Cheri, what great news that he got what he wanted. My DS just winged in Kingsville (April) and is at Whidbey. He really enjoyed the camaraderie of Kingsville.
Happy Independence Day and warm thoughts to all our military loved ones and the families missing them!
Congratulations Cheri! It's great when our kids move forward in their dream!! My son is at Kingsville also. Let me know if I can give you any support in his move there.
Thanks everybody! I think it's just sinking in that this is really happening. We did get to talk to him last night. He sounded so pumped and excited. And yes, Barb and Judy, I will have questions...thanks for the offers of answers and support!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Independence Day...thanks to all our sons and daughters, fathers and grandfathers that ensure that for us!
Cheri.....so happy for your son. It is wonderful that he got his first choice.....before you know it, you will be going to a winging. Each stage has its own excitement. Thanks to all you moms who have gone before me, Cheri, and others, for sharing with us!
My animals HATE the 4th. We will have the TVs blaring tonight, hoping it helps.
Basic question: the wiki information indicates that they only stay in Pensacola for two months once training starts? I really have been trying to find answers without bugging you all, seems like there are no solid answers to much of this because of scheduling?
Also basic question: are they still having the students take private flying lessons nearby? Does the Navy pay for them?
Bouncing like touch n go's? I know I implied only one question.
As long as I'm at it: why all the measuring? She said they measure arms, legs, height, everything and more than once. What are they looking for? They are also repeating the physicals. She had several less than 3 months ago, this time by their flight surgeons? doctors? Said everyone is going through it. Do they even still have flight surgeons?
On a more somber note: How are the other three men who were injured? Hope they are recuperating, will be able to move on. We steel ourselves for the dangers of our kids occupations (or recreations) then something like this happens. Heartbreaking.
my son just left pensacola for corpus 2 weeks ago. They do have IFS but it was threatened for awhile. my son went through it and the whole thing took 6 mos. His group from OCS had the time of their lives there. There is a youtube video they made of their time. i will post the link here. I think its good they get it all out of their systems and they did! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqWBVQ6wJb0
The one thing for sure in P'Cola is delays! My son did both primary and intermediate there and ended up being down there for almost 10 mos. due to delays. Yes, they simply have too many aviators in the pipeline for a limited budget. Sequestration is making it worse, he tells me. His squadron had to wait 2 months for a new NFO because the money wasn't there to get the poor guy and his stuff to Japan. So much for it not supposed to be affecting the forward deployed!
He did the private course first, then delayed before primary, then delayed before intermediate. All you can do is hang on when they go through the frustrations.
The physicals are intense. I'm not o sure that it is a planned washout, but rather see it as an additional measure of both safety and another test of determination!
My DS was nearsighted and had PRK surgery (the Navy wouldn't accept lasik) in college to qualify. He also has two screws in one ankle from high school hockey, and made it through, but he had two full physicals at Great Lakes and we had to submit reams of paperwork from our own doctors plus he went through it all again in Florida! We still think it was a combo of testing the physical and the mental grit of a candidate!
Interestingly enough, slightly elevated BP is seen as an asset, because it allows them to withstand more Gs.
So, Bora's Mom, just keep mentally holding your DS' hand and prepare for a roller coaster. If it is any consolation, even with all his odd medicals, my DS is heading to Top Gun later this month. Determination can't change a serious medical issue, but it goes a long way to get through other stuff! Best of luck to you and your daughter.
Cheri- Welcome to Kingsville! Butch's has the best steak in town
Bora's mom- My son was in Pcola for only 4 months before Corpus Christi. He had his pilots lic. prior so no API. Its hard to predict how long they are there, just encourage your LO to enjoy it. Perdido beach is so pretty and there is a lot of fun to be had. The training base cities just get smaller from here.
hope all you lovely Navy4Moms had a fabulous fourth! The heat wave here has broken, opened up the patio doors this morning, so thankful!
ulua.....Yes, we were also thankful for the cool breeze this morning!
Hope all of you had a wonderful 4th. We heard from our aviator yesterday, surprisingly he was home and took his family to the annual pancake breakfast sponsored by their local Fire Department, he said the kids had a wonderful time.
IFS is back up and running and they do it through private companies. We are currently going through training. We had to wait 3 months while the pools were shut down before starting API after IFS. Every student goes through APi which once they start is only 6 weeks. After API he waited 3 weeks to class up for primary.
