Purplemom (Ship 3 Div 084)

Female

Middleton, MA

United States

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A little about me:: I have been an Army wife for almost 20 years and I love the military life. Now I have a son-in-law in the AF and a son in BC in the Navy. Purple is the color that represents the joint military forces hence the name Purplemom.
I am here to support my: Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?: Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...: Was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...: Be flexible. Be supportive.
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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Aug 2, 2010
Renick ET

Hi, I am in Crestview, FL (northwest panhandle). Do you know if they are standing-down for the holidays and if so, would my son still leave on 12/15/2010, or would they wait until after the first of the year? Thanks so much for being here for other parents!

Nov 1, 2010
mamawalrus

Hi jsut wanted to check in with you.. Hope yoru cruise went well.....

My son left on Wed the 8th and man it was tought.. wont lie. But today is day 3 and I am doing much better.... countdown time begins..

how are you doing??

Dec 12, 2010
Ken-55 (OS Dad)

My son flies out Wed. also, if weather cooperates they should get there around the same time. His original goal was to be a MA, (one of his older brothers is a CT State Trooper) but he had some issues with the depth perception test at MEPS (which I hear is common) . . . they offered him OS. He was able to get our local eye doctor (an ex-NAVY physician) to clear him but he decided to stay with OS. It would be nice if they're in the same ship/division. Hang in there!

Dec 13, 2010
carols_kitchen

Nice chatting with you today!

Jan 1, 2011
NukeMom(CVN-75)

Some RDC do not allow the SR's to call home until their into their 3rd week. And when you think about how often they get Holiday time to write, it is normally on Sundays. You will get your letter! Keep your chin up! Think positive. My son has been gone 3 weeks today and I have had only 1 3min 24 sec call and now 2 letters. Doesn't compare to the 11 or so I have sent him. LOL But we keep hanging in there and stalking the mailman!!!

Jan 6, 2011
Cathy22

We are actually from Palmer (small town) but regionally his paperwork says Springfield as he left out of that office....I hope its my son...did he give you a name???

Jan 12, 2011