Good afternoon everyone. I've been hit with a bit of a dilema. My son's graduation is slated for Dec 5, however the number of guests was reduced from 4 to 3 people. When we received our son's latest form letter, we were informed of the change, and he
Read more…This is directed to the Sailors waiting to class-up. They can volunteer at the National Naval Aviation Museum on NAS Pensacola, Florida. See their LPO/Chief for details.
Read more…Have a son or daughter going to DC area then they may be come slugs too. What exactly is a Slug in short a hitchhiker. Our daughter lives in Woodbridge Virginia and didn't relish the daily drive to and from the Pentagon. The DC area has HOV lanes
Read more…Any other parents have a son or daughter in this division? My son will be doing battle stations 21 and PIR date 11-21-2014
Read more…I got to attend my son's swearing in and see him off at MEPS in Seattle yesterday (11/13/14). He was able to call from O'Hare. Anybody know how long it takes the Navy to get his address to me, ship, division, et al?
Read more…Can someone provide some insight on what this is? My son's PIR is Dec 5th. I read on previous years blogs about Thanksgiving Adoption but I don't quite understand it. If I were in town staying near the camp, would I be able to take my son and any ot
Read more…Does anyone have a SR in Ship 4 Div 801? Would love to hear from other dads during these next eight weeks!
Read more…Hello everyone. I'm glad to have found this site and feel much better knowing that there is a community out here that supports those that have kids in the Navy. Looking forward to making new acquaintances and friends here
Phillip
Read more…Anyone else have a SR Ship 2, Division 903? Looking forward to meeting any who does.
We received our first scheduled call yesterday and it was great to talk to him.
Read more…does anyone know the calling procedure for recruits ? Do we need to send them a calling card or do they have phones they get to use when they are given their chance to call home. Any feedback is appreciated? Thanks Patrick Clarke
Read more…It's a brisk 28, geez! Up and getting ready to roll out. Fellow dads post photos here later.
Read more…my son arrived at Chicago around 5:30 got I'm ok call at 9:30 very scripted can't wait for address so we canstart sending letters
Read more…Just got the first call this morning! So good to hear my sons voice! It was only for like 5 minutes. He says it's hard but he likes it. They just started doing PT yesterday. He said people in his division are stupid and keep getting in trouble. Lol.
Read more…Does any one know if there is any particular schedule when the ship gets to port on XX/XX? (Date redacted) My son says he has 3 days off when they get back but, any other details we need to know.We are going down from Boston on the 14th to see him
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My son left Seattle and arrived at RTC on October 7th. Looking forward to hearing from him in what I hear is his 3rd week.
Read more…Finally got the first letter today!! 23 days after he left. He had 5 letters crammed into the little envelope! He says it is getting easier and he is getting the hang of things. He says they're getting a lot of IT because to many recruits in his divi
Read more…He has been gone only a day and I already miss him a ton! Get to watch him swear in in the morning and visit with him for a little before he boards the bus. He has been staying with my Fiancé and I for the last 2 months cause him and his Mom weren't
Read more…Hello all my name is Patrick Clatke my son Ryan just got to Great Lakes on October 16 at around 12 mid Chicago time. I got the scripted 30second call. I made it, you will get box with belongings, will call again in three or so weeks. This is all new
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