Currently he is moving right along in Primary but it all depends on plane availability and the Florida weather. At one point training in Corpus was at a stand still due to maintenance issues with the planes and the contractors. Not sure if they are back up and running or not.
The ideal timeline for all the training is 3-4 weeks for IFS (2 weeks of ground school and then 10 flights), 6 weeks for API, 6months for Primary. Those time frames do not count for plane issues, weather, pool maintenance. We will be in Florida just over a year to get through all the training before selecting.
Hello all...thanks for all the encouragement and excitement! DS reports to Kingsville early August; does the centrifuge in San Antonio just prior. Now it's hurry up and get everything done in time to move.
Hubby and I had an interesting 4th; great time with long-time friends; fireworks off the boat dock on a lake; were loading up to head home and hubby takes a quick spin on a moped the kids had there. He tried to do a power slide on it and ended up on the ground. After all night in the ER; he's now in the hospital with a broken scapular (shoulder blade) two fractured ribs and a very small possibility of a punctured lung. No surgery necessary and they are watching the lung; looks like it's fine. Hopefully they will let us go tomorrow. But he's gonna be in pain for awhile. I really can't believe it. We texted the kids to let them know; daughter called immediately all worried; DS texted: "how far did he hang the tail out?" Lol. I don't think he'll be riding anything again very soon!
You all are so great, thank you for the answers. Now I have a more realistic idea of what's next and know the reasons for the frequent physicals/measurements.
Glad to hear that the three guys weren't seriously injured and are able to keep going. The support of their peers will help tremendously.
Flying home to the Pacific Northwest this afternoon. We have had a wonderful time visiting with DS and family for the past two weeks. Week one it was just us and the two grand kids. Week two, DS and DIL returned from Newport. Had to chuckle this morning reading posts from moms who have been trying to get information from their sons and daughters. In one week the total sum of my knowledge about what is happening in his Navy life is this: Finishes in Fallon in August, then checks in with the deputy Commodore for assignment in special projects on his staff, February checks in with squadron, March is Change of Command and he takes over as XO. Also heard the phrase "work ups" mentioned which means deployment. That will take more questions...lol. He did fly when we were here. First time he had been in the air in 18 months. When he gets back from Fallon he will also getting thru the FRS to fully qualify before he goes to the squadron.
Wow! That is NOT the kind of Holiday one wants to remember! I'm saying prayers for no complications and a quick recovery. Your DS's response was a classic.
Got the patient home; he's doing much better. Got off the hydracodone which was causing some serious side effects. Controlling the pain with ibuprofen and getting back to normal. We'll have to see what happens with work the next week.
Dawn: DS was in VT-6 Shooters. He started primary in November; started flying in January and just finished last week. So, 13 months between IFS, API and Primary. With quite a bit of waiting in between. He reports to Kingsville in August.
Kris P: I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful trip! How very lucky that the GW was so delayed this year. I hope that you actually got to celebrate Mitch's birthday with him.
I doubt that I'll get back over there before Conor's back in the States, but I have vowed that I will do so at some point. It is such a fascinating culture.
Hi there! Welcome to the new moms! It is a "wild ride" as everyone characterizes it...there are days of excitement, thrills when they have a good day; prayers, disappointment, and heartache when things don't go as you wish they would for your son or daughter. But know that we have all been there...nothing goes as smoothly or perfectly as you think and sometimes how much you know depends on what your son or daughter chooses to share. Our son tells us quite a bit at this point, so we know when he's had a bad flight, a rough day, a tough IP (instructor pilot) a lonely evening, and even trouble housebreaking that puppy! Our son came through ROTC, is an aerospace engineer, and is stationed in Kingsville TX for Advanced. He hopes (and therefore we hope) to go F-18s. We are looking forward (fingers crossed) to a December winging. I don't know about the other moms, but every once in awhile I still have those days feeling emotionally overwhelmed by it all. We are 18 months in and I don't cry nearly as much as I used to, so that's a good thing. This is a good place to come for a virtual hug or a hearty congratulations, because we all understand. Enjoying a quiet afternoon here...best to all of you!
Flyboy mom,
Your comments made me laugh too...so many crises! That's what our son's sisters say, "there's some cross your fingers, be worried thing about every five minutes!"
