My son left for Boot Camp Dec.5,2011.
graduates on Feb.3,2012,He joined right out of high school.
I have been told he will be an aircrewman.
We live in Alvarado,Texas my son grew up here from age one.
I raise Pomeranian dogs .
Boot Camp PIR Graduation ..Ship 12 Div.058 ....Friday Feb.3,2012
I am so proud of my son !!
My house is too quiet without my son and his friends.
I got to talk to him today and he sounded very depressed.
and of course every time I go into town ,.everything I drive by holds a memory.
we were told he would go to PCola next .I just can't wait to talk to him more.
Feb 26,2012 classed up in Pcola (Aircrew) I am so proud of my son and relieved that he actually gets excited about his new job now ! HOOYAH!
update March 9,2012
my son is in candidate school right now.he has phase 2 liberty and seems to be getting comfortable with his military life .
Update Jan,14,2013 My son left on deployment this morning on The USS Truman .his rate is A.O. I'm feeling a little lost ,I hope he loves it ! Their only out for a month then back and out again within 4 days .
UPDATE:July 2013 , out for a 9 month deployment on The Truman. its not getting any easier for me, He came home for July 4th and left on 13 back to Norfolk for deployment. heart wrenching goodbyes.
UPDATE:MARCH 2014 their heading home!!!!!!!!!!! yep!! At 11:04am on September 7, 2015, luckysailorsmom- USS Truman AOAN said…
Update : my son has married and has a 3 month old little girl. My first grandchild. They are in VA.and I having a hard time being separated fro grand daughter.:-(
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Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...
I have not really learned much yet,as a mom I have been reading every post on this board.I found it very soothing and helpful. Thanks for being here .my heart aches.
i miss my son like crazy.
Our Navy experience so far...
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
My son called today. Think I'll be able to be in VA when they return! So happy! Thanks again for your help. Hope you enjoy a nice long visit with your son.
Update : my son has married and has a 3 month old little girl. My first grandchild. They are in VA.and I having a hard time being separated fro grand daughter.:-(
Zanga-mom (CVN 75)
Mar 28, 2014
Zanga-mom (CVN 75)
My son called today. Think I'll be able to be in VA when they return! So happy! Thanks again for your help. Hope you enjoy a nice long visit with your son.
Mar 29, 2014
luckysailorsmom- USS Truman AOAN
Sep 7, 2015