I am with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and I work for STEM in 30, a TV show geared at middle school students. I thought some here at Navydads might be interested in today's show which is about being on the USS Dwight D Eisenhower.
Have any of you ever had a break up where the other person seems to be gone before you realized what happened. And months later you seem to still be trying to catch up while they have long sense gone? That is the only way I can use to describe what I
So we got a call from our recruiter telling us they figured out why my son's ship date has now been pushed back to Jan 2018. Orignailly was June 2017, then August, now January. He's been in DEP for 13 months now.
Seems there was one person who okayed
I have a question. My son has been over in Japan for a little over a year. He is due for a leave in January. My wife and I want to purchase his airline tickets. What is the easiest way to do that?
It was awesome to hear from my son as we never got the form letter from the USN. He said that upon arrival at approx. 2100 he was looking forward to some sleep but that was not to be. First night they kept them up until 2100 the next night. He said t
We are trying to think ahead about plans for Christmas, anticipating it's likely our future sailor will be in nuke A school at that time. We anticipate him getting to A school around Thanksgiving but it's all in flux right now, waiting on his securit
My son graduates August 4th, this Friday. What do I need to bring/ can I bring? is he allowed to have at A school? We believe he will stay at Great Lakes for Interior Communications Electrician.
My daughter was originally scheduled to report to RTC in February of 2018, then a couple weeks ago received a phone call saying she could report the following week, which she took. She is beginning week 2 at RTC tomorrow. My question is her college
My son is an MA in Bahrain. His cousin purchased him a pocket knife while on leave. He did not think he could bring it on base. While travelling back into Bahrain by flight he also did not think he could travel with in his luggage under the plane eit
I was wondering if there is parking outside the gates of the base. I was looking at google maps and it look as though there is a small lot just outside the entrance. Are these for public use?
My son's PIR is Aug 4th. I know the gates do not open till 6:30 am but was wondering how early should we arrive. Next is any advice on whats the best location for taking photos?, Lower or upper level in the stands. Thanks from one proud navy Dad!
I have signed up for a TC in August out of NS Mayport. Have many little details worked out, staying at Jacksonville airport night before, leaving vehicle there. Main question is will a cab be able to pass the security gate, and drop me at port, or, w
Hello Everyone. Thanks for accepting me to this group. I wanted to join to learn and see what my son is experiencing through boot camp. He has joined the Navy and the job he picked was navy aviation airman professional apprenticeship (PACT). Not real
I'm confused. My sailor is scheduled for PIR on 7/21, next week. So, are they doing Battle Stations this week or next? I read somewhere that families may not get the "I'm a Sailor" call until as late as the Thursday before PIR. Any thoughts? Tha