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December 2010 Blog Posts (94)

boot camp graduation

If some one is looking for something meaningful to give their child or loved one. thing of a challenge coin. something so small means a lot to them that know what its for. If you don't know what they are, look it up. the tradition of a challenge coin goes way back in military history, that stands for pride and good work. there is more to it than that but just throwing out an idea. you hand it to them in a greeting hand shake or hug. not in a box.

Added by scuttlebutt1015 on December 26, 2010 at 12:42am — 4 Comments

Happy Holidays

I just wanted to know if anyone heard from there son or daughter at all today. I had heard a rumor that they were allowed an extended phone call on Christmas but no word. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Added by dsanislow on December 25, 2010 at 11:41pm — 5 Comments

USS Leyte Gulf

Hi All,

My son just found out he will be on the USS Leyte Gulf is anyone else with a love one on that cruiser? Merry Christmas to all.

Added by TJ's Mom on December 24, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

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Added by BunkerQB on December 24, 2010 at 2:07am — 1 Comment

ship9 division 069 has anybody heard from there son/daughter

my son went in on dec 8th i got his box and graduation papers but no letters or anything, ive sent him probably 20 cards so far and i dont even know if he's gotten any of them, has anybody thats with him heard from there son/daughter, this really sucks not knowing hows he's feeling , doing or anything

Added by proud mom of matt ship9 div069 on December 23, 2010 at 9:34pm — 8 Comments

12 Days.....

Our son leaves in 12 days. I have no idea how I'm going to keep it together so he doesn't have the added pressure of seeing his mom cry. I find myself crying in the shower, driving on the highway, or late at night when everyone is asleep. I try so hard to be strong for our daughter, who announces daily she's going to miss her brother, and my husband who is overwhelmed with pride, the tears come more frequently. How on earth am I going to hold it together?! We're going to miss our son so… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on December 22, 2010 at 9:28pm — 7 Comments

has anyone from ship 09 div 070 gotten a letter yet?

my son's recruiter said i should recieve one by today. but the mailman has came and gone just a little sad..

Added by THERESASUBMOMGROTON on December 22, 2010 at 5:49pm — 3 Comments

It starts today

My son called the recruiter last night and today the recruiter is going to drop off the papers at school. He has talked about this for so long, but today he is actually going to do it. I am so proud of him and yet I am crying as I write this. I know he won't be leaving for a while, but now it is becomes real. Before, it was just a maybe.

Going into the Navy is really the best thing for him. He has been at odds at what he would do after he got out of High School. He…

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Added by GoatLady (USS Theodore Roosvelt) on December 22, 2010 at 8:47am — 4 Comments

SO THEN WHEN IS HE GRADUATING?

I WANT TO KNOW I HAVE NO CLUE AND I AM A SINGLE MOM AND I HAVE TO SAVE IF I AM TO SEE ANY OF THE GRADUATION HE LEFT SAN DIEGO CA ON THE 12/15 AND HIS LAST CALL WAS 12/16 HE WENT TO GREAT LAKES I DONT KNOW WHERE TO BOOK OR WHAT DAY?

Added by gerianne on December 21, 2010 at 8:22pm — 1 Comment

Letters

Well I keep reading advice to write and mail letters to your recruit every day. I sat and wrote a note to him daily until I received the address and then mailed the several days worth out at once. I’m finding it difficult to write something interesting every day, yet I want to keep my son entertained with letters. Today I prepared 12 pages of Christmas humor for him to read and giggle about and just hope he enjoys it!

Added by Life is Peachy on December 21, 2010 at 6:46pm — 3 Comments

Can Recruits at RTC have access to their checking accounts to pay a bill??

Hi,

My son forgot to pay an important bill before he left for RTC. It is due in 2 weeks. Will he be allowed access to his Navy Federal Credit Union account to pay it or should I just pay it for him? THANKS!!

Added by DorriO on December 21, 2010 at 1:42pm — No Comments

Sailor finally home after 8months

Im having trouble wamom terry is home safe after 4planes atrain and bus ride thanks watched amoviepopcorn at home fun thankes+to u+blake messingers 4 me debhope u havea good time 2 hes w friends we were 1st apreciated the time deb+family

Added by japan mom on December 20, 2010 at 9:46pm — 1 Comment

Support

My son leave 1/18/11 for Basic. It has been difficult for me as the days get closer. I am so proud of him, but at the same time am so worried for him. I know that he has made a decision to protect and serve our country (following the foot-steps of my father), but it is so hard.

I have been reading a lot of the other posts and they have been very informative. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that tries to fight back the tears (some times not…

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Added by TWeed on December 20, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Im so confused.? can someone help me

Okay so my brother left to boot camp on December 14th. I miss him very much

we havent heard from him since he arrived at the airport in Chicago.

Wasnt he allowed a call wen he arrived to Great Lakes.?

And i know is still a long way before graduation but im in california and…

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Added by Nancy Ship09 Div078 on December 20, 2010 at 6:59pm — 10 Comments

dont know where?

my son left for great lakes last wednesday the 15th and then i heard from him on the 16th and now nothing i miss him and wonder whats going on.

Added by gerianne on December 20, 2010 at 4:28pm — 3 Comments

my sons been gone almost 2 weeks

i never new i had this many tears, i received his box and just got his grad date papers, he hasnt called yet was wondering how long before they can i sent him with a calling called but i forgot to activate it, i hope that doesnt matter,im new to this just like probably every other mom on here, i havent received any letters either, besides the 3 lines he wrote on the bottom of his graduation papers he put , hard to write, i didnt know if it was because of no time or just an emotional thing, i…

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Added by proud mom of matt ship9 div069 on December 19, 2010 at 10:39pm — 8 Comments

Screen Name

After reading a bunch of posts regarding privacy for our Sailors, I have once again changed my screen name and profile photo. Probably confusing the heck out of everyone! Sorry for the confusion.

Added by Life is Peachy on December 19, 2010 at 4:59pm — 1 Comment

Road Trip

We are planning on renting an RV and driving out to our sons graduation in February....does anyone know if there is an RV park near by?

Added by gonavy2010 on December 19, 2010 at 4:32pm — 3 Comments

December 17th graduation

My son Graduated December 17, 2010. It seems that he did not get the DVD of the Graduation. Does anyone know how we can get one, without having to travel back to IL?

Added by mattsmom on December 19, 2010 at 11:28am — 3 Comments

Only 26 more days

this will for sure, be the hardest Christmas for me, as I am sure I am not alone in this. You always want your children close, right? I am so very proud of my son for this choice he has made, and the man he has become. He will be 21 in April, and has always in my eyes, been level headed and responsible. I do notice now that his verbage has changed, his closeness to me (which I always thought we were very close anyway), has grown, and he just seems "different". He has said in our few…

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Added by trsnelgrove on December 19, 2010 at 8:30am — 2 Comments