Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

Say a prayer for the USS. ABE LINCOLN  that is going through the Strite of Hosmus(sp?) right now  &  being shadowed by Iran as intimation .Hope all is safe. Fair Winds - Following Seas.

M/N Mom, saw the USS Sterett & the Lincoln but it didn't say the othe ship . Then it showed the boats (small) about 3 , Planes and drones being used by Iran just to be spiteful and a pain to our ships . What are they trying to prove? I saw all we are doing to gear up for anything that arises . Do they really think they stand a chance?

My daughter and her fiance (now husband) are both stationed in Norfolk.  They are preparing for deployment very soon.  On Valentines Day they eloped to the courthouse.  It cost a total of $80.00.  Sometime later they want to have a small wedding on the beach.  Just an idea....

Katiesmom - I just sent a msg to a friend who's been living in Norfolk for sometime now with any suggestions and recommendations he and his bride can give. Will let you know as soon as I hear from them.  Hang in there. I do know there is a Hampton Inn right near the base - lots of hotels have ballrooms and such for rentals - you may want your fingers to do the walking while you wait. and SC is NOT that long of a ride to VA - we live in MA and it took us 9 hrs to drive. It is well worth making a trip to check EVERYTHING out when you get it all lined up.  Good Luck - I'll be in touch

lorraineld,

is your daughter and her husband on the same ship

No, they are on different ships but in the same strike group.

thats good.  my daughter just came back off deployment in dec and they discovered while out that 2 of the people were married and they flew her off and now they are in different strike groups, going out at different times.

Marcia: my son and future daughter-in-law are currently looking. Most recent place they checked out is Park Towne Apartments in Norfolk They have a website. the place seems nice and the price is in the range they want to spend. So far I think this is the one they are going with.

Looking for any website or any moms for sailors on USS San Jacinto...

i know taxslayer (that's what i use online) does active duty free, did my daughter's and her boyfriend's both federal and state for $0.00

Lorraineld, Is your SIL on the E?  I met a friend of my sons yesterday who got married on the 14th.  Nice young man.

Yes he is!  She is on a destroyer.  We are happy to have him in the family.  He was calling me "Mom" a few months after they met.

That must be the same one. Is he an ET? My son is storing some stuff in a friends house and he helped us move.  Its a small world thanks to N4M's  isnt it?  We will have to stay in contact during the deployment.  Nice young man.

lorraineld, There is a very  nice group of Moms in the USS Enterprise group on here.  They would welcome you too

ShortBecky, Yes I think we should stay in touch.  My daughter is on the Porter.  Where are you from?  I am from Ky.  I am going over on Mar 7 to spend the last couple of days with them before they deploy.

Lorraine, I am from Southern Illinois, Not too far from Ky.  Have a good time it is nice out there.

MOMOFBP: my son is detached From the Enterprise but thats still his ship. He goes out on deployments when they need him. He works at a hanger as a AIMD (fixing engines of planes & helecopters). Sometimes they fly them to & from the ship,last deployment he came home with the ship. It depends what he is training for that he is detached., but whatever ship is out there in San Diego that will be his ship.

No Problem: it is very confusing,  but he will get  a ship as well & what he's training for on that ship. His work might be miles away form the ship-but he still has to answer to it and its needs.. Good Luck  San Diego is beautiful.Margee'

got to visit on 11feb short but great to see my sailor

Saw my son over Washington's birthday weekend!  His bachelor housing is nice!  Soon getting married & moving hopefully to Suffolk.  He is actually in Newport News working on his sub being built!  I miss him already!

Irene12, please make sure you are in a good area for my grandson was transferred there and they arrived the week a horrible storm hit and they had one day to find a house before mandatory evacuations were in place... so they leased a house there in Norfolk, that was the first of Sept. they left the city and returned a week later when their things arrived from San Diego and got moved in and on Thanksgiving packed the car and came home for thanksgiving and returned to find all their valuables and nice pieces of electronics, furniture all stolen from their home.  Someone must have watched them packing up to leave out coming home etc.  The place they discovered after getting moved in was in a very undesirable neighborhood etc.  But had to purchase everything they needed again.  Was able to get out of the lease and moved into a gated apartment complex in Virginia Beach.  You really check close around where you are moving in Norfolk... it is my understanding that there is lots of crime areas there... of course there is in every city, you just have to check and make sure you are not moving into that area.  But stationed in Norfolk, you really need a vehicle to get you around the area, base etc.  

