Recent content by village mom

I agree with all the other posts. We did bring a swimsuit, but he had one issued AND since the one we brought didn't have "navy" on it, he couldn't have worn it anyway. He didn't mind not having civilian clothes because he had issued gym shorts and t-shirts to lounge around in. We didn't leave...

We ended up not using the same airline because we found a cheaper flight on another airline, so can't go back to the airline. Our mid have to go back to USNA, but just earlier than his original flight and we couldn't get the "orders" or anything from USNA to verify this. I guess this time...

I was wondering if anyone knew what you had to do to get reimbursed for a change in leave. My mid was on leave and was to report back to USNA on a certain date, but got a phone call a week before that stating that he had to be back 4 days early for a change in his summer block schedule. He...

confused OK - I'm confused. During plebe summer, they can get care packages, right? Everyone has told me to send cards with pictures and inspirational messages every day and not to send cutesy stuff. How often do you send care packages and what is the BEST thing to send? Food or things like...

Does anyone know if midshipmen are allowed to have I-pods after plebe summer? My son wants a new one, but I don't want to buy one if he can't have it.

We are moving to Oakdale, CA in July - right after we take our son to USNA for I-Day. Just curious if there is anyone from that area or if anyone knows of a Parents Assoc. close by.