It was totally unexpected.  We didn't expect to hear from him today.  We thought it would be another week, that we would get a letter before a phone call.  When I herd "Hey...Mom?" my heart skipped a beat.  He sounded good and seemed to be adjusting well.  Especially having only been in Boot for 15 days.  I still miss him like crazy ,but I'm glad for him.  Its the first time since high school graduation that I think he has really been happy.  He secure in the knowledge that he has…

This is my first post on Facebook after my boy was gone...

hi- I just really need to vent- my PIR is supposed to be on 5/10- but it's on hold due to she missed her run by 90 secs- and I'm not getting the answers I need.  This kid had her flight delayed- and got to BC 2 days after her original ship out out date- with a nasty cold- on hold a week- then got to start P-days- and rolled her Anke- Then got the stomache Virus, and now a sore throat, cough and bummed up knee- This kid used to never get sick-and now I don't know what to do- I'm waiting on a…

Yes, I am having a difficult time not being able to see my son when I want to.  He left for boot camp this past January and is now attending A School.  I knew I was going to miss him and that it was going to be hard not having him around, but I did not think it was going to leave this huge void in my life.  As a mom you spend every waking hour making sure your child’s needs are being met.  Enjoying the time you have with them as they grow up whether it is a joyful time or a sad time and then…

My boyfriend just got to RTC last night. Yesterday was a very emotional day but I know its just going to be so worth it in the end. I cant even explain how proud of him I am already and its only been a day. I already cant wait to see him at PIR. Just waiting for his address from his recruiter, they said that they will have it in 2 or 3 days so then I can start writing him right away. I knew that this was going to be a hard time for me but I feel like its not going to be as bad as I thought.…

My son called yesterday and told me that he will be deployed to Korea. I haven't stopped crying since. I am having a Deployment Party for him while he is home on leave and I need some ideas for it. I went on Pinterest and couldn't stop crying long enough to get any ideas. Help!

My son was up for a Blue Jacket award on Monday, I have no earthly idea what that is, can someone explain

I've spent my life deliberately keeping a very healthy distance between myself and the military.  I was recruited by a couple of the intelligence groups, Army and Navy, and chose a business route for my career instead.  My daughter was recruited by the same intelligence groups, as well as a couple military branches, and the State Department.  She chose the State Department and loves her life moving from place to place, overseas or here in the US, and likely won't…

I have received the call the night he arrived, and received the box on the 23rd.  I have not recieved the form letter with his address and graduation date.  Any input from moms who's child arrived the same day would be greatly appreciated...has anyone received a graduation date and address?

Hello, 

I am the mother of a SR, he is in DIV 180 Ship 14, 

I think this might be battleship week.

I miss my boy very much

I will be going to me boyfriends PIR , he would like me to bring some stuff to him to have during A school, but we are not to sure what he is allowed to have. He is staying in GL for school, we already know he will get his new room after he graduates, and wont be going back to RTC, and will be going straight to his room after liberty. Just need to know what I need to bring him from home. Please help me out!!!

Thanks

Gabby

another day closer and it does not seem that far away now. at first i was at a loss, and now that i just got my second call from him yesterday and i am waiting for my second letter this week, i can now see a light at the end of the tunnel. He seems to be in great spirits and his mind is where it needs to be with the focus on being a sailor.

I loved hearing from him and though there are some trying times for him .....it is boot camp and i am very proud of my son for finding the "right…

My son left for boot camp on April 16th. I got the box on April 22nd/ Am now waiting patiently for the first letter and for the first phone call. He is in Div 931 ship 2.

I just found out I am going to need a passport in order to go with my husband. I did some research online and found that I can expidite one to get it here faster but that is very costly. Is there anything the military can do for me or am I on my own with this.

My son called today.He sounds good.I'm so happy to hear his voice.We talk for about45 min. He is learning so much.I'm so proud of him.