As the Firstie parents get ready for Commissioning, I thought I would share my Commissioning Week Tips from my book, A USNA Mom's Journal. For those of us that have gone through a Commissioning already, in addition to the tips listed below, what one piece of advice would you give? Tips to You Enjoy the …
USNA Commissioning Debrief with 2022 MidMoms Parts 1 & 2 | Episodes 29 & 30
As Firsties wrap up their last year, they are focused on service assignment requirements and training, keeping up their grades and finishing strong, their capstone projects, leadership and military duties, and so much more. As we look toward May and Commissioning, now is the time when Firstie families are finalizing their Commissioning plans. In my …
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Thoughts on Commissioning Day: A Day of Great Celebration and Somber Reflection
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to the USNA Class of 2022 and their families! What a momentous day!! Enjoy and celebrate together - you have earned it! As I watched the streaming of the commissioning ceremony today, it occurred to me that it is every few years that the U.S. President presides over the military academies' …
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Some thoughts on Commissioning
Some thoughts on the upcoming Commissioning for my fellow Warrior Parents. I am definitely a list person, so as we got closer to Commissioning Week, I began a check list to make sure nothing slipped through the cracks. Commissioning can be a very overwhelming affair and some people (like me the first time around!) can …
Planning Commissioning in the Midst of the Unknown
For Firstie Parents - waiting to hear what the final decision on Commissioning Week schedule is disconcerting. Trust me - I know! Our now ENS was in the Class of 2020: the first class to ever have the distinction of having commissioned virtually. Waiting was the hardest part. Accepting the decision was the next hardest …
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The Moment They Have been Waiting For: Service Assignments
As I discuss in my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, it is true that there are many moments throughout the USNA Journey that are pinnacles and can be cataloged as rites of passage: Plebe Summer, Plebe Year, and Herndon; Ring Dance and 2/C Parents Weekend; and of course, Commissioning among some. But by far one …
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Mission: A Labor of Love – Paying it Forward to My Navy Family
Labors of love... they can range from raising our children, caring for our family and friends, or just doing something time consuming or difficult for the benefit of others. Aside from my children and teaching, my biggest and most time consuming labor of love has been on behalf of my N*avy family. Soon after my …
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Hoping for Sunshine, Sea Trials, and Herndon
It has been a difficult spring for Mids on the Yard. ROM and a tough message from leadership has been rough on morale. But vaccines are making the rounds and sunshiny days are sure to arrive as spring moves in and Athletic activities return to the Yard. Here are some things to consider. As I …
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Commissioning Possibilities in a Year of Uncertainty
For Firstie Parents - waiting to hear what the final decision will be about Commissioning it is disconcerting. Trust me - I know! Our now ENS was in the Class of 2020: the first class to ever have the distinction of having commissioned virtually. Waiting was the hardest part. Accepting the decision was the next …
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