Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

i don't know if it's because she has a son or not but my daughter has lived off base in a house she found on her own (she lives in nc) since she was 6 months pregnant and she was not an e-3.  it's not so much that you have to live in navy housing they just strongly recommend it.  jes found her own place, she wanted to be 1/2 way between home and work, and they weren't happy about it but they couldn't do anything about it either.

carol

vickie

according to the news last night they captured some pirates.  you will hear news on the tv before you hear it here.  nothing is posted here unless it is public knowledge.

HDuhhuh:  Have to send to the ship address...which is in dry dock.  No barracks address that I'm aware of.  He is in Newport News.

Thanks, Nancy...I have thought of that.  Most of his buddies live in barracks though...but still looking!  That may be a good option if we can figure it out.  Someone else mentioned sending priority as her pkgs have reached her son that way who is also in Newport News barracks.  May try that.  Thanks so much!

No, Lynne:  I want to be clear that my son is in NewportNews, ship is dry docked there, so he has a ship address.  I think the base addresses (Norfolk) will be easier to get mail to.  It is the ship addresses that seem to pose the problem! 

Weird thing is....I just remember that I sent him his license plate for his car when he first arrived there....and he got it...have a feeling that I sent it Priority Mail though. I just can't remember because it was so long ago!  I really have not had to mail much to him...but sometimes what I have to mail must be there quickly.  Therein lies the issue. 

Thanks, Colleen.  Hmmmm....interesting.  He has a mininex where he is too.  I will ask him to see about those boxes...if they might have them.  Thanks for the info!  Yes, we have thought about the friend address off base. I think that may be the key here!  Thanks!

Hi Kristine, we have a group on N4M, http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ussiwojima

Any questions right now feel free to PM me :) 

ckmom, he is undesignated. I am so nervous right now,knowing they are leaving out pretty soon. I don't even have an address yet for the ship, he has it just hasn't give it to me yet. 

Johanna, do you send the care packages to the address your son gave you? I like sending my son stuff, all this is happening to fast, so I need to know how and what can i send?

Siscarrie, you can call the Fleet and Family Support Center in Norfolk, VA at Naval Station Norfolk - 757-444-2102. They will be able to provide you with the contact information for the Command Ombudsman and FRG (Family Readiness Group).

Or post your question here and the group's moderator will give you the info:  http://www.navyformoms.com/group/whatsanombudsmanandhowtocontactthem

Go to google.com, click on "Images" and enter "norfolk va images" in the search box.  You'll see lots of great photos there to browse through.  Here's that link:

Norfolk VA images

cshore-There is a great Navy Lodge in Norfolk.  Have stayed there numerous times and it's great.  I don't know why your daughter's sponsor said you can't have cars or visitors on base.  Your daughter is allowed a car if that is what you are referring to.  My son has had his car there since he arrived.  I have also gone on base numerous times with my son.  You can't go on base without a sponsor such as your daughter to visit but your daughter can get you on base.  Hope this info helps.

cshore...The one in Norfolk even has Family Suites you can request.  That's what we had for Thanksgiving.  It had a bedroom and a seperate living/kitchen area.  It was only $95 a night for that.  It worked out great because my Mom was with us and she could go to bed and close the bedroom room door while we stayed up in the living area and watched t.v.

cshore - Great, keep in mind you will need your daughter there when you check in or she can go earlier in the day and register for you if she's going to be at work and tell them to have a key ready for you.  That's what my son had to do.  They will work with you at that Navy Lodge, they are great folks!!  The Lodge was just recently remodeled so it's really nice.

Vincent's mom,

I am so sorry for your loss.  I read about the accident, I live on the Outer Banks about 1 1/2 hours south, and I know the road where the accident took place.  Also my daughter knew who he was, she was stationed on the IKE at one time.  My brother retired from the Navy and lived in the trailer park back there.  I cannot imagine the pain you, his wife and child are experiencing.  According to the newspaper article she is also pregnant.  I hope she is going well with the pregancy.  My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Carol