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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Military/Serviceman => Topic started by: FunshinePa on March 29, 2010, 10:31:44 AM

Title: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: FunshinePa on March 29, 2010, 10:31:44 AM

My kid is now a 2nd class and heading for the Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA LHD7 in April. Can't believe it's been 6 years since I dropped her off at recruiting station.

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Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: FunshinePa on March 29, 2010, 10:41:28 AM

PS... Thats ET2(SW)... But not like on the Carrier when she was TACAN, she will be WSN, which she prefers.

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Cole on Left, My shorty :-)

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: cvasara on March 29, 2010, 10:47:30 AM

In My Opinion, that isn't a bad life for men and women in this day and age.
And E5 at a young age, makes it all the better.
And the lucky ones get Carrier duty.   (Next to shore duty, that is)

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: FunshinePa on March 29, 2010, 10:52:29 AM

I'd say at 24 YO, 6 years in, owns a house, car and has a toddler. She's doing darn good. I believe all children should have to do boot camp plus 2 years. :-) I know my sailor loves it most of the time.  :*))

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: Magoo on March 29, 2010, 01:31:28 PM

You have a lot to be proud of Funshine , the experiences you get in the service can't be matched in any other job.Best of wishes to your daughter. O0

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: aarrggh on March 29, 2010, 08:43:39 PM

     Excellent way too start your adult life. . " serving your country "    O0
   I wish i would have taken that path instead of goofing off when i was a youngster . .
   Heck :: I`d probably be a General by now . .

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: tomgallagher on March 30, 2010, 06:48:31 AM

Good for her. That ship makes use of Hovercraft Assault boats. Very cutting edge.

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: PigPen on March 30, 2010, 07:50:05 AM

Congrats to Nichole, and you!

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: FunshinePa on March 31, 2010, 06:56:08 AM

Thanks Guys.. and yes I am very proud of her and gonna miss her very much this next year. She'll be gone most of it.

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: tomgallagher on March 31, 2010, 10:58:05 AM

Is she going to make a career out of it Funshine.?

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: RyanJP on March 31, 2010, 02:45:21 PM

I know your proud of the commitment she has towards the Navy as well as the Marine Corps since she's gonna be around a bunch of Jarheads when she hops aboard the Iwo. I heard the Iwo is a nice hull and it's by Navy and Marine Corps standards very young which means biggers quarters and no duct-tape and bubblegum trying to keep everything together. You should also be proud of yourself because I know how my Mom felt when I was gone, Military Mom's are the best  O0

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: BReady on April 25, 2010, 07:45:03 AM

She has blue cammies on.  Is that a recent change in uniform for the Navy?

Title: Re: Nichole's New Ride
Post by: Nonick on April 25, 2010, 09:50:51 AM

Yeah, that's the latest copy cat takeoff on what the Marines started some time ago.  I don't know why they call them "uniforms" anymore.  :Xo!  Every service has to have it's own take on a design.  Maybe "Starship Trooper" was right in having one "uniform" for the military.  Hmmm...cut costs... :o