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My son got to pick orders today and will be going to Japan if he gets what he picked. He seems pleased with them. I just hope he gets a couple week leave before he is gone for two years. We haven't seen much of him and miss him...
DJFnine, that is the weird thing he was 6 or 7 so he picked Fl from the pool of orders they had to chose from while they were in C school. Everyone else has already received their orders and are gone. I will suggest he follow up with his instructor and/chief. Thanks so much for your suggestions .
Today was a big day for those graduating on May 5. They picked there orders and from the little bit of news I have gotten so far -Oahu, Italy, Spain and Bremerton,WA. went fast ....those were my sons hopes.....but he picked 11th and will be going to Naha (Okinawa) Japan. He will be attached to a Marine unit and will first go to FMTB for two months - then on to Japan. I am very emotional today - I think this should be an exciting time but I am having a hard time with it?!!! He also stated something about hazard pay , needless to say that makes me a little concerned. Well, I hope all the seaman got there orders and best of luck to all !!!!
hello again to the group...=) our son John picked Okinawa Japan too. He wanted Italy or Spain, we also would prefered Europe a closer time zone. Well now I guess we will have to talk to him early morning Chicago time, it will be evening time for him.. We told him he better start learning to eat Sushi...he smile...or at least Asian cuisine. they will do all right where ever they go, i am sure. its good for them to experience other cultures/languages/foods ...its all good stuff. i think he said he will have 14 days off after May 5. I am sure he will want to come home and spend time with us and his high school friends.
Thank you to all of you for sharing your Navy information, so we know what they are doing, what is the process etc...=)
Has anyone stayed at the Spring Hill Suites near Rivercenter Mall in San Antonio? The SHS we stayed in for PIR was awesome and I'm hoping this one is too. Appreciate your feedback. (btw - got a really good rate with rewards)
Congrats to all the families who finally know their loved ones orders! I can't wait until it's my turn except my sailor hasn't even classed up yet. lol what a longgg process, but the Navy is defintely good at teaching patience.
Hey guys...I need some help ;-). My husband and brother are driving to Ft. Sam Wednesday this coming week, to fix our boy's truck. They have decided against drive 8 hours, fix it and drive 8 hours back home. I was hoping to book a room on base, mostly for convenience and security. However, I don't know which hotel on base is bookable by civilians, or if that is even possible. Does anyone know? Any recommendations?
Doreen, they are all bookable by civilians. I stayed at the Sam Houston house, very nice, my daughter and her BF stayed at bldg 592 and didn't really care for it. But, if it is only for one night, it will probably work. Bldg 592 is the cheapest
Hopefully my sailor will finally be able to do his indoctrination tomorrow, Woo Hoo! He has been waiting for so long I thought this week would never come. What will the indoctrination consist of?
Hello, everyone! My sailor graduates boot camp in three weeks and goes on to SA.
I have a question about clothing: do they wear uniforms at any time in SA, or is it all civilian? I am thinking of packing him a suitcase to send with him at the airport, since it's probably cheaper than shipping from CA, but wasnt sure how much he'd need...
Hi Amac .... Don't plan on giving your SR anything that wont fit in his black back pack ! I know cell phone , iPod and a laptop is acceptable . Our HN took work out clothes too as he's a gym rat ! Uniforms till phase 1 or 2 I think .
This weekend we managed more for our newly graduated SR as he is spec warfare and going to Coranado in a few weeks from GL . PIR was as wonderful 2 nd time around this past wkend . Glorious weather in GL . Good luck to you and your SR
Hi everyone. My son just finally started A school two weeks ago. He graduated bootcamp 2-3-12. He was in Ship 7 Div 59. Anyone else here from that division or PIR? I was in a different group but there wasn't a lot going on. Glad I found this one. :) I'm looking forward to getting to know you and swapping stories.
