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Boot Camp 11 May 2011
I am in Navy DEP and I will be going to boot camp soon. I have been trying to get as much information as possible. My contract says AV, which I understand will then be either AE or AT. I was also told with this rating I can volunteer for Aircrew. I k
Read more…Ship Staff vs Div Staff
First, I will admit I am not familiar with Navy terminology. My daughter is presently in Boot Camp where she advised us she was on the Ship Staff and now has been transferred to Div Staff. Does anyone know what each of these terms mean? She has co
Read more…Warning.. Shady cross country movers in San Diego
Hey Guys, I just wanted to give you guys a heads up warning about bad business in San Diego. I don't want anyone else to go threw what I am dealing with. Valet Movers out of San Diego practice the ol bait and switch rope a dope. I have already fi
Read more…Government Shutdown - What Military Families Need to Know and Links to Help
thanks to Grandpa273 for sending me this info:
4/7/11
We are hours away from a possible government shutdown which has created worry and stress for military families. Fiscal Year 2011 started on October 1, 2010, but Congress has yet to approve the ne Read more…
Navy ACEF -ET
can anyone tell me where the C school is for ET , and how long is this school ?
Read more…My daughter graduates on April 8th. I'm so proud of her
Although I won't be attending her Graduation because of family matters I will be there with her in spirit. I've talked with her about not being able to attend and she is okay with that. She is so tough and I'm so proud of her for what she has accom
Read more…Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion Specifications
| General Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Name: | P-3 Orion |
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed Martin |
| Operators: |  United States Navy |
| Crew: | 11 |
| Length: | 116 ft 10 in |
| Wingspan: | 99 ft 8 in |
| Height: | 38 ft 8 in |
| Wing Area: | 1300 ft |
Airfoil: Empty Weight: Loaded Weight: Useful Load |
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Directions to "Navy Boot Camp" - RTC, Great Lakes, IL
Location of Recruit Training Command
Naval Station (NAVSTA) Great Lakes and Recruit Training Command (RTC) are located approximately 35 miles north of Chicago, in the far northeastern corner of Illinois. The Wisconsin state line is approximately
Liberty Rules @ Navy Graduation
Liberty is "time off" from the daily routine. Graduating Sailors will be granted liberty to go off-base during the day with their families.
Liberty is ‘time off’ from the daily work routine. Graduating Sailors will be granted daytime liberty
Read more…Phoning Home
Came home from work tonight and my wife inform me that my son's division was allowed to make phone calls home today. Well our son did not call us. My wife got the information about the division allowing the recruits to call home from Navy for Moms.c
Read more…Daughter Shelby
Our daughter called home last night very upset as she has a stress fracture in one of her legs. She only had 3 weeks to graduation and has passed everything to this point. She only has the final PT test and battle stations left. She was crying bec
Read more…Ship 2 DIV 922
I read a comment on RTC FB page that ther eis on;y 1 DIV 922 per year. Please enlighten me as to this the validity and importance of this statment please.
Read more…Navy League of the United States
Is anyone out there a member of the Navy League of the United States?
This looks like a worthwhile organization to join, but I'd like to get some first-hand knowledge and feedback from a member.
Thanks!
Read more…PIR Graduation dates
My son Blake left for Great Lakes boot camp on March 10th and I have not been able to get in touch with his recruiter to find out when the PIR graduation is in May. Does anyone have a way to find out when it is so I can start making plans to go? Than
Read more…Sikorsky SeaHawk Helicopter
Sikorsky
SH-60 / HH-60 / MH-60
Seahawk
Utility/Assault Helicopter
The Seahawk is a twin turboshaft engine, multi-mission United States Navy helicopter based on the United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk and a member of the Sikorsky
Read more…Days Inn Great Lakes
3000 N.Skokie Hwy Lake Bluff, IL
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Week Three of Navy Officer Candidate School
The Third Week of Navy OCS
Academic Week: This week, you will begin academics, which will take up the majority of your time. The academics at OCS are not difficult; however, the nature of the learning environment is substantially different from th
My Own Tribute Video on Entrprise's Deployment in January
Music is by Triumph - Fight the Good Fight
Thanks for looking! Kerry
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