Congrats, Paymaster!! good for you son!!

After Deployment. org Just posted this web site link above, seems like a good one for service members, family, loved ones of those folks coming home...check it out!

Jun 2, 2011
mikes mom

Paymaster that is such great news : )

Jun 2, 2011
vettespace

I enjoy those wake up calls as well! It really does make your day...

Jun 3, 2011
TexasDocMom

I love seeing several notifications here and coming to find such happy morning news!! good for you DPM!! you'll sleep well tonight!!

Jun 3, 2011
mikes mom

Those early morning wake up calls are the BEST!!!! : )

Jun 3, 2011
vettespace

Princess, what are you doing up so early?????? :-)

Have a great weekend!

Jun 3, 2011
mikes mom

Sir Vette your to much : )

Jun 3, 2011
TexasDocMom

From facebook Navy moms page.

Jun 3, 2011
vettespace

TDM, That's one of my favorite sayings!!!!!

Jun 3, 2011
mikes mom

Yep, I'm with Vettespace

Jun 3, 2011
TexasDocMom

well, after it was posted, one mom came in to say it needed to be about basic training. I was good. So good. Really. Didn't say anything! I'm not unsympathetic but geez, let the folks with deployed kids have their space, and get some remarks in....

Jun 3, 2011
mikes mom

Lori I am so glad that Joe's Sergeant surprised him : ) How sweet.. Please give Joe my best..

Jun 3, 2011
hotflashes

well ladies, I didn't get an early morning phone call, but I did get an early morning E mail!!! Almost as good as talking to him! I am so glad for everyone who got a call! Its 4am here and I couldn't sleep and there it was, those familiar words," Hey mom!! " Now I will not get back to sleep at all!!!!! Hope those who haven't heard will hear soon!

Jun 4, 2011
TexasDocMom

Good for you all!! seems to me that there might be some commanders over there saying "have you talked/emailed to your family lately? DO IT!!"......it is important to the family readiness people that those in command make sure each one has an opportunity at a computer or phone....they want your sailors and marines to stay in touch, they are on our side!! so good to hear you're hearing from your kids!

Jun 4, 2011
TexasDocMom

Absolutely, PBear. A surge in phone calls and communication from that area always makes me wonder if there are things going on we are not aware of (well, probably!!). Would you PM me your son's unit? I have to say this, this is one of those times that no news is good news when the communication is tight. If any of your sons/daughters were injured, you will know right away. YOU will know right away...remember that. They are buckling down, staying focused, doing the job and coming home. That's the plan and they're sticking to it.

Jun 4, 2011
hotflashes

okay p bearmom, I'm new to the deployment crap but what is the Darkside family and who are the H&S guys?? sounds scary...

Jun 4, 2011
Much Trouble

TDM...When my son was over there I noticed that every time the news was reporting heavy action in his area, my son would call his wife. He would just chat...ask about the kids and stuff, but I'm sure it was his way of saying he was okay, without saying what was happening.

Jun 4, 2011
hotflashes

Lol ty Pbear for explaining, for a minute I thought I fell into the "twilight zone" and little men in green suits were coming for me.. Boy, do I have a lot to learn about the lingo

Jun 4, 2011
TexasDocMom

MT...that's what I noticed as well....so I'm always happy when calls come, because then I watch the news, I know you moms are watching with a little more confidence than if those young warriors had not called!

My son was transferred from Weapons to H&S right at deployment, he was not happy. Evidently he got his time out of the wire as well. The area he was in was the "poster" child for how they wanted all of the small towns in Iraq to be... many tours by VIPs and the H&S corpsmen were cleared to do that type of thing. They didn't seem to spend that much time just in the "office" altho the only photo I have of him there is from that "office" looking place....

Jun 4, 2011
mikes mom

P-Bear - Isn't that fun : ) I'm sure one of those boxes ( or a few ) were yours to your son...

Jun 4, 2011
hotflashes

so sorry pbear, every moms worst nightmare.I cant even imagine the pain for the marines family. Do you know what happened? I think all our hearts break every time , they are all of our children in a way. So sorry p-bear.

Jun 5, 2011
Much Trouble

Oh P-Bear's Mom...I'm so sorry! That brings all the horror too close to home! I agree, that when anyone is lost, it is horrible. But to think this person was walking around, maybe talking to your son a short time ago, it is almost unbearable! Have you talked to your son since it happened? If he was close to the Marine, he is going to need your strength even more. Keep us posted, Hon....

Jun 5, 2011
Paymaster

P-bear....what a loss. paryers for you and all the families.

Jun 5, 2011
TexasDocMom

PBear, every single young life lost in war is heartbreaking, for the families and loved ones, and for those with whom these quiet heroes serve. I'm so sorry, for all involved. My prayers for the family, and for those young warriors still serving and needing to keep their focus and their thoughts in check until they can come home to grieve. Be safe, young America, as you fight this war of your life time. Truly, I believe my father and his generation would label THIS generation the "Greatest Generation". Blessings.

