Hello from Iraq

[Navy GM]

I'm in iraq. i have two months left. i'm extremely bored at times. hope to hear from some of you soon!

[glennsmom]

Welcome. Glad you found the site and as a mom I am glad you are bored. Also, glad you only have two months left. My son is a MA stationed in Florida. Haven't seen him in almost six months but hopefully he will get leave real soon. How long have you been there? Take care of yourself and thanks for all you do.

[Barbygirl]

Hi there,

Welcome to the site! It is nice to know you are bored (atleast from a Mom's viewpoint). I'm glad that you found us..........I bet you can't wait for those two months to be up!!!!!! Are there any "stories" you can tell us (of course only things you can speak of)?

My son is in Coronado, CA..........He was/is in the BUD/s Training. About a week or two ago, he fell and broke a bone in his wrist. He just had surgery this past Tuesday to place a screw in the bone. Now we have to wait for him to heal to find out exactly what will happen. If he can continue with the training or not.

Please stay safe! Thank you for choosing to serve our country!!

[NavyMomx2]

Hello Navy GM -

Welcome to this wonderful site and thank you for all you and your fellow sailors are doing for our country.

Both my son and daughter are on the delayed entry program. My son will ship out to boot on May 22nd and my daughter on July 31st. I hope your two months will fly by as I know our short time with the kids before they leave will.

I hope you'll find the posts and information here helpful and supportive and I wish you the best of luck while you are still in Iraq and hope you have a safe journey home.

NavyMomx2
aka Beckie

[Navy GM]

yes, i'm hoping these two months go by quickly. i actually found out today i've got about two and a half left, but that's not that big of a deal. thank you for the support, and it's nice to see some navy parents getting involved with the service their children choose to serve.

-Bryan

[matt's mom]

HI

Welcome

Thanks you for your service to your country.
My son will be deployed in the fall on a ship but probably will be in country once again.

Hope things are going good for you?

Debbie
Matt's Mom

[KYmom]

Welcome,
My son is also in the Delayed Entry program and he will leave in July.
Hope the next 2 months goes quickly for you, and that you return home safe.

[NCMEDIC]

Wow, someone posting from Iraq, how cool! Stay safe and check in with us, we are slowly growing and it's GREAT to have Sailors here to help out.

Welcome to the site!

[XRiderChuck]

Hey Guns! Glad to hear you are keepin it cool over there. I'm damn proud of all you guys and gals, but especially all of you there in Iraq. What a mess, huh? Never mind tthe news y'all hear over there, we're behind you 110%. You all are the best and you are very much doing right by your country. We are proud of you. Chuck USN 1978-1982 SM3

[Navy GM]

once again, i thank everybody for the support. it's good to know people are behind us.

[Will'sMom]

Navy GM,
What an honor it is to talk to you. Just want to thank you for serving our country. My son just graduated from boot camp earlier this month. He just arrived in Pensacola for his A School. Hoping the next 2 1/2 months fly by for you and praying for your safety. God bless you.

Melanie

[Navy GM]

i'm very jealous of your son, Melanie. my homeport is in Gulfport, Mississippi, which is close to pensacola. i've been down there a few times, and it is a great place. i'm sure your son is going to enjoy himself very much down there. that's actually the first place i'm heading when i get off the plane in MS when i get back, but i'm going to stay away from the beach...i've seen enough sand for now. :rolleyes:

[Will'sMom]

Yes, I'm very jealous of my son too! I love Pensacola! I grew up in Baton Rouge and am very familiar with the gulf coast. Lots of great memories. I talked to my son Friday night and he is just loving it! I think he is still "thawing out" from Great Lakes! He doesn't know when he'll start his classes, as so much of the schools are backed up right now, hoping he'll be there a while so we can go visit!

Melanie

[cousinIT]

YAY!!!! After my 9 tough weeks in Great Lakes, I get to go to Pensacola!! WHOO FOR ME!!!!:p

[glennsmom]

Navy GM,

It is so great having you with us. Thank you for all you are doing. My son is stationed in Milton outside of Pensacola and will be there until November. Unfortunately he thinks it's a little to quiet there. Take care.

[XRiderChuck]

Good for you, Jenifer! Congrats on completing bootcamp, and enjoy P-Cola.

[KYmom]

Good for you, Jenifer! Congrats on completing bootcamp, and enjoy P-Cola.


She hasn't went yet, she leaves March 5.

Good Luck Jennifer

[cousinIT]

I wish it were already over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


the anticipation is KILLING me.

[Will'sMom]

Jennifer, just wanted to wish you good luck with bootcamp. Once it's over, be sure to sign on and stay in touch with all of us. My son is loving Pensacola. He called early this morning and woke me up -- asking me to please send his civilian clothes -- he can start wearing them this Saturday. Wishing you best!

