Va Deployment Support Group Sign-Ups [Archive] - Military Significant Others and Spouse Support

Traci

11-06-2007, 09:26 AM

Ok I guess I will try this. I am no planner so I need all the help and input I can get. I thought we would start off with some questions for everyone. If I missed anything feel free to post and ask. Thanks everyone!:)

1. SOS User Name-
2. Real Name-
3. Location-
4. Relationship Status-
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-
6. Length of Deployment-
7. Kids and Ages-
8. Pets-
9. Any ideas for this deployment group?
10. Do you work?
11. Branch of Service-

I just want to update who we have so far. I want to give it another week for anyone else to sign up and then we can start planning so get your ideas together!

Traci
Erika
tinsygrl
ashley5
missyanne24
W&M3202
OneSailorsGirl
Jayo
Krisha
Theresa
Taressa
Jlbecker
HeatherA
chilicat
ladylariat72
harrislj

REMEMBER THIS IS OPEN TO ALL IN THE VA AREA WITH SOMEONE DEPLOYED OR GOING TO DEPLOY. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW LONG. EVEN IF YOU SO IS HOME YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO JOIN US! WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED SO IN A WEEK OR SO THINGS SHOULD BE MOVING. IF ANYONE HAS ANY IMPUT OR IDEAS FEEL FREE TO POST THEM OR SEND ME A PM. THANKS EVERYONE!

Traci

11-06-2007, 09:30 AM

1. SOS User Name-Traci
2. Real Name-Traci
3. Location-Newport News, Va
4. Relationship Status-We have been married almost 13 years.
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-My DH's name is Jesse and he is an AO on the USS Truman.
6. Length of Deployment-7 months, maybe more.
7. Kids and Ages-Jessica is 11 and Thomas is 8.
8. Pets-I have a boxer named Ordie, he is 7.
9. Any ideas for this deployment group?I was thinking g2g's, play dates for the kids. I am open to any ideas. As I said I am not a planner.:D
10. Do you work?SAHM
11. Branch of Service-Navy

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Erika

11-06-2007, 12:23 PM

1. SOS User Name- Erika
2. Real Name- Erika
3. Location- VA Beach
4. Relationship Status- Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Jeremy, IC2, USS Winston Churchill
6. Length of Deployment- 7 months??
7. Kids and Ages- Colin 7, Caleb 4, Cara 2 months
8. Pets- an insane kitty named Matty
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? Biweekly or monthly get togethers, playdates are good too. Doing like a phone tree type thing just to call and check in every so often...
10. Do you work? SAHM :)

Traci

11-06-2007, 02:34 PM

tinsygrl

11-06-2007, 03:00 PM

Is this for Navy SO's only or can any branch sign up... it's just in VA most of the other branchs are greatly outnumbered LOL .... if so here is my info!

1. SOS User Name- tinsygrl
2. Real Name- Nichole
3. Location- Winchester, VA
4. Relationship Status- dating 5 months
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Brent Sgt. Iraq..
6. Length of Deployment- 7 months unless he extends
7. Kids and Ages- Madison 2
8. Pets- Mimmi (cat)
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? not sure I'll get back to you!
10. Do you work? yep I'm a waitress/bartender

Traci

11-06-2007, 03:06 PM

Traci

11-06-2007, 04:45 PM

:bump
Just want to keep this going so people see it. Keep in mind to do this we will new a few more people to make it work.:D

tinsygrl

11-07-2007, 02:37 AM

Ok awsome and thanks for the gift!!!

USNIwife

11-07-2007, 10:33 AM

my DH is not out right now. But, if he were I'd want to participate.

Traci

11-07-2007, 10:42 AM

my DH is not out right now. But, if he were I'd want to participate.

:) If he is going out anytime soon you still can.

ashley5

11-07-2007, 01:55 PM

Traci

11-07-2007, 02:16 PM

1. SOS User Name- ashley5
2. Real Name-ashley
3. Location- bfe..otherwise known as chesapeke
4. Relationship Status-married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-marcus, ET, uss harry s truman
6. Length of Deployment-7 months
7. Kids and Ages-no kids
8. Pets-no pets either :tears
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? ...hard alcohol and chick flicks...?? anybody.. no? ok...
10. Do you work? yes...restaurant
11. Branch of Service- navy

Chesapeake is not that bad.LOL Thats where I grew up. What area do you live in. I am from Deep Creek. It got so overcrowded my parents moved 2 years ago across the state line to Moyock NC.

