Cryptology ~ CTI ~ CTM ~ CTN ~ CTR ~ CTT ~ CWT Corry Station Pensacola Florida and Monterey California

Craig when I went into the fb page I see my son is already friends of your sons page. Here is y sons cars page. https://www.facebook.com/JustinsWidebodyEvo

This is my oldest sailor who is at NAS JAX. People take pics of his car all the time. It was even in an Austrailian magazine. Here is the link when it was in the Import Tuner mag for august

http://instagr.am/p/NB0UXvLPSv/

It is odd when he says he is going for a photo shoot and it's for the car. LOL Plus he does all the work himself.

Craig congratulations to your son on his award and his business!  Hope he continues to have Navy success as well as business success!

Hi Everyone My son is leaving for boot camp in January and his contract has him stated for CTR I'm a little nervous as it is a high security position with a lot of schooling/training. Any imput would be helpful Thanks all

Thanks for the input. He has nothing to hide but just the idea of the security makes me a little nervous because of the type of job it will be. I do have to say I am sooo proud of his decision. As far as asking him anything Michael already told me he won't be able to tell me anything just that all is OK.

My son is training to be a CTM, will be completing the basic electronic course at NTTC at the end of this week, and is scheduled to transfer to Corry Station next week to begin the second phase of training. The security clearance procedure was not that bad - a govt employee came to our house and spent about an hour or so asking about my son and verifying information he already had on record. He spoke to neighbors, high school counselor, teachers, and personal references, mainly people from church, including the youth minister. We didn't have anything to hide, as Lady Hamilton said, so it was a "painless" process. My son did say that he will not be able to tell us anything about his training after he transfers to Corry Station. He seems to be enjoying his studies. As far as I know at this point, there is nothing to be nervous about..

harpistmom my middle sailor is a CTM. Sometimes they can tell you they are headed out on a ship sometimes not. If you ask something he can't tell you he will say "can't tell ya that mom".  My son loves the job. He finished a and c school the end of November and then went to Japan in January. He loves it there and just moved out into his own apt. Good luck to your son. Make sure you read Craig's posts for helpful info on CTM. He was a great help to my son. 

Thank you for the positive feedback, navymom3!

Wow, what a day....

My son just flew out this morning after completing his leave.  Last night he and a friend were going to go out to be the 1st ones to attend the premier of the The Dark Knight Rises movie.  They wanted the 1st showing at midnight, but it was sold out.  So they got the 3am showing.  The theater which is 5 miles from my house is the one with today's shooting.  Talking about freaking me out....  He actually came running up to my bedroom and told me to watch the tv immediately.  Holy crap...  

God was looking out for my family today....  

Prayers to all victims of this senseless act, especially to the 2 Air Force and 1 Navy member (more than likely a CT)  from my base that were shot.....  God bless them all....

Craig 

Wow that is way to close to home for you. So glad the midnight showing was sold out for your son. But not everyone else that was there just to have a fun night. Hopefully our service member were only in the injured group. Stay safe Craig.

I think we lost two sailors....  They will be CT's

http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/20/us/colorado-shooting-military-victims...

What horrible senseless killings.  The parents of the killer live here in San Diego and they sent police over to their home to escort them to Colorado. Craig wow that was such a close call, how scarey that must have been realizing that could have been your son.  My thoughts and prayers go out to all that were affected by this horrible crime.

clockard - I'm hoping you're right.  I know the top part says wounded, but normally the word casualties in the military means death or severely wounded. Not a minor wound.  

I forgot that CNN posted that, and it's not an official Navy release.  

One of my daughter's classmates from Corry (a marine) was in that theater.  Thankfully he made it out.  Praying continuously for these families.

9News said a DOD release indicated that one sailor is felt to be fatally wounded and is still in the theater.  Hope they are wrong.  

Blessings to all who have lost loved ones or were there.

Such a terrible time.  Glad you and yours are safe Craig. Heart going out to all those hurting.

Five sailors in the shooting.  One believed fatally.  These will be CT sailors....

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2012/07/navy-sailors-airmen-victims-c...