Hi Im new to this site and dont know how to see who is in the same bunker as my son anyone know how to find out he just graduated 3/16 n i know his address and room number is if anyone can help that would be nice
Amac23, Unfortunately your Sailor will not have much room to take many things with him. They travel to San Antonio with all their uniforms, boots and everything from boot camp. They can take one black backpack, but it is already full of quite a few things. Our son took his laptop and a few small electronics and of course cell phone with him, other than that I have been shipping things down to him. It does get a bit expensive, but they cannot wear civilian clothes until they get to phase three and it takes a few weeks, so you have time to ship some stuff down there. I have found shipping UPS is much smoother than the postal service. The post office took almost two weeks, where UPS takes three days from Arizona. This means the cookies get there while they are still soft...lol!
We took our son his laptop, his iPad, his phone, and regular underwear and a pair of shorts and tshirt. That was it. he crammed it in his backpack. You can bring a black bag without any logos on it, and they can carry that as well. Our son didn't want to bring another carryon.
Same here, only laptop which is getting used as a dvd player for movies. She uses smart phone for internet. Guess they had fun last night, (not) storms and tornadoes
PUSHED BACK AGAIN!!! ='( So he was pushed back again, and it's breaking my heart. I think this is a crazy amount of time to wait. He'll be in holding 8 weeks before his classes start!
Good Morning ladies, It is a beautiful sunny day here in Ohio.
Anyone elses Sailor have a graduation date of May 7? My son first said it was May 5th, but they changed it to May 7th which is a Monday, which seems odd to me. Do they have graduations on weekdays? I am planning to come, but want to make sure I'm coming for the right day. Thanks
Congratulations to txfuturebabydocmom! What a proud legacy your family has. We thank both your husband and your son for their service. You are a youthful looking group. Your husband looks much to young to retire ;) I know you will have a wonderful time together before your son leaves for boot camp. Blessings to you.
I talked to my son and he confirmed the date for graduation was changed to May 7 from May 5th. Thanks Justin's mom for comfirming. I'm going to start looking at plan tickets :)
My son graduates bootcamp on 05-04-12, a Friday. He will be going to A School in San Antonio as an HM (Hospital Corpsman)
Do you think he will transfer out immediately from Great Lakes??? I'm tying to plan my schedule to see him and don't know how long Liberty will be, or if he transfers EARLY Sat AM.
Crazy Blonde, When my son went through PIR we had the rest of the day with him, then he had to be back on base in the evening. My son also went to San Antonio and they usually shuttle thme to the airport around 3am and they dont fly out until later in the morning. He will know after PIR, you can meet him at the sirport and spend the rest of the time with him there until he flies out. Make sure you find the USO at the airport and talk to them, you can get a pass to go through security with him and sit at his gate the whole time with him.(They tell them no one can go to the airport, but you can!) Just an FYI, once they get to the airport, you can give him his cell phone, he can take that with him. Dont forget cell phone charger!!
My son gave me a date of June 11th for his graduation which is on a Monday. He is not sure if it is true. My son never study in High School it is funny to call him on a Friday to find out that he studying for a big test on Monday.
Has anyone's corpsman been to Okinawa, Japan?? Just had a few questions and wondered if anyone could let me know- 1. What are the living situations for them? 2. Are they on base housing like dorms or apartments or ??? 3. Are there houses or rooms furnished?? Any info you might have would be much appreciated:):) Thanks
my son has been in San Antonio since march 17th n he loves it hope he starts class in 2 weeks but not holding mt breath so did anyones sailor get there aound the same time my son did?
My honey just picked his orders today! C-school for Lab tech. 6 more months in San Antonio starting June 20th. and then another 6 months in either San Diego or Portsmouth! Hopefully that means a whole month leave since he graduates May 21st! Very happy lady tonight! :D
Congratulations celinamae it is a happy day when they get to pick orders. My son graduates May 7th hope he gets to come home for a couple weeks before he goes off to Japan. We haven't seen him since PIR Jan 6th, so we miss him terribly.
cd mom, our son yes confirmed is May 7th for his graduation from A school. he told us not to make expense to fly to SA for his graduation, since is very short, small and quick. He will try to fly back home to Chicago that afternoon and stay with us for 2 weeks prior going to Okinawa,Japan. If you have pictures of that day it will be great if you could share it with us. He is tall and skinny...6'1", 140#s...=)
I am also curiuos like Kimberly...i would imagine they will have similar doorms as they do in SA.,..but if someone has additional information that will be great.
