Hi Dads!
Has anyone else had issues with their Sailor Recruits not getting mails they've sent? My son is in week 5 of Boot Camp and has not received ANYTHING we've sent so far. I got a letter from him and as of last Friday, he hadn't received any
Read more…Good afternoon,
My son just left for boot camp last week7/16/2024 and he is enrolled in a class to help him study and retake the ASVB test to improve his score so he can qualify for a different rate. It is right after P days then he picks up right af
Read more…Hey Dads, Another question for you…. Is there any way we can find out my son’s scheduled PIR date before he even departs? Currently the dates are not listed that far out but I have another trip that has to be booked for October, but of course his PI
Read more…My son in law will be completing his training January 18, 2024. I will be receiving an invite to be in VIP section if in uniform. I am retired 30 Active Duty. Where exactly is the VIP section and will my wife, daughter and grandson be allowed to sit
Read more…I want to keep this as generic as possible, so please forgive me. Anyone that has done a cruise will know the frustration or know how to avoid it.
There is paperwork hell and between the 5 pages for command and the 5512 - there is just lots of confu
Read more…The Brandon Act was passed to assist military men/women who are experiencing mental health issues. https://thebrandonact.org/ 50% of the nukes on my son’s carrier are reported to be suicidal. Leadership scoffs and laughs at them. What recourse do o
Read more…Hello, my name is Erich and two of my navy buddies and myself (also navy) decided that for when we get out we wanted to do something to help the Veteran Community out. After brainstorming we decided to open KEA Golf, a golf apparel brand focused on q
Read more…My kid in Guam said the storm is fast approaching.
Hope you all in Guam stay safe and dry.
Will be praying for you all.
Take care
Chris
Read more…I was told that there is an app that I can go to and add money to my son's account for the NX, or I can buy stamps and other items for him. Does anyone know about this?
Read more…I know from this forum that some of us are going to get to spend time with our Sailors over this 2022 Holiday season. But, I am sure there are many who are not going to be able to spend time with them.
As for me and my family, we would like to assu
Read more…New to the forum. Thought I would say hello and make a post.
I have 3 sons 21,20 and 17. My two oldest are currently in the Navy and my youngest is a couple weeks out from joining the Marine Corps. Looking around at most Gen Z kids these days, I ju
Read more…I'm curious. My boy is in the 6 January 2023 RTC graduating class. This is a three guest limit class. He is attending school in Great Lakes as well. I understand when attending school there, check-in occurs on the same day as graduation.
My question
Battle Stations 21 - USS Trayer
The USS Trayer is the site of boot camps new Battle Stations trainer (Battle Stations 21). This will be your Recruits final test of endurance, strength, and teamwork to becoming a "United States Sailor". They will e
I'm aware that most people are posting on FB groups but thought I'd throw in a post here (I haven't had FB since 2019). My son left 9/27 and is in Ship 13, Div 433.
Any other parents out there with kids graduating anytime in December?
My Daughter arrived at RTC boot camp on 08/16th 2022
I have not heard from her in about 5 weeks. I know they do not have access to their phones while in boot camp.
My daughter might have contacted her mother in the Midwest about graduation, sending t
Read more…My recruit arrived at RTC on Sept. 19 of this year. Division 426, Training Group 51, which jives with the explanation on this website as to how TG's are numbered (First week of October being Week 1).
According to the RTC's graduation schedule, PIR w
Read more…Upon their arrival at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, (RTC) new Seaman Recruits will go through a simple sort. Recruits who joined with a future Musician (MU) rate as well those with music, flag/drill, or ROTC experience are assigned to a 900 d
Read more…My recruit arrived at Boot Camp on September 19, 2022, two weeks ago. Still have not received the form letter with his ship and division so therefore, no address yet. I've read this should happen within a week to 10 days. Should I be concerned? I
Read more…Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this group. My family is a very new navy family. Our son just graduated bootcamp on 04/08 and we couldn’t be so proud of him. I was referred to this group for some additional input about a matter which will b
Read more…Operations Security (OPSEC)
This list is rapidly growing (HooYah) and now may be a good time to remind not only the newcomers but all of us about certain Navy security issues. Many Navy dads, family members and friends are new to the Navy (or perha