Anyone's Sailor on the USS Gonzalez?

Hi Theresa, I havent been on here for awhile its been very stressful for me with my son being injured there in Virginia.I wanted to know since you live in that area close to Norfolk if there is someone taxi individual (like in Great Lakes we have Sarge who is dependable trustworthy ) if you or any of the other ladies here might know.Im hoping to go see my son and would need a taxi from Norfolk airport to Navy Lodge, Im not familiar with the area and I hear horrible stories of the area and if any information or ideas I be grateful .Thank you,Navy25

Hi Theresa, It would be for me the taxi information

Hugs to all moms who have Sailors leaving today with the Enterprise strike group.  My son is leaving today on the Enterprise for his first deployment.  Below is a picture of my son taken yesterday, Saturday, March 10, 2012 (on the one year anniversary of his leaving for bootcamp).

Godspeed, fairwinds and following seas to all of the Sailors and Marines.

Gina

Prayers are out for those that have love ones on the Enterprise and all others that are deployed right now and they stay safe and return soon.

I know how everyone feels, my son was one that was on the long 10 1/2 month deployment, remember they love to get mail and hear from home!!

Barb

My prayers go out to the family who sons and daughter who went out today on the water, I will miss my son to

Theresa ~ Thanks for the update.  I posted your comments on the Enterprise N4Ms page so the moms there could also see it.

I wish I could stop crying so I could get something done today.  Godspeed to all in the Enterprise strike group.

My son's ship will be leaving shortly from Norfolk as well and I will be taking the drive down to see him off - This will be a long deployment and his first one. I pray that the deployments go as fast as the visits with them when they are home.  Anticipating a lot of tears, and they've already started....... with just the reading about the Big E, knowing I'll be next - God Bless all our Sailors and especially our families - May their Guardian Angels watch over and protect them while they are away from us.

Wish my son the best on his last deployment with the ENTERPRISE ....see you soon. MOM   (Love you)

Well, my son was an "early release" (not his choice) from the Navy.  Sigh...I just want to thank all who have helped me on this group since he arrived up there way back in 2010! 

Blessings to all of the sailors and their families in Norfolk!

diannep,  way back in 2010 is not that long ago, that's is when my son went to boot camp and you helped me get through that toughest time for me.

God Bless and good luck to your sailor.

Please keep in touch!!

i feel for you diannep, my one daughter is out too, in june.  she has wanted out so bad now that it's official she's depressed, go figure.  but i still have on in GL in A school.

Hi,

Haven't been on in a while.

Diannep-I'm so sorry for your son and for you! I hope his Navy experience will open some doors for him in the civilian world and all turns out well. (((hugs)))

Barbara, Love the picture of the ship! :)

Hey Ms. Debbie. :))

Please remember posting the month they come home is breaking opesc.  You could cause the deployment to be extended, or worse.... you could give a little info that can be put with a little info from someone else and we could have a real disaster on our hands.  please remember the USS Cole. 

hollybear,

we're talking about our kids getting out of the navy, not home from deployment

I am referring to people to posted pics of the boat their child is on and then said that they will not see them again until a month.  But that post was removed. 

Also, thank you to the person that removed it.   I am not at all trying to be a jerk.  I just know what it feels like to have the schedule extended. 

oh, i hadn't seen that post.  yep, no last names, no dates, no locations, etc. big no no

Hey Eds Mom! How are you holding up? Have you heard from Ed recently?

Hey Ladies~ Hope all is well.

Momof bp~ I am in the So. Cal. area and have a couple of Navy Mom friends on facebook who have sons in SD. If you are still having trouble finding answers...send me a friend request. I will see if I can get any info for you.

Debbie~ I have heard from Ed. He has been really good about e-mailing. But..I still miss hearing his voice. I put his cell on hold. I have already sent out a couple of care packages. :)) Of course I have! lol.

How is Sean doing?

Hello Everyone!!! My daughter will be arriving in Norfolk Sunday. She has been in touch with her sponsor so I hope that he or she is there to welcome her Sunday when we drop her off.  Can anyone tell me where do the newbie's report to or should we get that information from her sponsor?

Hello Everyone!!! My daughter will be arriving in Norfolk Sunday. She has been in touch with her sponsor so I hope that he or she is there to welcome her Sunday when we drop her off.  Can anyone tell me where do the newbie's report to or should we get that information from her sponsor?