Traci

11-07-2007, 05:20 PM

:bump
I updated my OP!:D

missyanne24

11-07-2007, 08:31 PM

1. SOS User Name- missyanne24
2. Real Name- Melissa
3. Location- Well, husband is stationed on the Truman...but I'm in Indiana for right now.
4. Relationship Status-married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station -- TJ, PC3, Harry S Truman
6. Length of Deployment- 7 months..??
7. Kids and Ages- Olivia, 2, Peyton (female), 5 months.
8. Pets- None.
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? I am out of ideas.
10. Do you work? yes...SAHM and medical transcriptionist from home!
11. Branch of Service- navy

knockouttrish

11-07-2007, 09:22 PM

I would join, but my DH is almost done with his 6 month deployment.

Traci

11-08-2007, 06:22 AM

Traci

11-08-2007, 06:22 AM

I would join, but my DH is almost done with his 6 month deployment.

:woot Lucky You! I can't wait until I can say I am almost done.:giggle

W&M3202

11-08-2007, 02:15 PM

1. SOS USER NAME-W&M3202
2. REAL NAME-MELISSA
3. LOCATION-VIRGINIA BEACH
4. RELATIONSHIP STATUS-I'VE BEEN HIS GIRLFRIEND FOR 5 1/2 YEARS
5. SO NAME/RATE/DUTY STATION- WAYNE, AM2, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN
6. LENGTH OF DEPLOYMENT- 7 OR UNTIL THEY DECIDE TO BRING HIM BACK
7. KIDS AND AGES- GUNNER 7, MAKAYLA 8, CHRIS 11:monkey
8. PETS- NONE AT THE MOMENT
9. ANY IDEAS FOR THIS DEPLOYMENT- i'M ALL FOR THE G2G'S I THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA
10. DO YOU WORK- SAHM
11. BRANCH OF SERVICE- NAVY

W&M3202

11-08-2007, 02:17 PM

I truely hope to get to know all of you better.:)

Traci

11-08-2007, 02:33 PM

W&M3202

11-08-2007, 09:12 PM

yea, we will have to g2g sometime.

USNIwife

11-08-2007, 10:48 PM

:) If he is going out anytime soon you still can.
they got out frequently, but we already did the long ones. (6-9 months). this is for long deployments right Traci??

Amanda

Traci

11-09-2007, 06:18 AM

they got out frequently, but we already did the long ones. (6-9 months). this is for long deployments right Traci??

Amanda

Anything! :D 1 week, one day, one month, all of it.

OneSailorsGirl25

11-09-2007, 07:21 AM

1. SOS User Name-OneSailorsGirl25
2. Real Name- Mindy
3. Location- Hampton
4. Relationship Status- Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Rob/MM1/USS Theodore Roosevelt
6. Length of Deployment- not on yet, but in Feb (6-8)
7. Kids and Ages- Emmy 3, Aubrey 2
8. Pets- 1 cat Phoebe and a fish tank
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? not yet
10. Do you work? Until end of December. I am a full time student, and will be switching to nights in January.
11. Branch of Service-Navy

Little note about #5. He's about to convert to NC, and then I guess he'll be an NC1, And also, when the conversion goes through, he'll be transfereing off the TR. We're not sure which boat yet. But which ever one it is, it will go out in Feb. So, not sure if I qualify for this or not.

Jayo

11-09-2007, 07:58 AM

1. SOS User Name- Jayo
2. Real Name-Jill
3. Location-Northeastern North Carolina
4. Relationship Status-Spouse
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-Scott/LDO/I.A. assignment
6. Length of Deployment-520 DAYS
7. Kids and Ages-3 Dauthers; 22, 18 & 14
8. Pets-3 Dogs; 2 Chihuahuas and 1 Great Dane
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? Must post weekly
10. Do you work?Yes, I am a nurse in a ER
11. Branch of Service-NAVY!! :woohoo

We lived in Va Bch for 9 years before we built our house here in NC. Hubby will return to Little Creek Amphib with his next set of orders once he safely returns from the sandbox. :pray