Welcome to the new Moms! It certainly is a relief and a pleasure to have these other Moms to share the journey with. Our DS just finished Primary and is headed to Kingsville for Intermediate. Our friends keep telling us how great it will be to have him close by; we do live in Texas, but since we are in Dallas, actually Meridian would be a hair closer! Oh well.
I have a question for those who are already in the squadrons; how long do they spend in FRS? My assumption is they don't actually get out of the trainer plane until they get to the FRS, so training time in the new plane would be awhile...isn't it? I know that's still a few steps down the road, but I am still wondering. Thanks!
Hope you ladies have a wonderful time together. Wish we could all be there!
Thanks flyboymom and Nancy W...I hate to ask too many questions of DS...especially about what comes next. He either doesn't know yet or is focused on the steps right in front of him. Or he thinks mom is just too nosy!
Wow, reading the posts I have missed, makes me realize how much this group means to me.
Just got back from a trip to Portland (meeting for hubby) and then on to Washington. DS moved to Anacortes in May. He just had his first flight in the Growler. What a thrill! Over the weekend we toured the base at Whidbey and saw the Growler - bigger and more beautiful than I imagined. Also was thrilled to see our son and his girlfriend's new home.
Leslie, my prayers are with you. Moms, we are all lucky to have each other.
just said goodbye to DS as he leaves for his upcoming deployment. I have done it before, but it never gets easy. this time he is also leaving behind a wife and baby so my heart breaks. it seems like the deployments are longer too. oh well it is their job and they do it willingly.
Congratulations NavyNurseMom! But ride is just starting. DS winged 12 years ago next month and the fun/drama just goes on and on. It's hard for a mother to catch her breath.
welcome, Chris. My son is at Whiting as well. He just started advanced. He selected helos and stayed too......happens a lot when you are surrounded by all the helo copters and hearing of all the fun!
NW&M: Congratulations! My son isn't in Helos, but I know those review boards can be brutal. How long before he will get his new command? Best wishes that he is pleased.
The helo side of flight training starts with Advanced School. This is where pilots who have completed Primary and have all of their fixed wing qualifications transition to their first rotary wing aircraft. During this training they fly about 100 hours learning instruments, night vision goggle flying, formation flight, navigation, ship landing. All the basics. If you are ever at Whiting Field and have a chance to see helo training, take a look. The first step is what they call flying the box. Pilots literally learn to take off, hover and land in their little box drawn on the Tarmac. Once they pass Advance they are off to the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for another 45+ hours of familiarization, tactical, instrument, NVG, and ship quals. Here they become Pilots Qualified in Model as they learn to fly the helo variant used by their eventual fleet squadron. Once they reach the Fleet Squadron they start qualifying for their Helicopter Second Pilot (H2P) and Level II tactics designation. More training flights, learning Search and Rescue (SAR), logistics, shipboard ops, tactics and exams. Once they pass their H2P review board and flight test, the studying begins for the Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC) boards. You must have 500 hours and the training is quite extensive. You must learn all aspects of operation as the HAC is ultimately responsible for everyone on the aircraft, as well as the cargo and the aircraft itself. The oral exam will cover everything including situations and command decision making. Scenario after scenario is thrown at the prospective hack. The 2-3 hour review board then moves to 1-2 days of flight review where the HAC candidate flies with a reviewing HAC and they run emergency scenarios while flying. The candidate has to be able to think clearly under intense pressure, stay ahead of the aircraft and focus on the mission while keeping everyone safe. Helicopters do not fly willingly and with a general operational altitude of 500-1000 feet things can go wrong quickly. Landing on a ship at sea requires accurate placement of the wheels on little white boxes on the deck not much larger than the wheels themselves. Some of the ships they land on are crazy small. Weather conditions for SAR can challenge the flight tolerance maximums for the aircraft so rescue must be balanced between the rescue and putting the aircraft and crew in jeopardy. There is no punch out for a helo crew, you ride it down. So becoming a HAC is a very big deal, NW&M! Bravo Zulu to your aviator. HACs can fly with anyone, but PQMs and H2Ps must fly with HACs. Next steps can be Mission Commander, Functional Check Pilot and NATOPS instructor. Most of all, your aviator has punched their ticket to the next level.
Paymaster
CheriH.....Congrats on your son's selection! It's such a great feeling when your child reaches their dreams.
Jul 3, 2013
aggiemom
Congrats to your son Cheri.
