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Trish, he say's the food's ok and that there are good places a stone's throw from the base, so all is well, your son can sleep better tonight knowing that LOL Funny when it comes to food, some love the food at SA, others not so much, just subjective.
You're welcome, She'sLove! I'll check out the dates and post the update above.
One more thing, i was just told that "But on the base's defense, what you see on the menu will come out looking very similar, the locals take pride in their work. And they can take a cab everywhere and bike everywhere, but there are tons of hills…"
OK I'm done with Okinawa for now! You are surely welcome, and oh I almost forgot, Happy Valentine's Day to all of you, too!
Yes she was 913 and is 095. Thank you all for the info. She has heard that unless you are going to overseas after a school, that you do not get leave. We are trying to plan a wedding for her sister and any info would be great.
I'm not sure that that's true. My son Is heading to Great Lakes to work sick call at bootcamp after a school, and he doesn't have to report there for duty until 15 days after graduation. He went in the hole for leave at christmas time, so he won't be able to take leave for that reason. He will most likely be put in holding and do odd jobs in the meantime. I think it would depend on the duty station, or also if she was doing a c school next it would depend when she classed up for that. When she gets settled in, have her talk to her nmti about getting a leave chit for the wedding.
My son has been at Fort Sam Houston almost 3 weeks he finally has his laptop with him. Does anyone know how to go about getting internet service in his room? He has asked around and not been able to get it connected......he called tonight very frustrated about everything.
It was my understanding that if the kids want wifi in their rooms, they need to subscribe to some sort of a mifi device. My sons Samsung galaxy doubles as a mifi, so he just added more data to his plan so he could use it on his laptop and other devices there.
Jennifer he should be able to call his phone carrier and they should be able to give him options .
We had sprint and just used the hotspot service they have for internet
Hey - how about a poll for our honored alumni? It would be great to hear what advice your A School grad would give to someone headed out of boot camp for HM 'A' school in San Antonio.
For inspiration, here are some questions based on recurring ones here ~
Did you need a laptop or a tablet (i.e., an iPad)? What did you do for internet access? How are study groups organized? What's the process like to receive mail, and is it worth it? How did you get around? What did you find necessary to buy?
It may take a little time but hopefully we'll get some good info to pass on :)
Great idea Marcy. I've been checking this group fairly regularly...still so many questions. My son will be there very soon. That information would be extremely helpful!
Thanks Kathy, that's great info! I started a new Discussion above "Advice to new students from 'alumni moms' & their recent A School grads" and I'll copy and paste these into it.
My son graduates April 10 - Class # 055. He does not have his orders...yet and mostly likely will not have a 10 day leave... since he had holiday leave in Dec.
Does anyone know if they have an opportunity to spend time with family after graduation or do they generally leave right away for their next station?
Right after graduation, they have about 10 minutes to chat and then have to attend about 3 hours of instructions, briefings, etc. After that, they can usually go on liberty. Each person in our son's class had orders. Half left that night, and the others who had FMTB attached to their orders stayed for a few weeks afterward. Hope that helps. :)
Joeys momma, my son graduates mar 10 and he leaves the 12 for his next duty station. We opted to visit 2 weeks ago so we could enjoy the weekend with him since there was some uncertainty about how much free time he would have the weekend of graduation. If that's something you would be interested in doing, and you are flying southwest, you can transfer your tickets without a penalty.
My son is going to Japan overseas so they gave him leave for 12 days plus he thought they said he could have up to two weeks extra since he won't be home anytime soon after his report date still working it out they have to go thru travel
My daughter graduates April 10th. She got her orders last evening. Got her first choice - Guam! She leaves April 24th. Hope there is a N4M for Guam, haven't looked yet. Of course I have a bajillion questions!
Squid, yes there is and there is a fb private group that has been awesome. My son will be in Guam for a year in April. ..shocked it had gone by so fast. I do know a female corpsman that I met when my son went to A school who has been a wonderful asset for me...private message me if you would like.
I agree, not a change for the better, too 'vertical.' Lots of real estate sacrificed to the left and right of the page makes catching up at a glance hard.