USNIwife

11-09-2007, 09:49 AM

Anything! :D 1 week, one day, one month, all of it.
Okay. well my hubs is here right now. But if you guys get together and it's on a night we don't have plans, or he has duty or they happen to be out. I'll bumpin and come too! Bump. Bump. :giggle

USNIwife

11-09-2007, 09:49 AM

Traci

11-09-2007, 10:19 AM

Traci

11-09-2007, 10:20 AM

Okay. well my hubs is here right now. But if you guys get together and it's on a night we don't have plans, or he has duty or they happen to be out. I'll bumpin and come too! Bump. Bump. :giggle

We would love you to get together with us.

Traci

11-09-2007, 10:21 AM

:bump

Krisha

11-09-2007, 08:52 PM

1. SOS User Name-Krisha
2. Real Name- Krisha
3. Location- Virginia Beach
4. Relationship Status- Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- FCC
6. Length of Deployment- a long time
7. Kids and Ages- Austin 12, Allyson 8, and Aubrey 3
8. Pets- Dog, Hunter
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? Get togethers would be very nice.
10. Do you work? Not right now thank goodness
11. Branch of Service-Navy

W&M3202

11-09-2007, 10:54 PM

:bump

Traci

11-10-2007, 06:55 AM

:bump Made some changes to my OP.

Theresa

11-10-2007, 07:46 AM

All right, I'll bite.

1. SOS User Name-Theresa
2. Real Name- Theresa, most call me T though.
3. Location- Virginia Beach
4. Relationship Status- Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Brent, ET
6. Length of Deployment- Classified
7. Kids and Ages- Calysta, 7 and Stella 3 in one month
8. Pets- Dog, Star and cat, George
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? I might follow Krisha around. :lol
10. Do you work? I bake cookies, a lot of them.
11. Branch of Service-Navy

Traci

11-10-2007, 08:16 AM

Traci

11-10-2007, 08:16 AM

Taressa

11-10-2007, 11:13 AM

1. SOS User Name-Taressa
2. Real Name-Taressa
3. Location- Wadsworth SHores Oceana Housing
4. Relationship Status- Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Ben , GSE2- USS Winston S Churchill
6. Length of Deployment- 7 months as of now
7. Kids and Ages-Ethan-10, Austin -6
8. Pets-2 dogs
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? Potluck dinners, love the phone tree, maybe help out with daycare for doctors appointments and such, maybe movies on base with the kids?
10. Do you work? nope SAHM
11. Branch of Service USN

Brandi

11-10-2007, 11:33 AM

Moving this once more (over to the deployment support groups) since we have a new section for it. Hope you don't mind, Traci :lol

ali1005

11-10-2007, 11:39 AM

hmmm, i live in virginia but i'm in north carolina at school right now, and my boyfriend lives in florida (well he's deployed), can i join? tehe.

jlbecker

11-10-2007, 12:38 PM

Great idea!!

1. SOS User Name-jlbecker
2. Real Name-jamie
3. Location-newport news
4. Relationship Status-married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-Josh/CS/Enterprise
6. Length of Deployment-6 months
7. Kids and Ages-none
8. Pets-charlie the wonder cat & a gecko named lizard
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? i'm down for whatever
10. Do you work? yes
11. Branch of Service-Navy

Theresa

11-10-2007, 01:21 PM

I kind of preferred this particular thread in the Virginia section of the local groups. :dunno

Brandi

11-10-2007, 01:40 PM

I kind of preferred this particular thread in the Virginia section of the local groups. :dunno

if Traci wants it moved back, I will move it back for her :)

Theresa

11-10-2007, 01:56 PM

It's no big deal, I was just used to looking for it there. Either place works. :)

HeatherA.

