nikosmom ( CVN 70, Seaman )

Female

Paw Paw, MI

United States

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A little about me:: Hi, I am the Mother of 7, my youngest just left for BC so I am a little lost. By profession I am a Recreational Therapist (currently unemployed). Recently moved to our cottage in Michigan, ( down sizing ) you might say. I had started Graduate school in Indiana but with the move have not reapplied to Western yet, kind of thinking about a different major. My husband and I lead a U.S.Naval Sea Cadet unit in Lowell, Indiana. if you are not familiar with sea cadets let me explain. USNSCC is a non profit civilian organization sponsored by the NAVY. we teach and train young people about Navy life. the cadets earn rank by completing coursework and going to trainings. The U.S.Navy is our sponsor, it is similar to ROTC, only we are much stricter. I like to say we run a tight ship.Anyway, I am used to my son going to trainings, but only for a couple of weeks, NOT 8. this is a whole new ball game, plus the fact that this is the real deal!!! enough about me.....blah blah
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

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Jan 12, 2011
FLA Robin ship 12 div 092

I called public affairs today and they let me know about his div and they would graduate on March the 11

Jan 18, 2011
FLA Robin ship 12 div 092

She is right I already knew his div they just had the wrong pir date. You can call his recruiter he should know.

Jan 18, 2011
Jean H (ship 12 Div 091)

We are all in this together now

Jan 18, 2011
bsmom

Columbia City is East of Warsaw and West of Fort Wayne. Actually work in ft. wayne.

Jan 19, 2011
Kaye S.

Hi "Niko's Mom," and welcome to Indiana Moms! I'm the administrator for the group, so if you have any questions, please ask. My son is a Nuke MM serving on the submarine ALABAMA, based out of Bangor, WA. He's been in for 4 years.

If you're ever near Indy, there's a monthly informal dinner on the west side of town, in Avon. You can find any month's dinner details by clicking on the 3rd Monday of the Event calendar (right-hand column). We'd love you to join us - and you're welcome to bring family or friends! From time to time, we also have regional gatherings in various parts of the state.

The "decorating" on my page was done by picking a theme page, then customizing it in the HTML code (I'm a computer geek). It's not difficult, if you know the codes for various colors... but might be hard to explain here. Let me know if you'd like some help. Hugs! k.

Hugs! k.

Jan 19, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

Hi Niko's Mom; Rueben James is a ship; that's where my nephew is assigned.

Jan 21, 2011
glassdog

Hi Kathy,yes I have eaten at the Spicy Pickle. Good stuff. Which location?

Jan 29, 2011
MarylandMom

Hi,

He is IT. Currently in A school at Corry Station. He has been there since Dec27th,however things didn't get rolling again until Jan2nd. My understanding is there will be 19 weeks of A school, followed by 19 weeks of C school. So, he will be there for awhile !! Thanks for the friend add !! ~Donna~

Jan 31, 2011
frandrea<3 Ship 12.Div 93

I love your ribbons and your blue candle!!! :) I have mine lit and it's about to run out!

Feb 1, 2011
LivFutureSailor(Ship 12 Div 099)

I didn't even see that you left me a comment on my page until just now! But to answer your questions, yes, I am in DEP right now and I got a letter yesterday (02Feb. But I already told you that :) ).

Feb 3, 2011
LivFutureSailor(Ship 12 Div 099)

i saw your post saying you got a phone call! yay! congrats, im happy for you! it's so exciting!

Feb 4, 2011
Lorraine

Glad you could make it today. I hope you enjoy PIR...looking forward to hearing more about your son's Navy adventures at the next M&G. Take care.

Feb 27, 2011
Proud of my Sailor

Nikosmom-was there a note somewhere in N4M about DIV 099 wearing white scarfs to PIR?

Mar 2, 2011
trsteve1

She found out just a couple days later. You would have received a letter in the mail regarding the special seating at PIR if your recruit had received the award. All the same, congrats to him for being nominated! It's definitely an honor, lots of young peoples graduating this week!

Mar 9, 2011