@Nancy W - Bremerton! We are in Suquamish. According to some ALL of Kitsap County is the boonies. We have lived here since 1975 and love it. We have had one of our two kids move back to raise their family and hope DS heads this way eventually. Did you take a look at Poulsbo? Or Kingston?
Dear Nancy W and Helomom - I live in Kent and just retired and have been looking at moving over to the Kitsap Peninsula. My son just moved to Pensacola for flight training. I would love to hear how your search progresses. Melodie
Hi, Nancy. "PM"??? It sounds like we are looking for similar homes. I haven't tried Gig Harbor yet, but I have been looking up in Port Orchard. None of the places I've looked at have been walking distance to anything other than the mail box.
Hey Ladies, If you have a child at API how long are their current wait times? We should be getting pre-written orders any day now. With the hopes of leaving Late May early June. We had a few friends that got moved just day after graduation we're hoping for at least two weeks so I can finish teaching for the school year.
Also did anyone's children love where they lived? I'm looking for neighborhoods and best rental companies!
It depends. My son got there in August and just started API. He had IFS first and then the pool used for API was taken down for repair so they didn't start any API class from Oct 1 until January. Hurricane weather also slowed down flying for IFS. So if you need IFS takes a bit longer. Most have a couple weeks after graduation to report it seems like. They will get a report date on orders at OCS..
There is a face book page naval aviator support group you could ask to join. People from OCS class 14-12 started it and they help answer questions for new people coming. They have some information on the group about good and not so good places to live.
SweetSouthernLady...I'm afraid there is no "usual" wait time. My son graduated from college mid-May; didn't get his orders until the week afterwards and then reported June 1. Fortunately he got his wedding in on May 19th. Some of the guys he reported with started IFS the next week;but he got delayed, and did the swimming portion of API starting mid-June. Then went back and did IFS and the rest of API. There was a step in there where he got to put in a preference, but I'm not sure it made much difference.
As for where to live; he knew he had follow-on orders to Whiting, so he and his bride decided to live in Milton; knowing that he would spend more time there during Primary than in P'cola and they didn't want to move. I think they found a realtor from some friends that were already living in P'cola.
The married folks get their follow on orders right away so they know where to have their family. Single get when they start API. Most of the married my son knows got Whiting so they only move once. It sounds like right now most are also getting their choice for Whiting or Corpus if they choose.
Our friends who's report dates were before June last year started things right away. Our friends who got down there after June waited for at least 6 weeks to start anything.
But then with the pool being closed longer than they thought for we've heard there are some major waits possible 3+ months. A Marine friend just got there in December and she's on a hold pattern for no earlier than March! Yikes.
He's in the STA-21 program and he was prior Rescue Swimmer (lots of Helo time). Hopefully IFS will be a breeze.
I guess we'll just see how it all works out I just want a decent home and a vacation even if its in Florida and only 4 or 5 days longs.
Nancy, thank you! My boy just reported to Pensacola last week from OCS and is waiting on his NAMI for the 22nd. I am at the start of this process. Reading the posts and seeing what others feel and go through helps tremendously. I honestly don't the enormity of how little I will see my son has hit home yet. It is going to be one heck of an adventure for him and I am glad to have this group to be my support.
DS should be winging in early March. A retired Navy pilot had given us the idea to get him a ring made from wings. DS said he would probably not wear it. So . . . gift ideas anyone?
Kathy B- I checked out your pictures, that is very similar to what we got for our son when he winged. Over the years we also purchased the wooden desktop models of everything he has flown starting with the T-34 Turbo Mentor as gifts along the way. 11 years and 10 relocation moves have taken their toll on the models and the moving company has had to replace his CH-46D but he loves the collection.
We bought several through Flywings in Pensacola. They were pretty easy to work with. They have a website: http://flywings.com/catalog.htm A couple of times I emailed them photographs so they could get the numbers and decals right. I also bought a plain mahogany 46 and a plain mahogany 60 at a seasonal store in our local mail. They have a website: http://mahogonymodels.com/helicopters.htm. Those are very reasonable, I got my husband a set too. Our son's wife thought those were pretty enough to be in the living room, LOL.
Judy-sorry, didn't respond about the lithographs. We too had our son order his framed lithographs with patches. He ordered his at FlyWings in P'cola. We picked it up and paid for it when we flew in for his winging.
