I am a new Navy mom any one from Phoenix, Az. any one from his division 270 ship 12/ if you want to talk . I am around.

My daughter left to start her basic training.  She left for Great Lakes center on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.  She was very excited and nervous.  I am just plain nervous about it. I miss her terribly already.  Not sure if I will have a melt down, because I did not have it the day she left. I did cry, but only if someone else cried and then I was alright.  It is weird not having her home.  Even our dog (Bentley) misses her.  He is just moping around and yesterday when I was cleaning her room,…

my son is in ship 14 and division 243.  New to the site and trying to get in touch wiff some people whos loved one is in the same division.

How is it, that a BOX and a LETTER can bring on so many mixed emotions at once, lol!!  From getting the box to getting the letter today, my emotions ran crazy.......excitement, adrenlen rush, relieved, sad, happy, teary, and many more to say the least.  This child that I carried for 9 months and raised for 18, is now an adult and making huge decisions......and he has left, in search of the many things that will begin to mold him for his future.   He is my last to leave the nest, and I find…

JUST TRYING TO FIND IF ANYONE ELSE'S SAILOR IS IN THE SAME CREW AND WOULD LIKE TO CHAT LET ME KNOW!

My son left college and joined the Navy.  He is at boot camp right now and we just got his first student loan bill today.  He said his student loan would get paid.  Does anyone know how that works?  Do we have to pay it and he will get reimbursed?  Does anyone know who I would contact to find out?

My daughter just left for basic training on Tuesday. I haven't heard from her yet. :( When she arrived in Great Lakes she was allowed to call however she called her boyfriend. He did not contact us that she was okay. I'm so worried that graduation information is going to go to him rather than us. Has anyone experienced this? How do I handle it? We are close as mom and daughter but the boyfriend is trying to keep us away.

Any other moms of Ship 13 Division 293 out there?

Been awhile since I wrote anything but I have to brag a little. Our son got his promotion to MM1 and will be heading back to the southeast and a different boat this fall.

I am so new to this life that some days all I can do is cry. My sailor starts boot camp in December. I guess I am just so frustrated because I know nothing and I am not sure where to begin. That, and we are both only 18. We're still kids. Yet here we are getting married in October and preparing for a life of moving and waiting. On top of that, I have to balance college.

My sailor didn't tell me he was considering the Navy until we were already engaged. All I did that whole day…

well looks like my days are going to go nutz. michaels recruiter called opening in sept ship date michael took if his recruiter is now making final plans to see in the Navy will accept michaels changes in ship dates.  He came to me and asked if I would be alright if he left in Sept instead of Jan. what could I say but son I love you and this is your decision MOM will be just fine miss you like crazy but this is what I raised him for to be a awsome young man.  When I told him that I felt my…

Such a happy momma!!  I got my 1st handwritten letter today!!!  My SR says it is not so bad except some of the shots that they had to get!!  My SR was also designated as the Section Leader. My day has been made!  It makes me so proud that he is staying strong.  Also it mailed on Monday and I got it today. Quick turn around!! Anyone else with good news? Ship 09 Div 284

Yesterday marked the 3 week mark since I have hear my SR's voice. Tomorrow will mark 3 weeks since I last received anything with his handwriting (Recruit font...alll CAPS...something I have learned over the last week).

Overall, nothing has really changed for me. I am keeping up with him via phone calls and letters that the other…

Hi everyone my son left on monday the 23 of July for Great Lakes.I was just wondering if anyone elese had a son or daughter that headed there at the same time. I am finding this to be more difficult then I expected not being able to know how he is doing is realy hard. When did you all recieve you first letters from you child while at bootcamp?

We just rec my sons belongings today, very weird and sad.  Started crying again.....

Thank god I read on Navy for Moms about this.  I would have freaked out worse if i hadn't known so thanks I really appreciate the information and support.  Hope all is good with everyone.

thanks again

Robin (Ryans mom)