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Seabee's
Does anyone know about this job? My son is interested and would like to know more about this field.
Kbondy
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Permalink Reply by Brenda Sue on
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Click Here for almost 400 SeaBee moms!
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Permalink Reply by SailorMom44 on
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I am married (25 years) to a retired Seabee (retired in 2003) and my oldest son is a Seabee currently on deployment with NMCB7 (Naval Mobile Construction Battalion). To break it down for you Seabee's are the Construction Battalion of the Navy. They include Builders, Equipment Operators, Electricians, etc. Seabees do not go on ships they usually spend their time on humanitarian missions or supporting the Marines or ground troops. Their deployments will have a "Main Body" and from that main body they will detachments that will go to other countries or locations to work on special projects. I hope this is of some help. If you have any further questions you can always send me a PM. Good luck to you and your son!! Connie
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If your Son has any questions about the Seabees I'm currently in A school for EO (Equipment Operator). And I'd be happy to answer any questions. I love it so far. The Seabees are a very small community but the closeness is what I like the most about it. If he wants to know what Boot camp or A school is like I just graduated boot camp in April so I know all about it : )
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Is this THE Heather Ann? I remember when you were going to BC! Looks like things are going well.
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Hello Jennifer, i am a UT but I am a reservist. Is he active or reserves? because it does make a bit of difference. Here is how it works...
Boot Camp is 6-9 weeks, from there, barring he doesn't get placed on "hold", he will immediately go to "A" school. This is his trade school where he will learn his job and how to function on a military base, outside of boot camp. once at school the will be placed in "holding company" until a seat in a class becomes available. his day in holding company will be filled with mustering (being accounted for), and little odd jobs around the barracks (dorms). he will march morning, noon and night, so to speak. durring this time he has a chance to "phase up" what that means is this. coming from bc he only has uniforms to wear, he will have the chance to earn his civilian clothes. he will have to pass his seabag inspection and a mock pt test. he will be able to phase up to 3. meaning he basically can do what he wants during his liberty. this is the best thing for him. LOTS OF FREEDOM!!!! Once in class he will begin a 12 week course. on average he will be at school for 4-5 months give or take depending on how soon he starts school and if he passes all his classes.
if active, that is where my experitse ends... I believe he will be on the same rotation as every other Navy personell. 3/2 split. 3 year shore duty with a 2 year sea duty. though he will never see the inside of a ship, boat, frigit, or carrier... he still will have to do a deployment.... and I believe it is a 2 year deal. but don't quote me cuz i am a reservist.
if reservist....he will be on a 4 yr rotation. which means roughly every 4 years he will deploy somewhere for 6 months to a year. during his state side time he will be expected to drill on his chosen weekend, and do his 2weeks during the summer. there is more to it but a lot of the intricate stuff is really boring unless you have to do it.
I love what i do and am very excited about helping you with this... if there is anything further you need, let me know and I would gladly fill you in as much as i can.
now that you are part of the seabee family... remember the bee's are a close nitch bunch.. they will bend over backwards to help a fellow bee and his or her family.. it doesn't matter whether he is active or reserves, the bee's take care of thier own. when he gets out of school and back home in your loving arms... make sure you have all the information you need to be involved with him.
our families are all we have and it is wonderful to have their support at home and abroad. the more you are able to help when he is state side the more you will know when he is deployed. remember that. get involved especially if ya'll are planning on getting married.
good luck and let me know if there is anything further i can help you with.
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Permalink Reply by Seabee Mom Doris on
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My daughter is waiting to go to bootcamp and she is going to "A" school is Port Huneme, Ca. And i just wanted to ask how is being a female seabee since i have been told that most are men.
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My son is stationed in CA but now is in Afghanistan. Seabees go into areas and do construction work and are trained to work on the massive equipment. My son already has orders to return to "A" again. It is not easy to be a mom of those who are deployed. I also have a son who is a Marine going to "A" very soon. Your son needs to realize as a Seabee he more likely be deployed. I have found you have to let them make the decision in their lives, expect gray hairs to appear since your son is willing to serve his country
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Permalink Reply by Lisa A on
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Hi Susan, my name is Lisa A. My son is also stationed in Ca. and is leaving tomorrow to the Big sandy A. for his first deployment.How do they contact us?? I was told his cell wont work over there, and internet is ????
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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There's a group for moms with kids in the sandbox. If you can't find it, holler and I'll have a look too. They would surely know.
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My son was able to purchase a phone over there and he use to call us about once a week. He also can use the internet while there. It depends though on the area they are in. How often you can hear from them.
They have the seabees scattered to different areas which I did not realize until I contacted one of his friends on Facebook and he is in a totally different area but he also had the use of the internet.
I would send care packages once a month. About a month ago they stopped receiving for his group.
He should also contact you with his address and how you can keep in touch to send the care packages.
I am so sorry that I did not see this earlier than today 8-9
I am trying to figure out this site it seems so much more complicated than other sites I use. :)
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