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Couldn't be more proud of my son.
With stories like this who couldn't be happy with what our sailors are doing to protect the world in more ways than one. My son Trevor is aboard this ship for the time being. He will be taking his re-enlistment and going to Sat-coms school for the ne
Read more…The call we all wait for
It has been a long period of time since I have seen my son after sitting with him at MEPS on June 13th and the hard part as a father of choking back tears while saying "good bye" or "see you soon" to my son.
He has always been a "miniature me" as so
Read more…Parent Support on Studies - Suggestions ?
My Son is serving as and learning more about the Gunner's Mate Rates while aboard. He's not mentioned getting sent to school for this. I'm understanding that he'll pick up some of this while aboard.
What resources can I help with or point him toward
Read more…Recruiters got him! Advice requested
To me the worst case scenario just occurred:
My son, who is a sophomore in college made the decision to join the Navy. I support it as he is struggling to pay for college and worrying about no jobs when he gets out. ASVAB score of 93. Recruiter has
Read more…ship 2 div 948 pir 10/11/13
Hey everyone. My wife SR Baird is in the 948 division. Anyone got a sailor on her ship or her division?
Read more…SHIP 11 DIV 395
Just got my son's mailing information so I thought I would start a discussion for anyone else on this sight with SR's on the same "ship" so we can keep in touch, support one-another and hopefully get together at Sarge's the night before PIR
Read more…SHIP 13, DIV 385, PIR 10/11/13, USS MARVIN SHIELDS
First phone call for the Division was yesterday apparently, as we heard from my son around 10 AM Pacific. They were allowed 45 minutes at the NEX phone center for calls. He said they had been in P-hold for longer than normal and were only just now
Read more…Well, that was easy...
Hey, fellow dads. Since today is exactly one week since Julia went to boot camp and we didn't have her address yet, and her mother was driving me a bit nuts, I called her recruiter and he found it and sent it to me email less than an hour after I cal
Read more…Entering Great Lakes without a Car Pass
Hi:
If I do not have the password to get my car pass, but my name is on the list for a PIR, can I park at the Metra Station and walk onto the base? How long of a walk will it be from the train station to the location of the ceremony? Will anybody a
Read more…Grad Ceremony for A School?
My son is attending QM A-School at Great Lakes. Is there a Graduation ceromony when they graduate that parents can attend?
Read more…SEA CADETS FOR SIBLINGS OF SAILORS
Q&A about sea cadets. A good way for younger brothers and sisters to be involved with the Navy and have a lot of fun. Also fun for parents. A great way to do volunteer hours when active duty.
Read more…Step #1- BREATHE!
I have been reading lots of posts from dad's who have kids that just left for boot camp. I too am one of those dads as my daughter left last Wednesday to start her adventure. Have we heard anything other than the last phone call regarding what compan
Read more…PIR 09-06-13
Who has SR graduating Sept 6th? What ship/div.? My son is on Ship 14 Div 336.
Read more…Ship 13 Div. 386
Hi All, I just received my SR's address. Ship 13 Div. 386 with a PIR of Oct. 11th. Are there any others with SR's on this ship and div.?
Read more…SEPS
Our son two weeks before graduation wind up in SEPS
It is my understanding he can challenge this
Read more…Stay on Track This Labor Day...
Story Number: NNS130829-05Release Date: 8/29/2013 10:23:00 AM
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- While preparing to spend the Labor Day holiday and the end of summer celebrating with friends and family, Navy Alcohol a
