I just wanted to say thank you to all the wonderful moms (and dads) on here who have been so supportive.  I have been having a REALLY hard time separating from my son, and now he is being sent home from boot camp because apparently he is having a hard time separating from me (God, I feel horrible about that!)  Everyone has been really nice and supportive, and it has meant a lot to me!  Continue to be nice to each other every day.  It doesn't cost anything.

Love to all, and…

   Happy Thanksgiving to Navy families.... still no letter or phone call from son yet other than the formal letter... but am so blessed to have new Navy family

Hi!

I'm a new Navy Mom.  I am also new to Navy for Moms.  I want to make friends.  My son is on the John Stennis.  Has anyone heard from them?  Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Lovek, Hugs and Kisses

I got the heartbreaking phone call today, and it went to voice mail.  

I`m thankful for my 18 yr old son who joined the Navy and turned 19…

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming.  See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.

James 5:7

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It's been two weeks and I have not gotten a phone call or a letter yet am starting to drive myself crazy. Wondering is he okay or not it seem like he would have been able to call home by now. Do anyone know how long it take to get a phone call and there first letter?

This year we will be celebrating our first Thanksgiving as a Navy family. We are one of the very blessed families as our Sailor gets to come home for both Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. In fact, we are extra blessed in that we get to host a Sailor that is in school with our's.

       This Friday will also be my Sailor's 19th…

my son is almost done with bootcamp and I have been sending him jokes,trivia and funny lists. He has really enjoyed them and from what he said I am pretty sure he is sharing them with the other guys. I started writing them out long hand but then i found copy and past to be more effective. Most of these are several pages, I printed them front and back. I also split some of them up among him and his friends. I tried to get whole stories or lists on one page but some of them carry over. Just…

Is there such a program that provides families with financial help so they may attend PIR?  If so, I am definetly interested.  Thank you!

THE FORM LETTER:

Within a week after your recruit arrives at Great Lakes, you'll get THE BOX containing his old cloths and other personal items (look for his cell phone in his shoes). Next, you'll get the form letter with four important items.

1. Your recruit's SHIP # and DIVISION # (Ships which are their barracks are also named, like USS Triton, USS Reuben James. Don't confuse these with the…

attention future bootcamp graduates parents;

do not take the I-90 toll if coming from detroit or the east. stay on I-94 and do not get off. we followed the gps instructions which took us through the "bowels of hell". not a nice area. also try to get through the chicago area before 3pm. traffic at that time is horrific.other than that, the ceremony is overwelming and highly emotional; or at least it was for me. the color guards, the bands, and the precision that these sailors…

attention future bootcamp graduates parents;

do not take the I-90 toll if coming from detroit or the east. stay on I-94 and do not get off. we followed the gps instructions which took us through the "bowels of hell". not a nice area. also try to get through the chicago area before 3pm. traffic at that time is horrific.other than that, the ceremony is overwelming and highly emotional; or at least it was for me. the color guards, the bands, and the precision that these sailors…

attention future bootcamp graduates parents;

do not take the I-90 toll if coming from detroit or the east. stay on I-94 and do not get off. we followed the gps instructions which took us through the "bowels of hell". not a nice area. also try to get through the chicago area before 3pm. traffic at that time is horrific.other than that, the ceremony is overwelming and highly emotional; or at least it was for me. the color guards, the bands, and the precision that these sailors…

attention future bootcamp graduates parents;

do not take the I-90 toll if coming from detroit or the east. stay on I-94 and do not get off. we followed the gps instructions which took us through the "bowels of hell". not a nice area. also try to get through the chicago area before 3pm. traffic at that time is horrific.other than that, the ceremony is overwelming and highly emotional; or at least it was for me. the color guards, the bands, and the precision that these sailors…

I think about you every single day

Wonder then pray that you’re well,

and doing better than just “okay”.

I know I need to let go

be happy and say I’m swell,

stand back and let you grow.

Baby, I am so happy, so proud and excited for you!

to start this new chapter, a grand adventure!

and damn if I don’t believe in you too!

Becoming a great man, starting anew.

Yet all that aside

I can’t stop the tears falling…

Hello fellow crew Moms,

Just wondering if any one has a child on the Iwo Jima? It was to be our son's first time home for Christmas in 3 years, but doesn't look like it will happen now. If any one has any pointers on how/what to send for Christmas please enlighten me. We would like to send a care package to several of the troops on board. Thank you, Debbie

I just wanted to know what the Navy policy is on dating?  Once they are on their way in their ship, can they date someone in the same rank?  I know they can't get off the ship, but are there places to hang out together in the ship?  I am sure I will be a bunch of e-mails on this one.  Thank you!!