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Nichole's New Ride by FunshinePa on 29 Mar, 2010 10:31
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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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#1 by FunshinePa on 29 Mar, 2010 10:41
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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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#2 by cvasara on 29 Mar, 2010 10:47
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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)
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#3 by FunshinePa on 29 Mar, 2010 10:52
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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.
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#4 by Magoo on 29 Mar, 2010 13:31
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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.
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#5 by aarrggh on 29 Mar, 2010 20:43
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Excellent way too start your adult life. . " serving your country "
I wish i would have taken that path instead of goofing off when i was a youngster . .
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#6 by tomgallagher on 30 Mar, 2010 06:48
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Good for her. That ship makes use of Hovercraft Assault boats. Very cutting edge.
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#7 by PigPen on 30 Mar, 2010 07:50
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Congrats to Nichole, and you!
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#8 by FunshinePa on 31 Mar, 2010 06:56
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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.
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#9 by tomgallagher on 31 Mar, 2010 10:58
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Is she going to make a career out of it Funshine.?
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#10 by RyanJP on 31 Mar, 2010 14:45
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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
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#11 by BReady on 25 Apr, 2010 07:45
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She has blue cammies on. Is that a recent change in uniform for the Navy?
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#12 by Nonick on 25 Apr, 2010 09:50
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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.
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... 