Kevin's Comments

Yeap, the Uncle Sam hat I borrowed while at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. As for Trouble, he is on the Delayed Entry Program and will be leaving for December of this year. Need to have the braces taken off. Take care Kevin.
Luis

Kevin - How neat is that! Both our son's in the same ship! If you don't mind I am going to pass the information onto Wes and see if he has seen him around, maybe look for him. They have something in common with both their parents only an hour or so away from each other :). I don't know if you noticed the picture of my son & daughter in their uniforms together, but my daughter is a Captain in her Army JROTC in High School. This will be her final year and I don't believe she is interested in going into the military at all. She is too excited about going to college :).

Did Luke say what ship (barracks/dorm) he was assigned too? Wes is in the USS Cole, maybe they have crossed paths already :). Did your son do JROTC in High School too? Looks like Air Force? Thank you on the friends 'accept' :).

Oh by the way. . .I sent you a friend request a long time ago and nothing yet? That little guy up at the top left should take you to the friend request page :).

Also you mentioned the video of the ceremony. . .did you all take any stills while spending time with Luke? If so don't forget to post those too!

Kevin - I have tried to coax Wes into joining :) he tells me he doesn't get but a couple hours on the weekend free time. He has volunteered alot for watch duty plus he is doing Saturday school also to help himself more to understand all there is to know. He stays busy, I guess it helps if you are homesick (or missing your girlfriend). About the new flag picture, it has been floating around the internet for years now and I finally got that email again. I felt it symbolized what I stood for (and other Christians) and our military. God Bless America :)

Kevin - I knew you were gonna be pumped up after the PIR! It is such an awesome showing of the sailors :). Can't wait for your return to hear more and see pictures!! God Bless, Michele :)

Thanks a lot. The Castle AFB in merced is actually a nice place to see airplanes. I've been there so any times. The last time I heard, they might close it down for some reason. Hopefully they don't.

Thanks and keep in touch

Kevin - I had posted I think in Airdales in the AT Roadmap discussion. Could you check and see if you could answer that question for me :) Thank you, thank you.

Kevin - I have talked to Wes the past couple of nights online :). I had told him some stuff I had read on either ND's or N4M's site about AT's able to actually fly in the aircrafts they keep up and if they stay in good with the pilots they work with. Can you reconfirm any of this for me on whether it is a good possibility or not? Thanks a million :). God Bless, Michele

Thanks for the welcome Shipmate. Yep, pretty proud of the kid, he's currently in GL with his follow on A school there also ) I think). He is in the AECF program and is leaning towards the FC community.

I was a Quartermaster for my 20 years. Wide open for advancement my first 7 years and then the fleet downsized and promotion became impossible. Can't complain too much, still get that monthly check. Worked in the LCAC community for my last 13 years; great lifestyle.

The wife and I are looking forward to heading to GL in August for Ron's PIR on 08/08/08.

Have a great day, Dave

P.S. My son took the pic of 'ol Glory in Chicago and I felt it was fitting to place on my page. . . .did you see the Sailor's Creed I added also?

Kevin - I am assuming the 'nit-picky' was in my comment calling you Chief. Your comment was to not let your wife and kids know that everyone calls you Kevin now lol so it was a joke back too you :). I knew that Chief isn't an officer, Wes told me that when I was in Chicago. Although I still hold you all high for your service and commitment to turn our boys into men and the compassion given through that process! Thank you again. . .how was your 4th of July? God Bless, Michele :)

hey kevin,thanks for your reply. bryant will be going to groton for 4 weeks sub school and 33 weeks computor school. no southwest out here in the sticks of maine thou. i was just wondering how long he would have off and when to schedule flight back home. thanks again--bill

I am so excited! I got to chat for awhile with Wes today :). I asked him all that you had said but his reply is 'i don't think, i just do as I am told'. I am guessing that is the hurry up and wait, they will know when they need to know. He is off classes until Monday for the holiday and he seemed pretty happy about that :). I did tell him about the time frame you wrote out on the classes and he did confirm that. I asked him a bunch of questions so now my heart is pieced back together and my mind is set at ease. He was much more talkative today too so he must be settled in and back in routine again. He did say while I was in GL that he felt uncomfortable on liberty because he didn't have anyone telling him what to do or yelling at him lol.

Again I appreciate all your input since you were a Chief !! Hope your family and you have a wonderful 4th!

Kevin - I got an update from Wes. He emailed me and said that he is learning about circuit boards and will be for about another month. Then he said he will be going to Pensacola for more training. So he might be in school for awhile as you said :).

Hey Kevin
Right now he will be a ground pounder but wants to get setteled in and then go for air crew after a few months if he can.
He will be coming home for the 4th. and we are all going to the lake for a cook out.

Can't wait to see him!
Mark

Hmmm.. One way you can find out is when you log into N4M's- it should say how many discussions you are part of- click on that- and it will give you your history- from there you might be able to find your comment.
I am actually a navy niece and great niece :) My group and I do web work for the navy- and we started N4M's this past Feb. Heh, so I think I would be doing my Uncles proud (both have passed) by being part of the military this way :)
Anyways- nice talking to you :)
CC

We are looking forward to the "Letter" I'm sure he will fill us in.... The heat has not changed in Fla... But I have been in North Fla. (Jax. 20 yrs. Middleburg 10 Yrs.) 30 years so I am used to it... I know it was around when you guys kived here but do you remember Whiteys fish camp? Great Seafood...