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Port Hueneme, CA
My Sailor arrived in Port Hueneme last Saturday. I am looking for support and more knowledge of what my Sailor is doing at this time in his training. Although he has his cell and laptop the communication has been very little due to his schedule and cell reception. A Sad Sailor Mom
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Permalink Reply by KathybShip13Div099 on
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My son just graduated as a CM from Port Hueneme. Cell reception is horrible but we did find that skyping was great! We had an arranged Sunday evening chat. He would text us when he was available. It worked for us. He loved the area and made some great friends. Hope your son enjoys it as much. We did send some clothes out when he phased up and it took about a week for him to receive them once they were on base. They don't deliver packages every day.
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Permalink Reply by 25Navymom on
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My son arrived in Port Hueneme on Saturday. I received a text saying he was there, but nothing since. I am confused with the whole process. In Bootcamp we at least got an "I am here call".
I guess I am not much support, but I do know that I understand what you are feeling.
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Permalink Reply by Navymom76 Ship13 DIV 296 on
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I am a SR mom and my son is in BC getting ready for A school in California as a CM is this the right place or can you direct me to the right group.
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Permalink Reply by cs3370cs on
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Hi Navymom76,
My SR has PIR on July 26 and he too will report to "A" school at Port Hueneme. His ship is 11, DIV 273. He too will be training to be a CM. I bet they will know each other! He has said his schooling will be 4 months, but I recently found out since he was on Ships Staff that will cut 1 month off of his training. He has never really been away from home so I hope he adjusts well. Anything to help make his transition easier I would love to hear. Thanks to other posters about clothes and cell reception and delivery times.
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Permalink Reply by Luvmyboyz on
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I have been away for a long time ... well, actually almost since after BC. My son is due to graduate as a CM Seabee from Port Hueneme, CA A School at the end of this month (August) and I can not tell you how excited I am to know in just a few short weeks he will be coming home on leave. I am planning a "Welcome Home" gathering which is helping pass the time. I have warned him that when I first see him to be sure to have tissues on hand. I think he is trying to surprise me on the actual date because he isn't giving me a set date or it could be that he really is unsure when he will get to fly home. I just wanted to peek in and say hello. I know this has been a huge roller coaster ride for me the last several months and I feel I have endured "Mom BC" as it has taken a lot of adjustment not having him home. His leave won't be long enough in my mind and heart but what will be even harder is his wife and newborn of 3 weeks will be leaving when he does at the end of his leave. Oh a huge box of tissues will be needed but yet I have quite a bit of pride and I feel this is what every mom dreams of for their child. Although we have more contact now it is still limited. We have not discussed what A School is like so I am really unsure other then he said BC did not prepare him enough and that it is hard work but yet he loves what he is learning and doing.
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Finally...someone who has a sailor at Port Hueneme! My son does not graduate until the first week of November. Even though he has a smartphone now most of his contact is with his fiance :( and I miss hearing his voice. He is working hard in the classroom and hopes to make top of his class. He has come to discover many things told him by his recruiter were wrong but when pushed to join "fleet" he held out for seabees and is glad he did. My son will also be coming home for two weeks in November and will probably get married while he is home. I had my son living at home for a year and a half so I was ready for him to get on with his life (he is 22). The change was more traumatic for him than for me, but he is my baby and letting go was hard. I also am very proud of what he is doing to better his life. Has your son told you if he returns to PH for his secondary training? My son thinks he will be stationed there until his deployment. I hope you enjoy your son's leave and just think, you can visit him when you vacation.
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Permalink Reply by Tami on
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My sailor also arrived last Saturday, we have not heard from him much either, they are keeping them busy until school starts is what I understood. Don't be sad! If you need to talk I will be here to talk with you.
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HOORAH~
My son graduates tomorrow morning from "A" School and will be an official Seabee!!! Still not exactly sure when he will arrive home but he did tell me he will be home no later then this Saturday as far as he knows right now. I am not sure if he is truly wanting to surprise me and I will see him tomorrow, Friday or if this is true military and he has no idea about his flight home but either way it will not be long before I will see my son again. I will admit I have been very emotional the last two days with everything from excited to seeing him again and yet knowing our time will be brief since he will be leaving for his permanent duty station which will be back at Port Hueneme. So would you believe I have already been checking on flights to go visit my son and his family on Christmas?! My son is a handsome 24 year old Seabee with a beautiful wife of 2 years and a precious 3 week old son that he will see and hold for the first time when he arrives home ... I couldn't be more proud!
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Okay moms I need some advice, My son is starting his 5th week and he has been paired with a sailor who does not pull his weight, refuses help on assignments, and is a poor team mate when it comes to cleaning. Because they are a team this reflects badly on my son who is acing his tests, does extra PT and has passed Phase three while the roommate has not passed Phase one and refuses help. I don't know what to tell him. I am anguished over this.
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my son is in the same place and has been there since 08/10 he also recived a chit last week due to one of the group leads not doing their job. what is your sons last name, other then the situationyou are talking about how is he doing??
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He tells me things are fine and getting better. He is more honest with his fiancé. He makes excuses for the roomie and doesn't want to be a whiner or a snitch. Both are bad things in the military I am told. I'd rather not name him in case the roomies mom is here with us. All of the suggestions I had will only work in college i.e. report him; ask to have a new roomie; really have a nose to nose discussion. So far they have only been reprimanded, not written up. I was always able to do so much to help him have a tensionless life, I am frustrated I can not help him here. He is starting to be uneasy because of the situation in Syria and not knowing his next destination until 2 weeks before graduation. However he loves the job he is learning and the new responsibilities he has acquired.
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Well I hope things get better for your son, I am not sure how old your son is but remember alot of them are very young and that's no excuse but it takes time and I bet your son is an amazing teacher for this other sailor and he may not catch on right away but hopefully in time he will get it and thank your son for all the help. It is hard for us as moms not being able to do much to help them in their time of struggles, but we can listen and try to give advice to their situations. Hang in there Mom we will get through this.....
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