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myLot reputation of 93/100. SuzyQ12 (1893)   ranked 1 out of 62 in military1 year ago

Ok my son is preparing for deployment.
Last night he called and told me about
the pre deployment ceremony, and what they have told him.
After the holidays he will be sent to another base stay there
for such and such time. Then has a few days to come home,
then back to the base. From there he'll be deployed over.
This is months away. Ohhh my!! According to what he
has been told, the only time we have with him is Christmas
and I'm very grateful for that, and the few days he'll have
leave. I won't get to see him after that for a long long time.
I guess its just the military's way of preparing us all. Is this
normal routine?

 
 
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learn2earn (10917) response was accepted on 12/12/2008.
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tags:  soldier, leaving to iraq
 
1. myLot reputation of 92/100. learn2earn (10917)   ranked 35 out of 62 in military   1 year ago

I think that it's the usual feelings that parents experience when their son is going away because they will be deployed elsewhere. But since soldiers must obey, we have nothing else to do but to pray for their safety, and hope that they will come back safe in our arms. I congratulate you for having a son who will serve the country in the military!thumbup


myLot reputation of 93/100. SuzyQ12 (1893)   ranked 1 out of 62 in military  1 year ago

Thank you learn2earn.
I'm fairly new at this military stuff.
I'm in constant prayer for my son and
all our troops. He enjoys this, so I
have to learn the ropes.

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2. myLot reputation of 34/100. zukepr (11799)   ranked 39 out of 62 in military   1 year ago

I think it is SOP (Standard operating proceedure)
My good freind who has done 2 tours now in iraq and that is how they did him both times
enjoy your Christmas with your son


myLot reputation of 93/100. SuzyQ12 (1893)   ranked 1 out of 62 in military  1 year ago

The military sure does do a flipflop.
We will have Christmas and I'm so happy
with that, and a few days in between.
I'll take all I can get!

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3. myLot reputation of 87/100. kaleegirl45 (741)   ranked 31 out of 62 in military   1 year ago

Hi Suzy
I'm so sorry to hear that your son is going overseas. I just don't know what else to say. May God be with him at all times. If you need any kind of support I'll be more than happy to help you out. sad


myLot reputation of 93/100. SuzyQ12 (1893)   ranked 1 out of 62 in military  1 year ago

Thank you for your kind words and support.
I know this is going to be rough.

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4. myLot reputation of 93/100. stephcjh (22850)   ranked 43 out of 62 in military   1 year ago

I'm sorry to hear that. I am not sure if it is a normal routine now for them or now. I hope you can still enjoy the holidays with one another.


myLot reputation of 93/100. SuzyQ12 (1893)   ranked 1 out of 62 in military  1 year ago

It is the rollercoaster of military life.
I'll just have to adjust. Thanks for replying.

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5. myLot reputation of 84/100. camomom (3539)   ranked 6 out of 62 in military   1 year ago

My fiance was in the Marines, he was never deployed anywhere but he says as far as he knows it's pretty routine. He also said that there should be contact through mail and phone calls and possibly even internet via webcam. I hope this is true, so that you can still see him when he's gone. It's got to be hard for you and your family. Best wishes to you all.


myLot reputation of 93/100. SuzyQ12 (1893)   ranked 1 out of 62 in military  1 year ago

This is the hardest thing I've
faced yet. My son is the best
form of communication yet.
My son has a laptop he is taking with
him,hopefully he can hook up to the
internet while hes there. I'm learning
the military lifestyle is a rollercoaster
of sorts. Thank you for your kindness and
responding.


myLot reputation of 84/100. camomom (3539)   ranked 6 out of 62 in military  1 year ago

You're welcome. I hope it all works out for you with the internet. That should help make it a little easier. Good luck.

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6. myLot reputation of 87/100. cupid74 (4632)   1 year ago

Hi Suzy

well in military, they can deploy u any where in the country
infact they will allocate a rejment and then all movements will be with rejmint
and then leaves are not that easy to get

wish u all the best

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