Jul 3, 2013
Dawn
Jul 3, 2013
JudyM
Happy Independence Day!
Jul 4, 2013
Barb
Congratulations Cheri! It's great when our kids move forward in their dream!! My son is at Kingsville also. Let me know if I can give you any support in his move there.
Have a great day everyone!
Jul 4, 2013
CheriH
Thanks everybody! I think it's just sinking in that this is really happening. We did get to talk to him last night. He sounded so pumped and excited. And yes, Barb and Judy, I will have questions...thanks for the offers of answers and support!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Independence Day...thanks to all our sons and daughters, fathers and grandfathers that ensure that for us!
Jul 4, 2013
Dawn
Jul 4, 2013
USNA Mom
Cheri.....so happy for your son. It is wonderful that he got his first choice.....before you know it, you will be going to a winging. Each stage has its own excitement. Thanks to all you moms who have gone before me, Cheri, and others, for sharing with us!
Jul 4, 2013
bora's mom
My animals HATE the 4th. We will have the TVs blaring tonight, hoping it helps.
Basic question: the wiki information indicates that they only stay in Pensacola for two months once training starts? I really have been trying to find answers without bugging you all, seems like there are no solid answers to much of this because of scheduling?
Also basic question: are they still having the students take private flying lessons nearby? Does the Navy pay for them?
Bouncing like touch n go's? I know I implied only one question.
As long as I'm at it: why all the measuring? She said they measure arms, legs, height, everything and more than once. What are they looking for? They are also repeating the physicals. She had several less than 3 months ago, this time by their flight surgeons? doctors? Said everyone is going through it. Do they even still have flight surgeons?
On a more somber note: How are the other three men who were injured? Hope they are recuperating, will be able to move on. We steel ourselves for the dangers of our kids occupations (or recreations) then something like this happens. Heartbreaking.
Thank you
Kris
Jul 4, 2013
jamielss
my son just left pensacola for corpus 2 weeks ago. They do have IFS but it was threatened for awhile. my son went through it and the whole thing took 6 mos. His group from OCS had the time of their lives there. There is a youtube video they made of their time. i will post the link here. I think its good they get it all out of their systems and they did! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqWBVQ6wJb0
Jul 5, 2013
Marianne
The one thing for sure in P'Cola is delays! My son did both primary and intermediate there and ended up being down there for almost 10 mos. due to delays. Yes, they simply have too many aviators in the pipeline for a limited budget. Sequestration is making it worse, he tells me. His squadron had to wait 2 months for a new NFO because the money wasn't there to get the poor guy and his stuff to Japan. So much for it not supposed to be affecting the forward deployed!
He did the private course first, then delayed before primary, then delayed before intermediate. All you can do is hang on when they go through the frustrations.
The physicals are intense. I'm not o sure that it is a planned washout, but rather see it as an additional measure of both safety and another test of determination!
My DS was nearsighted and had PRK surgery (the Navy wouldn't accept lasik) in college to qualify. He also has two screws in one ankle from high school hockey, and made it through, but he had two full physicals at Great Lakes and we had to submit reams of paperwork from our own doctors plus he went through it all again in Florida! We still think it was a combo of testing the physical and the mental grit of a candidate!
Interestingly enough, slightly elevated BP is seen as an asset, because it allows them to withstand more Gs.
So, Bora's Mom, just keep mentally holding your DS' hand and prepare for a roller coaster. If it is any consolation, even with all his odd medicals, my DS is heading to Top Gun later this month. Determination can't change a serious medical issue, but it goes a long way to get through other stuff! Best of luck to you and your daughter.
Jul 5, 2013
ulua
Cheri- Welcome to Kingsville! Butch's has the best steak in town
Bora's mom- My son was in Pcola for only 4 months before Corpus Christi. He had his pilots lic. prior so no API. Its hard to predict how long they are there, just encourage your LO to enjoy it. Perdido beach is so pretty and there is a lot of fun to be had. The training base cities just get smaller from here.
hope all you lovely Navy4Moms had a fabulous fourth! The heat wave here has broken, opened up the patio doors this morning, so thankful!
Jul 5, 2013
Paymaster
ulua.....Yes, we were also thankful for the cool breeze this morning!
