My daughter went to Maps yeastarday to test but she was told there are no jobs avalialbe, they said with all the cuts that are being made they have not seen jobs for months. Does anyone know what is the wait?

Hi All,  I don't know how this is all going to play out- she's nervous and excited can't sleep- I can't sleep cause I'm nervous and scared for her-  Her going away party on Saturday was a huge success- we all had a great time- and alot of touching moments.  But for me- I feel like I have to keep a brave face on and not cry and I feel like I can't talk to anyone about it cause I cry.. I'm thinking taking next monday tuesday and wednesday off was a good idea-  My blue candle is ready for bs21…

My son leaves March 13th for boot camp.  I was really concerned but I am glad I found this web site, it helps me with knowing what to expect while he is away. We are planning a party this weekend and wanted to know if anyone has any ideas.  I was planning on having cards for everyone to write something so that I could send to him while he is away.  Anyone have any other ideas?  Thanks

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my daughter, age 19, left for boot camp on 2-20-13. I heard from her that night about 9:30pm. The scripted call. We said our good byes at MEPS.  She is so excited to begin her journey. I am happy and  excited for her and so very proud.  I think it was harder for  my husband, her "daddy" to say goodbye !

God willing she will do well.  Waiting to get "the letter" and the next phone call ! She is always on my mind.    ...Liz

hi my name is jasmine im 19 years old im moving to virginia beach on march 5th my husband is on the uss eisenhower inbox or comment!

Last night I didnt sleep at all, but then again I haven't slept since the day he left(December 13,2012). I am always and i feel like there is always something that I need to do. I try to stay stong for my sailor cause I know he worries about me just as much as I worry about him. He tells me all his emotions and I help turn his pain into strenght and sadness in to joy. I am always puting on this front for him so he wont see how much I hurt. I love being the one with him on this path with him…

Hi,

I would like to join a group with sailors in the "A" school in Pensacola, Florida. Perhaps who also entered in Dec. 2012.

Concha

My husband just told me that our youngest son got accepted into the the Navy's ROTC program. He working a getting a  a full scholarship for college fifty thousand dollars a year. He chances are looking really good for him to receive it.  He will be a second lieutenant when he graduates. We are so proud of him.   

Our oldest son is already in A-Training to be a Sonar Tech. Nick just graduated last December from basic.

We have been truly blessed with great…

Our sand sailor has put in for leave Aug 3-Sept 3. So praying this comes to pass. Our other son has been accepted to Pikeville School of Osteopathic Medicine in KY. He has applied for an Air Force Scholarship. It is all looking better. He is to begin July 29th. He will miss Jeremy in transit.

My 18-year old son went to MEPS last week, and he is scheduled to leave for BC on September 3.  Just when I was beginning to come to terms with his enlistment, he decides that he wants to change his rating to air rescue (AIRR).  Of course, I'm totally freaking out over this decision since it sounds extremely dangerous to me!  I was wondering if any of the moms out there have any experience with this rating?  Is it as dangerous as it sounds???  Any information will be greatly appreciated!!

I now have a corpsman! God is good!

Hi everyone. This is my 1st time writing-still trying to figure out how to use the site.  My daughter just left for bootcamp yesterday.  While I'm very proud of her and excited for her future it was also a very sad day for me.  Very hard to see her leave.  Got her phone call home around 10:30 last night and already waiting for the letter to come with her address and PIR date.  Anyone else out there have someone leave on the 13th?

Hi all!!

WOW!!! This is all becoming REAL to me. My son left for boot camp a few days ago Feb.11 and I was able to receive his brief phone call and by reading other post I guess I should consider myself lucky however I did cried myself to sleep. 

I haven't received his letter yet on what ship he will be on but when I do I would like to talk to other mothers who's sons may be on the same one. I have often heard that the friends they make in the service are the friends they will…

I am just feeling my around this site, trying to learn how to communicate with other mom's who are so proud their hearts are about to burst, but at the same time who's hearts are broken just thinking about being seperated from their loved one.  My son took his first swearing on December 14th, 2012.  He was accepted into the Nuke program and given a BC date of October 1, 2013.  He's ready to go right now, but I'm enjoying the days we have left together.  I want to communicate with all of you,…

This facebook page is another way to connect with people who have the same PIR as your loved one!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/334073426696831/

My boyfriend is in Ship 014 DIV 121, Just looking to connect with others who have someone in that same group!

Son in PIR 03/29/2013 Ship 03 Div 133

I'm sure in each PIR date there are sailors who will not be able to have a friend or family member there supporting them. How sad for the sailor as well as the family members and friends who would like to be there but can't. No sailor should be alone for PIR and the time following. I'm sure many of us who will be there would love to support these young people by "Adopting" them for the day (or even the weekend)! Lets Pay it Forward. Let your SR…

Hi how long does OS school takes and is there one in VA?

hey my sailor is going to be going to school in great lakes and i was wondering if after he finished boot camp if i am allowed to bring him some changes of clothes, his laptop as well as some things from home. is he allowed to take these things with him into a school or will they have to be mailed to him at a later time?