He told us mom i might flight first class to Tokyo...well I said I really doubt.
He said if first class is not full that they usually give priority to military members....is that true? if so, he has to be lucky that first class is not full.
it would be nice to fly first class to Tokyo since its a 14 hour flight from Ohare to Tokyo....oh well we shall see that part....=)
Hi Leysa, It is true that they give military priority to fly first class when seats are open. Caleb Got to fly first class from PIR to San Antonio, which was wonderful because he had the flu and spent the entire day after graduation in bed sick before having to fly the next day. So it was a great perk. It would be great to have the long flight first class to Japan.
CDMom
My son got to pick orders today and will be going to Japan if he gets what he picked. He seems pleased with them. I just hope he gets a couple week leave before he is gone for two years. We haven't seen much of him and miss him...
Mar 15, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Mar 15, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Mar 15, 2012
kimberlydale (corpsmanmom)
Today was a big day for those graduating on May 5. They picked there orders and from the little bit of news I have gotten so far -Oahu, Italy, Spain and Bremerton,WA. went fast ....those were my sons hopes.....but he picked 11th and will be going to Naha (Okinawa) Japan. He will be attached to a Marine unit and will first go to FMTB for two months - then on to Japan. I am very emotional today - I think this should be an exciting time but I am having a hard time with it?!!! He also stated something about hazard pay , needless to say that makes me a little concerned. Well, I hope all the seaman got there orders and best of luck to all !!!!
Mar 15, 2012
LeysaNavymom
hello again to the group...=) our son John picked Okinawa Japan too. He wanted Italy or Spain, we also would prefered Europe a closer time zone. Well now I guess we will have to talk to him early morning Chicago time, it will be evening time for him.. We told him he better start learning to eat Sushi...he smile...or at least Asian cuisine. they will do all right where ever they go, i am sure. its good for them to experience other cultures/languages/foods ...its all good stuff. i think he said he will have 14 days off after May 5. I am sure he will want to come home and spend time with us and his high school friends.
Thank you to all of you for sharing your Navy information, so we know what they are doing, what is the process etc...=)
Mar 15, 2012
joemama
Has anyone stayed at the Spring Hill Suites near Rivercenter Mall in San Antonio? The SHS we stayed in for PIR was awesome and I'm hoping this one is too. Appreciate your feedback. (btw - got a really good rate with rewards)
Mar 16, 2012
brandon'sgirl
Congrats to all the families who finally know their loved ones orders! I can't wait until it's my turn except my sailor hasn't even classed up yet. lol what a longgg process, but the Navy is defintely good at teaching patience.
Mar 16, 2012
Doreen(07/272)
Hey guys...I need some help ;-). My husband and brother are driving to Ft. Sam Wednesday this coming week, to fix our boy's truck. They have decided against drive 8 hours, fix it and drive 8 hours back home. I was hoping to book a room on base, mostly for convenience and security. However, I don't know which hotel on base is bookable by civilians, or if that is even possible. Does anyone know? Any recommendations?
Mar 18, 2012
Tink
Doreen, they are all bookable by civilians. I stayed at the Sam Houston house, very nice, my daughter and her BF stayed at bldg 592 and didn't really care for it. But, if it is only for one night, it will probably work. Bldg 592 is the cheapest
http://www.ihgarmyhotels.com/
Mar 18, 2012
brandon'sgirl
Hopefully my sailor will finally be able to do his indoctrination tomorrow, Woo Hoo! He has been waiting for so long I thought this week would never come. What will the indoctrination consist of?
Mar 18, 2012
Amac23
Hello, everyone! My sailor graduates boot camp in three weeks and goes on to SA.
I have a question about clothing: do they wear uniforms at any time in SA, or is it all civilian? I am thinking of packing him a suitcase to send with him at the airport, since it's probably cheaper than shipping from CA, but wasnt sure how much he'd need...
Mar 19, 2012
sheryl Navy 2
This weekend we managed more for our newly graduated SR as he is spec warfare and going to Coranado in a few weeks from GL . PIR was as wonderful 2 nd time around this past wkend . Glorious weather in GL . Good luck to you and your SR
Mar 19, 2012
Amac23
SO helpful- thank you!!
