AD "A" School
Can anyone tell me about the AD rating and what my son should expect when he gets to A school, any words of wisdom for him?
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Ship 4 division 814
My son arrived in Great Lakes on Monday May 6th. Graduation is June 28th. Just got the official letter for grad. Missed FedEx for his box.. Anyway the journey has begun.
Read more…Veterans rendering hand salute during PIR
As a veteran, I have the honor of rendering a hand salute as prescribed in the National Defense Authorization Acts of 2008 and 2009. These acts do not authorize the hand salute during certain portions of PIR which I copied from another portion of th
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ahoy...would anyone have information on transportation from Amtrak Station in jacksonville to where i need to be that day...tried google..not very helpful...thank you
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God Bless America GO NAVY !!!
Read more…Anyone else ship out 4/30?
My son arrived in Chi-Town on 4/30. We did get the one 37 second phone call from him and we received his box of clothing and orders but we still havent received a mailing address for him or his PIR date? Has anyone else gotten any of this yet from th
Read more…Change Status from Active to Reserve
My son just called me after being in boot camp since 5-16-13 and sounded completely defeated, telling me how much he missed all of us and how his training was harder than anything he had ever experienced before. He said the mental aspect of the train
Read more…Just received first letter from my kid ....
He shipped out on May 14th and the letter is dated May 31st. So he's through processing and was about finished with his second week of boot camp when he wrote the letter. For what it's worth, here's the highlights:
He stated that his first two let
Read more…Brand new to NavyDads ....
Just found out about this place. I just sent my youngest to boot camp earlier this month. He is going to be a Corpsman.
Got the first phone call on Saturday. He sounds great and seems to be settling in well.
He said he's only been singled out
Read more…Division flags
My son hinted that his division is doing well (Ship 14, Division 223, PIR 6/14/2013) but he didn't go into details. Any way we can check how their divisions are doing, what flags they've won, etc.? I doubt it but figured I'd ask.
Read more…Crying at boot camp?
I received my 3rd letter from my son and he said he misses us so much he's crying as he's writing the letter. That struck a nerve so I figured I'd ask a couple questions:
1.) If he's really bawling crying, won't the RDCs try to pull him out so he c
Read more…Division 261/262............. PIR 12/7/13
We got a phone call yesterday around 2:00 PM He said all is well he sounded tired, he said the shots were no fun also said the food was good we did'nt talk to long he only had 15 min and wanted to call some friends which we understand he said they ha
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ahoy...called Norfolk Navy Lodge to make reservations for the Homecoming...as of this writing, they are full for the days up to and after the Homecoming. i was able to get a room at the Motel 8 in Norfolk. $75 plus tax Queen bed single. they have Ki
Read more…Call # 2.
Hope everyone is holding up well. Got my 2 nd call from my SR. Completely thrilled with how good he sounds..
Read more…Ship 02 Div 234 - PIR 6/21/13
If everything goes according to plan this will be the big day!!!
Read more…'Live' Shadowbox
I'm thinking of putting together a shadowbox for my son to hang in my office while he's on active duty, updating it as he advances in rank or is awarded ribbons, warfare badges, etc. I think it would make a terrific gift for him when he leaves the Na
Read more…My son is on deployment for probably the next 8 months. Our daughter is getting married in January. If he is still on deployment, what are the chances of him getting leave to attend the wedding
My son is on deployment for the next 8 months. If his sister gets married, what are the chances of him getting leave to attend the wedding if it is during deployment
Read more…MCPON Memorial Day Message
Ahoy.....if you get a chance, give a read to the MCPON's message. What a warm and heartfelt message from him and his family. I feel better knowing that people like him are there for our sailors and have their best interests at heart........ God Bles
Read more…My son shipped out to Great Lakes 4/24
This was much harder than I thought it was going to be. We went up to Jacksonville to witness his swearing in. There were about 7 other kids also swearing into the Navy with him.
While waiting with him in the waiting for the announcement to go to t
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Ahoy. Received the forms for the TC from my son today . Anyone know the fastest way to get it back to him? He said he has to have it by 7, June. I have The USPS military pack..should I use that? Anything faster out there please Give me a holler....th
Read more…Pay rate
My son is at RTC now, and will go to his Operations Specialist 'A' school after PIR.
I'm assuming that means he'll be an E-1. I saw the pay rate chart ($1,400 monthly) and I'm wondering how the heck he's going to live off that. It's ~$270 per week
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