NavyforMoms.com is produced by the Lowe Campbell Ewald advertising agency, and they've been planning this update for some months. The best way to send feedback about the new version is to the current admin there (Tiffany) at navyformoms@gmail.com.
Hope you all will send in your thoughts about the new look of Navyformoms.com. I did this morning, and already received a note of appreciation from Tiffany :)
I'm a retired Nurse, my son has PIR 3/14/14 wanted to purchase a g shock watch for him, do they need a second hand in A School We had to in NSY school to take vitals Thanks in advance :D
Does anyone know the best way to have my sons things that he has acquired at a school to his next duty station which is Chicago? Or possibly home to ny? Thanks!!
Have him get boxes from walmart and ship it UPS, there is a UPS place not to far from their barracks. Or he can send it through the post office. I would have it sent home and then after he gets settled at his new duty station you can send him what he wants and/or needs.
Hi everyone, I do not know about you all. But I do love hearing my daughters voice everyday and seeing pictures that she sends me. BC was hard but I know it will all be worth it in the long run. I'm so glad it is over with. She is so looking forward to a career in the Navy. I could not be more proud. Love my Sailor!!!
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
He also gave me these…
MCCS Okinawa - Welcome Aboard
Okinawa Hai and Okinawa Hai on Facebook
And to keep up on news and happenings - Stars and Stripes - Okinawa
Feb 14, 2014
DramaSoul
Marcy...you are rockin' it! Thanks for the info on Okinawa.
Feb 14, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Trish, he say's the food's ok and that there are good places a stone's throw from the base, so all is well, your son can sleep better tonight knowing that LOL Funny when it comes to food, some love the food at SA, others not so much, just subjective.
You're welcome, She'sLove! I'll check out the dates and post the update above.
Feb 14, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Hey Trish, show your son this :) http://okinawahai.com/to-eat-index/
Feb 14, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
One more thing, i was just told that "But on the base's defense, what you see on the menu will come out looking very similar, the locals take pride in their work. And they can take a cab everywhere and bike everywhere, but there are tons of hills…"
OK I'm done with Okinawa for now! You are surely welcome, and oh I almost forgot, Happy Valentine's Day to all of you, too!
Feb 14, 2014
AzAinge
Feb 15, 2014
DramaSoul
Check out the Japan Moms on N4M...VERY ACTIVE group of moms! Very helpful. The Corpsmen in Okinawa group is not as active.
Feb 16, 2014
Kaiti's mom
She's Love do you have the FB page?
I was trying to figure out what it says for my daughter's grad date. she says June 4th she starts classes tomorrow.
Feb 17, 2014
She'sLove
Kaiti's mom, it's https://www.facebook.com/pages/Basic-Medical-Technician-Corpsman-Pr.... I found it posted above with the description. I remember your sailor is from 913, right? So is mine :)
Feb 17, 2014
Echo3
Kati's mom is your dau 095 for HM class? My son is 095 and graduation (according to fb) is 04 June. It looks like all graduations are on Wednesdays.
Feb 17, 2014
Kaiti's mom
Yes she was 913 and is 095. Thank you all for the info. She has heard that unless you are going to overseas after a school, that you do not get leave. We are trying to plan a wedding for her sister and any info would be great.
Feb 17, 2014
EmilyD
Feb 17, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Just posted the new graduation schedule above!
Feb 20, 2014
Jennifer
My son has been at Fort Sam Houston almost 3 weeks he finally has his laptop with him. Does anyone know how to go about getting internet service in his room? He has asked around and not been able to get it connected......he called tonight very frustrated about everything.
Feb 20, 2014
EmilyD
Feb 20, 2014
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
We had sprint and just used the hotspot service they have for internet
Feb 20, 2014
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Feb 20, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
I recall that last year, some were using Clear internet service for something like $50/month.
Feb 21, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Also regarding internet, here are some previous comments to look through - http://navyformoms.com/group/hmhospitalcorpsmanaschoolinsanantonio/...
Feb 21, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Hey - how about a poll for our honored alumni? It would be great to hear what advice your A School grad would give to someone headed out of boot camp for HM 'A' school in San Antonio.
