PROUD NAVY MOMS

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Comment by Crystal Mitchell on June 28, 2010 at 8:42am

I am just not new to the Navy. Retirement did not end my contact with the military. We need to recognize that things do change. The joy felt at knowing your child (though they are an adult )is safe at PIR will never change.

Comment by blondie on June 28, 2010 at 8:06am

crystal, BC has changed yet again, my daughter says it's nothing like what she went through. not sure if that's good or bad. but they need to be strict, and get one mind set, never hurt anyone. but haven't heard anyone say they wanted to do it again. even my daughter who loved it.
James, you're right, even the old vets. still have the respect and .....can't put it into words, but they have it honor maybe?!

Comment by Crystal Mitchell on June 28, 2010 at 12:47am

I want you all to realize I am not new to the navy. I was hospital corpsmans 1975 to 1979. Married to sailor 1977 to 1083. Then Married to and retired with Sailor 1984 to present. Have been there and done it. Lived on and off base. Used my GI Bill for nursing school. My son has just re enlisted in May 2010. So I have earned the title Sailor, Sailor's wife, and Mother of a sailor. When I went to A school in Great Lakes we were not treated like they treat the sailors today. We flew in from boot camp other places. ORLANDO FL for females and some males. We could wear civilian clothes when we were off duty. Did not have to earn the privilige. So when my son was treated like he was a child I was shocked.Tu this day both my husband and I find it strange that todays sailors are treated so differently.Military bearing is brain washed into you with sleep deprivation excessive activity and no free time in boot camp. Yes you learn to be part of a team and protect eachother. If you went to boot camp you know what I mean. I have never looked back and thought how I would like to do it again. As you can tell I would not do it again. Graduation form boot camp is a once in a lifetime expirence. I was never so glad to see my son. I knew a lot about what he had been through. I had visual confirmation he was alive and well. Have fun with your sailor for the few days or hours you have. Only indoor photos. There is a NEX (Navy Exchange) off Base. You can take your sailor there and buy proud Navy Mom and Dad tee shirts.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 27, 2010 at 5:12pm

remember....NO PHOTOS OUTSIDE WHATSOEVER! Only allowed in the drill hall and at MCPON Hall/NEX

Comment by Timothy W. Puffenbarger on June 27, 2010 at 2:29pm

Well folks getting closer by the day little lesss crying and alot of getting excited as each day passes,we just cant wait its like looking in a candy store window and everything used to cost a penny and u had five whole cents lol yea doubt they can comprehend that one huh lol but anyway i wish the best for every son ro daughter that grads on july 9th i will be there for them as much as my son pray for my safe journey i got to tolerate the wife the whole trip hahahaha JK but in ending all cameras ready and lots of SD cards should make for quite a time if i can remmeber to take the pictures and not be in awe at the ceramony........counting the days _______

Comment by J & G's Mom(AK Mom) on June 26, 2010 at 3:04pm

Crystal,It all comes down to military bearing...Once instilled it never is deleted (it is in grained down deep in one's hard drive-can not be erased). Attended a State Vet Summit and one can see it still in folks who were discharge 30-40 yrs+....Although, once they get to their first full time duty station life tens to relax a bit but not much...Yes, you son is growing up and the event is truly a proud moment in his and your lives.

Comment by Crystal Mitchell on June 26, 2010 at 10:55am

We only took the cell phone. They can not talk on it when walikng . It sounds silly but when in uniform have to stand still and talk. I think because they are suppose to be in uniform at all times we took nothing else.He had to be signed out like a child. That was so they know who they are with for the weekend.They had to call into to muster at 9 pm each night. I wish for you a weekend like we had it was great and so relaxing.

Comment by Timothy W. Puffenbarger on June 26, 2010 at 6:56am

From wht i can surmise nat will stay at great lakes for A school were hoping anyway havnt had a confirmation of that yet so ---as u were hoping to spend the whole weekend with him and not sure if hell be a grade and go yet all up in the air ---we werent going to take nats cell with us now seeing wht u say and yes we hope to spend alot of time at hotel talking i have a friend lives at lake bluff so well be there early to find out some things and let them meet nat hell have a perk with someone there to take him places occasionally ....and getting him wht ever he wants sometimes...its all i can think about ---were taking some of nats things with us just in case he can have them also...

Comment by Crystal Mitchell on June 25, 2010 at 8:04pm

Is he leaving from Great Lakes to A school some where else? Justen stayed in Great Lakes. We gave him his cell phone and he called us in the evening when we could go sign him OUT. He came and stayed at our motel room Friday and Saturday nights. We took him back on Sundat evening by 9PM. We left at 3 am (Mon)to drive back to Northeast Pa. It was the best. Went to the local mall. Looked all over the Base. Looked at old hospital corps school buldings. Spent tons of time in hotel room. Talked and visited and talked some more.

Comment by Timothy W. Puffenbarger on June 25, 2010 at 7:52pm

Theres no doubt about wife will have a pic of him rt in front of her when shes chatting on line or talking on cell with nat he means so much to us ill take all the helpful hints u can give us for sure and god speed to his return good time football season In all the years growing up with my son nothing ever entered my mind to prepare me for this /its like a part of me is missing but i know he realizes this too and will always be ther for us and vice versus and im sure after pir ill see someone who has found in himself to be a bigger part than just of me and my wife but the whole world and the navy.....well i could go on all night lol but -----gotta open the wine lol

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