11-10-2007, 02:35 PM

1. SOS User Name- HeatherA[COLOR="red"]
2. Real Name-[COLOR="red"]Heather
3. Location-Ponte Vedra, FL
4. Relationship Status-Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-Jay/Jason/O4 helo pilot/Jax NAS and Norfolk
6. Length of Deployment-7 months
7. Kids and Ages-one on the way 4/29/07
8. Pets-2 dogs-Bella (boston terrorist) and Harley (boxer)
9. Any ideas for this deployment group?No idea, since I am down in FL. Just this thread helps
10. Do you work?Yes. I manage a department in a Insurance Contractor Management Company
11. Branch of Service- Navy

Traci

11-10-2007, 07:36 PM

I just now got home and saw this post. I know Brandi first moved it to Southeasten US or something like that and I just noticed it was moved to the Deployment section. I am fine with either as long as it get's seen. I know I just always use the new post button I don't go forum to forum. I will leave it to you Brandi.:)

Traci

11-10-2007, 07:41 PM

hmmm, i live in virginia but i'm in north carolina at school right now, and my boyfriend lives in florida (well he's deployed), can i join? tehe.

Of course!! We'll take all kinds.:giggle

Traci

11-10-2007, 07:49 PM

Traci

11-10-2007, 07:51 PM

Great idea!!

1. SOS User Name-jlbecker
2. Real Name-jamie
3. Location-newport news
4. Relationship Status-married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-Josh/CS/Enterprise
6. Length of Deployment-6 months
7. Kids and Ages-none
8. Pets-charlie with wonder cat & a gecko named lizard
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? i'm down for whatever
10. Do you work? yes
11. Branch of Service-Navy

Thank You! I am n ot sure what all to do but I am trying.:giggle

Traci

11-10-2007, 07:52 PM

Traci

11-11-2007, 10:01 AM

:bump

ChiliCat

11-11-2007, 10:05 AM

1. SOS User Name- ChiliCat
2. Real Name- Rachel
3. Location- Hampon, VA
4. Relationship Status- Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Scott/AD/Truman
6. Length of Deployment- 7 months
7. Kids and Ages- 0
8. Pets- 1 cat, 1 ferret, 1 snake
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? A weekly chat night? Get togethers like bake a cake night, board games, etc.
10. Do you work? Yes, Elementary Teacher
11. Branch of Service- Navy

Ladylariat72

11-11-2007, 12:05 PM

1. SOS User Name- LadyLariat72
2. Real Name-Becki
3. Location-Virginia Beach
4. Relationship Status- Spouse
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Brad/LTJG/ Truman
6. Length of Deployment- roughly 7
7. Kids and Ages-13,10,6,2
8. Pets-3cats, 1 dog, 1 bird, 2 fish
9. Any ideas for this deployment group?
10. Do you work? From home
11. Branch of Service-Navy

harrislj

11-11-2007, 04:39 PM

1. SOS User Name- harrislj
2. Real Name- Lindsay
3. Location- Harrisonburg, VA (when I'm at school); Suffolk, VA (when I'm out of school)
4. Relationship Status- Girlfriend
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Emerson/A1C/Holloman AFB
6. Length of Deployment- 4 months
7. Kids and Ages- I wish :)
8. Pets-two dogs Oki (maltese) and Juliet (Okinawa mix)
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? - not at the moment, but I will try to think of some.
10. Do you work? - yes, part time at the school library but am currently searching for a new job
11. Branch of Service- Air Force

Traci

11-12-2007, 07:50 AM

Traci

11-12-2007, 08:48 AM

:bump Just a few more days!!

Traci

11-12-2007, 05:16 PM

:bump

cltroxcl

12-02-2007, 01:18 PM

ilovemw11b

12-02-2007, 01:29 PM

1. SOS User Name- ilovemw11b
2. Real Name- Faith
3. Location- Fairfax, VA
4. Relationship Status- Together for almost 4 months
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Michael, Kuwait/Iraq
6. Length of Deployment- 15 Months
7. Kids and Ages- N/A
8. Pets- My boxer, Isabelle & cat, Juan
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? Not right now, but Ill start brainstorming
10. Do you work? Yep, full time for a construction company
11. Branch of Service- Army/Infantry

Traci

12-02-2007, 01:43 PM

1. SOS User Name-cltroxcl
2. Real Name-Christy
3. Location-Norfolk, VA
4. Relationship Status-engaged
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-James/MA/Truman
6. Length of Deployment-7+ months
7. Kids and Ages-step daughter/10
8. Pets-not yet...looking for a dog
9. Any ideas for this deployment group?Not really a planning type
10. Do you work?Yes all the time unfortunatley
11. Branch of Service-Navy

