Ship 5 Moms(Formerly Ship 17)

Hello, yes I am very glad my daughter is home. I hugged her so tight she said I was choking her lol, too bad!. She said 26 females went home on Friday so maybe Friday's are the magic day. It seemed to take about 2 weeks or so after seeing legal to get travel info to go home, so hang in there I bet she is home this Friday fingers crossed.

I, too, am new to this group.  Just received a 5 min call from my son.  He's been on ship 5 for a week, still hasn't been to see legal yet.  Was getting really concerned because he hadn't called since last Tuesday.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed (but have seen in previous messages that it can be slow).  I'm really ready for him to be home and so is he.  Is it true they send them home the cheapest way; bus, train, etc?  Do they take them there?  I would almost prefer to go pick him up but not sure if the 1-2 day notification is enough for work & the drive.

Sorry to hear the new Brenda I think it is generally around 2-3 weeks from start to finish so 1 week down I think they send them home via transportation depending how far away they live, we live in New England (RI) so my daughter was sent via plane try not to worry if they can survive boot camp they do fine with traveling home plus they are just ready to get home no matter how they get there so hang in there you will hear soon. plus you have us to lean on when you need support. I lost my mind twice and vented on here lol

sorry news

Good Moring- I got a call yesterday that my sis will be heading home on Wednesday.  Tomorrow!  She'll get the details today.  Waiting on that phone call.  We live in Florida, so I hope it's a flight.  She said there is a possiblilty of her taking a bus.  Which would be annoying.  I have two tickets from my flight to Chicago for the graduation that didn't happen, I'd rather just fly up there and get her if they try to bus her.  But hoping they will schedule a flight and it would be a hard turnaround to try and plan a flight on my end at this point!  Good luck to all your children/ loved ones with their new futures and they all should be proud.  It takes a special person to enlist and given that, I know they all will do wonderful things:) 

@Brenda... Once your son gets to transportation and gets his orders, there are 2 ways he can come home... by plane or bus. Never heard of train. Either way, the Navy is responsible for their transportation to the departing location, airport or bus station.

Everyone that we know from in here has flown home.

@Sister... That's awesome she has her orders. The flight they put them on has different connecting flights as our son's did. I guess its cheaper that way instead of Non-stop. He departed from O'Hare airport, flew to Charlotte, NC,

(with an hour and half layover in Charlotte) then to San Antonio. I was like you, I was ready to fly up and bring him home, but my wife brought up a good point

(I hate when she's right)

She said that he will he be on the plane with others from ship 5 and wouldn't want it to look like he was a mama's boy and had to have his Dad bring him home. He's a man, a Navy man (even if for only a few weeks) so let him experience this part of his departing Navy career by himself

(I hate when she's right)

Anyway, just my 2 cents.

At Dad- haha-  we women typically are right:)  And she does have a good point.  It is part of the experience.  My husband has to remind me that she's an adult now.  Even though she my sister, given the age difference, there's a more maternal aspect, and best friend.  I hate she's so disappointed, but I do feel guilty for 1. feeling disappointed too and 2. selfishly so happy that she will be home again.  I wonder though,she flew out of Jax, Florida airport (That's where Meps was), about 3 hours from where we live, I wonder if she will fly back there or into our city?

Well, ya'll sure know your stuff:)  She just called (finally!) and she will be flying into Jax.  Guess I'm taking a road trip tomorrow.  YAY!  I'm so excited!  lol  Thank you all so much:)

I got to hear from my son today.  He is still waiting to speak to legal.  Hopefully this week.  And to the moms who have their children home.... YEAH!  I know it sounds selffish but I do want him home. 

I heard from my son today also.  He said his appointment with legal was this afternoon.  Sure hope he gets to call tonight.

Happy to hear those of you whose loved ones will be heading home soon!

CAN I GET A HALLELUJAH FOR THOSE CONFIRMED COMING HOME!?!?!!?

H A L L E L U J A H ! ! !

