NMPS San Diego

21-27 SEPT
Mom and Dad picked me up at the airport in San Diego. They’re sad to see me go, but were thrilled to spend a free week bunking with me at the Navy Lodge. More than 150 sailors showed up at the NMPS (Navy Mobilization and Processing Site) to begin the journey, however, within the first 48 hours a third were determined to be medically disqualified. I was only of the lucky ones still standing. It was a pretty easy week with plenty of downtime. I actually had time to explore with Mom and Dad and find their old apartment near Balboa Park where they lived more than 60-years ago when Dad was in the Navy.

The highlight of the week was getting on the plane and leaving. I don’t mean that the way it sounds. As we waited to board the plane, the staff from the NMPS walked the line shaking our hands and thanking us for our service. They knew they were sending us off into harms way. And as we took off, the staff stood at attention along the runway and rendered a salute. Very patriotic and much appreciated!