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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,3:22 pm

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On Tuesday Nov. 4th I signed a six year contract with the U.S. Navy Reserves and got sworn in.

I have my orders. I have to be at Terminal Island Long Beach at 0700 on Saturday 15th. This will be my first weekend of drills. I will be stationed at Long Beach for 4 to 6 months for school. Then I will meet up with my unit in Seal Beach, and this is where I will be stationed for the remainder of my enlistmentâ€¦which is very nice because I will be close to home and I wonâ€™t have to stay over nite on the base. The reserves is one weekend at month and two weeks a year for annual trainingâ€¦and that will be somewhere in the U.S. I am gonna be such a spazz this week.

Iâ€™m going in as a DC {Damage Controlman}â€¦.which is a firefighter. This is perfect for me with my civilian job being an EMT. My recruiter is also a DC..and says your golden if you can get a DC rating.

I will also have to go to Great Lakes, IL for basic training. Basic training in the reserves is only 17days, and I have up to a year to go. I plan on going after next semester and either before or after OP6 in June.

This is something Iâ€™ve always wanted to do and now is the perfect time for me. My family is very excited for me. I wouldnâ€™t sign my contract unless I had full support from my daughter and my boyfriendâ€¦they are the two most important people in my life.

I also plan on taking advantage of all the benefits I will be gettingâ€¦especially the G.I. Bill. I donâ€™t want student loans hanging over my head.

There is the possibility that I could get activated. My contract states that I canâ€™t get called for the first three years of my contract. This was comforting for Randy. Chances of me getting activated are slim, and the Navy is statistically the safest branch of service.

I wanted to share this with you allâ€¦and some of you have been there for me since the beginning of this and I totally appreciate that.

Have no regrets,
Windy

Edited by MissHBjet on Nov. 09 2003,3:37 pm

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,3:26 pm

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Here is Randy, Commanding Officer, Me, and my Recruiter. This was taken after I got sworn in....No turning back now :eek

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,3:51 pm

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This is huge! :eek

Congratulations Windy! :good

I had no idea you were thinking about this. It sounds like a good deal for you especially since the bases are so close to home.

Good Luck!

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,3:56 pm

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WOW

, best of luck to you Windy. :good

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,4:17 pm

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Thanks guys...Yes Doug this is huge, but I feel like I made the right decision.

I got lucky to get my rating and get stationed at Seal Beach, because my second choice would have put me at the Naval Air Station in San Diego and I would have to stay there over nite. In the reserves if you live within 50 miles of your base you can go home at the end of the day.

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,4:18 pm

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Congratulations Windy !!!!

My son is in the Marine Reserves.

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,4:27 pm

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He is Scott...how does he like it? All the men in my family served in the Army...My brother was gonna stay in as a reserve but they were sending his unit to Bosnia, so he got out.

He is a turbine mechanic now working for Pratt & Whitney. He makes bank thanks to the Army...He is using his G.I.Bill now and getting his B.A.

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,4:34 pm

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Check out this formation...

Nice carrier...

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,5:04 pm

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Anchors Aweigh.........Good Luck Windy...... :good

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,5:21 pm

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Congrats. Windy :good

Glad to see you got to stay close to home as I am sure Randy is as well

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,8:10 pm

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Nice Boat

I bet it handles rough water pretty good

Congrats on your enlistment!!! :beer

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,8:22 pm

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Congrats, best of luck to ya!.. :good

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,8:35 pm

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Congrats Windy. :good

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Posted: Nov. 09 2003,8:55 pm

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Thanks guys and chickie...I doubt I'll get much sleep this week.

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,6:39 am

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Very Cool. Tough decision I'm sure but it will be well worth it. :jumpie

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,8:04 am

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Congrats Windy! :jumpie

I am so happy for you. I know that Randy is very happy, because he gets to have is honey come home at night.

My 6 year old just saw the ship and said WOW mom. I told him I had a friend that was going to be on that ship. He said that is so cool. I thoought that was cute from him..

Again Congrats on the big decission in your life sweetie!

Okay here is a question. We will get to see a picture of you in your uniform???? Â =)

Ciao sweetie,
Katia

Edited by Mrs. Ectosource on Nov. 10 2003,8:10 am

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,8:12 am

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That is great Windy!

You and your family should be really proud! I am always impressed by people that join our armed forces. In my occupation I spend a lot of my time working with our military and get to know a lot of people from all branches. It always makes me feel good to know that our boys and girls are out there keeping us safe!

My hat goes off to you! :good

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,9:03 am

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Congragulations Windy.

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,9:08 am

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Thanks again guys and Kat...

Dave...I didnt want anyone to know in case they wouldnt take me..or I failed the ASVAB...but everything worked out in the end.

Check your PMs in a sec.

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,9:23 am

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Quote (MissHBjet @ Nov. 09 2003,3:26 pm)

Here is Randy, Commanding Officer, Me, and my Recruiter. This was taken after I got sworn in....No turning back now Â :eek

You are looking pretty happy Windy. :good

Look how proud Randy is!!!!!!!

WAY TO GO SWEETIE!!!

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,9:37 am

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Congrats Windy. :jumpie

The navy must be a good gig, my father was a lifer. He retired after 20 +years. (last time I saw him was 16 years ago)
My cousin just signed up this year, and a friend of mine got out 2 years ago.

Being close to home is a major plus! I just hope that 1 weekend a month doesnt fall on river weekends, j/k

Good luck this coming weekend. Tell Randy thanks for the Friday "rub it in call" lol

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,10:45 am

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Windy, I think thats absolutly fantastic! Â Im so happy for you and extremely impressed with your determination and fortitude in something this big! Â Its awsome that Randy and your daughter are behind you, thats half the battle!

YOU GO GIRL!

:jumpie

Traci Â <-------------Behind you 100% !

Edited by Her454 on Nov. 10 2003,10:46 am

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,10:54 am

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Thanks Traci...it helps having great people behind you.

Are you going to the races this weekend?

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,11:27 am

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Quote (MissHBjet @ Nov. 10 2003,10:54 am)

Thanks Traci...it helps having great people behind you.

Are you going to the races this weekend?

No, Mike isn't racing the last race so we are through until Camp Far West, New Years. Looks like its next year for that beer............. :beer

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Posted: Nov. 10 2003,7:43 pm

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Congratulations on the new responsibility, we are lucky you will be there to protect us and helping the others :good

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