Mar 19, 2012
KIM756
Mar 19, 2012
candy 125 Corpsman mom
Hi Im new to this site and dont know how to see who is in the same bunker as my son anyone know how to find out he just graduated 3/16 n i know his address and room number is if anyone can help that would be nice
Mar 19, 2012
mome2jord
Amac23, Unfortunately your Sailor will not have much room to take many things with him. They travel to San Antonio with all their uniforms, boots and everything from boot camp. They can take one black backpack, but it is already full of quite a few things. Our son took his laptop and a few small electronics and of course cell phone with him, other than that I have been shipping things down to him. It does get a bit expensive, but they cannot wear civilian clothes until they get to phase three and it takes a few weeks, so you have time to ship some stuff down there. I have found shipping UPS is much smoother than the postal service. The post office took almost two weeks, where UPS takes three days from Arizona. This means the cookies get there while they are still soft...lol!
Mar 20, 2012
Doreen(07/272)
We took our son his laptop, his iPad, his phone, and regular underwear and a pair of shorts and tshirt. That was it. he crammed it in his backpack. You can bring a black bag without any logos on it, and they can carry that as well. Our son didn't want to bring another carryon.
Mar 20, 2012
Doreen(07/272)
I booked the Foulois House, it was the only room opened for unofficial travel.
Mar 20, 2012
MomP(Helen)
Same here, only laptop which is getting used as a dvd player for movies. She uses smart phone for internet. Guess they had fun last night, (not) storms and tornadoes
Mar 20, 2012
Amac23
Thanks! This has all been very helpful, and now I can look forward to making him cookies!
Mar 20, 2012
proudascanbe
MomAnt, My son is in 065 grad on 4/18th. I will try to call him tonight...I have heard nothing.
Mar 20, 2012
brandon'sgirl
PUSHED BACK AGAIN!!! ='( So he was pushed back again, and it's breaking my heart. I think this is a crazy amount of time to wait. He'll be in holding 8 weeks before his classes start!
Mar 21, 2012
MomP(Helen)
brandon'sgirl, Welcome to the Navy, hurry up and wait. And things are always subject to change. Fleet first.
Mar 21, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Mar 21, 2012
CDMom
Good Morning ladies, It is a beautiful sunny day here in Ohio.
Anyone elses Sailor have a graduation date of May 7? My son first said it was May 5th, but they changed it to May 7th which is a Monday, which seems odd to me. Do they have graduations on weekdays? I am planning to come, but want to make sure I'm coming for the right day. Thanks
Mar 21, 2012
brandon'sgirl
Thank you HJPrescott and 1windhaven-Maria! I just wish I could be with him already.
Mar 21, 2012
JustinsMom
Mar 21, 2012
MomP(Helen)
txfuturebabydocmom, Pretty sharp looking group. Congrats to the husband for all the years of service and a big THANK YOU too. Best wishes for the son.
Mar 21, 2012
Renee
txfuturebabydocmom - Congratulations to your entire family! Only two weeks left with your son - enjoy your time together!!!!
Mar 21, 2012
MomP(Helen)
That sounds like a teary moment for all.
Mar 22, 2012
CDMom
Congratulations to txfuturebabydocmom! What a proud legacy your family has. We thank both your husband and your son for their service. You are a youthful looking group. Your husband looks much to young to retire ;) I know you will have a wonderful time together before your son leaves for boot camp. Blessings to you.
Mar 22, 2012
LeysaNavymom
congrats to txfuturebaby...nice photo!
our son suppose to graduate May 5....as far as I know. when did they change dates? i will ask him to make sure.
thanks
Mar 22, 2012
CDMom
I talked to my son and he confirmed the date for graduation was changed to May 7 from May 5th. Thanks Justin's mom for comfirming. I'm going to start looking at plan tickets :)
Mar 23, 2012
Crazy Blonde (Ship 2, Div-925)
My son graduates bootcamp on 05-04-12, a Friday. He will be going to A School in San Antonio as an HM (Hospital Corpsman)
Do you think he will transfer out immediately from Great Lakes??? I'm tying to plan my schedule to see him and don't know how long Liberty will be, or if he transfers EARLY Sat AM.