Sweet Baby Jesus HALLELUJAH! lol I'm thrilled:)  Heading out at 2 today to bring her home!  Hope your children that aren't home, will be home soon.  Now it's time to start the next leg of this adventure.  Job, school, place of her own- all the joys of adulthood:)  She said she woke up sad today...and happy, sad that she's leaving as she did want this, but happy to be back home, said she's ready to see a palm tree:)  and Excited for the future.  What a rollercoaster of emotions.  I've read a little about the grants?  Are they still able to receive those?  Again- All of your loved ones are special, kind, selfless people and will go far in life.

@Sister... So happy for you. Be careful on your drive up and back. You described the emotional ride vary accurately. 

Ok... on the grants, she does qualify for the Pell Grant. Where it asks if she has prior military, you answer yes. According to military service requirements, if you have served at least one day, you are considered a veteran ONLY for certain grant applications. To qualify for military benefits, you have to serve 180 days or more active duty. But all our kids are considered veterans, by law.

But again, for military benefits, you have serve 180 days or more active duty. If I'm incorrect, someone please advise. But if I remember correctly what Angie posted, you have to serve 180 days active duty to qualify for military benefits.

Oh crap, door bells ringing,.. gotta run

Well got the dreaded call today......Almost 3 weeks in and she was transferred to Ship 5 today and is separating.......Disappointed for her because she was really excited about this opportunity.....She told me 2-3 weeks before she comes home but she did not know.....Anyone have any idea how long it takes?

I am still here too to support others. My daughter has been home about 2 weeks and is doing pretty good. to Navygirlmom ship 5 for the girls is not bad according to my daughter. She said kind of boring but all the girls were nice and she was able to purchase internet time so I was able to somewhat communicate with her. It took her about 3 weeks to get home so hang in there. I know as all the other Mothers know it is hard but alot of support on here, so here is a "hug" you are not alone................

Oh hello batmom and sixftblnd :)

To Debbie they seem to send alot home on Friday's so... maybe this week now that would be great .. hi batmom Im sure Jared will find a great job it just isn't ready for him yet and Kelsey is doing pretty good she is keeping busy I think that is the key I think about how she waited in DEP for 10 months waiting for the MC job and how she gave up a 4 year paid schlorship and cut all her off to like a crew cut for boot camp and quit 2 jobs ... boy or boy but what is suppose to happen will so she is starting to make new plans she will be fine in time so onward we go just venting AGAIN hard to believe how things turn out some we just don't understand but have to accept it ..and boy your son is tall

MC Mama ship 14 div 094, thanks for the kind words. I have gotten to talk with her a couple of times and am greatly relieved that she is ok. Sounds like she is in for a boring couple/few weeks. It has to be hard to stay for them all to be there knowing that they are done and wanting to be home and moving on with their lives.....

well on a positive note.. she will still earn money while waiting and will have time to adjust and make some new friends there and will appreciate all she has at home and gives you something to look forward to. All will be great and she can have time to make new plans hang in there good things are on the way......

Hi everybody. I got the call today. My husband is being separated. I'm not sure where to go from here. Our future and all of our plans were riding on this opportunity. Will he be able to contact me soon? What determines how long they stay in Great Lakes for?

Hello JenBo I am only writing from what I know so... I know they get to call when they get to ship 5 they will get to go to legal that usually takes 1-2 weeks then about 1 week or so they will get info on travel info to go home. If they are fighting the seperation they can be there quite a while. They do get paid while they are there and can purchase some internet time when they are allowed so communication tends to become more frequent than in boot camp. They can get some education paid for once they come home I don't have that link but I know sixftblnd has it. She will be on and will hook you up. All will be ok try not to focus on what could have been but start making new plans like many have said to me things don't alway work out the way you planned but when one door closes another one opens. my guess plan on him comming home in about 3 weeks or less. try not to let yourself go crazy trust me it will be ok....

ps there is no determined amount of time that they are there but the average is about 3 weeks

