PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps
There have been so many questions and answers about PIR that we need one place to be a clearinghouse to help experience a PIR.
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Grad Pack
Started this discussion. Last reply by OscarA Dec 7, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I need some info about the Grad pack can someone help me out with when will I get it and what it consists of. Grad date 2010 Jan 08 Thank for any Info
Airline Ticket
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steven Anderson Dec 5, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Any ideas on airline tickets to see son's graduations. Where to look any deals Please advise Thank You in Advance.
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Joe replied to Tom Townsend's discussion 'Auto Insurance for my sailor daughter?'
My son is out to sea and his vehicle was left at home I put it in my garage and start it from time to time, but New Jersey law say's they have to charge something to keep the policy active so his rate when he is out to sea is 46.00 a year
Joe commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group 'PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps'
BY the way Douglas there were wheel chairs there put made be helpful to bring them incase
Joe commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group 'PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps'
Hey Douglas some luck you have, but I hope this will help my family attend the PIR 8 Jan 10 and what I saw happen was there are handcapped spot near the buiding where you check in there were also sailor there to assist people in wheelchairs if you…
Joe commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group 'PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps'
Hello all jusy back in New Jersey from the Great Lakes PIR 8 JAN 10, Very rough trip with the snow but got through, I like to tell everyone that my son was transfer Saturday night at 3 in the morning which we spend the whole weekend up at the Lakes,…
Joe commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
I will be attending PIR 8 Jan 10 looking for a good steak house in the area. Congrats to all the new sailors. Thanks Again
Joe commented on John Frank's group 'PIR 1/08/10'
Congrats to Chris.
Joe commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Just recived my phone call my son Josh is now a UNITED STATES SAILOR he has pass basic training and Battle Station. Joshua is Division 42 Ship 3. Joshua had time to call his girlfriend and talk for a good while and then me which 3 way call my wife…
Joe left a comment for John Frank
John thanks for the invite, yes my son will grad on 8 Jan 2010 and my family will be taking the journey to see him.
Joe commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Carlos my son left on 3 Nov 2009 I recived my first call on the second day to assure me he was AOK, I have recive a few calls from him since but not many and on no time period. but I recive a letter each week and will be going to his PIR on 8 Jan…
Steven Anderson replied to Joe's discussion 'Airline Ticket'
You might try ITT Travel. They're a military and family travel agency. Usually they have lower rates than some of the other sites. However, the lower cost comes with lots of connections, long layovers and less than ideal schedules. I've…
Joe replied to OscarA's discussion 'Attending PIR'
Oscar great info we are looking at the same hotel airport and car rental. Like to ask a question about the grad pack when did you get it and what was enclosed in it we are trying to figure out if my son will be grad and go. Please advise Thank You
Jim Butler replied to Joe's discussion 'Question on Ships' in the group Navy Boot Camp
No...I don't think so. It's symbolic. Our son is Ship #10, U.S.S. Enterprise. Its just the name of his barracks.
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- At 4:09pm on November 13, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads joe! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun, useful, and educational as I have. Explore the site and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I certainly have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Joe this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Josh is doing! We do ask that you remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors in mind at all times. On the right side of every NavyDads page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link and the NavyDads Guidelines link.
As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. Thanks to one of our members we have two excellent videos that you can access from the Video area on the NavyDads.com main page: New Bootcamp 1 of 2 and New Bootcamp 2 of 2. These videos will answer many of your questions and concerns and will give you a better understanding of how the United States Navy transforms our children into sailors! In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called "A MUST READ for All New Navy Parents". I would suggest you take a few mintues to read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why.
Be sure to spend some time in the Bootcamp group- there are many questions and answers available to help you understand what your sailor is going through. And as PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire.
And Joe- thank you for your service to our great country. Best Regards- Paul
- At 4:08pm on November 13, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Joe, Welcome Aboard!
My son is an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't be prouder of him. When he first enlisted I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. I'm new at this and I hope this site will benefit fathers that come behind us. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your Sailor. I'm so glad to find out their are so many proud Navy Dads just like myself. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Josh for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
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