Melanie

[cousinIT]

Thank you!!!!!

[crackerjackmom]

Navy GM, Firsat of all Thank you, and please know that we are behind everyone doing their job in Iraq. But I do wish everyone had just 2 months left.
I'm glad you found this site, please check in once in a while a let us know how you are doing. Stay safe.

Jennifer, Wishing you the best in boot camp, may it go quickly.

Claudia

[AppleJax's Mom]

Navy GM - THANKS FOR SERVING - As a Navy Mom I am very proud of all who serve their country!!!
My daughter is shipping to Italy this month for two years - her first duty station. She is graduating MA school tomorrow and then will be home for about a week before going over seas.

Good luck to you and stay safe - hope the few month left in the sand pit will go quick - Welcome to the site and look forward to chatting!!!

Carrie
Alyssa's Mom
Florida

[Navy GM]

i am so jealous of your daughter. i tried and tried to get italy as my first command, but that obviously didn't work out. i've got family there, and i would have loved to live over there for a couple years. i hope these last two months go by quickly...i'm actually down to 52 days now. can't wait.

-Bryan

[AppleJax's Mom]

Bryan,
I just talked to her - she is coming home Thursday - cannot wait to see her - does the military always takes in time in issuing orders? She still has not idea when she leaves for Italy and she graduates tomorrow and flying home for a week on Thursday. Any suggestion for her that you might have would be most appreciated.

If you want to email me please feel free to do so - ccrivera@hgvc.com. I meet another mom who's son is over there some where - he is coming back in April he is a Seebea and his unit is from Gulfport.

Talk to you soon - take care and stay safe!!!!

Carrie
FL NAVY MOM

[Teddybear]

Hey Bryan,
I am a Seabee Mom my son is with NMCB-74 out of Gulfport Mississippi. He is deployed to IRAQ right now. He has been their since Oct.06. Who are you with?
Sure would like to get to know other Seabee moms. my email address is lilbear442001@yahoo.com

[NavyCBMom]

Hey ,, How you doing?? Had a 2 min. call from Jeff this week, and got 3 birthday cards.. ;) in one day. He sounded better/ and it was a relief to hear his voice.
Been a long 2 weeks!
Got an email today about this group/ so thought I'd boop over and say Hi,,and was glad to see a "familar face"!!
You going down to Ms. when they get in?...not sure here.. our wedding is just a few weeks after, so not sure of plans yet. I'll have to have you get some pictures of it all for me.
Late... Jeanne

[Robkindamom]

Bryan-
May there be a huge hedge of protection around you and you arrive home safely....and Thanks for all you do so that I can live the life of safety that I live.

Claudia-
Been to Goose Creek yet? I was there in Oct. the kids are doing well and love it!

[wlmbales]

hello navgm from washington state so glad to hear from our troops just want to thank you all for what you due my son is stationed at bangor naval base here in wa please be safe and keep posting prayers out to all

[Navy GM]

TeddyBear,

i'm with 74 as well. as i'm sure your son will agree, i can't wait to get home. i'm guessing i've probably met your son at some point in time, as there's only three of us here in country that hold my job. take it easy.

-Bryan

[NavyCBMom]

Hi Gm - not sure which 74 group your with. Did you guys have group picture taken with plane in the background??? Not sure what we can ask or have you tell...so I'll just ask some lead in questions,,and see if your with my son.
NavyMom Jean

[Navy GM]

Jean,

that is, in fact, the place i'm at. i wasn't in the picture though, i stayed away from that project. i am on the same camp as your son. what's his name?

[Will'sMom]

So Navy GM, What's the current countdown??? How many days left! Wishing you much safety! God Bless.

Melanie

[NavyCBMom]

Hi.. I'm getting so good at this "computer detective" thing.. took me awhile tho!
BU 1 Littlefield ........ so glad the "countdown" is in progress..can't come soon enough for all of you I am sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Won't ask you to give him a big hug and kiss from Mom......;)
Jean

[dd11030]

Hello! First I want to say thank you for your service to our country! You are quite brave. I have a son who is due to ship out to boot camp on June 19th. He will be going into the nuclear power program and has volunteered for sub duty. I hope you stay safe in Iraq and have a safe trip home!

[Navy GM]

the current countdown is about forty or so days. it's going incredibly slow. hopefully it picks up soon and i'm back to the states. hope all is going well stateside for everybody.

[Kristie]

I hope that these last days go by very fast for you......thank you for your service!

[proudnavymom]

hi navy gm . my son is out on deployment right now he is on the uss ronald reagan. he has been in the navy since june 2005. he really likes it. anyway just wanted to tell you and all the other sailors we are very proud ,and thank you for what you are doing for us.