For inspiration, here are some questions based on recurring ones here ~
Did you need a laptop or a tablet (i.e., an iPad)? What did you do for internet access? How are study groups organized? What's the process like to receive mail, and is it worth it? How did you get around? What did you find necessary to buy?
It may take a little time but hopefully we'll get some good info to pass on :)
Feb 25, 2014
Emptynester
Great idea Marcy. I've been checking this group fairly regularly...still so many questions. My son will be there very soon. That information would be extremely helpful!
Feb 26, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Thanks Kathy, that's great info! I started a new Discussion above "Advice to new students from 'alumni moms' & their recent A School grads" and I'll copy and paste these into it.
Feb 26, 2014
Judy P
My son graduates April 10 - Class # 055. He does not have his orders...yet and mostly likely will not have a 10 day leave... since he had holiday leave in Dec.
Does anyone know if they have an opportunity to spend time with family after graduation or do they generally leave right away for their next station?
Feb 26, 2014
Trish from Texas
Feb 26, 2014
Trish from Texas
Feb 26, 2014
EmilyD
Feb 26, 2014
carafid1
Feb 26, 2014
Judy P
Thank you very much for the responses...much appreciated!!
Feb 27, 2014
clover65
does anyone knows how do I contact the red cross? My husband isn't well and I may need my sailor to come home to see his dad.Please advise. Tks
Feb 27, 2014
clover65
Mom2Bryan Thank you very much, very helpful.
Feb 27, 2014
squid
My daughter graduates April 10th. She got her orders last evening. Got her first choice - Guam! She leaves April 24th. Hope there is a N4M for Guam, haven't looked yet. Of course I have a bajillion questions!
Feb 28, 2014
OKCsuzieq
Feb 28, 2014
louielou
Is it just my computer or did the layout change? Haven't been on here in a few weeks, I don't think I like this set up, too unorganized. :(
Feb 28, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
I agree, not a change for the better, too 'vertical.' Lots of real estate sacrificed to the left and right of the page makes catching up at a glance hard.
Feb 28, 2014
beachwalker
It's not just this groups site that has been reformatted, but the whole N4M website - time to complain to the webmaster.
Feb 28, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
NavyforMoms.com is produced by the Lowe Campbell Ewald advertising agency, and they've been planning this update for some months. The best way to send feedback about the new version is to the current admin there (Tiffany) at navyformoms@gmail.com.
Feb 28, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Here's their message that was posted 2/20: http://navyformoms.com/forum/topics/exciting-changes-coming-to-navy...
Feb 28, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Hope you all will send in your thoughts about the new look of Navyformoms.com. I did this morning, and already received a note of appreciation from Tiffany :)
Feb 28, 2014
Karin417-14/DIV104
Feb 28, 2014
DramaSoul
Oh, my, this is soooo hard to navigate!!! Wow. Don't have time to mess with it now. Just checkin' in to say hi.
Feb 28, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Welcome Karin! And yes, he'll need a watch with a second hand.
Feb 28, 2014
Karin417-14/DIV104
Feb 28, 2014
EmilyD
Feb 28, 2014
louielou
Have him get boxes from walmart and ship it UPS, there is a UPS place not to far from their barracks. Or he can send it through the post office. I would have it sent home and then after he gets settled at his new duty station you can send him what he wants and/or needs.
Mar 1, 2014
Froggy
Mar 2, 2014
cupcakegirl14
Hello Froggy ship! Great to see you here! :)
Mar 3, 2014
Filnavymom
Hi cupcakegirl14 and Froggy Ship !! Good to see you in this group !
Mar 3, 2014
Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom
Welcome Froggy, cupcake girl and Filnavymom!
Froggy, most seem to use their phone as a hotspot for internet access in their rooms.
Mar 3, 2014
cupcakegirl14
Hi Filnavymom! I am loving getting to communicate with my son! Was texting him last night, classes have not begun yet.
Mar 4, 2014
Kaiti's mom
Hi everyone, I do not know about you all. But I do love hearing my daughters voice everyday and seeing pictures that she sends me. BC was hard but I know it will all be worth it in the long run. I'm so glad it is over with. She is so looking forward to a career in the Navy. I could not be more proud. Love my Sailor!!!
Mar 4, 2014