Thank you MC mama. I would really like some information of schooling as I think that is the next logical step for him. He gave me a second call a couple of hours ago. He said his indoc is tomorrow and legal should be a week from then. I'm not sure if he's planning on fighting. From what he's said, I don't think he feels he has a good chance. Do you know how often they actually get to call? He said he only gets to call on certain days but others have said they can call every day. I just want him home... It really adds insult to injury that he is going to be home shortly before his prior PIR date. My heart is hurting so much for him right now. He gave it his all, but his reason for being separated is something he had no control over. I only wish this happened sooner so he didn't have to waste a whole month at RTC plus his time at ship 5. Oh well, I suppose you live and you learn. There must be bigger and better things for us outside of Navy life.

my daughter was able to call about every other day or so and she came home 1 week before the PIR date so hang in there and yes there will be bigger and better things coming for you both

yea!  good for you debbiekp enjoy giving him that 1st hug and let the new journey begin 

Thank you Angie, Debbie, and MC Mama for your answers. Through some networking I've found a promising job opportunity for him. I need to get in contact with him and see if it's something he would want to go for so I can help him apply. He will most likely be interested in going to school part-time while he works, like what he was doing before the Navy. He has some more generals to cover before he can work on major credits, so that will buy him time to think about what he wants to pursue. I'm hoping for the best. I'm so sad for him right now, though. I just imagine him sitting around while his division carries on without him... He was doing so well and had high hopes for his career when this opportunity was snatched right out from under him. I haven't received a call yet today, but I did get an e-mail. He seems like he's feeling more positive now, but I know this is really hard for him. Poor guy :(

Okay, will do Angie. Just curious, why exactly should he get copies of medical records and test results?

I got another call today. I'm really not used to this sort of contact, but I must say, it's a nice change. My hubby is in great spirits. He feels like he can finally relax since everything is now out of his hands. He did mention that he was housed with a lot of mentally ill people, which really rattles me when I think about it. I'm not quite sure if boot camp caused them to snap or if they managed to get through the system in their state... It's strange. It doesn't seem to bother him too much, though. I asked if he wanted any book in particular and he requested a couple things. I'm glad I can help him in that way. He doesn't really know much more. His legal appointment date is still undetermined.

I'm so excited.  my son got home this morning at 1am after alot of plane issues and delays.  But he is home and doing good.  Thank you everyone at this site for your support.

@debbiekp

That's awesome he's home. Now he can start plan B. We will keep you guys in prayer for all the pieces to the puzzle to fall in place... whatever they may be.

Stephany,

My son was just put in ship 5 for very painful headaches, theysay he has migraines, but he never has before.  You should be hearing from your brother more often.  I have talked to my son last night once drs made decision and moved him and again today.  Good luck to you and yours.

Just wanted to thank everyone again for their thoughts and prayers.  You have all been of great help and support from the time my son left and I really apprecitae that.  Thinking he was meant to help others in a different way.  So he won't be a corpsman but he will most likely pursue hs EMT license and fire fighting.   All he needs to do is study again for EMT license and take the test.

Again thank you all and God bless you and your SRs.

sixftblnd2002 thanks for the encouraging words.  I know my son will put this behind him and move on with plan B.  Glad to hear your son is doing well.

My hubby doesn't yet know when he will get to go to legal. He has been in SEPS for a week now, so hopefully he will go soon! I haven't talked to him today, so I'm crossing my fingers that he is there as I'm typing. We communicated back and forth and got a resume and application done for an interesting job opportunity a family friend referred him to. Turns out, the hiring manager was separated from the navy as well! He is interested in my husband and has shared his resume with a nearby location who will be hiring shortly as well. If he makes it in, he will be earning more than he would have as an E-2 (including BAH and BAS) to start with lots of room to grow and we can live within an hour of our families. Best of all, I'll never have to worry about having a deployed hubby. That's a HUGE relief. I'm really hoping for the best! I'm beginning to believe this truly is a blessing in disguise. 

My husband called me today from Ship 5... he said they told him legal is 3 to 5 business days. What's your husband's name--I can tell my husband and they can have us in common :) It's awesome he has such a good job opportunity coming up--it will all work out!!