"FYI
OS is a rating (job), not a rate(rank).
The difference between Rate/Rating trips up everyone.
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/ranks/rankrate.html"
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JohnM replied to Craig's discussion The Quota's are out....."" "
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People would rather talk NASCAR or politics than their kids careers."
JohnM joined Tony's group
Cryptology
Navy Cryptology: A discussion group for the parents of Cryptology Technicians. Click this link for a description of the Cryptology RatingSee More
JohnM replied to Greg Doran's discussion Is there an advantage to driving onto base? in the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"The advantage is not in driving onto the base, but in driving off the base.
If you take the shuttle from your hotel to PIR, it follows that after PIR you must take the shuttle back to your hotel. Once back at your hotel, you get to head out in…"
JohnM joined NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group
PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps
Pass in Review: There have been so many questions & answers about Pass in Review "PIR" that we need one place to be a clearinghouse to help experience a Navy Graduation.See More
JohnM replied to KS Dad's discussion The Bluejacket's Manual"I purchased our copy about 6 months before my daughter went to boot camp. I don't know why the Navy waits until boot camp to hand these out. Every depper should have one.
Bluejacket author Thomas J Cutler's other must-read is A…"
JohnM replied to Richard Catlin's discussion Career Choice"How do you figure helicopters as being more land based than planes? Where planes are limited to carriers, helicopters can operate off of all surface vessels from the LCS on up. All aviation units have home bases on land, but with a few exceptions…"
JohnM replied to Nick Form's discussion Camp David firefighter in the group A School for Dads"The contact info at that link is waaay out of date. Try this.
The "Camp's volunteer fire department" isn't volunteer. I know this from a Sailor who did not volunteer to drive the fire engine."
JohnM commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Talk Politics"All I can see for the next 2 years is more Washington grid-lock. We've gone from Democrats vs Republicans to Democrats vs establishment Republicans vs Tea Party Republicans. A whole new dimension of hard-core no-compromise ideologues has been…"
JohnM commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Talk Politics"No religious group has a monopoly on Ground Zero or lower Manhattan.
Muslim Victims of September 11th Attack
http://islam.about.com/blvictims.htm"
JohnM commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Talk Politics"And do these hypothetical Chinese missiles have the ability to dodge the successfully tested and deployed SM-3 ABM? The real-life SM-3 has actually shot down a satellite traveling at 5 miles per second. The Dong Feng 21D has been seen in a…"
JohnM commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Talk Politics"Lemonade stands get reprieve: Multnomah County Chairman Jeff Cogen apologizes for health inspection shutdown
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/08/lemonade_stands_get_reprieve_m.html
What next? Maybe a little more common sense and a…"
JohnM commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Talk Politics"http://mediamatters.org/blog/201008020021
Note to Wash. Times: Military brass says diversity is necessary to "fighting and winning our nation's wars"
August 02, 2010 11:11 am ET by Adam Shah
A Washington Times editorial attacked…"
JohnM replied to MikeU's discussion Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist"Warfare pins DO NOT count towards points for promotion,ie the FINAL MULTIPLE SCORE (FMS).
Award Promotion Points
Medal of Honor 10
Navy Cross 5
Distinguished Service Medal 4
Silver Star Medal 4
Legion of Merit 4
Distinguished Flying Cross 4
Navy…"
JohnM replied to MikeU's discussion Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist"More than just 2 warfare pins.
Surface Warfare
Submarine Warfare
Special Warfare
Special Operations Warfare
Aviation Warfare
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfare
Fleet Marine Force
Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist
Information Dominance Corps"
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Chat on Navy Dads
The chat feature on Navy Dads has changed a little. To enter into the chat room click on were it says Navy Dads (44 members online) then type your post in the box and hit enter to make the post show up. When you are done click the the arrow by the person icon and the chat box will be hidden again. The chat feature can also be found on the main page. Just scroll down till you see it. The chat will also make a two note sound when someone posts a comment so you know when the chat is active.…
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Everyone go check out the new video of our Sailors. It is my fourth video. So they will get better. Just keep adding those photos. Continue
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