Navy Nukes

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Comment by Darrell Brown on December 5, 2013 at 5:00pm

When your child is in the military you must learn to make your own celebrations when they are available. My two daughters served in the army and my son is LCDR stationed in Bahrain for shore duty before he reports to command school to be XO on ??? sub. We have missed the birth of children (so has he) and frequently must adjust holiday celebrations a few week or when he is deployed , a few months. So don't focus on what you are missing but the times you can get together.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 5, 2013 at 12:50pm

sorry to read about those not getting to spend Christmas together....between deployments and one of mine being Pacific fleet and the other Atlantic fleet I haven't spent Christmas with both of mine since before '05......

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on December 5, 2013 at 12:45pm

Comment by Eric Mount on December 5, 2013 at 12:12pm

I also understand the need to vent about not seeing family at Christmas but after missing more birthdays and holidays than I wish to admit I know what our loved ones are going through not being able to come home. Remember that the lives they have chosen require many great sacrifices. He smallest of which is not being able to be home for holidays. Our family members have chosen to make these sacrifices to protect our country. Yes they get great experiences and education fromit but it still boils down to they are there to protect our sorry asses from people who want to do harm to our way of life.

Our family members need to hear we love them and we are proud of what they are doing for our country. Not many people have the courage to do what our family members are doing. Be proud and show them that pride. It helps them through it too!

And if you wonder how I know this....21 years as a cop and to me this year Christmas is just a normal working day for me.

Comment by Scott Hyman on December 4, 2013 at 8:27am

James, yes that is what my son said too. Must be the ETs turn. Unlucky for us but lucky for the EMs and MMs.
We are already planning a trip for the spring. We will have some deliveries to make for our business so we are hoping to get a chance to see him then....maybe.

Comment by James A Montano on December 4, 2013 at 1:19am

Scott, I did get word from my son, he is a new ET at Goose Creek, we originally were told he would get leave for Christmas but found out yesterday that has changed, but it is only impacting the ET's not the MM's or EM's as far as I know.

Comment by Tom Lufkin on December 3, 2013 at 11:42pm

I will tell you if you ever get the chance to attend a Navy retirement ceremony you will be impressed with how the family, especially the Wife, is honored for their service.  We all know that the sailor could not have accomplished what they did without the total support and sacrifice they made.  If the other family members are present they too are thanked for the sacrifices they made.  I have attended quite a few and the family is always impressed by the recognition they receive.  My daughter knows that I was not there for many of her accomplishments but she knows and is proud of what I did.  My marriage was a casualty but I understand the stress I placed on her. When someone says "Thank you for your service" I always think of my daughter and I want to tell them she deserves thanks too.

It is fine to vent but you need to really thank your sailor and know that he is just as frustrated.  But I wouldn't change it for anything.  I am very involved in the local Submarine Veterans Association and we are as tight today as ever.  We still honor our families at every event.

Comment by Cheryl on December 3, 2013 at 11:18pm

I understand the vent, I vent too! I'm proud of all of the ones serving, and really proud of the parents, wives, siblings, children and all family. Because families are serving too. Might not be saluting or doing any of the hard work, but the families keep it all together for them til they get back home. Hang in there and we are all in the same boat so to speak!

Comment by Scott Hyman on December 3, 2013 at 10:38pm

Thanks for all that was said. I guess I just needed to vent a little because I know there will be so few chances to see him in person for the next however many years. I can't be more proud of what my son is doing and can't wait to see what the future holds for him.
Thanks again and thanks to all your sailors for their sevice!

Comment by Michael E. on December 3, 2013 at 10:09pm

I agree with Cheryl our boys are turning into responsible men with a job to do for their Country. We have to learn how to get to see them on their schedules as we cannot control any part of theirs. I have been very fortunate and lucky in seeing my sons about once every nine months or so. After a three year deployment in Japan my oldest is only clear across the country. At least he is in the States. My youngest is in dry dock after a eight month submarine deployment that I got to speak to him about six times. I am not complaining we just have to take advantage of any time and certainly not expect them too be home when we want. Support them in their profession and be flexible for the times and cherish them.

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