son got his orders

[Danzig]

Eric has been in school now for just over 2 years. he completed everything a few days ago, and is now a certified nuclear power electronics technician. he was originally slated to go to the geo bush, but he found out today...instead of norfolk, the poor kid is going to san diego! awwwwww he's going to the nimitz class carrier ronald reagan. my husband was on the nimitz many moons ago...

best of all, i get to see him in a week or so!!

[Danzig]

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[my miss storm cat]

I wish him safe travels and am happy to hear you get to see him soon.

You must be very proud.

Congrats!

I assume this is his first time going to sea? Let us know when he "crosses the line" (King Neptune ceremony).

[GenuineRisk]

I haven't been to San Diego in a long time, but I remember how much I loved it. Really fun city. Best wishes to him on his new adventure and that's great you get to see him soon!

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

I haven't been to San Diego in a long time, but I remember how much I loved it. Really fun city. Best wishes to him on his new adventure and that's great you get to see him soon!

It's a tough place to live

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Ocala Mike

I assume this is his first time going to sea? Let us know when he "crosses the line" (King Neptune ceremony).

it is. he did boot camp, and then school ever since. there were times that he'd say 'the fleet doesn't exist' because his schools dragged on so long. i know he's excited. i just hope he pays more attention than his old man did on deck. were it not for the netting around the flight deck, my last name wouldn't be zeigler!

thanks everyone for the kind wishes. haven't seen my 'baby' in almost a year.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Danzig

it is. he did boot camp, and then school ever since. there were times that he'd say 'the fleet doesn't exist' because his schools dragged on so long. i know he's excited. i just hope he pays more attention than his old man did on deck. were it not for the netting around the flight deck, my last name wouldn't be zeigler!

thanks everyone for the kind wishes. haven't seen my 'baby' in almost a year.

That's a funny anecdote about your husband. My uncle was in the Navy (early 1960s). He told me he desperately wanted to be assigned to a submarine and was crushed when he wasn't. Then, some time later, he got to tour one. The first thing he did after getting off was kneel down on the ground and say, "Dear God, thank you for not letting me get put on a submarine!" I love his Navy stories.

[bigrun]

Originally Posted by Danzig

Eric has been in school now for just over 2 years. he completed everything a few days ago, and is now a certified nuclear power electronics technician. he was originally slated to go to the geo bush, but he found out today...instead of norfolk, the poor kid is going to san diego! awwwwww he's going to the nimitz class carrier ronald reagan. my husband was on the nimitz many moons ago...

best of all, i get to see him in a week or so!!

Sounds great dan..Good luck to your son..Hear SD is a great city...I was there for a weekend many moons ago awaiting transf to Norton AFB in San Berdoo...spent the weekend drinking beer with some airmen and swabbies...
My grandson visited Norfolk few years ago on school project and brought me a cap USS NIMITZ, CVN-68..only wore it once..If you want it i'll send it to ya..

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by bigrun

Sounds great dan..Good luck to your son..Hear SD is a great city...I was there for a weekend many moons ago awaiting transf to Norton AFB in San Berdoo...spent the weekend drinking beer with some airmen and swabbies...
My grandson visited Norfolk few years ago on school project and brought me a cap USS NIMITZ, CVN-68..only wore it once..If you want it i'll send it to ya..

tony still has a nimitz cap from years ago. and it's been a long time since san diego, that's where tony and i met! ah, the good old days...