Oh my. I haven't checked in for awhile. Craig, so glad to see that your son is safe.  For all those affected by this tragedy, words will not cover it but my thoughts and prayers go out to Colorado :( 

God bless to Cryptologic Technician John Larimer...

You will not be forgotten with this senseless act in the shooting Aurora Colorado....

http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=68511

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of CT Petty offjcer 3rd class John Larimer...may he rest in peace.

God bless Air Force Staff Sargent Jesse Childress, may he RIP....  You will not be forgotten....

Just saw this from Reuters/Yahoo:

John Larimer, 27, was another victim. A petty officer in the Navy who specialized in cryptology, Larimer was stationed at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora. "He was an outstanding shipmate," his commanding officer, Commander Jeffrey Jakuboski, said in a statement released by the Navy. "He will be missed by all who knew him."

So sad ... God bless him and his family...

Petty Officer 3rd class just like my son, who flew off to his new command in San Antonio today ...

God bless Ct Petty Officer 3rd class John Larimer and Air Force Staff Sargent Jesse Childress.  Bless their families and loved ones.

Will there be any services here in Denver for either of these wonderful men?

Glassdog - I bet there will be something.  When we get a military member that are killed in Afghanistan or Iraq, we (military and civilians) line the streets from the tarmac to the front gate out of respect.  

We just don't yet know what the family wants.  If they wants him interned in his Navy uniform, then they will probably send him to Travis AFB or Dover, which means he will probably fly out of Buckley.  Or maybe the family just wants their son back immediately, which means they won't enter the base, they will take him directly from the Arapahoe County Corner office to Denver International Airport (DIA).  

When I had to bring back the sailor from my office, it took Travis AFB two days to do their magic.  We then proceeded to South Bend Indiana.  

Again, prayer to CTR3 Larimer and his family.

Craig if they do have anything for CTR Larimer please let me know as I would like to pay my respects to him and his family.  My heart and prayers go out to them.

Dedicated to John:

This fallen shipmate has stood the watch...

While some of us were in our racks at night, this young sailor stood the watch...

While his friend continued on in school, this shipmate stood the watch...

As our families watched the storm clouds of war brewing on the horizon of history, this shipmate stood the watch...

Many times he would cast an eye to his family and friends standing there, needing him to be part of their lives, providing guidance and help, but he knew he must stay,  because he had the watch.

He stood the watch so that we, our families, and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety each and every night, knowing that this sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say "Shipmate... the watch stands relieved".  Relieved by those shipmates that you have works with and that you have enjoyed your liberty with. 

John, you now stand relieved.. we have the watch... 

Fair winds and following seas shipmate!...

I sent this to my son.  I hope this will help him to "have the watch".  This has hit him rather hard as he was in the sister school to Columbine-Chatfield.  We knew some of the kids and their families that went through that and this brings back memories.  Thank you Craig.

As many of you know, I work at the building with John and Jesse. Yesterday was really rough for the Navy guys. We are a 24x7 operation so yesterday (Saturday) would have been John's Monday. Normally the guys are talking and sometimes joking around. Not Saturday. Everything was really low keyed (as it should be).  The grief counselors were there and there was a lot of them.  

I'm actually in the anger stage now.  

As sad as it is to say, I think our prisoners here in Colorado will take care of this problem quicker than our legal system. Even prisoners have a "code-of-conduct",  they don't put up with people killing a 6 year old child.   I can accept losing a military member in Afghanistan. It is something I can accept.  But to lose a innocent child, whether 6 or 27, in the heart of your own country, it just hurts.  

God bless to John and Jesse. They were great people..

Craig,

I'm so am glad to hear your son is safe. God was truly watching over your family. I pray the His hand will comfort the families of John & Jesse during this difficult time. I could not imagine getting that phone call. This just reminds us that every day is a gift. Such a loss is felt by the whole Navy family. God Bless their families...

Craig I hope the other prisoners get the chance at some time.  I thank God every time I hear my CTR's voice.

Just and update from the Navy:

This week the family of CTR3 John Larimer will be taking their son back to his hometown of Crystal Lake, Illinois for a graveside service.  The sailors in his department will be planning and coordinating the local service sometime the week of 30 July.  Exact detail on this event will be forthcoming.   They have not said if it will be open to the public or if it will be for his buddies and friends at his work space.

