Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

Like any city, it depends on the neighborhood :)  If they're just sightseeing, the Springfield option would be easiest, since most folks want to go to the National Mall where all the museums are and the train stops right there.  

If you have a joint bank account, then I don't see why you'd need one there.

On Face book  do you  just do a search for Navy Mom?  I have been trying to find the page.

Shortybecky -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/SailorsMoms/ this will bring you to the page and you can ask to join.

Navy Moms

This group is here to help support and assist other Navy Moms.

Mom of 2  , I tried to get there from your link and I couldn't.  Thanks anyway.

Sandra...things I never thought about...so now I am so mixed up but that does not take much since my son started is navy life.  We have his truck in our name and just sent him a copy of the title.  Not heard any issues from him or the base.  I am on this checking and savings accounts but not thought about all the rest...really do not know how to proceed.

Christy, my understanding is that your son should have a notarized letter from you in his possession authorizing him use of the truck, just in case any issues arise.  When my sailor deployed Legal had them do a power of attorney and living will.  

Marcy...thanks I will look into that.  So much to learn.  "They" need to give classes to us parents on all the stuff they forget to tell you...lol.  Love the Navy.

Sandra so true ...I ask a 100 ???'s to my son and he sayes they have not said anything about it.  So I wait. 

Jess thanks.  My son has land duty first so no info.  Oklahoma is a long trip for such but it would make a good excuss to go and see my son. 

Sandra...congrads that son is coming home.  I know you are excited and that well make a long trip even longer.  Be careful and enjoy your time with your son.

cheryl,

welcome!  what and where will your sailor be attached?

Hello Ladies ! I'm a new resident of Norfolk as a few months ago. I'm pretty familiar with the area, seeing as I used to have family in the area. Just trying to get to know some new faces && meet new people to make this move a bit easier. My Sailor is dry docked as of now in Newport News && his ship will be moving to Nofolk later on this yr. Any of you have Sailors on the Teddy Roosevelt ship ??

the FRG will send you emails keeping you updated on things.  if it's a homecoming you won't get much info until the week before.  if you know when the tiger cruise is homecoming is normally 2 days after the tiger cruise starts.

Hi duhhuh58, My sailor will be attached to the USS Harry S Truman when he gets there. I really hope that he likes it there, I think he will, the really cool thing is if I ever want to visit, one of my dearest friends lives there her husband is stationed there also. I am just getting the hang of the Navy for Moms website and I think that it is great that they came up with it. I have met alot of really nice moms here. And I hope to meet alot more. Hope everyone had a great New Year.Thank You all very much.

Welcome to the new Ladies. 

Is there any moms/wifes/gf that have a sailor that is stationed for their duty to be on base, not on ship.  My son is on his first duty assignment for IT and got land duty.  He sure wanted a ship but said he would get that the next time. 

Hello I new to this  My son will be in Norforlk  is a couple weeks. Getting a early start checking things out. 

Welcome pschip!  It's a great place to be stationed.

Christy  My son is on his first assignment  and got Land duty. He is a Yeoman  in Admin. His assigment officailly is sea duty though, but he is not assigned to a ship but to a Admirial. Funny though he is currently on a ship out to sea for a month. His Superiors tthought that he should have some sea experience. So I will say land doesn't always mean no sea duty. He is adjusting to his job There is a lot of advantaqges to land duty the bed is a biggie. I am sure your son will find all the good things of being on land and if he wants like he says he can to sea duty later.

headed to Norfolk Sunday to help son with move.  on house hunting leave from IKE and back home to get all their stuff.

Welcom pschip to the group

Good luck Rod with hte move and house hunting

theraysmom thanks for the words of encouragement and knowing there are other navymates in the same spot like my son.

Hi! My son is in Norfolk for about 2 months now and he likes it.

Kaleigh- cool ! =) are you guys staying in the Newport News area ?

Oh okay, we're out in Norfolk. Thinking about relocating pretty soon though

Does anyone here know Cris and Matt Deets? I am trying to find a way to get in touch with her. Please let me know.

