My son is in 11-7dee (I was told not to type the real numbers) at PC and they start pool week today. Does anyone else have someone in that class? It would be nice to compare notes.
I do love it when I hear from my son...he too is in it heart and soul...I made the mistake of watching pool hits during pool week on you tube....yikes....
It was amazing! And really great to see my boyfriend again after almost 3 months! Panama City is very hot and very humid compared to Salt Lake but it's a really beautiful place and the beaches are really nice!
If you are talking about graduation from Dive School, no. Hopefully, we will make it to the graduation at the end of EOD. Are you going to graduation, momof5?
I do Have an awesome camera and will take LOTS of pictures...I will be glad to send them to you....thank you forever mom...have not heard about not being a grad....hope...going graduation or not.. : )
Hi EOD Ladies. My son will be starting his EOD class soon. He's been in BUD/S and will be leaving SD soon. I don't know much about the whole process involved with EOD so I welcome any information. Thanks so much!
momof5, we went to our son's dive school graduation earlier this year (for us, it was also a convenient time to give him his truck - he was happy to have his own transportation...). They did have a small ceremony: the CO and the instructors made some comments, the honor graduate was recognized, and each graduate was called to the stage to receive a certificate. They don't get any insignia since Dive School is just considered the first phase of their EOD Training. The big graduation is at the end of EOD School. Family members are welcome to attend. There were a few other family members at the ceremony. Unfortunately, they all had to head to Eglin AFB immediately after the ceremony, so we barely had time to take some pictures with our son. We did have dinner with him the night before.
Swims: Hi and welcome. My son was also in BUDS and ended up in EOD. From SD, he went back to GL for 3 weeks--PTs, etc, but not as tough as BUDS. But they did end up losing quite a few; they started with 31 and ended with 11 going to Panama City, FL. In PC, they acquired 8--some rollbacks and officers. Now, they have lost a few in Dive School and are down to 15 or 16. I think they are on week 6 now.
HMSP...I was thinking we may have the weekend after dive school graduation...do they go straight to E AFB after graduation? Hope there is a little time to visit. Thanks Oh...do you know of a place to stay?
Looking for a place to stay in Panama City...anyone have an idea....Gateway Inn and Suites on base is full....I have no idea...Also looking for a place close to Eglin...we will drive there after graduation...HELP....PLEASE....Im leaving tomorrow night
I've stayed at the Bay Point Marriot both times I was down in Panama City, it's very nice and only about 5 minutes from the base but it can be a little pricey if you're booking on short notice. There's a La Quinta right across the street from the base that looks fairly new and nice though.
I just got home from visiting last weekend, all the boys are looking great and can't wait to move on to Eglin :)
Thank you...I will try Mariott and La Quinta....La Ouinta was rated top choice be trip advisor...any ideas for Eglin area...Destin or Fort Walton Beach area? was lokking last night have not booked yet....
I got GREAT pictures....met your som armynavymom...great young man! Met your boyfriend as well Colleen...also great young man...would love to share pic with ya...I could email or txt them if you would like....most of them got in the new housing at Eglin....amazing housing!!!!!!! REALLY!!!!
Ended up staying at La Quinta in Panama City....directly across from the base...perfect and staying at 4 Points Sheraton in Fort Walton Beach (On the beach...15 min from base)....Also....PERFECT....I went for a run on the beach this morning,,,,son is on a run on the beach now
My son is at Eglin now. I had no idea that was such a huge base! He says its a 25 minute drive just to get to his classes. The galley food is awesome and he also likes his barracks.
Navyarmymom send me a message I got to meet the guys last Thursday before they graduated at Panama. I can tell you they are a close nit bunch and all of them seem to be really happy.
Good Morning EOD Moms, my son is about to start dive school and his birthday is coming up. Is there any gear or cool something or other that they need or can use that they are not issued and would have to buy for themselves that you think would make a good gift? Thanks so much for anything!
Swims my son graduated the last class and I still do not have a answer for you on that one. maybe navyarmymom would know. if he hasnt bought a watch then I would get him a really good dive watch. it is important for them to watch their time down there. :)
navyarmymom, got text from my son everyone passed their test today YAY!!!
Thank you Pench! A watch is a very good idea!! I don't know for sure if he's bought one... I'll have to ask some sneaky questions. So happy to hear your son and navyarmymom's son passed!
Swims my boyfriend was in the last dive class as well and I know something cool that a lot of the guys had fun with was an underwater camera. The instructors will allow them to take the cameras on some of the dives and they end up with some pretty cool pictures!
That's what my son is thinking about asking for Christmas--a GoPro Naked Hero. It's around $260.00, I think. Besides underwater stuff, he said it would also be good on jumps.
Well, they are no longer class 11-70. I just assumed that class name would stay with them all the way through dive school and EOD . Wrong, wrong, wrong. In EOD, he is in class 1 2 0 1 0. Does that designation mean anything in particular? (I separated the numbers for securities sake--do I need to do that?)
