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Ship 09 / Division 302
Just got the form letter today (June 27, 2013). My son shipped out from Jackson, Mississippi, on June 13. Thought my wife was going to have a meltdown waiting by the mailbox daily. Anyone else out there with kids/loved ones on the same ship? His PIR
Read more…Prayers Needed for a Fellow Submariner's Family
Sailor falls overboard, body recovered
Updated: Saturday, 06 Jul 2013, 2:57 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 06 Jul 2013, 12:52 PM EDT
Dominic Ross
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - The body of a crew member of the USS Boise was recovered Saturday afternoon after a man
Div. 295 Ship 13 Shipmate Parents
My son is about to start week 4 and will graduate Aug. 9th. Anyone else have a recruit there in Ship 13, USS Marvin G. Shields? Pete White Seattle, WA.
Read more…Navy Brings Must-See TV Live to Global Audiences!
Story Number: NNS130702-09Release Date: 7/2/2013 2:16:00 PM
From Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Giorda, Defense Media Activity-Navy
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (NNS) -- The Navy Live blog (http://navylive.dodlive.mil/), in coordination
My son just left for Boot Camp 6/20
My wife is very worried. As a Navy veteran I understand what he is going to be doing but she is concerned and I don't know what to tell her other than he will be fine. We are very proud of our son but we miss him greatly already.
Read more…Elimination of the DoD Vehicle Decal Program
Elimination of the DoD Vehicle Decal Program:
Effective July 1, Navy will eliminate the policy requiring vehicle decals for base access. Vehicles must continue to be licensed, registered, inspected, and insured in accordance with state and local laws
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Gifts after PIR?
June 14th is rapidly approaching, and I'm wondering what gifts (if any) I can get my son. Any ideas? Will he have access to email during A school, or do most of the mates have their personal laptops?
Read more…Navy Diver dies in Guam
KIEL (AP) — A U.S. Navy sailor from Wisconsin has died in a diving accident in Guam. The Navy says 22-year-old Diver 3rd Class Robert Dotzler of Kiel was found unconscious Wednesday while conducting diving operations on U.S. Naval Base Guam. Dotzler
Read more…Suggestions for places to gather after PIR for large groups
My son will be graduating on August 16th and we have a large number of family members and friends coming out to see him and congratulate him.
Only his mother, sister, and I will be attending PIR, but the others coming will watch it on the RTC website
Read more…Rate increase after C camp?
My son left for basic on Wednesday to arrive at Great Lakes, IL. His 'contract' has him listed as E-1. He proceeds to A camp in MS after that. He is also scheduled for C camp at Lejune afterwards. What is pay rate increase typically after achieving N
Read more…PIR 21 JUNE 2013 EXPERIENCE
Well here is our experience on the trip to my sons PIR on 21 June 2013. This is a little long, but well worth it. We arrived on Wednesday to Chicago from Texas.
Lesson 1 – we didn’t rent a car to get around we took the GO shuttle in the
airport to G
Ship 14 Division 223 (PIR 6/14/13)
Received the call, my son passed Battlestations! I am very happy for him and the rest of the mates. I'll be there on Friday, 6/14/2013 if anyone else is going, let me know!
Read more…July 3rd PIR. MUST READ!
Here is the official word from RTC:
Those staying in GL will have Liberty each day of the weekend. The PAO has indicated the following about those flying out:
U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command: Recruits will still depart RTC the day after their PIR,
Box came yesterday
Our SR left on June 11th. His box arrived with all his things yesterday. So I should be expecting his form letter any day now correct?
Read more…TIGER CRUISE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) for the IKE
TIGER CRUISE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
General Info:
Q. Does anyone know what is going on with the Tiger Cruise?
A. The Tiger Cruise Committee has been hard at work preparing for the up coming Tiger Cruise. Registration is complete,
Read more…Navy Commands Encourage 'Keep What You've Earned' Events All Summer...
Story Number: NNS130618-01Release Date: 6/18/2013 11:40:00 AM
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Navy announced the updated "Keep What You've Earned" guide for planning summer safety splash events is now available
BESS is the next step...
I was so proud to attend PIR graduation at Great Lakes recently to see my son become a sailor. He had become the recruit commander for his division and was so proud of his guys! He left almost immediately (next morning) for Groton and A School. That
Read more…Ship is shaping up
Received a letter from our SR today. Sounds great. Says the ship is shaping up and he is counting the days to Graduation.
Read more…Bahrain
Anyone have a son/daughter in Bahrain now or in the past? Have you visited there? My son will be headed there in a few weeks.
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