Thank You, CB
Mar 23, 2012
theresawb356
Crazy Blonde, When my son went through PIR we had the rest of the day with him, then he had to be back on base in the evening. My son also went to San Antonio and they usually shuttle thme to the airport around 3am and they dont fly out until later in the morning. He will know after PIR, you can meet him at the sirport and spend the rest of the time with him there until he flies out. Make sure you find the USO at the airport and talk to them, you can get a pass to go through security with him and sit at his gate the whole time with him.(They tell them no one can go to the airport, but you can!) Just an FYI, once they get to the airport, you can give him his cell phone, he can take that with him. Dont forget cell phone charger!!
Mar 23, 2012
Crazy Blonde (Ship 2, Div-925)
Thank You sooo much! Very helpful! :)
Mar 23, 2012
buddy
My son gave me a date of June 11th for his graduation which is on a Monday. He is not sure if it is true. My son never study in High School it is funny to call him on a Friday to find out that he studying for a big test on Monday.
Mar 24, 2012
buddy
gcnavymon, our son started I believe Wednesday, March14. I am not sure where he got the date June 11.
Mar 25, 2012
kimberlydale (corpsmanmom)
Has anyone's corpsman been to Okinawa, Japan?? Just had a few questions and wondered if anyone could let me know- 1. What are the living situations for them? 2. Are they on base housing like dorms or apartments or ??? 3. Are there houses or rooms furnished?? Any info you might have would be much appreciated:):) Thanks
Mar 26, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Mar 26, 2012
ddsweety
My husband thinks they work that day too, but he isn't forsure.
Mar 27, 2012
brandon'sgirl
Brandon may get to start class tomorrow!! I really hope so!! What does the first week consist of?
Mar 27, 2012
candy 125 Corpsman mom
my son has been in San Antonio since march 17th n he loves it hope he starts class in 2 weeks but not holding mt breath so did anyones sailor get there aound the same time my son did?
Mar 28, 2012
proudascanbe
What is the next class and Date of graduation? Is the graduation schedule published anywhere?
Mar 28, 2012
celinamae
My honey just picked his orders today! C-school for Lab tech. 6 more months in San Antonio starting June 20th. and then another 6 months in either San Diego or Portsmouth! Hopefully that means a whole month leave since he graduates May 21st! Very happy lady tonight! :D
Mar 29, 2012
ddsweety
Congrats Ceilnamae! I bet your happy! I can't wait for my husband to get his orders.
Mar 29, 2012
brandon'sgirl
Congratulations Celina =) I can't wait for my husband to get his orders either ddsweety, but he just started classes yesterday so it will be awhile.
Mar 29, 2012
CDMom
Congratulations celinamae it is a happy day when they get to pick orders. My son graduates May 7th hope he gets to come home for a couple weeks before he goes off to Japan. We haven't seen him since PIR Jan 6th, so we miss him terribly.
Mar 31, 2012
LeysaNavymom
cd mom, our son yes confirmed is May 7th for his graduation from A school. he told us not to make expense to fly to SA for his graduation, since is very short, small and quick. He will try to fly back home to Chicago that afternoon and stay with us for 2 weeks prior going to Okinawa,Japan. If you have pictures of that day it will be great if you could share it with us. He is tall and skinny...6'1", 140#s...=)
I am also curiuos like Kimberly...i would imagine they will have similar doorms as they do in SA.,..but if someone has additional information that will be great.
He told us mom i might flight first class to Tokyo...well I said I really doubt.
He said if first class is not full that they usually give priority to military members....is that true? if so, he has to be lucky that first class is not full.
it would be nice to fly first class to Tokyo since its a 14 hour flight from Ohare to Tokyo....oh well we shall see that part....=)
Mar 31, 2012
CDMom
Hi Leysa, It is true that they give military priority to fly first class when seats are open. Caleb Got to fly first class from PIR to San Antonio, which was wonderful because he had the flu and spent the entire day after graduation in bed sick before having to fly the next day. So it was a great perk. It would be great to have the long flight first class to Japan.
Mar 31, 2012