Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

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?

Thanks, ladies, for the kind words.  I am still on the site, helping in the PIR groups.  I love the ladies on N4Moms--just can't seem to stay away! :-)   They are the best!  My son may be a civilian again, but as he told me:  Mom, I'll always be a sailor and be proud to say that I served my country. 

I know that is the way all of our sailors feel.  Proud of all of our US sailors!

Hi Ladies,My sailor is on the Iwo Jima and I am going to visit her next week.I am looking to see if there are any family members that will be travelling back to NC after we have "seen them off". I will be staying with my older daughter but due to unforseen circumstances she is now not able to pick me up after I have said goodbye to my sailor! I can not make head nor tail of the greyhound bus service in Norfolk so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Have you tried USAA insurance?  It is for military and may be cheaper than your current policy.  If your son is a rider on your insurance, there is no need to change it.  Tags, well, I do not know about that.  A quick call to the VA DMV would answer that for you.  I could not answer that from my own home state.  So I suggest you ask them directly.  As far as his drivers license goes, as long as he is active military, he does not have to change it.  He can, but he does not have to.  I hope this helps. 

Going to Norfolk on the 4th of July....does anyone know if the base does anything?

Momofbp- I hope your son has gotten help by now. His sponsor really dropped the ball! That's awful! By the way, bicycles are very popular in San Diego and on that base. My ex-husband was stationed on that base when we met. Unfortunately, that was 25 years ago and things have probably changed. I know someone who may be able to tell me where the enlisted galley is though. I'll email him now and let you know as soon as I do.

here's a link to an organizatin that might be able to help

http://www.operationhomefront.net/socal/

Rosa-I'm so glad you get regular emails from Ed! He's a good son! :)

momofbp-Here's the webpage for the base. There are some phone numbers you can call.

http://cnic.navy.mil/Coronado/index.htm

I wish you the same for the ones that are out and leaving for deployment.  Safe return!!

Hello Norfolk Family!!! So yesterday was my daughter's 1st day in Norfolk. She had to go take a urine test this morning and her room mate went through her bag while she was downstairs and steals her necklace, make up bag and a whole box of juice out of the fridge. She hadn't even had time to unpack that bag so it was in the drawer under her bed. Who do we report this to???

Oh, the room mate was gone before my daughter got back to the room. I guess she was going to her ship.