Chris- http://budget.house.gov/ Here is budget plan. "The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the UnitedStates; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; To borrow Money on the credit of the United States" Article 1 Section 8, U.S. Constitution.
So glad you read the budget outline, Chris. There seems to be such confusion these days about the roles of each of our branches of government. I wish the media did a better job of reminding the public about what the people have evidently forgotten. Every branch of government's role is very clearly defined. Here's a link to the role of the Senate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate
My boyfriend is in Pensacola right now waiting to start IFS and then API. He was told yesterday by a LT that "there isn't the funding right now" for aviators to begin IFS. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Any updates? I knew there would be a big backlog for aviators to begin training in Pensacola but now I don't know what will happen if they can't get paid...yikes!
My son is in API. They have been backed up because of pool being down. They started an API class Oct 1 and then not another until Jan 10. He got there in August. Took several weeks before started IFS and then flying in that depends on weather. They had over a week their was no flying when hurricane when through. He finished IFS and then had about two months down time. He reported to base each day and took the one week leadership course they take. He also on his own time completed him pilots license. As soon as they star API they know where they will go for primary after API. He found out on Monday that he was classed up for API on Thursday. Have not heard anything about them not getting paid.
DS came back from 9 month deployment 4 months early to resurface slick flight deck with the schedule to deploy again just a few weeks later but now rumor has it they won't deploy again.....could just be rumor but who knows with the deep budget cuts......
They are asking them when they first get there now what their first choice is. Sounds like most are getting their first choice at this time. My understanding when i talked to DS was that they told them when they classed up for API where they would go so gave them a bit more notice.
Finished what my husband calls the baby pack. Receiving blankets, burp clothes and a quilt. It a gift for a lady that works at our front desk at City Hall.
Multiple job offers are great. DS got 3 in the same day. One was the least $$$ and of course that was with the Navy. It's obvious which one he took. Still not regrets.
Got a question Moms...what's the average time between finishing primary and winging? I realize it's different for each aircraft. But I'm just curious how long it takes. And I don't really want to ask my DS. :) Thanks!
I almost never post, but do follow along on all the news-so happy this forum exists for Moms.Now I have a comment to make. My DS was to deploy last Fri on the Truman, and the deployment was cancelled 2 days beforehand!.I can't believe that this was thought out-how many families lives were upset, and we still don't know when this deployment will happen!this is DS second deployment,so you know what to expect and you prepare yourself for them leaving.now we have to do it all over again! It is too bad the military and their families are being used as pawns to get a budget passed.! thanks ladies for letting me get that off my chest-no one understands like you do!
Alice......my DS is on the Eisenhower.....they deployed last June for what was to have been 9-10 months long.....returned just before Christmas to resurface a slick flight deck and are now leaving in a few days for a few more months......I think that's easier than what happened to everyone on the Truman.....I've read and the talk in my son's squadron is the Truman will leave later this year or early 2014. Absolutely nothing is set in stone these days that's for sure. We're off to Norfolk in a couple of days to spend a few days with DS before he leaves....again. Can't wait.....
Lou2949-enjoy your visit. we were all wondering why they didn't let the Truman go out and let the Eisenhower stay behind?DS says the Truman has to get underway to launch the jets,and he will probably come home on the airlift.I don't mind having to be flexible,but really 2 days notice? all those men and women who gave up apts. and made all other arrangements to leave ,now what?thanks for letting me vent!
We loved visiting our son and his family when they were stationed in JAX. It's a pretty area plus it's a day trip to Savannah and a quick drive to Orlando and the Space Center. They also have Steak 'n Shake restaurant which we like better than In and Out. They weren't there very long though, just thru a Truman deployment.
I am heading this coming weekend to spend a few days with my DS in Kingsville. We are hoping to do a trip to San Antonio and see the rodeo this weekend, trying to find a few tickets at this late date. Has anyone else ever seen the show?
