PIR on April 30, 2010
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Picking a rating right for my son
My son goes to MEPS April 1, 2010 and has a lot of options.
His original idea was to pick a rating that was fairly simple and concentrate on his degree online.
After looking into the Navy, he is not sure what he wants.
Are there any web sites or advis
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Important Tax Information From DoD to Married Service Members and Spouses
I was sent his information by one of our members-- important information to sahre this tax season:
In November 2009, the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) became law. This new law changes some basic rules of taxation that could affect y
Read more…Our experience at PIR, some tips...
I can only express my opinions and feelings about our trip to Great Lakes and PIR. Hold on tight, here goes: First the good parts: We stayed at the Navy Lodge. It was a nice place, full of navy families all in support of their sons, daughters, broth
Read more…Feb 09, 2010 PIR
Anybody on this forum have a son or daughter set to PIR on this date? My son Casey is on ship 13, Div 152. hope to hear back from others that will be attending the same ceremony. thx, Jim
Read more…A School
My Son is going to start A school in GL, what FC School stand for. I know it stands for Fire Control, what exactly is there job in the ships.
Ship13, Divison 160
Hi,
My daughter is finishing up her second week at Great Lakes. PIR 4/16/10.
Good Luck to all!
Read more…My son Graduates boot camp on February 19!
I am very proud that my son will be graduating boot camp in 2 weeks! He will attend the AECF "A" school in Chicago.
Read more…NEW GROUP!!! NOW OPEN "GEORGE H. W. BUSH CVN 77"
Hello All - Welcome to "The Bush CVN-77"
My son Joe has been assigned to the "Bush" he is an EM-nuc and will be finishing up his "Proto type" in March. I am hopeing to find other family members of those onboard the "Bush". My Prayers are with all
Read more…FAMILYGRAM 01-10 MEDICAL BENEFITS
From: CNO Washington DC//N1//
To: NAVADMIN
Info: CNO Washington DC//N1//
UNCLAS//N06000//
NAVADMIN 072/10
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SUBJ/Familygram 01-10: Medical Benefits //
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN is the first in a series of monthly "Fa
This Week in Military Community & Family Policy
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President Obama, Department of Education Announce Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON - The White House and the Department of Education announced today the first annual Race to the Top Hi
Read more…New forum for everyone!
I have created a brand new forum and I need some members! I am a new Navy wife and while navydads and navyformoms are great sites, I just couldn't find one that I liked for spouses. I know a lot of people are on here that aren't "Navy Dads" as well a
Read more…Family Readiness Training
From: CNO Washington DC//N1//
To: NAVADMIN
Info: CNO Washington DC//N1//
UNCLAS//N06000//
NAVADMIN 069/10
MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO Washington DC/N1/FEB//
SUBJ/Family Readiness Training//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the plan to implement Family Readiness educa
Reenlistment
For all of you out there who have crossed this bridge before, I need some advice. My son is facing a reenlistment decision soon. Nine months ago the bonus for his rate (FT3) was 45K. After the election it was cut to 25K. Then in January they cut it t
Read more…MCPON Visits Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center
Release Date: 2/19/2010
MCPON Visits Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center
By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Sonya Ansarov, Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (NNS) -- The master
Read more…NAVY DAD'S, How canwe recruit more parents.
During my short membership in NAVY DAD'S I have grown to see the benefits of this group. I find it amazing with the number of recruits at Great Lakes so many family members do not participate or even know of its existence. NAVY DAD'S and MOM'S are do
Read more…Young SEAL killed in training accident
Here is the lastest info on the SEAL that was killed in a training accident. I had the good fortune to meet him while in Coronado, Cal. for the SQT Graduation last October. He was a member of my GS Class.
Please keep his Family and Loved Ones in yo
Read more…Stranded in DC
We're not getting to PIR because all transit from our area is cancelled; we're stuck at the train station with no way to get home. I hope word is given to our Sailor. We're OK just bummed out.
Read more…PIR Lodging
Hello Everyone Well our "form letter" came in the mail today with the information about when the PIR is for our son. Finally gave my wife something so that she will now hopefully stop worrying about what is going on. She has been talking with some of
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