1. SOS User Name- ilovemw11b
2. Real Name- Faith
3. Location- Fairfax, VA
4. Relationship Status- Together for almost 4 months
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Michael, Kuwait/Iraq
6. Length of Deployment- 15 Months
7. Kids and Ages- N/A
8. Pets- My boxer, Isabelle & cat, Juan
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? Not right now, but Ill start brainstorming
10. Do you work? Yep, full time for a construction company
11. Branch of Service- Army/Infantry

:welcome

His lil' lovecup

12-05-2007, 09:50 PM

1. SOS User Name-His lil' lovecup
2. Real Name-Amanda
3. Location-Virginia Beach, VA
4. Relationship Status-Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-Steven/Truman
6. Length of Deployment-6 months
7. Kids and Ages-NA
8. Pets-2 cats and a dog
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? I'm sure I could come up with something
10. Do you work? Yep all the time
11. Branch of Service- Navy

Traci

12-06-2007, 05:51 AM

His lil' lovecup

12-06-2007, 05:22 PM

Traci

12-06-2007, 06:44 PM

That's cool so we're all kind of going through this thing together (us Truman Girls) It's nice to know somebody else gets it. lol I definatly think we should all get together that would be soooo much fun!!! I'm all for it!:grouphug

http://www.militarysos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119726&highlight=christmas+party

Check out the Xmas party at Jo's on sat. I hope you will join us. it's going to be fun.

mrswhitley07

12-24-2007, 04:34 PM

what is the support group for?

mrswhitley07

12-25-2007, 02:56 PM

my husband is on the truman but im wth his family in Tx. i would love to join though!

Traci

12-25-2007, 09:19 PM

what is the support group for?

my husband is on the truman but im wth his family in Tx. i would love to join though!

It's just something for a bunch of us dealing with this deployment stuff. We have a few out of state.

I Miss Him:(

12-25-2007, 09:26 PM

i wish i were in VA. You ladies are on a roll. I would love something like this here in SC:sigh

CMPCAP

12-25-2007, 10:00 PM

Ok, I'll bite too

1. SOS User Name- CMPCAP
2. Real Name- Crystal
3. Location- Norfolk
4. Relationship Status- Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-Chris /ABHC/ USS Nassau (they go on deployment in Feb)
6. Length of Deployment- 6-7 months
7. Kids and Ages- Daughter, Riley age 3
8. Pets- none
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? Anything sounds good to me
10. Do you work? Just a SAHM
11. Branch of Service- Navy

JadedPrincess

12-30-2007, 02:06 AM

If I can still join, here's my information

1. SOS User Name-JadedPrincess
2. Real name-Joy
3. Location-Virginia Beach, VA
4. Relationship Status-we've known each other for two years; officially we're fwbs, but truthfully we're too chickensh*t to claim our relationship. We live together.
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Andrew/PR/AIMD at Oceana-SEAOPDET with the USS Truman
6. Length of deployment-7 months, better not be more
7. Kids and Ages: He has two; Erica, 8 living in MN and Ian, two in Feb. living on OH
8. Pets-none
9. Any ideas for deployment group?-Get togethers, exercise group, dinners....
10. Do you work? At Wal-Mart and I'm a full time student
11. Branch of service NAVY!!!

Navywife41203

01-01-2008, 04:36 PM

1. SOS User Name-Navywife41203
2. Real Name-Cheryl
3. Location-Virginia Beach
4. Relationship Status-Married
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station-Chris / HMC / IA assignment
6. Length of Deployment-2-3 months (just left today)
7. Kids and Ages-Dylan, 19 months; Emma, 3 1/2; Desiree, 14
8. Pets-1 fish
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? the GTG's sound great to me
10. Do you work? 24/7....SAHM
11. Branch of Service-Navy

usn47gf

01-12-2008, 08:48 PM

Finally someone in VA!!!

1. SOS User Name- USN47GF
2. Real Name- Ashley
3. Location- Dallas, Texas -- Norfolk, VA
4. Relationship Status- G/F
5. SO Name/Rate/Duty Station- Will, Sonar Tech, Uss Nicholas
6. Length of Deployment- 6 mos
7. Kids and Ages-None.
8. Pets- 1, Oti, Min Schnauzer
9. Any ideas for this deployment group? Updates from SO's on the same ships!!
10. Do you work? Yea, Admin Asst
11. Branch of Service- Navy