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Ship 12, Division 354

Hi...my son is at Great Lakes now and other than a brief phone call I haven't heard anything from him. I'm just wondering if anyone has heard from their son or daughter about how things are going so far? My son might have written to his mom (we are divorced) but I haven't heard from him and I'm getting curious to hear how it's going. Any information would be great. I'm looking forward to talking to others Mom's and Dad's whose child is making this great journey with mine.

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Cheryl Mom Nuke ET on October 13, 2010 at 1:46pm

Unfortunately, our plane doesn't get in until around 9:00 p.m., so I'm sure by the time we get to the hotel, everyone will probably be going to sleep. My daughter's flying in from San Diego (she just graduated from college and started working out there) and she arrives around the same time. Thanks for the info about the rates! Luckily, I have a friend who was able to get us very reasonable rates there. Hope to meet you at some point!

Permalink Reply by Andy's_Dad_Eric_CVN-69 on October 27, 2010 at 5:42am

Good morning all

May our calls come early today notifying us that our sons/daughters are now sailors!

BS21 will be wrapping up in about 4 hours from now and the calls should come hopefully soon after that!

Permalink Reply by musicmom of a Sailor on October 27, 2010 at 1:54pm

I've been so busy all day and that has been a really good thing. Everytime I stop and think about getting that call, I just about jump out of my skin, I get so anxious. lol

Permalink Reply by Sassafras Proud Mom of a Sailor on October 27, 2010 at 2:40pm

Got my call and it's official... I am the proud mom of a Sailor!!! YEA TEAM!!!!!!!!