Hope all of you had a wonderful 4th. We heard from our aviator yesterday, surprisingly he was home and took his family to the annual pancake breakfast sponsored by their local Fire Department, he said the kids had a wonderful time.
Jul 5, 2013
Hurricane
Currently he is moving right along in Primary but it all depends on plane availability and the Florida weather. At one point training in Corpus was at a stand still due to maintenance issues with the planes and the contractors. Not sure if they are back up and running or not.
The ideal timeline for all the training is 3-4 weeks for IFS (2 weeks of ground school and then 10 flights), 6 weeks for API, 6months for Primary. Those time frames do not count for plane issues, weather, pool maintenance. We will be in Florida just over a year to get through all the training before selecting.
Jul 5, 2013
CheriH
Hello all...thanks for all the encouragement and excitement! DS reports to Kingsville early August; does the centrifuge in San Antonio just prior. Now it's hurry up and get everything done in time to move.
Hubby and I had an interesting 4th; great time with long-time friends; fireworks off the boat dock on a lake; were loading up to head home and hubby takes a quick spin on a moped the kids had there. He tried to do a power slide on it and ended up on the ground. After all night in the ER; he's now in the hospital with a broken scapular (shoulder blade) two fractured ribs and a very small possibility of a punctured lung. No surgery necessary and they are watching the lung; looks like it's fine. Hopefully they will let us go tomorrow. But he's gonna be in pain for awhile. I really can't believe it. We texted the kids to let them know; daughter called immediately all worried; DS texted: "how far did he hang the tail out?" Lol. I don't think he'll be riding anything again very soon!
Jul 5, 2013
bora's mom
You all are so great, thank you for the answers. Now I have a more realistic idea of what's next and know the reasons for the frequent physicals/measurements.
Glad to hear that the three guys weren't seriously injured and are able to keep going. The support of their peers will help tremendously.
Thank you again,
Kris
Jul 5, 2013
aggiemom
The guys in Corpus are hanging out waiting to fly. My son arrived there Memorial Day weekend and does not expect to finish until next year some time.
Jul 6, 2013
aggiemom
@CheriH hope your husband has a speedy recovery.
Jul 6, 2013
Helomom
Jul 6, 2013
Marianne
@CheriH:
Wow! That is NOT the kind of Holiday one wants to remember! I'm saying prayers for no complications and a quick recovery. Your DS's response was a classic.
Jul 6, 2013
CheriH
Got the patient home; he's doing much better. Got off the hydracodone which was causing some serious side effects. Controlling the pain with ibuprofen and getting back to normal. We'll have to see what happens with work the next week.
Dawn: DS was in VT-6 Shooters. He started primary in November; started flying in January and just finished last week. So, 13 months between IFS, API and Primary. With quite a bit of waiting in between. He reports to Kingsville in August.
Jul 7, 2013
Paymaster
navy wife and mom, I can heard the happy dance going on at your house! Enjoy.
Jul 10, 2013
Paymaster
Kris.....Sweet!
Jul 12, 2013
Barb
Kris, that is so cool! These are such great kids, aren't they?
Jul 12, 2013
Marianne
Kris P: I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful trip! How very lucky that the GW was so delayed this year. I hope that you actually got to celebrate Mitch's birthday with him.
I doubt that I'll get back over there before Conor's back in the States, but I have vowed that I will do so at some point. It is such a fascinating culture.
Glad you made it back safe and sound.
Jul 12, 2013
Barb
Leslie,
Hugs all the way around....
Jul 12, 2013
Sweet*Southern*Lady
He started IFS this week. Wow what a busy schedule he has ahead of him. Its like the semester he took 23 credit hours. Gesh.
Jul 13, 2013
Barb
Hi there! Welcome to the new moms! It is a "wild ride" as everyone characterizes it...there are days of excitement, thrills when they have a good day; prayers, disappointment, and heartache when things don't go as you wish they would for your son or daughter. But know that we have all been there...nothing goes as smoothly or perfectly as you think and sometimes how much you know depends on what your son or daughter chooses to share. Our son tells us quite a bit at this point, so we know when he's had a bad flight, a rough day, a tough IP (instructor pilot) a lonely evening, and even trouble housebreaking that puppy! Our son came through ROTC, is an aerospace engineer, and is stationed in Kingsville TX for Advanced. He hopes (and therefore we hope) to go F-18s. We are looking forward (fingers crossed) to a December winging. I don't know about the other moms, but every once in awhile I still have those days feeling emotionally overwhelmed by it all. We are 18 months in and I don't cry nearly as much as I used to, so that's a good thing. This is a good place to come for a virtual hug or a hearty congratulations, because we all understand. Enjoying a quiet afternoon here...best to all of you!
