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Sandra Coschigano

Female

Harrison, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names): Michael
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc: PO2/IT2
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::: My name is Sandra, I'm a single mom from New York.
My son Michael has been in the Navy going on two years now. And I still miss him each and everyday.
What Brought You To This Site:: My son is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:: Scared and Proud.....
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor: Mom

Comment Wall:

E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

Sandra, Welcome Aboard! I'm so glad to have the Navy Moms on here to keep us men in line. My son is an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't be prouder of him. When he first enlisted I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. We have many moms on the site and benefit greatly from their point of views and we are willing to help the moms in any way we can. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your sailor. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Michael for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely,EG

Jun 15, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

Welcome to NavyDads Sandra! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors- my son Eric just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Sandra this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Michael is doing! Best Regards- Paul

Jun 15, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

check out either the Tiger Cruise group or Theodore Roosevelt group as I have a bunch of blogs and slide shows/videos posted there of my Tiger Cruise--- give you a little preview of things you may experience on your Tiger.

Jun 15, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

There is virtually no space to store a hard shell suitcase. I've seen duffle bags with wheels....check out REI.COM and CABELLAS.COM. I got mine from REI (called the Weekender) and it has a ton of space inside it, but you'd have to carry it or wear as a backpack. All your "goodies" have to fit under the rack and there is about 7" of space vertically. The area is divided into compartments, but you'll never fit a suitcase there. Verify with your sailor to make plans- they may have a locker next to the berthing, but again, not big enough for a suitcase.

Jun 16, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

when it comes to packing for the cruise- please remember that you'll be on a warship and not a Princess cruise.....many of the areas I was in were workspaces with machinery, oil, and grease here and there. Anyway- it will be an adventure for you for sure....hope you've had a chance to ready my series of blogs about the cruise (Click for Link)

Jun 18, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

you'll want to touch base with Richard (Click for his page)....he is from Hawaii and can probaly answer some of your questions. You should get some more info from your sailor about the cruise. Usually they run shuttles/busses from the USO at the nearest major airport to the base....we met the busses at the Jacksonville airport USO and rode to Mayport where we met the carrier.

Jun 18, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

what ship is your son on? I assume you're checking the ship's webpage all the time for updated Tiger Cruise info.....if not start because that is where you'll find much of the info you'll need.

Jun 19, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

CLICK LINK

Jun 19, 2009