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Where is your sailor now?
Hi, everyone,
As we start 2014, let's see how many moms from this group we can get to check in and let us know what your sailor is up to and how long they have left in the Navy.
Lorraine
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Permalink Reply by Lorraine on
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My son went to boot camp in February 2009 as a nuke sailor so his initial enlistment is 6 years. Last year he decided to sign up for another 3 years so he is in until 2018. He got married on 1-1-13 and they are stationed in Maine (dry dock) for most of 2014 at least. We're not sure where they will go next but it's been a great adventure so far.
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Permalink Reply by Deb (FC Mom) on
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My son went to boot camp in Nov 2010. He is currently FC2 and returning from his first Deployment on the Guided Missle Cruiser USS Monterey. They deployed on April 8, 2013 and homecoming is this Sunday!!!! I will be there. He has 3 more years on his initial enlistment.
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I'm so glad you get to see his homecoming, Deb! It's a wonderful experience. We got to see Scott's sub return to Groton CT in December 2011. Take lots of pictures!
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Permalink Reply by Colleen on
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My son went to BC July of 2009. He is an OS2 and a Master Helmsman on the USS Stockdale, back from his 2nd deployment last month. He is stationed in SD. Has 14 months left of his extension. He has loved seeing the world and has never regretted going into the Navy.
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His time is getting short, Colleen. Do you think he'll have another deployment?
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The ship is supposed to go out in the beginning of 2015, I don't know if he will make it. If he does, they will have to fly him off the ship. If he decides to re-enlist, his time with the Stockdale will be over. I believe 5 yrs. on a ship is it and that just so happens to be the same time frame when his extension is done.
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He will have to do shore duty for a certain amount of time and then can go back on ship if he wants. It will depend on his re-enlistment Contract he agrees on. My son had one deployment MEU on ship...didn't like it...re-enlisted for 3 and has to do one more ship deployment in that 3 yrs according to his Contract.
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Permalink Reply by Regina on
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My son enlisted July 2011 he is an EOD tech, his enlistment is for 6 years. He is stationed on Guam until March 2016.
He wasn't coming home for the holiday's but my father past away and they let him come home for the funeral, which the 28th After 37 hours he made it 2 hours before the service. We didn't tell my stepmother he was coming, so his being there was a surprise to her and she loved it. I take to the airport tomorrow morning for his return.
My son didn't tell anyone in his platoon about his grandfather, however his platoon leader noticed him writing something and rewriting asked what he was doing, when my son told him he writing something to be read at his grandfathers funeral, because he couldn't be there't he told him to get on a plane and get home read it yourself. I don't even know this guy, but I really like him.
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Regina, that is unusual. My son graduated boot camp and my Mom passed away 2 days later. They told him he could come home but only because his course was done. They don't normally let them leave for Grandparents he was told. So happy for you that you got to see your son thought it was under such sad circumstances.
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Yes Ruth that is unusual for them to let sailors come home for grandparents, thats why he didn't even ask or even tell anyone. I think they let him go because thy weren't doing much because of the holidays, whatever the reason I am not complaining and when his grandmother saw him in his dress blues, it seemed to make everything a little easier for her. (I think he is the favorite grandson), they are so proud of him.
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