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"Hi Chipmunk!
Thank you for this information! I'm going to share all of this with my son when I get to speak to him again. He told me his separation would be administrative, but I don't know if he was SURE of that. He knew…"
"My other son is a welding contractor in Washington on the Navy ships! He enjoys it ! You just reminded me also, my Cousin (in law) is a merchant marine and could be someone to speak to as well.
Thank you! "
"Thank you for the information! I will share this with my son when he is home for Christmas if I don't speak to him sooner."
"Miakoda.Nuke.MoM - I was in shock while reading your post. How horrible that the Navy would discharge a clearly qualified, dedicated sailor - especially at a time when our country is suffering from dangerously low recruiting numbers and desperately…"
"I believe that some of the bases, (I’m only familiar with Bangor, WA) have civilians who work at the shipyard. I know that my kid would like to work on base as a civilian when he leaves. I’m sorry for what is happening to your kid right…"
"I am so sorry this happened to your son. I really HATE when recruiters advise to NOT disclose something because this is a perfect example of what can happen. I agree, it sucks and shouldn't happen but this is why it's important…"
Civilian Contractors in Goose Creek
Hello everyone, I have read a few discussions from parents whose Sailors were separated from service before they intended. My son is an example of how the system can fail you. He had asthma as a child but had not been medicated or seen a doctor for it in quite some time (years). His recruiter counseled him against telling anyone about it since it was so long ago. So he didn't say anything, he passed all his tests in MEPS, and he was fine. He graduated Nuke A-school in July and was in…See More
"That’s awesome! Congratulations! Which PIR group is your recruit in?"
"Welcome-- Please see my blog at : https://navyformoms.ning.com/profiles/blogs/welcome-to-the-navy-eve...
You can skip the first part since your SR has already left."
"Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community…"
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- A little about me:
- I am a mom of 5 (blended family) and wife of a US ARMY and US AIR FORCE veteran (yes, he is both!). My family has deep roots in the US military, but mostly Army. My son is my reason for being here! Proud Navy MOM!
- I am here to support my
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- needed to learn more about it, was proud and encouraged it
- The Navy offers opportunities that...
- The Navy offers opportunities for my Recruit that no other branch does.
- Our Navy experience so far...
- has been positive and maturing., is challenging and exciting.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 8:54am on January 11, 2023,
SantaFeMom said…
That’s awesome! Congratulations! Which PIR group is your recruit in?
- At 8:53pm on January 6, 2023,
belovedbyHim said…
Welcome-- Please see my blog at : https://navyformoms.ning.com/profiles/blogs/welcome-to-the-navy-eve...
You can skip the first part since your SR has already left.
- At 11:59pm on January 5, 2023,
Chipmunk said…
Miakoda5876 - Welcome to both the BC Mom & Loved ones group and the Nuke Moms group. I am one of the "seasoned" moms that helps out on both groups to offer encouragement, share information and just hang out. My son left for BC 5 1/2 years ago, he will be finishing his enlistment this year, but he helped me with information while he was at GC and then we have shared with the news of him being out on his carrier. Feel free to become a part of both communities here. Welcome Aboard! And thank your husband for his service!
- At 5:15pm on January 5, 2023,
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…
Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
Then jump right in! Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.
Join this group for boot camp moms, where you'll also find a group for your Pass in Review (graduation) date; and this one for PIR Reference Information.
Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!
Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question. This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor. Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
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