On Wednesday, 25 July, 0900 hrs, the building in which John worked will make an announcement over the Public Address System for all to stop and pause for a moment of silence to remember and pay tribute to CTR3 Larimer as well as all the victims in the recent Aurora Tragedy.  They are asking that when this announcement is made, please stop what you are doing and take time to reflect.

God bless you John....

siningbird you can put CTR but you don't need to. Just first and Last name. You don't put E3 that is his pay rate. CTR is job title.

Debbie in MD - Does your son pay income tax on his current income?  I am not familiar with the rules in your son's home of record state.  Georgia is a state that will tax military income, (I know this because my husband is a Georgia resident and being stubborn and won't change to my current residency that has no income tax) so I suggest that your son not get a Georgia drivers license.

I think that the yearly tax you're talking about has to do with the vehicle purchased.  If you're doing research on your own I would start there.  Legal should be able to help your son.

google GA DVM and search the site. All the requirements should be listed under registration of a vehicle. My son was confused when he bought a car in Hawaii and DMV was the place that helped the most. Seems that they would have support for sailors on base.

I know quite a lot about the state of residence thing.  If you guys look in the above area and click on the post called "Most sailors don't know this, so here is an item that will save them $1000's" it will tell you the rules....

God bless the CTT's for what they learn in "A" school....

Hey all... I have a question hoping someone can help me out a little ....my son leaves for boot camp on Sept. 18...after graduation, how much time does he have with the family before being shipped out to A school?  All weekend?  or just a day?  any info is appreciated.  Thank you...love this site!

Usually they leave the very next day.  You will have at least the 1st day/night (up to 9pm) with him.  What flavor of CT is he? (CTI, CTM, CTN, CTR, CTT)

I mainly work with deppers.  So have your son come to my  website and we'll  pump him up with information....

http://www.navydep.com/forums/index.php

OMG Craig! That video. No wonder they are stressed and confused. Jeez....

WOW Craig...really???  just 1 day/night??  :(  His job is CTR.  Thank you for the site...I will tell him to look that up and I signed up as well ...I'm so new to this...Seeking information from everywhere I can. 

Thank you

Jojo - You go where ever you can find the info.  if you know what's coming at you, you are safe.  Just like your son, when he reads the day-per-day at boot camp, he will learn not to stand up at the "Moment of truth".  If he stands up, more than likely he will be shipped home.  

http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433

As a minimum, you will have 1 day.  You might have all weekend.  What you need to do is look at the current PIR groups and find out how many days they are getting.  Go here and start looking and asking questions.  I know I had all weekend with my son.  So just look around at some of these current groups and you will find your answer.

http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date

CTR's are actually in my heart this month.  As you've probably read, one of the Aurora Colorado shooting victims, CTR3(IDW) John Larimer, was a CT I worked with.  God bless this man..... We will not forget you....

sunshine - Try being the software coder for coding that.  It hurts my brain just thinking about it....

JoJo most leave on saturday to a school but some dont leave until sunday or monday depends on how full the flights are. Also when they do leave it could be an early flight or a late one and from either airport. Everyone flying that day get taken to the airport at like 4am. We just made sure our plans were flexible. You won't know until PIR. If you stay through sunday and he leaves saturday you can always go site seeing.

Thank you Craig and Navymom3...very helpfull...

My Condolenses to the Larimer family and friends.

Jojo my son is a CTR. He left in the early am on the Saturday after PIR. He had A and C school in P'cola and is now in Hawaii. He is actually in another C school right now and will finish next week. He really enjoys his job even though he finds school stressful and spends lots of time studying. If you have questions, you are in the right place.  Craig, my sailor recognized a name from the shooting. He thinks he was on his duty roster with his group at Corry. Tragic, just tragic.  I could have very easily been any of our CTs.

TY sunshine73...I guess we'll just have to cherish every moment we can.  Hawaii huh?  he must be loving that !  

And yes...I am loving the input Im getting...Im so greatful for this site.   :) 

Robin....there's a graduation from their A (or any) school as well  ?!?    i thought it was just for boot camp. 

Craig!!!! Thanks for sharing The Missle!