I just got done seeing my son graduate to a proud sailor. Just a quick tip for all parents of upcoming graduates. You will most likely be sitting on steel bleachers. So, if you have any back issues or you don't like to sit on steel bleachers for hour
Read more…Hi...thank you for the responses I've had to questions thus far. I appreciate it!
Annnnnnnnd.....a couple more questions.
Shipping stuff? I'm in Minnesota, my son is on his way to Bahrain. How do I ship care packages, letters, cards, etc., to h
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We thought we might do something a little different this year and start a discussion area where folks could paste some "Words of Remembrance" or prayers for the lost from 9-11. We all hold dark memories from that day, but while the scope of the
Read more…Many of you have kids who have no doubt been offered the Professional Apprentice Career Tract by their recruiters. They no doubt have been sold on the numerous benefits of the PACT program. The ability to shop around for rates, on the job traini
Read more…This was my son's PIR, and I thought the video was to be posted online, but perhaps I missed it. Was wondering if there were any other resources where I could find a video of the PIR?
Read more…Looking for a XMAS Photo my daughter was in. Ship11 /DIV 102 3505 SAILOR DRIVE She said it was somewhere on the RTC Page.
Just got my son's form letter. He's in Ship 2 Div 911. PIR is set for Jan 22nd 2016. Anyone else have a recruit in that division?
Read more…My daughter is an E3 and is going to get married to an E2. I was wondering if they would be able to live in on base housing or will they have to get an apartment off base. They only been in the navy since April.
Read more…Are there any family members her that have an SR with a PIR date of 22 Jan 2016 and housed in ship 12 div 078. I would like to stay in touch with family members withe same PIR date Ship and Div.
Read more…Does anyone know of Recruits get time off for Christmas during bootcamp? My son ships out Nov. 16 for GL. He has passed the NAVY Diver PFT so that seems to be the direction that he is heading. His mom is wondering if he will get to be home during Ch
Read more…My son arrived at RTC on Nov 24th. I received the “kid in the box” on December 1st. I still haven’t received the “form” letter with his address and PIR information. Should I be worried at this point? I’ve heard from other parents who’ve said
Read more…I am visiting my Nuke (in prototype at the Goose) over Christmas. Have matching tattoos scheduled. Where to stay and events advice needed.
Read more…Just wondering how often a nuke will get an assignment on a land-based reactor. Does the navy have more than just the one in Charleston and NY?
Read more…There is no sound on the live feed from this weeks graduation. Also unable to make video full screen. Guess I will have to buy the dvd anyway. Can I buy them through navydads.com ???
Read more…I was trying to get a feel for the expenses that my son, Brandon, will have after starting boot camp and nuke school.
Does anybody know what is covered and what he will have to pay for (or have taken out of his check)?
Are all of the following cover
Read more…What is the link again for the live feed to view the graduation for those that cannot make it to the ceremony? Please advise. Thanks.
Read more…The children's Sunday School class that my daughter in law teaches is looking for a Sailor or Marine to send a care package to for Christmas. She wanted to send one to my Sailor but he is on a Sub and likely would not get the package until he return
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