Thanks

Oh okay cool that's good !

i live in this area if anyone needs any advice or info! just let me know!

Yea these tunnels && traffic are AWFUL ! It doesn't help that I travel to Suffolk for work either =( lol

How common do you all think it is for a Navy wife to pack up their marital home and move back "home" while their husband is deployed?   This is what my daughter in law is happily planning.   I'm a little disappointed and confused as this would involve moving her across the country twice, which of course will cost money they don't have.  They have only been married one year.

I sure hope you're right Jess, because her not so brave face turned into a how soon can I Ieave face.   They are newly married, but not young or pregnant.   Home in this case doesn't involve not paying rent and utilities, so saving money isn't likely. 

i decided to stay bc making a home here for hubby to come back to was important to me. and you def would get more support here being around ppl going through the same thing. just my opinion.

My DIL is moving back home while my son is deployed.  I think it is a good thing.  She will be within minutes of her mom, Dad  and brother and only 1 1/2 hrs from us.

She is lucky her company has stores both places and have been very nice about letting her transfer back and forth.  We will all worry less if she is here.

thats really great that she can transfer with her company. most places are not that accomodating!

Does anyone know if there is a shuttle for the sailors between the airport and the base?

Hi Proud Navy Mom of 2 Sailors- Love your Profile foto what an adorable Beagle he reminds me of one I used to have a long time ago.Nope as far as what I have heard just Taxi that cost anywhere from 40 to 50 dollars a total rip off to Sailors and I dont think the airport is that far but they should have something like that a shuttle for them. Usually if possible they share a taxi but that doesnt always work or like Kim says they get rides if they can or know someone who has a car.

Proud Navy Mon of Two Sailors...My son has only been in about 8 months and I am like you about worring.  I just hope as he gets use to navy life and more knowledgeable to the navy way of doing things that I will get better...I can hope for the both of us.

mine gets out in june after 5 years and i still worry

So nice to  know that I am not the only one who thinks and worries. I try and not tell my sailor as he would tell me that he is on his own now and has to take care of things on his own. I know it is true but stiill hard to adjust to. I want my son to grow up but when he starts to all I want to do is, well you know.

My son has been in since August 2010 and he is 27 years old I missed 2 of his last Bdays since he has been in the Navy which falls around Thanksgiving a Holiday I really enjoyed when he was home but I have still celebrated and even got a cake for him and my Step Grandaughters have taken the role of making a wish for him and blowing the candles which has been sweet and memorable for Me and my son really enjoys seen the fotos of the girls blowing the candles. I guess mentally it keeps me from being really and totally depressed I guess we learn to adjust a little somehow but one thing I would NEVER STOP doing is Worrying about My Son no matter where he is or how old he will Be or who he is with Married or Single. I wouldnt be his Mother if I didnt WORRY about him from the day that I held him in my arms 27 years ago and he made my Life such a Great Joy and seen him Grow to The Wonderful Young Man that he is today Im Forever Thankful to God to have giving me the Joy of Being His Mother and now more than ever I worry about him because he was injured on his ship 4 months ago and I feel helpless that I cant be there to take care of him like he should be taken care of properly.So you see a Mothers Love is to always worry about your child because there is no other Love in the World that can match it and I Pray to God that My Son can get better soon because my Heart is breaking knowing that he is suffering in pain with his back. I would gladly take all his pain and give it to myself if there was a way as long as he was healthy again. Sorry for going on and on but Im having a bad day missing and worrying about him.

Navy25, I surely feel for you.  My son is a corpsman, and I'm sure your son is getting good care.  I used to think if I needed care I'd only want Mass General in Boston, but having seen and learned about the Naval Medical Centers, I've changed my mind!  Except that I'm not military so I'm out of luck LOL

Best to you, we're so blessed to have a Navy son.

Does anyone know what a sailor does when he gets to Norfolk . Will he need to get his on way to the base or will he be picked up. I worry about him and being taking advantage of.

thank you this is all new and I'm still worrying about and will till he comes home

I don't know how you do it  I know the day is coming that he will be at sea. That will be one hard day for me.