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Living on the ship
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Permalink Reply by spheather on
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I am also new to this and so is my son(almost a year). He also lives on the ship. But hs ok with it for now. I knowthere is a waiting list for housing. I'm not sure how but he can sign up. I also know the sewage system dosen't work as well while hooked to the pier. My son dose get a break because he has gracious friends that have an apartment!
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Permalink Reply by navytxmom on
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As a mom of an AD3 deployed on the GHWB, I will see if I can help ease your mind a bit. Your experience was not ours. My son was stationed in Whidbey Island since finishing A School. Until he deployed last month, that is. I know there are times when our loved ones are living in less than ideal conditions, and as Moms, we object to that. However, as my I as you would like to "call the office" and defend his experience, it won t work. I did not try, but had to learn that these situations are the ones that may keep him alive one day, or at the very least, deployment won't be such a shock on him. My son has called me near years, from the ship, and I still want to go on board that ship and ask what the heck is going on? Instead, I pray & light my blue candle. I write him everyday on Facebook messenger. And I know by Faith that what does not kill him, makes him stronger. We are 278 days away from his 4 year contract and has decided to come home at that time. Send him lots of loving communication, be his cheerleader, and know, that no matter what he experiences, He will make it through to the other side, a stronger, wiser and grown up young man. There is a rating test in March. Maybe if he can pass that test, rank up and get better living quarters. Praying for your son and you, that he would be at peace and be moved into a bldg. Soon, allowing you more peace
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