Cheri- I think for jets the timeline is roughly a year to winging. So many factors like weather come into play.
flyboymom- I enjoyed your kindergarten reference, it is an exciting time.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing. It is so good to hear the details that Moms want to hear. I'm so glad that they recognized your family...you all deserve it (especially YOU! Talk about nerves of steel!) My DS is in Kingsville so will he wing there? Or does everyone go to Corpus? He has quite a ways to go...just sims so far, their gear still isn't ready yet so no one has been flying. That seems to be taking a really, really long time. He was part of the first group to do the one day centrifuge class in San Antonio a few weeks ago. He sent us a video clip and I'm really glad he sent it, but boy, I did not really enjoy watching it! His dad and brother really did, but his two sisters were more unsettled than I was. I'm not sure they made it through the whole two minutes! ("Why are they doing that to him?") His gf is down there now on an "extended visit", he says they are not living together, but...
Helomom
Jan 13, 2013
Helomom
Jan 13, 2013
campbellm
Dear Nancy W and Helomom - I live in Kent and just retired and have been looking at moving over to the Kitsap Peninsula. My son just moved to Pensacola for flight training. I would love to hear how your search progresses. Melodie
Jan 14, 2013
campbellm
Hi, Nancy. "PM"??? It sounds like we are looking for similar homes. I haven't tried Gig Harbor yet, but I have been looking up in Port Orchard. None of the places I've looked at have been walking distance to anything other than the mail box.
Jan 14, 2013
Sweet*Southern*Lady
Hey Ladies, If you have a child at API how long are their current wait times? We should be getting pre-written orders any day now. With the hopes of leaving Late May early June. We had a few friends that got moved just day after graduation we're hoping for at least two weeks so I can finish teaching for the school year.
Also did anyone's children love where they lived? I'm looking for neighborhoods and best rental companies!
Thanks Ladies! Many Blessings!
Jan 15, 2013
Dawn
Jan 15, 2013
Dawn
Jan 15, 2013
Dawn
Jan 15, 2013
CheriH
SweetSouthernLady...I'm afraid there is no "usual" wait time. My son graduated from college mid-May; didn't get his orders until the week afterwards and then reported June 1. Fortunately he got his wedding in on May 19th. Some of the guys he reported with started IFS the next week;but he got delayed, and did the swimming portion of API starting mid-June. Then went back and did IFS and the rest of API. There was a step in there where he got to put in a preference, but I'm not sure it made much difference.
As for where to live; he knew he had follow-on orders to Whiting, so he and his bride decided to live in Milton; knowing that he would spend more time there during Primary than in P'cola and they didn't want to move. I think they found a realtor from some friends that were already living in P'cola.
Good luck!
Jan 15, 2013
Dawn
Jan 15, 2013
Dawn
Jan 15, 2013
Sweet*Southern*Lady
Our friends who's report dates were before June last year started things right away. Our friends who got down there after June waited for at least 6 weeks to start anything.
But then with the pool being closed longer than they thought for we've heard there are some major waits possible 3+ months. A Marine friend just got there in December and she's on a hold pattern for no earlier than March! Yikes.
He's in the STA-21 program and he was prior Rescue Swimmer (lots of Helo time). Hopefully IFS will be a breeze.
I guess we'll just see how it all works out I just want a decent home and a vacation even if its in Florida and only 4 or 5 days longs.
Jan 15, 2013
ulua
Thankyou Nancy W. I had to print that posting for me to keep. It described so well the Navy mom experience. God bless you
Jan 15, 2013
Jamesmum
Jan 16, 2013
JudyM
DS should be winging in early March. A retired Navy pilot had given us the idea to get him a ring made from wings. DS said he would probably not wear it. So . . . gift ideas anyone?
Jan 16, 2013
Helomom
Jan 19, 2013
Paymaster
ok, where did you all find the wooden desktop models?
Jan 19, 2013
Helomom
Jan 19, 2013
Helomom
Jan 20, 2013
Dawn
Jan 22, 2013
Helomom
Jan 23, 2013
Helomom
Our local library system has started an adult education series on the Constitution and Bill of Rights. It's a refresher on US Government and Civics. It has become a very popular class.
Jan 23, 2013
JudyM
I am hoping that our DS will be sent to Lemoore in March - only three hours from us!
Jan 23, 2013
Helomom
Jan 23, 2013
Michelle
Thank you Helomom. People forget it's Congress who approves the budget.
