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CorpsmanMom
04-19-2007, 07:10
My Corpsman is FMF currently preparing for first deployment, not sure why I feel I need to say this everytime but . Does any one know when or where or how I can get his deployment address? Thanks,
Da-Chief
04-19-2007, 09:05
Ma'am,
The only way for you to get his address is from him. He will not know until he reaches in country where mail will be sent. He most usually send back the snail mail address on email once they get to a computer.
He will be extremely busy at first give him a little time.
I know it's hard..We are here for you..
HMC
Normally his admin shop will have the address. If he is with the wing, maintenance control will have it as well. More so now a days with set bases in the middle east, marine and army units know where they are going and what their mailing address is ahead of time.
CorpsmanMom
04-23-2007, 12:00
Thanks for the info. While he is working on the growing up and being responsible, I have to work on the letting him grow up and be responsible. He did get the address for me.....we just had it on different spots of our priority lists. Thanks again.
Da-Chief
04-23-2007, 12:35
Yup first time out away.. That and he is focused on his training etc.. We get in that mentality. We can't make mistakes out there so he is getting focused.
Parents on the other hand (I have a 18 year old) are only looking out to their most precious piece of them..
I truly understand...
Let us know if you need anything else..
Chief
Corpsman Mom
I know what you mean - my 19yr old is getting ready for FMSS next month - then probably (he says NOT PROBABLY - he WILL BE) deployed in late summer, early autumn.
It is hard to let him go and be a grown up, not needing me as much as I seem to need him. All the years of raising him to be a good person and responsible for himself have paid off - he is doing just that. Of course, that doesn't mean I am ready to let it happen. But what choice do I have? I put 18 years into making sure he was ready to take care of himself and make decisions that are good for him. Well he is. It's been over 7 months and I am still adjusting to him not being here being a pain in my butt and harassing me but at the same time telling me how much he loves me.
If you need or want to talk - let me know, because I know when he is deployed I'm going to need all the parental support that is out there.
DeeDee
Da-Chief
04-23-2007, 21:18
Thanks DeeDee..
HMC
HM_ChrisG
04-23-2007, 22:18
Corpsman Mom
I know what you mean - my 19yr old is getting ready for FMSS next month - then probably (he says NOT PROBABLY - he WILL BE) deployed in late summer, early autumn.
It is hard to let him go and be a grown up, not needing me as much as I seem to need him. All the years of raising him to be a good person and responsible for himself have paid off - he is doing just that. Of course, that doesn't mean I am ready to let it happen. But what choice do I have? I put 18 years into making sure he was ready to take care of himself and make decisions that are good for him. Well he is. It's been over 7 months and I am still adjusting to him not being here being a pain in my butt and harassing me but at the same time telling me how much he loves me.
If you need or want to talk - let me know, because I know when he is deployed I'm going to need all the parental support that is out there.
DeeDee
From a son's perspective:
What you wrote, DeeDee, probably means everything to your Son. My Mom feels the same way and it means a lot to hear how proud she is of me and how I have grown up a good person and that she loves me and supports my decisions in life. My Mom is my best friend.
Corpsmanmom, make sure you keep in contact. Its not always easy to respond to emails as much as many of us would like (especially in training), however, its great to get those e-mails of letters and random funny stuff. Your son may not always let you know, but I am almost positive he will appriciate it.
Thanks Chris - you made this Mom all weepy
BTW - tell YOUR Mom to join us here - we need more parents, spouses and family members in here - we can all help each other.
Thanks again
DeeDee
Corpsman77Wife
04-25-2007, 08:21
I will be here for you Dee Dee and everyone else. Everyone one has been so great and supportive as my Husband has been in school. It sure is tough to work full time and take care of 3 kids. I always have a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen.
Marie
CorpsmanMom
04-25-2007, 19:14
Thanks for the info and much needed support.
DeeDee, I will keep your offer up front.
CorpsmanMom
04-27-2007, 18:01
Hey, I am still harping on the address issue. My Corpsman got me an APO address but there is no city, state or zip. Is that correct? Thanks again.
CorpsmanMom - Here is an example of what an APO address looks like
SSGT Kevin Taylor
Unit 2050 Box 4190
APO AP 96278-2050
http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/addressingtips.htm here are some tips for sending packages to your son too :)
There used to be a way to get free shipping supplies to use for sending stuff out but i can't remember where the link for it is. I will keep looking
DeeDee
CorpsmanMom
04-27-2007, 19:08
Thought I was missing something... no zip code. Here is the info on the Post Office.
USPS mailing packet.
Your can order by calling 1-800-610-8734, choose option one, then choose
option 0 and ask for "military packs".
Thank you for the help.
Hello Dee Dee,
Please know that you are not alone. Our son just called us earlier this week stating that he has orders for deployment in Aug/Sept. He has just finished FMSS school. I was so devastated to hear this news ,even though we were perparing for this. I really have not been the same since. My maternal
instincts kicked in but I know that this is something beyond my control and that this is something that he wanted to do since he first enlisted at 17. This journey will have to be his own with our support. Like HM ChrisG mom, we are proud of our sons.
OH yes - our maternal instincts are to protect our "babies" no matter how old they are. Can't over-ride those no matter how hard you try. Just ask MY mom :D
Dan (Kahuna5150) has been talking about enlisting since he was in grade school and since his father (the_saint) and I are both former "Zoomies" we weren't all that surprised when he followed through and joined the Navy. Doesn't mean we won't be worried like crazy when he deploys cuz you know darn well we will be. But he is doing what he wants and is happy with his decision to join. We are so proud of him and all the others who have chosen to serve their country.
I still haven't put my Navy stickers on my truck but once I get some decent weather you can bet on this Navy MOM advertising how very proud she is of her son :)
As parents we need to be able to lean on each other - if anyone needs to talk or wants to schedule a "parents" chat let me know - we can do that anytime.
Have a great day - if you need me, you know where to find me :D
DeeDee
gijane:
Does your son's orders depict which Marine unit he will be with? Once you have that information, you can also log on to http://www.usmcparents.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=38
This is a Marine website for support and information gathering. You will need to register just like you did with this board. The board moderators will help you locate the web url for you son's Marine unit. Let them know your son is their corpsman and you and him will be treated with much respect.
Now is the time to do this so you can stay in touch with other parents that are in your son's unit. They will have further information about deployment. It's a wonderful place for support.
This site is also wonderful and utilize Dee Dee's suggestion. Staying in touch with others that are also deployed helps each other deal with the unknowns.
Thanks DeeDee. Good luck to your son next month in FMSS. I am sure that he will be just awesome!
Oh what stickers are you speaking of? I would love to know where you are getting yours.
Hello 8404,
I do actually do know what unit he has orders for 1/7 and I have visited that site a number of times. That site is a little overwhelming but like you stated it looks like a great one! I really dread this whole deployment thing but am so grateful that their are places for support. Thanks 8404...I appreciate you.
Da-Chief
04-30-2007, 20:29
GIJane,
Keep with us.. We'll keep you company and help you out when needed.. Call us your big support blanket..
;-)
V/R
HMC
Thanks Chief.....or Darrell. Congrats on your retirement!
My stickers - when we were visiting Dan at Great Lakes we visited the NEX and I got some nice NAVY stickers to put on my truck - then recently I went onto a website called Sgt Grit and found some GREAT Corpsman stuff that I want to get now - saw a bumper sticker that said "The Best part of the Corps are the CORPSMAN" I LOVE IT - I don't usually stick bumper stickers on my vehicles but this one is the BOMB!! I may have to change my policy :D
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