[KYmom]

40 days and 40 nites, that will mentally longer than you ever thought BC was.
I hope these days go by quickly for you. I bet your family is very very excited.
But it is great that you can at least communicate wth people over the internet including family.

[Johnsgmom]

Hi Navy GM
Welcome to the site. How are things going for you? Hopefully 2 months will go by fast. Please stay safe. You will be back home soon.
My gson is stationed in Norfolk, VA, on the USS Alaska. He would love to see some action but will be in Norfolk for about one year(of course that's subject to change)
My other gson will be leaving for boot camp 4/10/07, he will be a GM in the CG.
Best of luck to you and thank you for serving our country. We are all 100% in support of our military.
Take care

aka
Beth

[Lynette]

Hi Bryan,
Thank you for your service, I pray everyday for our military abroad......you are all in our hearts....I'm glad you have found the Navy Cafe so you can see first hand how many of us are behind you and support you.....and we are here to keep you company....we love hearing from you....what is the weather like now?.....can you tell us what exactly a Gunners Mate does in Iraq?.....it's very interesting for us to read about your experiences.....take care of yourself and be safe!
Lynette

[MsLesho]

Hi Bryan ~

Saying a prayer here for your safe return! You must be down to a month now eh? Thank you so much for all that you do. My son is finishing up his training in the Nuclear Propulsion Program at Ballston Spa, NY. and we are waiting to see where his next duty station will be. Hopefully somewhere on the west coast! I think it's great that you can stay connected with us folks back home through the website. Ain't technology grand?!

A quick hello to all the Nuke parents/parents-to-be I see out there! It's a hard school..but the Navy doesn't want to see any of these sailors fail...so tell your sailors to hang tough! Trust me...the year and a 1/2 will go by quicker than you and they imagined.

Take care all!

LuEllen
PNM of Daniel ~ NPTU

[JodieAK]

Hi there GM, from yet another Navy Mom! First, gotta thank you for your service - and know that there are far more people here at home who support you all, than those "others".

My son is currently deployed with the Nassau but won't be gone long at all.

I'm so glad to hear that you're on the short end of the countdown. I too, must say that as a Mom, I'm REALLY glad you're bored! LOL....I know you're doing your job, and I thank you for that. You all make us SO proud as Americans and Patriots. God bless you, sweetie - will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for your safe return home.

(And as far as your post last month saying you were glad to see parents supporting their Navy kids....lol....I'm in THREE Navy forums......let me tell you, Navy Moms have got it going ON!!)

[Navy GM]

once again, thanks for the support everybody. if anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. i'm down to a little less than a month, and time is really starting to drag, but, it's almost here. talk to you all soon.

-Bryan

[Kristie]

Bryan.....then you should be coming home about the time that Jennifer graduates BC.....I hope it goes by fast for both of us.....lol....

Where will you be stationed when you come back....???

[JerseyMom]

Hi Bryan! As the other Moms have said, I'm glad you are bored!! I just want to say thank you for your service and that you come home safely.

My son is currently stationed in Atsugi, Japan as an Air Traffic Controller. As of today, he is there 7 months. Not sure when he'll be home though.

Please stay safe. As I always tell my son, be well, be safe, be careful.

Thank you again!
Carol

[KYmom]

Hi Bryan! As the other Moms have said, I'm glad you are bored!! I just want to say thank you for your service and that you come home safely.

My son is currently stationed in Atsugi, Japan as an Air Traffic Controller. As of today, he is there 7 months. Not sure when he'll be home though.

Please stay safe. As I always tell my son, be well, be safe, be careful.

Thank you again!
Carol


I think he's having too much fun to come home, from some of those pics. LOL

[JerseyMom]

Oh - so you saw some of his pictures!! All I know is that if he is happy, then I'm happy.

He was going to come home the end of June, but instead is going to Australia. He asked me if I was ok with that. I told him "you come home and I'll kick your butt to Australia! Go see the world and enjoy it!!!" Just hope he doesn't send his sister a koala bear!! HA!!

And Bryan - I see you have not lost your sense of humor - not wanting to see a beach once you come home! Seen enough sand already! Very good!!

Take care!

[Navy GM]

i'll be in gulfport, MS when i get back. can't say i'm a huge fan of the place, but it's better than here. i don't know how often i'll be on here, it's getting hectic here with it being the end of deployment, so forgive me if i can't respond in a timely manner. talk to you all soon.

-Bryan

[sodell]

Hi there, hope you are well and safe. Sometimes it's not a bad thing to be bored. My twenty year old dtr is in Great Lakes and is scheduled for PIR 4-13-07. As a parent, I cannot begin to tell you how proud we are of our kids at this point. She will be attending A school there as well. She is going to be an HM?? hospital corpman? Hope that is right. I'm still learning. Good luck to you, we are all behind you very brave men and women!