Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

My sailor called last night, happy sailor..has only been there a week, classing up for C school on Monday...said he likes it there, much better weather then soggy Pcola. So far has had no problems figuring out where everything is, found all the basic he needs gas station, bank and super walmart...:0 He said he spent the first day in his new room just cleaning it now he fells better in it....he looked up some of his Pcola buddies and they are getting together for some fun this weekend......makes a mom heart feel good to get an upbeat and happy sailor phone call!

John and Yvonne,

I think that it is great thing that you are doing for these Sailors. I just recently visited my son because he is on limited duty from a blood clot, I saw so many sailors sitting along eating and just looking at their phones. They are lonely up there, I know my son is alone alot of the time and just in his room. If it wasn't for their cell phones they would have almost no contact with anyone other than when on duty. Norfolk and Portsmouth is very popluated with militray but they still are so alone. So thank you for opening up your home to these men and women. My heart goes out to them.

Just got a call from my Sailor from a number I didn't recognize. He was calling from his LPOs phone because they wanted him to call and make sure I was ok and if I am being affected by the storm/hurricane. Bless his heart! I'm sure he wanted to tell them, "she's got this!" He knows how many times we've done the "hurricane" thing. But, it was nice to hear from him!! :) It's actually quite a nice day here right now...a little cooler and sunny! But the rain will come....

That is so sweet!! What a wonderful LPO too!!

Thank you donnab.  So how recently did you visit your son? If you are ever here again we would love to meet you.:) And if your son ever wants a home cooked meal and have some fun playing board games with other sailors and us he would be welcome to come over. And if he needs a ride we would be happy to pick him up and take him back to the base.

Yvonne

Tonya M,

I'm happy to hear you found a few churches for your daughter to try out! And it's good to hear it bothers her that she's not in church. 

If she ever decides she would like to come over we would be happy to give you our phone number for her to get in touch with us. Just let us know. :)

Yvonne

Is their a MWR office on the base for activities to keep the sailors busy at this base?

Sailor just text looking for a place in Norfolk to sew on his patches...any suggestions? The base one is closed plus he said they usually take to long...:) Thanks....

Thank you...I'll pass that information on to my sailor...:)))

BeachBunny,

One of the female sailors who comes over to the house has just purchased a sewing machine and has been sewing patches on uniforms for other sailors as a little side business. I would be happy to let her know your son is looking for someone to do that.  Hopefully we can connect the two.

Yvonne

I also have known some who have brought their business to Suky's Tailors. They were satisfied with her work.

Yvonne

Tonya M, 

Sounds great! Both meeting your daughter and when you come in February. I will pm you my phone number.

Yvonne

I will text her and let her know...then I'll pm you her info. :) Thanks for the response. 

Yvonne

to Josh'smom,

I talked to our female sailor and she wanted to know what ship your son is on? She is also stationed at Norfolk on one of the ships. 

Yvonne

I remember a couple of weeks ago there was talk on this group about mail problems for the sailors in Norfolk. My sailor got there last week for C school and gave me his address...another sailor go their the week before and gave his mom his address to ship his laptop and some other items...they showed up on time on Wed to his new squadron......did the other sailors get their mail worked out? Wonder if it depends on where you are working on this base? Just thought I'd post, encase anyone needed updated information.....

Thank you kathy for your kind words. :) We love having the sailors who are stationed here in our home! It is a blessing. :)

Yvonne and John

Josh'smom,

that's good to know. I will pm Crystal's info to you tomorrow(the sailor who sews on patches. Have a blessed night. 

Yvonne

P.S. I hope you enjoy your time with Josh tomorrow. And it did rain all day today-not sure about tomorrow.

There is another sailor who comes over to the house sometimes who is also on the Iwo Jima.

Josh's Mom,

I sent you a friend request so I could pm you Crystal's info about sewing on patches. I think that's the only way it will be private.....unless the inbox is private, and I think it is.

Yvonne

Happy Birthday to our great United States Navy!!  HOOYAH!!

Happy 238th!  

Navy birthday information - Naval History & Heritage Command

LOL Catmom we were thinking the same thing!  I wonder how many of our Norfolk sailors went to last night's Navy Ball?  

Yes, all over the world - and also here at home in cities that don't have a Navy base - or even water nearby :)  For example, the Phoenix Navy Ball will be next Saturday, and there was one in Colorado Springs, CO last night - http://www.navyleague-coloradosprings.org/navyball.html

Congratulations Cindy!!  I attended my son's too - nothing like it!  Where did he chose to have his reenlistment ceremony?

Yes, there's a Navy Ball every year, it commemorates the 'birthday' of the Navy on October 13, 1775. http://www.history.navy.mil/birthday.htm

Wow!  What a great experience.  Enjoy your time with him!

Hello everyone! I am new to this site. My daughter is a Hospital Corpsman stationed in Norfolk. She just made Blue Jacket of the Quarter! Super proud of her!

Hi, Just wanted to say "Hello" to you all...my sonjust arrived to his ship last Tuesday....enjoying it so far..we are from NJ..he is happy to be stationed "close" to home so he can see his 4 year old son more often..librarygram

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Josh'smom,

Every command has a different policy on special liberty and three days off work consecutive is normally the max they will authorize. The CO can authorize 4 days but that is normally for specific circumstances, not just so someone can have a four day weekend.

He gets 30 days leave/"vacation" a year to allow him to go home when he wants. If they will give him a Friday off for free I'd jump on it.

Remember, there are limits on how far they can travel from their duty station when not in a leave status. If he travels outside this distance and is caught or gets in an accident or trouble he will get in trouble. My last command we could not travel more than 250 miles away from the command without being on leave.

There is a way to get permission to travel outside the boundary on liberty but he must get written permission to do so if he's not on leave.