My son was in Div 081, so most pics will be of that division, but there are some others thrown in the mix including some of 900 Div. I can only post 3 pics, so I'll just add 3 at a time to other posts (unless there's an easier way, I have about 20 to
Read more…Sorry this is new to me. My son has been in service for a year now. Up to his going into the Navy, he was in college so I always claimed him as a dependent. Do you still claim him as a dependent this year? Does he have to do his own taxes this year
Read more…Arrived in Great Lakes today and after checking in at Navy Lodge I thought I'd pass some info on concerning what may be of interest to those who plan on driving to Great Lakes from the Southeast US.
We traveled by vehicle starting in South Carolina
Read more…Is there anywhere I can get a coin for a sailors brother? Any advice will be appreciated.
Read more…My Son Leaves Feb 2 for basic. He was signed up for Nuke School in Goose creek. His cousin started Nuke school last July but has since washed out and changed his job. Jerry has decided if Nick could not make it he was not going to be able too eithe
Read more…Hello Everyone,
My son shipped out on January 7, 2015 and is in SHIP 03 DIV 102. He enlisted as an Undesignated Seaman under the S-PACT program.
I really would have preferred him to have "waited" to have picked an actual rating/job, but he was just wa
My son is close to halfway through ET A-school and has consistently scored in the 90's, hitting the books hard. He has just encountered a new unit that exceptionally challenging, and scored below 75 for the first time. He did open study and asked fri
Read more…We just found out my son's PIR is 1/16/15 can anyone give some ideas on how soon should we make arrangements i.e. flights hotel etc it will be in Great Lakes also is you have any suggestions on best places to stay I would greatly apperciate it Thanks
Read more…Anybody have someone in this ship/division with a PIR Jan. 16 2015 I just joined this site my son just left for boot camp 11/19
Read more…Does anyone know when Battle Stations will be for recruits with a PIR of 1/16/15 ? I want to make sure I don't miss the call that my son is now a salior!
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Glad to see discussions about TG 11 and PIR for 23 Jan 2015. I am heading up on the 22nd and looking forward to seeing how my son has changed. I am planning on leaving the evening of the 23rd. Does anyone have any idea what part of the day af
Read more…Just wondering if anyone else had any problems receiving the portrait package after Boot camp, or was missing anything from it. If so, any info on who to contact would be greatly appreciated!
Read more…Ordered a Challenge Coin for my son when he graduates Boot and thought I'd show you guys what it looks like. Ordered it from PIRGifts.com off eBay and transaction was smooth and quick. Placed order on Jan 2 and was in mail today. I looked hard to fin
Read more…News is forecasting records could be set in Chicago area as bitter cold and snow is set to move into Midwest and Great Lakes this week. High of 2F and areas of blowing snow on Wed.
My poor, poor southern boy....heh
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapCl
Read more…My son had his PIR on Dec 12 and shipped off to A school in MO on the 13th. It was great seeing him with that huge grin and with his chest stuck out. He earned it. Got to A school and they didnt do much that week being as though it was before the ho
Read more…My son had his PIR on Dec 12 and shipped off to A school in MO on the 13th. It was great seeing him with that huge grin and with his chest stuck out. He earned it. Got to A school and they didnt do much that week being as though it was before the ho
Read more…well my son got to call and we talked for 20 min, last time he called it was 4 min so i don't count that. He is sick but still fit for duty and they have him on 5 meds. to keep him that way. he did inform me that not sure when flying to A-school in T
Read more…My daughter, Shay , shipped Nov 5th and called at 10:30 pm to let us know she arrived safely and that we would be receiving her BOX in about a week and then her Form letter a week or so after that. We were able to watch her swearing in at 9 am the
Read more…A family member wants to purchase our graduating sailor a functional wrist watch that he can use while serving. I'm researching and looking for ideas. Would appreciate any suggestions.
Read more…ok so my sailor went in as a HM but his recruiter said he was staying in Chicago for A-school but A-School for HM was moved to Texas so i assume if thats true he is flying out on saturday sometime so i dont want to book extra days if i dont need to.
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