Camp Lejeune and FMTB-East Moms, Families and Friends

Maybe our sons will get to know each other since they will be in FMTB together and they are not that far from each other now.  Will CL be their duty stations?

My son will stay in Cherry Point after FMTB, or at least that is what the plan is as of now. Of course things can change but I hope not. He really seems to like it there so far, He is suppose to rotate to the clinic today and work.  

Also please keep the family and friends in prayer of a fallen Corpsman..

US Navy Hospitalman Riley Gallinger-Long

19-year-old US Navy Hospitalman Riley Gallinger-Long was killed on 11th August 2011 in Helmand province during a foot patrol with a US Marine unit in Marjah district.

The sailor, from Cornelius, Oregon, graduated from Forest Grove High School last year. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

God hold them close at this time of sorrow

Good Luck to all of them!

Not sure who started the link above w/class number but how do we go about getting our class number for the Oct class?

It's on the FMTB-east site under schedule of courses. It's not official yet but for now it says #12010

Field Medical Service Technician (FMST):  [CID: M03M6D3]

Active Duty Hospital Corpsmen (NEC HM-8404, M6/B-300-0013/3387):

Class                      Report                    Report                    Convening             Graduation            Class Capacity     

Number                 NET Date               NLT Date           Date                           Date                        Min.       Opt.       Max.

11010*            09 Oct 10        13 Oct 10        18 Oct 10        14 Dec 10        100       235     250 

11020*            15 Dec 10       05 Jan 11         10 Jan 11         08 Mar 11        100       235     250

11030*            09 Mar 11        16 Mar 11        21 Mar 11        13 May 11       100       235     250

11040*            14 May 11       18 May 11       23 May 11       19 Jul 11          100       235     250

11050*            20 Jul 11          17 Aug 11       22 Aug 11         17 Oct 11        100       235     250

Look Ahead (not official dates)

FY-12

12010*            18 Oct 11        20 Oct 11        25 Oct 11        21 Dec 11        100       235     250 

* Maximum of 35-female students can be assigned per class.

Thanks

Hi Susan, there are a number of posts on the CL FB web page:

http://www.facebook.com/camp.lejeune

hi ladies--just joined this group so i can ask some questions.  our sailor recently called.  he graduates on oct. 17 from A school.  because he was not top of class, he didn't get his favorite picks of places to go next.  told us originally he would be stationed back in great lakes.

but when he called, he now says he is going for field training to either NC or SC. which base will that be?  (medical field training)  we assume this means that he will be attached to a marine unit?  how long will that last, and then will he be going to great lakes for real? 

i REALIZE these questions are pretty specific to him, but just wondering if anyone can HELP THE POOR PARENTS!!!!????

thanks, guys

Hi pianomom1, my Corpsman just returned from a deployment with a Marine Unit out of CL and is heading back to his permanent duty station at a clinic in Great Lakes.  So, if your Sailor ends up in GL let me know as my Corpsman is stationed there.  GL is cold and snowy in the winter, but Chicago is full of stuff to do.

Hi Ruthella, Alabama just beat Arkansas...RTR  :-)

Pianomom - My son is at CL too : ) He's deployed right now, but that is his home base.. We are always here for our parents : 0

Sir Vette I don't think I have said it enough I am so glad your son is back home on American soil and eating Junk Food !!!!

Scrappy.... cant believe how fast it is going,, for us at least.. Mine will start next month as your's in ending...

Any advice you can pass on?  How hard did he say it was or the most difficult part?

Pianomom.....He will be heading to CL in NC... is this going to be his home base as well?  My son was sent to Cherry Point, NC and is awaiting to start FMTB next month.  

I was surprised that son called tonight.  He said they were doing field week this week so I think he is looking forward to that.  I asked if he felt more in shape after all this, he told me he was so tired he couldn't tell.  I really think he is enjoying this.  He is in a great group and they are motivating for each other.

mamawalrus your son will do great!

Thanks!!!!

Hi Lori,

My son returned to CL early on a Mon. evening and was given a 96 right away so he had the next 4 days off plus Sat. & Sun.  He had to call in on Fri. to check in but didn't have to physically return to base until Sun. 6p (though since he was an IA he did have to go back to base for 30min. on Wed. to pick up his review from his Chief).  We only had 4 days notice from the FRO of his return.  Fortunately, my son had given us his expected return time a couple weeks prior so I knew what to plan for hotels, etc.  Of course, that's all subject to change.  I booked a condo (3br for under $600) at Emerald Isle about 30min. from base at the last minute from Sun. to Sun. so that worked out perfect.  I know that you're getting excited, anxious may be a better word, for your son's homecoming.  It'll be here before you know it!

Hello All!  Looks like I'll be camping out here in a couple months!  Just wanted to say hello!

Looks like class will start next Monday?  He text me today that he got there around 11 and sent me pic of beds LOL  

I got a text today that they got boots LOL  Hurry up and wait  LOL LOL

Do you happen to know the address there yet? Are they all in the same area per say?

HI all... got an address from him today.. wont be sending alot but will send Thanksgiving and Christmas cards for sure!  

Good Luck to them all tomorrow and I know they are all ready to start this up.  

Talked to my cub last night.  Said lights out and quiet at 2200 hours.  Can text after that but no talking.  I am guessing they will be too tired for much of anything.  Cub sounded pretty down, maybe a little unsure of the next step?  Said he would be going to other places for more training later...not sure of time frame. 

Good to hear his voice.

Son doing well in FMTB.  Very tiring  to say the least but he seems to enjoy it.  He calls me every weekend and text after every test to let me know how he did. LOL 

How is everyone else's Sailors liking FMTB?

I think they get 96 hour leave for Christtmas, is that correct?

Our son is in FMTB right now also....I sent you a message:)  

to kym ship and mamawalrus - mine too!

Fun!!!!  Either of you going to graduation?

Unfortunately, we are not going to make the graduation (12/23 fyi). His orders after FMTB are for Milton, FL, so we're hoping to spend the week of xmas down there and hopefully get to visit with him.