Jan 24, 2013
Navygf820
My boyfriend is in Pensacola right now waiting to start IFS and then API. He was told yesterday by a LT that "there isn't the funding right now" for aviators to begin IFS. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Any updates? I knew there would be a big backlog for aviators to begin training in Pensacola but now I don't know what will happen if they can't get paid...yikes!
Jan 25, 2013
Dawn
Jan 25, 2013
Navygf820
Leslie- they didnt say anything abut him not being paid, just that they didnt have the funding for IFS right now.
Dawn - where is your son going to do Primary?
Jan 25, 2013
lou2949
Jan 25, 2013
Dawn
Jan 25, 2013
Helomom
Jan 25, 2013
Navygf820
what do "DD" and "DS" stand for?
Jan 26, 2013
Dawn
Jan 26, 2013
Dawn
Jan 26, 2013
Dawn
Jan 26, 2013
CheriH
Praying for the Air Force pilot lost light night in Italy. And for the family.
Jan 29, 2013
Paymaster
Finished what my husband calls the baby pack. Receiving blankets, burp clothes and a quilt. It a gift for a lady that works at our front desk at City Hall.
Jan 31, 2013
AH
Multiple job offers are great. DS got 3 in the same day. One was the least $$$ and of course that was with the Navy. It's obvious which one he took. Still not regrets.
Feb 5, 2013
Barb
Leslie, Congratulations! How exciting...I forgot, where is Rory at?
Feb 10, 2013
CheriH
Have a marvelous time Leslie! We want details when you get back.
Feb 10, 2013
CheriH
Got a question Moms...what's the average time between finishing primary and winging? I realize it's different for each aircraft. But I'm just curious how long it takes. And I don't really want to ask my DS. :) Thanks!
Feb 11, 2013
Growlermom711
I almost never post, but do follow along on all the news-so happy this forum exists for Moms.Now I have a comment to make. My DS was to deploy last Fri on the Truman, and the deployment was cancelled 2 days beforehand!.I can't believe that this was thought out-how many families lives were upset, and we still don't know when this deployment will happen!this is DS second deployment,so you know what to expect and you prepare yourself for them leaving.now we have to do it all over again! It is too bad the military and their families are being used as pawns to get a budget passed.! thanks ladies for letting me get that off my chest-no one understands like you do!
Feb 11, 2013
lou2949
Feb 11, 2013
Growlermom711
Lou2949-enjoy your visit. we were all wondering why they didn't let the Truman go out and let the Eisenhower stay behind?DS says the Truman has to get underway to launch the jets,and he will probably come home on the airlift.I don't mind having to be flexible,but really 2 days notice? all those men and women who gave up apts. and made all other arrangements to leave ,now what?thanks for letting me vent!
Feb 11, 2013
Helomom
Feb 11, 2013
ulua
How exciting Leslie- congrats to your son!
I am heading this coming weekend to spend a few days with my DS in Kingsville. We are hoping to do a trip to San Antonio and see the rodeo this weekend, trying to find a few tickets at this late date. Has anyone else ever seen the show?
Cheri- I think for jets the timeline is roughly a year to winging. So many factors like weather come into play.
flyboymom- I enjoyed your kindergarten reference, it is an exciting time.
Feb 11, 2013
Paymaster
Naurse Nayv Sheila.....So what is his call sign?
Feb 12, 2013
Barb
Leslie,
Awesome! Thank you for sharing. It is so good to hear the details that Moms want to hear. I'm so glad that they recognized your family...you all deserve it (especially YOU! Talk about nerves of steel!) My DS is in Kingsville so will he wing there? Or does everyone go to Corpus? He has quite a ways to go...just sims so far, their gear still isn't ready yet so no one has been flying. That seems to be taking a really, really long time. He was part of the first group to do the one day centrifuge class in San Antonio a few weeks ago. He sent us a video clip and I'm really glad he sent it, but boy, I did not really enjoy watching it! His dad and brother really did, but his two sisters were more unsettled than I was. I'm not sure they made it through the whole two minutes! ("Why are they doing that to him?") His gf is down there now on an "extended visit", he says they are not living together, but...
Feb 18, 2013
CheriH
Thanks Leslie for all the good scoop. Those of us behind you on this track are lapping up the details!
Feb 19, 2013
Barb
Leslie,
Great photographs! Thank you for sharing!
Feb 19, 2013