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Son made it home! I won't want to let him go come Monday- LOL. He ships to San Diego October 18th- but will have some leave to come home before then too I think. Now I am going to revisit all the conversations previously about how all of this works with getting their stuff moved - and flying home before flying to duty station. When I asked him he had no idea yet! I know with all of the info here I can seem somewhat intelligent to him - he will be amazed! LOL

Craig- good luck to your son's passing! I just know he did!

Thanks Craig and Dee.

Craig he does not have a car right now except the one of our he is using. He was going to get one once he gets there I think. Unless it would be cheaper to get one here and have it shipped. What do you think would be the best. I know he could probably go without a car but he has now gotten used to having one. Any info would be great. Also what does he do about housing all the info I see is on family housing and he is single. 

navymom - He can't ship a car to Japan if it's newer than 1976 due to the embargo. 

I actually posted something about this in this section on August 20, 2011 at 11:53am.  I went ahead and made a "pages" for it, because I know others will ask.  Pages is located under the members pictures above.  

To me, I'd ask the sponsor how much 1957 Chevy go for there.  You can pick them up cheap here in the states, and I know some Japanese guy would go crazy having one.  

When I went to Guam, my sponsor recommended that I buy a nice pick-up truck because the Guamanian loved them.  I didn't, but I wished I did.  They pay a fortune for them.  

Karen - Glad to have you onboard.  Make dang sure you join the CTI group too. 

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/cti

Cars in Japan are really, really cheap.  He doesn't want, nor can he bring on if its newer than 1976.  Have his just get one there.  

The only exception if it's a classic (older than 1976).  He will have a headache if he tries to bring a newer one.  And, he better have lots of $$$$$ ready because they will quarantine the car.  He would have to pay $$$$$$ in storage cost.  So don't attempt to do it.   

calliecl- My son has to be in San Diego October 18th.  He has his written orders now, but does not know any details yet on how his move will work. He has a few things with him in P'cola he needs to move as well as wants his stuff in Denver moved- so not sure how this will work out yet. (So great having him home but worried about the Tropical storm hitting P'cola for his return on Monday).

navymom3 and NavyMom4J - Same here. I have a long list of miracles the Navy performed on my son.  The best was that he was assigned to the Head Crew while in Boot Camp - it was PERFECT sweet revenge for me.  The Navy succeeded where I failed.  I'm just happy that our Sailors turned out so well.

Woo-hoo!  Got my nephew into the NIOC Denver building to see what actually happens in the field for CT's.  He was in total shock on the equipment and the things that happen.  Glad to have made his day!  

NavyMom4J - Have his go to the Travel Management Office (TMO) office to set up his House Hold Good (HHG) shipment.  He needs to tell them he wants a split shipment, 1 to Denver to his Home of Record, and one to his new duty station.  It's an easy thing to do, as long as he has his orders.  He can send an express shipment to San Diego which mean he will get it within days, but it is limited to 500 lbs.  

I bet you added yourself by mistake.   To make a comment, which you did, for the Boot Camp for Dummies thread you are required to add yourself.  

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ctratemoms/forum/topics/boot-camp-...

I bet you clicked "add" and forgot to say "leave the group" after that.   

We do that to see how many dummies we can find.  You now will receive your cap & gown.  You've graduated.... j/k...  

We love all sailors here, and we love funnin' when someone opens themselves up to a joke.  You've got to admit, you opened yourself up real good.... btw:  I noticed you're in the boot camp group.  It's good you're doing research about your sailors future.  Bravo!  Is your sailor going to be a CT?  We talk about all types of things here, mostly about the CT stuff, and other stuff to make your sailor's life easy.

You're still in the rollercoaster ride in boot camp.  Just hang on, and enjoy the ride.  The boot camp PIR groups are awesome and alot of fun....

Welcome again to the Navy!  

Brians - You really can't tell the difference between a CT and a Nuke... They all come from the same mold.  

Here is a video too...

Just found out my son got his orders.  He was really hoping for stateside and particularly Denver, but instead is going to Misawa, Japan!!!! OMG!  He didn't get his "dream sheet" requests.  Told us that they were told they just pretty much throw them away.  Oh well, this will be a life experience for sure.  One of those he'll never forget. I asked him if he was happy, and he didn't know how to answer.  Told me he's nervous, but a little excited.  He's a CTR.  My other son who has wanted to go to Japan for a very long time (he's into hondas), is so jealous.  He's in the Nuclear Power school right now and is hoping when he's done in 2 years he'll be heading to Japan.  He already is talking about going to visit his brother at Christmas when he's home on leave.  That would be great, but would be very expensive I'm sure. So, unfortunately probably won't happen, unless we win powerball!  LOL!!!! 

Does anyone know anything about the base in Misawa?  I know it's an Air Force base and is quite large.  I did do some reading about it yesterday.  Just curious if anyone has a daughter/son there now?  He graduates A-school on 10/14 and gets to come home for 21 days!  We're so thankful for that. His birthday is 10/30, so we will get to celebrate before he goes.  He's turning 19.  Going to take him to see his brother in Goose Creek.  They haven't seen each other for almost a year now.  One went to boot camp in Dec and the other in April. 

Thanks for any info you can give!!! 

I have heard it depends on how high in their class they are who gets what they wish a long as the need of the Navy is there as well.

glassdog - Go here, it lists all the states:

http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-geographical-by-state

Thanks to all of  you!  I know I can always rely on someone out there to help me!  I will check it out right away!

sunshine73 that would be great!  By that time maybe my son could be your sons sponsor when he arrives on Oahu.

Navymom3, I know, my other son is already talking about buying parts!!  He's been into Honda's since he was in 6th grade!  Japan has always been his dream.  Talked to him last night about his brother going and boy he is jealous!  Hopefully in 2 years when he's finished with Nuke school he'll be assigned there.  I have a nephew in Yokosuka right now.  He loves it!  He said he sleeps on the ship though.  He was happy to have a 3 day weekend, but not happy having to go back to the ship every night to sleep.  

I'm still hoping someone on the Japan's group will let me know something about Misawa.  No one yet though.  Most kids seem to go to Yokosuka.  

My son finally left Pensacola and is now doing his sere training. does anyone know if there is a page for Kaneohe. I'm wondering if it would be the Oahu page.

Pamela - Someone needed to start it...  There will be more.  Until then, time to play a song...