kathy

Female

Danville, CA

United States

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A little about me:: Mother of two boys, 15 and 20. We moved to California 4 years ago for job for my husband which ended last year due to the economy. My 20 year old, Karl, left for Navy Boot Camp on Oct 24th and will then go on to Nuke school in Charleston after graduation. My younger son, Ethan who has some special needs is at home with my husband and myself. I am a runner and participate in local road races and work at a specialty running store, Fleet Feet Sports.
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...: Learn to hurry up and wait!
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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MarylandMom

Hi Kathy !! WE did receive 2 letters from S on sat. Here is my updates. They had their PFA (physical fitness assessment) only 5 people failed so they earned another flag.Started their live fire shooting on Nov 29 with m9 pistol. Tues Nov 30 was their drill inspection, if they flagged that (which he said should be no problem) they will have earned their Independant Flag which means their division can march wherever they need to go without their RDC's. Drill inspection means marchand they have random commands called to them in which they change into different formations. Wed Dec 1 was their 2nd acedemic test, Thurs Dec 2nd was pictures. He wrote this Nov 28th.So hopefully everything has gone as they planned !! He said they only have 2 weeks left and it seems to be flying by now. Hope this helps to catch you up. I know how hard it is to not have any contact. ~Donna~

Dec 6, 2010
nvmomma

Hi Kathy, I posted a message on NukeMoms for you, but there have been so many posts the past day I was afraid you might not see it - it's buried about 5-6 pages back! I know it's a long shot, but my son is on leave and didn't have a roommate when he left, was pretty sure he'd have one when he returned to GC. Ask your son what room he is in, my son's room is #301. We live in Sacramento area, I see you are in Danville, practically neighbors when you consider how far away our boys are in GC...:) Welcome to the NukeMoms group, it's great!

Dec 29, 2010
nvmomma

Thanks for responding, I knew it was a long shot, but just had to know if they might be roommates! He will do fine, esp. once he classes up. My son had a lot of down time in the 2 weeks between bootcamp & stand down @ GC, he will start A school next week after he gets back. From what I hear they won't have much free time once school starts. The base is probably getting more and more active every day as sailors return from leave. Navy life is proving to be an interesting ride so far...

Dec 30, 2010