I don't know where to respond to Becky's note to all the members of EOD, so I guess I'll just do it here.... ? (Don't know which Becky you are :-) I posted in the discussion forum above the OpSec rules that are posted on the BUD/s pages and on the SEALs page as it applies to us all. I do know that we aren't to mention any dates, specific locations or names on any public forum and this EOD page is public, but I'm sure I am by far not the most experienced or in the know person here, so any of those who know more please let us all know the scoop. Thanks!
Does anyone know how often they class up? I have a son who has a contract but is awaiting orders to G.L. for training. I've heard there is a class beginning next week, but obviously he won't make it to G.L., so he will most likely be holding until the next class.
just checking in good Ideas on the camera's can't get my son to tell me what he wants lol. he is still doing great and best of all HE LOVES IT!!!!! that is all we can ask for. two divisions down and 8 more to go in this location so glad they train them so well. hope everyone is doing well and your sailors are safe and happy
navyarmymom
Aug 18, 2011
momof5
Aug 20, 2011
navyarmymom
Aug 20, 2011
momof5
I do love it when I hear from my son...he too is in it heart and soul...I made the mistake of watching pool hits during pool week on you tube....yikes....
Aug 21, 2011
ColleenJ
Aug 22, 2011
navyarmymom
Aug 22, 2011
ColleenJ
Aug 22, 2011
momof5
Aug 26, 2011
ColleenJ
Aug 27, 2011
navyarmymom
Aug 27, 2011
navyarmymom
Sep 1, 2011
momof5
Sep 15, 2011
navyarmymom
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. Wish I could be there!
Sep 15, 2011
ColleenJ
Sep 15, 2011
navyarmymom
Sep 15, 2011
momof5
Sep 19, 2011
navyarmymom
Sep 21, 2011
Swims
Sep 21, 2011
HMSP
Sep 21, 2011
navyarmymom
Sep 21, 2011
Swims
Sep 22, 2011
Swims
Sep 22, 2011
momof5
Sep 23, 2011
momof5
Sep 27, 2011
ColleenJ
I've stayed at the Bay Point Marriot both times I was down in Panama City, it's very nice and only about 5 minutes from the base but it can be a little pricey if you're booking on short notice. There's a La Quinta right across the street from the base that looks fairly new and nice though.
I just got home from visiting last weekend, all the boys are looking great and can't wait to move on to Eglin :)
Sep 27, 2011
momof5
Sep 28, 2011
momof5
I got GREAT pictures....met your som armynavymom...great young man! Met your boyfriend as well Colleen...also great young man...would love to share pic with ya...I could email or txt them if you would like....most of them got in the new housing at Eglin....amazing housing!!!!!!! REALLY!!!!
Oct 1, 2011
momof5
Oct 1, 2011
navyarmymom
Oct 6, 2011
pench
Oct 6, 2011
navyarmymom
Oct 6, 2011
navyarmymom
Oct 7, 2011
pench
Oct 9, 2011
Swims
Good Morning EOD Moms, my son is about to start dive school and his birthday is coming up. Is there any gear or cool something or other that they need or can use that they are not issued and would have to buy for themselves that you think would make a good gift? Thanks so much for anything!
Oct 10, 2011
pench
Swims my son graduated the last class and I still do not have a answer for you on that one. maybe navyarmymom would know. if he hasnt bought a watch then I would get him a really good dive watch. it is important for them to watch their time down there. :)
navyarmymom, got text from my son everyone passed their test today YAY!!!
Oct 12, 2011
Swims
Oct 12, 2011
ColleenJ
Oct 12, 2011
Swims
Oct 12, 2011
navyarmymom
Oct 12, 2011
navyarmymom
That's what my son is thinking about asking for Christmas--a GoPro Naked Hero. It's around $260.00, I think. Besides underwater stuff, he said it would also be good on jumps.
Oct 13, 2011
navyarmymom
Oct 13, 2011
Swims
Oct 13, 2011
navyarmymom
Oct 16, 2011
Swims
Oct 17, 2011
Swims
Oct 17, 2011
AshleyB fromSD
Oct 29, 2011
Swims
Oct 29, 2011
Aussiesmom
Does anyone know how often they class up? I have a son who has a contract but is awaiting orders to G.L. for training. I've heard there is a class beginning next week, but obviously he won't make it to G.L., so he will most likely be holding until the next class.
Nov 11, 2011
pench
I think they class up every 4 weeks dont hold me to it though :) also with the holidays fast approaching it may be longer.
Nov 13, 2011
pench
just checking in good Ideas on the camera's can't get my son to tell me what he wants lol. he is still doing great and best of all HE LOVES IT!!!!! that is all we can ask for. two divisions down and 8 more to go in this location so glad they train them so well. hope everyone is doing well and your sailors are safe and happy
Nov 13, 2011