Jul 14, 2013
Barb
Your comments made me laugh too...so many crises! That's what our son's sisters say, "there's some cross your fingers, be worried thing about every five minutes!"
Jul 14, 2013
CheriH
Welcome to the new Moms! It certainly is a relief and a pleasure to have these other Moms to share the journey with. Our DS just finished Primary and is headed to Kingsville for Intermediate. Our friends keep telling us how great it will be to have him close by; we do live in Texas, but since we are in Dallas, actually Meridian would be a hair closer! Oh well.
I have a question for those who are already in the squadrons; how long do they spend in FRS? My assumption is they don't actually get out of the trainer plane until they get to the FRS, so training time in the new plane would be awhile...isn't it? I know that's still a few steps down the road, but I am still wondering. Thanks!
Hope you ladies have a wonderful time together. Wish we could all be there!
Jul 14, 2013
CheriH
Thanks flyboymom and Nancy W...I hate to ask too many questions of DS...especially about what comes next. He either doesn't know yet or is focused on the steps right in front of him. Or he thinks mom is just too nosy!
Jul 14, 2013
Barb
NurseNavyMom, sounds like you are having a great trip! Best wishes for safe travels and lots of time with your loved ones!
(*also, I mistyped earlier, meant to say intermediate not advanced!)
Jul 14, 2013
CheriH
Oh no Leslie! I'm so sorry. Hope you are up and around quickly. Glad you got to visit a bit with NNM; albeit from a hospital bed. Best laid plans.
NNM: glad you are having a good time with DS and experiencing lots of fun things! How are you feeling? Can't wait to hear about winging.
Jul 16, 2013
JudyM
Just got back from a trip to Portland (meeting for hubby) and then on to Washington. DS moved to Anacortes in May. He just had his first flight in the Growler. What a thrill! Over the weekend we toured the base at Whidbey and saw the Growler - bigger and more beautiful than I imagined. Also was thrilled to see our son and his girlfriend's new home.
Leslie, my prayers are with you. Moms, we are all lucky to have each other.
Jul 16, 2013
JudyM
Nancy, we did not get to the San Juans, we were only there 2 days. That is for the next trip. Have a great time and let me know your experience.
Jul 18, 2013
CheriH
Suzie: sounds like lots of fun! So, is he finishing Intermediate? Hope you enjoy your trip!
Leslie: are you feeling better?
Sheila: I bet you are about to burst from the excitement!
Jul 18, 2013
Growlermom711
just said goodbye to DS as he leaves for his upcoming deployment. I have done it before, but it never gets easy. this time he is also leaving behind a wife and baby so my heart breaks. it seems like the deployments are longer too. oh well it is their job and they do it willingly.
Jul 18, 2013
Helomom
Jul 18, 2013
Paymaster
Jul 19, 2013
ulua
Congratulations Sheila & family! Hope you enjoy every second, what a special day.
Hope you are on the mend Leslie, its just one aging adventure after the next, isn't it? best wishes for a speedy recovery
Jul 19, 2013
Chris
My son reported to Pensacola yesterday...SNA...after seven years active duty, his aviation career has begun!
Jul 20, 2013
CheriH
Welcome Chris! An exciting path to be sure!!! Congrats to you and your son.
Jul 20, 2013
Dawn
Jul 20, 2013
Dawn
Jul 20, 2013
USNA Mom
welcome, Chris. My son is at Whiting as well. He just started advanced. He selected helos and stayed too......happens a lot when you are surrounded by all the helo copters and hearing of all the fun!
Jul 20, 2013
Vcstones
Jul 20, 2013
CheriH
Congrats to you and your son NW&M; and thanks for the HAC definition! Love hearing the good news.
Jul 21, 2013
USNA Mom
NW&M: what wonderful news. Can you share with us what that will mean for your son's career.
Jul 21, 2013
Marianne
NW&M: Congratulations! My son isn't in Helos, but I know those review boards can be brutal. How long before he will get his new command? Best wishes that he is pleased.
Jul 22, 2013
Helomom
Jul 22, 2013