Invitation to all parents who's son or daughter is now at RTC with a PIR date of 10/18/13 to participate and network before the big day. This site has so much great information, but it is always great to network with other parents experiencing the s
Read more…Hi all! My son Ian Flikkema is a SR at GL RTC-Ship 12, Division 398
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My Son has QM school monday after PIR on 09/06/13. Since this is a 10 week school that bumps them up near the holidays. Question is; Would he be assigned to a ship immediately or would he have time off for the holidays and then get assigned? Thanks i
Read more…got the form letter today from my son, ship 12, division 397. Graduating 10/18/13. Any other parents out there with recruits in this same division? Can't wait for PIR
Read more…I have a question I hope someone can help me with. I retired to Panama a few years back. My son is now in Norfolk. I was hoping to buy him a ticket to come down to see us but was wondering if it is possible for a sailor to visit a foreign country lik
Read more…My Son graduates Basic on 9-06-13. He reports to A School that night. My question is can I bring him his watch and laptop? I think he would really like to have them. He is suppose to do PIR this week but I havent heard from him. Yes I am worried!!! L
Read more…Does anyone have any good hotel recommendations for PIR? Looking for something clean and mid-price range, around $100 per night and close to the base.
Read more…Our son is in Ship 14 Div 375. PIR scheduled 4/10/13.
Any others waiting to hear from your soon to be Sailor?
Read more…I have seen the directions to RTC page and read those directions. I was just wondering if there was any other tips or routes to keep in mind when traveling there. I have never driven into or around Chicago before and I understand there may be some to
Read more…My son arrived at RTC 7/17....Did not think I would be on pins and needles so much waiting to hear from him, besides the 30 second "I'm here" call. Anyone else waiting to find out what Division there family member is in?
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Salutations all, I am curious if anyone's son or daughter successfully enlisted in the Navy with a criminal record? I am asking because I am currently attempting to enlist and have a DUI and a Driving on a Suspended License conviction from 2007, both
Read more…My son is now at the USO in Chicago waiting the ride over to the RTC! He has been waiting there for a while and just texted us to let us know they were starting. It was a rough day for us sending him off ... He is an only child and we are going to
Read more…My son just arrived at the airport in Chicago. We got to speak for a few minutes before he had to go. Although I read a lot of forum posts and watched the videos I find myself in a bad place in my mind. I am happy that my son chose to join the Navy,
Read more…Congratulations to all the Happy & Proud parents..The Hard part is now over...May all you have a safe & happy journey on your New Career
Read more…My son is in Ship 2 Div 940 has anyone heard from any sailor in this Div? I know they say no news is good news, just waiting for the "I'm a Sailor Call" getting down to the wire.
Thanks
Read more…Prepare yourself emotionally and know that you may not hear your kid's voice for a week, two weeks, even three weeks. It is not easy for us parents. My son shipped on June 9th and I have not heard his voice since. he was gone for Father's Day, my
Read more…By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ellen E. Long, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- Female Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) formed the first Women at Sea association and ho
Read more…My son survived boot camp (at the end he said it was easy) and A-School. He's currently on his way to Yokosuka for service aboard the USS George Washington as I write this. He's going to be doing Launch and Recovery (which makes him a little nervou
Read more…Question for those who may know. My daughter is set to graduate next week and we haven't heard whether she will or won't. Do we hear either way or only if they're not graduating with their division?
Read more…My Son Jacob is in Ship 014 Division 308 USS Arizona.
His PIR is scheduled for 08-16-2013.
Anyone else have an SR with this division or ship?
I'd like to hear from you!
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