Biography
Lieutenant JG. Brandon Rodgers enlisted in June 2001, but because he wouldn't turn 18 until August, he completed his delayed entry requirements over the summer and began boot camp in August 2001. He was at Naval Base Great Lakes on Se
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Navy Lingo & Slang
0'dark hundred - Pronounced "oh dark". Referring to some point really early in the morning, like 0200 (which would be prounced oh-two-hundred)
0'dark thirty - One half
Navy Enlisted Rates & Non-Commissioned Officers
E-1 to E-3
Sailors in pay grades E-1 through E-3 are considered to be in apprenticeships. They are divided into five definable groups, with colored group rate marks designating the group to whi
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My 17 yr. old son is trying to get in to the Navy.All the paperwork is done, just graduated High school, good ASVAB score, no police contact... His only issue is that in Oct. 09 he went on a 6 hour 102 degree DEP workout with some Marines and got d
I have moved this discussion group to my personal profile to make it private to allow for the highest level of OPSEC for all the Sailors in class 284. If you have anything you wish to pass along from Class 284 please do so.
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Biography
Alex Bridgnell is stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base and is starting his "A" School training program as a Fire Control Specialist.
Upon completion of Boot Camp at the Recruit Training Center (RTC) in Great Lakes, Alex, who was his
Read more…my grandson just finished his 3rd week of boot camp. when do they get to make a call home or send some letters.
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I am really excited for my daughter and look forward to helping her in any way that I can. Her Basic and Advanced training is for a rating of IS. What can I do to assist her in doing the best in her field. Also, I know she is not able to tak
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June 4 - 11, 2010 (GM) Gunners Mate - Brett Sick
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Biography
Colton Jones had his PIR from Boot Camp on March 14th, 2008. He then stayed at Great Lakes for "A" school as an Electricians Mate. "A" school ended in August of 2008. That same month, his orders sent him to the USS Carl Vinson. At that
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Biography
MM2(SS) Paul Norian was born and raised on Long Island, New York. Paul is one of three brothers, and also has a step brother and step sister – all five within two years of age! Prior to enlisting in the Navy in September , 2006, Pau
Read more…Our son just enlisted and his fiancée just received a packet about his graduation date. I have several questions about it so we can book flights early etc.
Here's the situation. My daughter is 17 and will be into A school before shes 18. USAA was recommended for banking but we just got off the phone with them. They won't open an account for anyone under 17. How did you parents with 17 year olds handle t
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Biography
David Zimmerman is presently a Navy Corpsman (HM) serving as an Optician Technician at the Health Clinic at Atsugi Naval Air Facility in Japan. Upon completion of his BS in Public Administration from Indiana University (IUPUI) in In
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(AD) Aviation Machinist Mate (Aircrew) Brooklyn Frazier standing in front of a Blue Angels F/A - 18
Biography
Brooklyn Frazier was born in Phoenix Arizona . Her parents are Howie (Jimmie) and Cora Frazier. She has 3 older sisters Latoshia, F
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