boy in the navy
my son is in ship #3 div 315 u.s.s. hopper anyone else have a son/daughter in the same ?
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Sub School?
I know I am jumping the gun here, as my boy leaves for basic tomorrow. However he WILL be heading to Sub School right after, then to 1 year of training in Groton CT.
So 3 things.
1.What can he expect in Sub School?
2. transportation issues on b
PIR on 9-11
We got our form letter today and it says that our sons PIR date is 9/11/2015, so being excited that I got some information I posted on Facebook in the Navy dads page and a comment came across that the PIR date may change because of it being 9-11. Any
Read more…So what now?
Got a very very upsetting phone call from my girlfriends mom this morning that just sent me into shock. She got a call last night from her saying that she will not be gradraring at the PIR ceremony, and it has just crushed her. I can only image what'
Read more…Staying at the Navy Lodge
I was just wondering if the Navy Lodge is on base, if not, is it within walking distance of the PIR hall, or are there shuttles that transport families to the base? Thanks.
Read more…Ricky in a box
Just received my son's effects, AKA "Ricky in a Box" as we called it in the day when I went to both boot camps in the USCG (1971) and USN (1981). It is now called "Recruit in a Box", but just for old time's sake I like the "Ricky" because both my fi
Read more…Wine glasses
I bought some really cool NavyDads wine glasses and some other barware off of this site a year ago. Anyone have any insight into where I might be able to buy some replacement wine glasses?
Read more…Boot Camp - When will we get an address?
My son has been in for 3 weeks now and we have not received a letter with his address. When should we expect it?
Read more…Question about the drill hall for PIR.
Watching the video of PIR, I noticed that the deck is concrete. How noisy is it during the music and ceremony? I have a hearing problem with loud and echoey places. Indoor stadiums and gymnasiums drive me nuts with the high pitched echoes. Should
Read more…Coins
Can someone tell me about the coins I see in the Graduation Gift section of the store. Do we purchase these for graduation?
Thanks
Read more…Nuclear A School Goose Creek, SC
My son is in A school at Goose Creek SC as ET. He started on 6/29/15. Any way to find out the date of graduation in December. My son said he would let me know but I would like as much time to plan a trip as possible.
Thanks.
Read more…Not graduating with division
My wife and I got a call from our son last night, not the news we wanted to hear.
He stated that he will not be graduating with his division on 7/10. The wife is totally upset, don't know what to do here. He said he missed his mark on the running te
Read more…ma school
I would like to know any information about travel packages to attend my son's graduation from ma school in San Antonio
Read more…I have a question about my sons basic
My son Nathaniel was suppose to graduate on July 2 but he called Friday (26 June) told his mother he failed his run by 1 second and will not be graduating on the 2nd. He then had to hang up. We haven't heard from him since. We have looked this questi
Read more…Fathers needed apply within
Once again, we struggle to understand a horrific tragedy that took place in our beloved nation. The South Carolina Church shootings. As the talk turns immediatly to the politics of the day.Some say mental health programs others gun control and so on.
Read more…New to this, my girlfreind is in boot camp and i want to learn more.
My name is Cody, Im new to the navy but not the military. My brother has served in the marine core so I understand what it means and understand why and when people leave I get it all. So my girlfriend arrived at RTC on may 27th 2015. Ive been researc
Read more…Liberty plans
Me
I am going to PIR in July. Will my Sailor want to go back to the room and sleep, watch TV and visit or will he want to go to the mall and out to eat? Just wondering if I should keep the room for after the ceremony? As you can see, I am really new
Read more…More Navy Lingo and Slang
History to some Navy lingo and slang-
Ahoy!
This old traditional greeting for hailing other vessels was originally a Viking battle cry.
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Between the Devil and the Deep
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Who can I call to get some help talking to my son in Norfolk
My son who is 21 yrs old and assigned to the GHW Bush is about to make a HUGE mistake. He met a girl on line and has only spent 1 week with her! He is moving her up from Florida and plans to marry her in 2 weeks! If you know some one that I can speak
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