Corpsman Moms

Hi, I’m new to the site.  I have been searching the internet allot and driving myself just crazy.  I decided to stick to this site, I know I can count on other Mothers, to be truthful and understanding.  My son just signed contract with Navy for 8 yrs., 6 active.  Seems like a very long time for a 19 year old to really understand that.  Contract says: New Accession Training Hospital Corpsman-Fleet Marine (NAT/HMFM) Class "A" School Guarantee.  Then lists: HM8404 Attend Class "C" School immediately following successful completion of Class "A" school.  I'm driving myself crazy with all the internet searching.  WHAT DOES ALL THIS REALLY MEAN?  His recruiter is not very good, enough on that subject.  He leaves for boot 11/22 I know that's in GL, A school is now SA, TX, right?  What about that C school?  Thanks for any and all information. This is really what he wants so I'm trying to be supportive and just understand it all so that I can.

Elizabeth thanks so much, I do plan on staying on River Walk, I can't wait to go

I have a question what is FMTB school, is this the school that you go with the Marines?  My son hopes to go to C school right across the street from where he is at now, he said his good friend was Gaurnteed a C school  after A School, but we know that can change at anytime, it's the Navy

Has the FMTB requirement changed in the last couple of months?  My sailor went straight from A school to C school in May of this year.  I was thinking he might have to go to FMTB after C school, but that won't be until next May, so it's still the "wait and see".

Motherhen6902-   The PIR is a must go.  We also stayed at the Ramada, and we liked it very much.  There was a very nice restaurant right inside the premises that we ate at often.  The Ramada also had a complimentary breakfast the next morning that was fantastic . The Ramada had a Meet and Greet the night before the PIR which we attended, and we thought it was very nicely done.  I met some of the wonderful Navy moms that I would talk to on the PIR site for my sailor.  Book as soon as you can so you can get a good rate.  I booked about 6 weeks before PIR for the Ramada.   I booked my flight about 3 weeks prior to the PIR.  I hope this helps.

Mary

We stayed at the Navy Lodge at Great Lakes. It is 5 minutes from the base and very affordable. We paid $65/night and no taxes. Some of the rooms have a kitchen. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. There is a breakfast in the morning and the people were really nice. You just have to list your sailor as the sponsor. The number is 847-689-1485.

My son came home again this past weekend. He appreciates the washer/dryers at home than on base.  I'm just glad we get to see him every weekend. He is loving working at the hospital. Last week he was in the ER and Pediatric ward. I can't believe he is doing EKGs, IVs, and drawing blood and getting so much experience in such lil time. He starts FMTB next month and he is looking forward to it.  I hope he can continue to come home after he starts. 

Motherhen: I agree PIR is a must. Hope you can go. Don't expect to spend to much time with your SR after graduation. That was a let down. But we enjoyed the sights of Chicago....all in all a great experience and you meet wonderful people at the Meet n Greet.

Make sure you use your graduation discount code at all the hotels. 

Cali-Mom-

   I am so jealous that you get to see your cub so often.  Mine is so far away.

Mary  :)

Is anyone able to explain to me why my son (and others) is not getting his full paycheck again?  He has not been given an explanation either.  I know that a while back this was happening when there was the scare that the government was going to "shut down" but I thought that was over with.

My son tells me this was an Austin native, prayers to his family. I hope we can attend his services in Killeen on Tuesday.

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Petty Officer Brian K. Lundy, 25, of Austin, Texas, died while conducting a dismounted patrol in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Sept. 9. Lundy was assigned as a hospital corpsman to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Source: defense.gov

My heart goes out to the Corpsman we lost and his family.

Maybe contact the Navy/Marine Relief? I'm sure they will be working with this young sailor who lost his family.

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Address to this young man.. his name is Sean R

This mom who was killed was active in a group I belong to on facebook, MMOT...Military Moms of Texas. Those women are just devastated.

One woman is looking for a home for Derrick's two cats.

MMOT mom is reporting that Derrick is staying in a hotel, and she'll get a secure mailing address from him. It probably will end up being the same one that you posted, mamawalrus, but just want to confirm.

Hi, Rebecca! welcome...and if your son is responsible for bringing rain to San Antonio, please ask him to visit up here in Austin...drought still reigns here.

Please take a look at the links up above, we've put them together over the last couple of years, should be up to date, and see what information you can read, and what questions you have about any topic.

and again, welcome!

@Jana So your son waited waited awhile for his classes to start then? My son told me that it could be two or more weeks before they are able to start. I wonder why the wait is so long. Congratulations on his perfect score, that must have felt great! Believe me, even having experience with the Air Force hasn't helped much with the Navy-its all new to me!

@TexasDocMom-I'll see what I can do about getting that rain to you. All kidding aside, I hope you all get some rain soon. How long has your son been in the Navy?

My son entered the Navy in Sept 05. And we'll take that rain, thanks.

I attended the funeral service for PO Brian Lundy yesterday, it was an amazing service, full of music, love, faith, family and a lot of military folks there, including many other corpsmen that Brian had served with in the last 5 years.The son of a Brig General was a Marine who is serving in Afghanistan with Brian when he was killed, and the General spoke after the Admiral who is Commander of all our corpsmen. The general read the text of the service that the Marines and sailors held in A, and told of a group of Seabees that traveled some dangerous roads to join their brothers in support of Brians Marines in Afghanistan after his death. Photos here:

hello ladies..anyone else attending f.m.t.b. graduation sept 30th, at camp pendleton?.do you know if we need a parking pass? 

Thank you for all the great information. Yes, my son mentions "watch" alot, so I can assume that's what he's doing. 

I am saddened by reading of the loss of a Corpsman. My prayers to his family and friends, my gratitude to him for his service.