Mary, Proud Mom of Nick

Thank you for giving me some answers. The way we have heard it that Rus will be training other reservest that come for the weekend. I don"t know how true that is. Is this what your friends sailor does? Is your friends son older-my son is 26 and I have noticed that the other 3 moms I have met, their sons are all 25. did he get to have a pick for his duty station? my sailor says he doesn't. alot of reserves go to their home state or close to it-I don't think this is the case for my son..He is AE and will be working on the F-18 so he will probably go to a coast.

I'm sorry for asking so much...I just want to learn all I can.

                                                               Thank You

Thank you very much for filling me in on that information. Right now, my SR and I have been in a relationship for 5yrs, our anniversary passed a few weeks ago, and we're hoping to make this work. I'm still in NJ working towards an Associates. I should be done within two years. 

I'm hoping we can make it through all this and become even closer. Times will be tough, but I'm very proud for what he decided to do with his life. His family and I are really supporting him to the fullest. 

I'll be sure to look to you and the other ladies in the group to help answer any questions that I might have. Again, thank you! :)

Thank you so much!!! we are 3 weeks down 6 more to go... I have fallen into a routine but still have my moments. I have been doing alot of reading on his Rate and I am so glad I will get to move! That is a HUGE relief! I know he will have alot of work to do and need to studdy alot but it makes me feel better I will be closer to him.... and that he might get to live off base with me.

Hawaii??? I'd die if we got sent there...lol That would be pretty cool!

Thanks Mary,

Who decide which rate. Does my daughter or the Navy? She would love to travle and be stationed somewhere  I think. She wants to see the world. Do the rates transfer to civilian life?

Hi Mary thanks for your welcoming response. Four more weeks till PIR (2-18-11). Then we will be able to communicate with him a little more. Looking forward to going to Chicago for his graduation. He is so looking forward to this training A and C school. He just finished a two year tech school last summer in electronics. He was leaning towards ET when he left but also liked the sounds of FC but I don't think he really cares one way or another. Back when I was on active duty I was stationed at Hickam AFB, Hi from 88-90 and my son was born there. I would bet your son is have a great time there sure can't beat the weather as I'm saying that it's about 5 degrees here in northwestern Pa.

 Thanks for your response. Berk

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Next time you hear from your son, ask him what rate he is going into or perhaps you already know that.  It sounds like he could be going into AECF, which is Advanced Electronics Computer Field and that is the group for ETs which are Electronic Techs and FCs which are FireControl (not fireman).  If he is in that group, you will want to join us at :  http://www.navyformoms.com/group/fcsfirecontrol

Hi Mary Thank you for befriending me. Not sure exactly what you mean about what rate he is going into? I do know that he's going to school to be a hull tech. Is that what you mean by rate? LOL I'm so happy I found this site....there has been very little communication with my son so far so this site helps tremendously with what I've been wondering about these past weeks Thanks again

Hi, thanks a lot for the info. She figured about the length of A school, she wasn't sure where.  Do they have any chance of coming home for a couple of days while in A school? I'm already panicking...besides graduation I need to see her..We all do here in California.

That must be so beautiful, your son in Hawaii.  That's Great..

Hi, thanks for responding. I am really hoping I get some time with her after graduation.  I guess phone calls and skype are gonna be better than nothing. Wow, I only have two weeks without hearing anything and I am going crazy. I am having good days though, just knowing the importance of her new life is what keeps me going. I know I will hear her voice soon. Just didn't realize HOW HARD it was gonna be.  I thank you for taking the time to inform me of what I must.  Take care and talk to you soon.  

Catrina

Oh I hope so, she is my youngest of two and she and I were always together. That's really good to hear. I am so grateful for you and this website. I would be sitting here literally going out of my mind..lol  Thank you.

I'm here in California, I hope the weather isn't too bad during her graduation..3/18/11. Have they ever cancelled a graduation due to weather?

Thanks, just waiting for the After Battle stations call at the moment.

Storm in Chicago may have delayed things..l

Mary,

Thank you so much for the welcome and the information. I am getting better at navigating the site and am thrilled to have found this board. It could be a full time job navigating in here. I was wondering about what C school was and when it took place...glad you have mind reading abilities. Since my son has neither his laptop nor a cell phone yet, I haven't learned anything since dropping him off last Sun night before heading home. At least he knows how to deal with copious amounts of snow. Just saw a sailor on the Green Bay on the morning news and wierdly beamed with pride, life has shifted once again whether or not I'm ready.

Good Morning! I am very excited about his decision!! It will be so good for him!

I am not sure what you mean by rate.

I am loving all the info on this site but a little overwhelmed also.

Where is your son right now?

Well tell your husband Happy Birthday from all of us! We are very excited and I know Cameron is ready to go! Keep us in your prayers.

Mary,

I am still learning how to navigate this site...please pardon my ignorance... Cameron left for Basic or PIR? Still learning the lingo....  Sept. 20th...after PIR he is headed to Charleston, SC for A school...Nuclear Engineering...

baylorbear works with me.  Her daughter is in boot camp now.  Kathleen - who started the USS Blue Ridge page lived in WACO.  She showed up at work and for a month - even while Patrick was here - I couldn't figure out where I knew her from. She works with the rehab people contracted.  I finally figured it out when we were in a meeting and she said her son used to be on the blue ridge.  DUH

Hi Mary count me and Matthew to come on July 31, where is this restaurant? I lived in Smyrna. Did you post this to the event? I would like to come to the meet and greet. - China

Mary add Leisa Ship 13 Div309     to your friends list.

Hi! My son joined in  2009. He is on the DDE. He is following in my family's footsteps. My dad was in WW2 , 1brother retired recently  as LT commander, 1 brother army, uncles, cousins, and my sister's oldest son is a retired sub man. He is single right now. He is a nuke.  We are so proud of him!!

                                                        Tammy

Hi Mary, You are now a member of "MAS We Ship Love" so you have access to all the addresses. Sorry I was a little slow because I am in a small town in Michigan and have to go to McDonald's to use their WIFI for a few days while I am here!! Pat

Hi Mary, I sent a email about a week or two ago, I had some stress since my sailor been on deployment.  I really need to network with the other N4M & other groups.  Also, need help with my profile & setting pages. Because I hadn't been out here since I joined in July 2010. A new administration did email me back I somehow accidently lost her reply and don't know if my private setting is correct.  I think it happen adding you has a friend, I don't know what I did wrong.  Need an Administration help.  Thanks Carrie

Hi Mary, The new adoption for Molly's Adopt A Sailor was announced today. We hope you will help us send some love from home to these sailors on the USS Truxtun (destroyer).