Jun 5, 2011
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom

Judy, "Chaps" is a nickname for a Navy chaplain. If there's another meaning I don't know it :)

Jun 6, 2011
TexasDocMom

Chief...you're doing great! that reality slap is a good thing...and keeps you on the upper plane of this up/down world of deployment...you'll slide back down sometimes but now you know what to do....what did he request?

Jun 7, 2011
TexasDocMom

Chief, send lots of zip lock baggies, big ones and little ones. Big enough for laptop computers and IPODs, etc. Tell them to double bag them. Send a soft old pillow case for his head and send photos of you, the dogs, the back yard. My son used to check myspace for photos of the backyard and the flowers blooming and the DOGS! Make that list and keep it by the phone....is school out in your area? have any of his friends come home from school? did the neighbors paint their house? anything about home...put it on the list and tell him about it. (my son loved the soft old pillowcases, that sand burns!!)

Jun 7, 2011
TexasDocMom

Chief, can you personal message me his unit, with a generic address to either your corpsman or to a chaplain? I have something in mind...I have a friend whose son is a Bee, he's working in the heat in two metal shipping giant crates, welded together, and the AC went down...I suggested we send fans...and she said "gee, then it's a convection oven!" (they have fans already, by the way)

Jun 8, 2011
TexasDocMom

http://youtu.be/_borufk9RTc Link to youtube that will get your blood going this morning....soldiers returning from A are charged for their weapons bag by Delta Airlines.

Jun 8, 2011
TexasDocMom

Delta's response we'll see what happens. The least that should have happened is that those folks flew without any money coming out of their personal funds, and the federal govt' was billed for any charges.

Jun 8, 2011
mikes mom

I posted it on my FB page and I can't believe the response I have received .. One of my Blue Star Moms posted it and I re posted... Shame on you Delta !!!!

Jun 8, 2011
TexasDocMom

Baby Joseph, still fightin! and managing to keep an eye on the situation, no matter what! up to 1lb 10 oz, still some issues, but hanging in there!! Just like a military mom! His Navy grgrandma (aka my mom) would sure be proud of him and of his mother for being the woman she is and the mom she's turned out to be! Her auntK is sure proud!! (that's me!)

Jun 8, 2011
TexasDocMom

My niece called with new update, Baby Joseph has broken the 2lb mark! At first they thought it was edema, but the fluid is down and his weight is still "up"!

Jun 8, 2011
TexasDocMom

NBC report on the Delta situation Delta is oh so sorry....

Jun 8, 2011
TexasDocMom

Hi, Karen....the words that keep moms sane ..."you're not crazy to be scared, your kid is in a war zone..." and "no news is good news"...but here on this board, the one thing you will know is "you are not alone". No one wants to be in this group but we say "welcome" anyway! Please take a look at the discussion areas above, read back over the thousands of posts at your leisure, and check out the links above as well...and we will always be around to listen, help you cry, scream and laugh....and one thing I've learned with these women, it doesn't matter if it's the first deployment or the 5th...scared is scared.

Yeah, those boys get excited over the weirdest stuff...but they are well trained, and focused, ready to do their jobs....and watch each other's backs. We'll try to keep you on an even keel so he doesn't have to worry....cuz they do!

Truly, Karen, you are not alone...you'll see and hear from a lot of moms in the next few days. Be sure you have your notification set to 'follow"...

Jun 9, 2011
hotflashes

good morning Navy08mom. I too am an early riser and lately its been 3am when I wake up! Ugh! I wonder if your son and mine are in the same place, he left about 2 weeks ago also. I talked to him on skype yesterday and he too has not received his box at his FPO address. He did tell me that he was told it is taking 10 days to 2 weeks for packages . So maybe anytime soon. I too hope the time passes quickly, this is his 1st deployment .

karenM(seabee mom) Welcome, We all know exactly how you feel.I too am scared a lot of the time and I am always checking on line for him. Yesterday I had just gotten off line when I got a phone call from his buddys wife who told me to get on skype so he could talk to me. he had asked her to call me. It was such a nice thing to do!There are friends here who will listen anytime.

Jun 9, 2011
TexasDocMom

Susan, good on facebook for keeping us informed, hope you're having a peaceful day with a little of the worry gone for today.

Karen! I went to your page, I'm sorry I didn't recognize you at first...I was on my way to bed when I read your post and just wanted to make sure to welcome you to this group so I responded. Want to make sure every mom gets a response asap, and certainly you that are new to deployment need to know quickly that you are not alone...again, welcome!

Jun 9, 2011
vettespace

Hi Navy08Mom, I've sent my son a package every couple weeks or so for the past 3 months and each has arrived in about eight days from AL to a FOB/OP in Helmand Province. Hopefully, that continues. Friends in other parts of the country have been sending him boxes as well and they've been arriving in just over a week as well.

Jun 9, 2011
vettespace

Hi Karen, load up a box with ramen noodles (different flavors) and some large cans of PikNik Shoestring Potatoes and a few pr. of dark tube socks for a total of $10-$15 then add shipping costs. They'll love 'em...:-)

Jun 9, 2011