Originally Posted by pawebdoctor
I am teary eyed, as I read these posts. My son 23 recently finished Navy bootcamp and unless plans change, starts his first assignment on a destroyer out of Norfolk. I am a total newbie to this whole military thing and am filled with so many emotions. If they all welled up at once, I'm sure I would explode.
Ladies and gents... please, please, please thank your loved ones for what they do! It is greatly appreciated and respected!
I want you to know that even though this is such a large area; both on and off base the military are valued here. This base is the largest in the world. I have lived here on and off (mostly on) since the early 70's and I love it here. I'm from WV but this always feels like home especially when I was living elsewhere. There are alot of things for him to see and do here so when he's off the ship he doesn't have to be bored. He'll do well. I hope you get to visit him here so you can see it all. There is a Navy Lodge right outside of the gate from Norfolks main gate and it's very reasonable w/a small kitchen.