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Thanks to Navy Dad's
Sean leaves the day after tomorrow for boot and while I have been a silent member for most of my time on NDads, I have learned a lot from reading others' entries over the past months. What you are doing for this network community is a noble and worth
Read more…trying to get in-touch with a current or ex- CS
Basically, any info on how this job operates when you first start out would be much appreciated. I have a passion for cooking, and decided i want to become a CS for the navy. ...So, what exactly am I getting myself into?
Last Friday's PIR
Hello to everyone who was at last Friday's PIR in the Great Lakes. My son's Div 802 got lots of recognition but all theose men and women were awesome and I am proud to have them all serving our great country. Wasn't it such a emotional moment when th
Read more…Friday PIR is here !
Thakyou all for your support and sharing of your family experience with your recruit/seaman/sailor. I got word from a friend of Allison that she had passsed Battle Stations, both of them ! I didn't speak directly with Allison because she has bronchit
Read more…USS Carl Vinson and 6 Other Ships Head to Haiti to Provide Aid
Carl Vinson, 6 other ships headed to Haiti By Lance M. Bacon - Staff writer Posted : Wednesday Jan 13, 2010 19:08:31 EST Seven ships — including the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson — are or have orders to get underway in anticipation of humanitarian r
Read more…Ship 10 div 64 PIR Jan 22
We are leaving denver today headed to Chicago. My son's PIR is friday Jan 22. He is in Ship 10 Div 64. As stated by a navy friend of mine, " Bravo Zulu"! Can't wait to see him. This has beel a very long 2 months. He is staying at Great Lakes for Hosp
Read more…Bravo Zulu
My son just received this award and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it.
Read more…What are a Bosun's Mate's duties
My stepson will be going to boot camp in late March and is to be a Bosun's Mate. What exactly does a Bosun's Mate do and are there ways to progress from that into other jobs?
Read more…Navy Lodge
If you are planning on attending your son/daughter's PIR, you can stay at the Navy Lodge in Great Lakes. This is the ONLY NL to allow families to stay without the service member present. A normal rate for a room with 2 queen beds, microwave and fridg
Read more…What is a "sponsored" division in Navy Boot Camp?
This is new to me. What, if anything is different about a "sponsored" division? Is this a good thing or not? Will there be more requirements for a sponsored division? My recruit seemed to think this is a rare thing in bootcamp. Thanks for any insight
Read more…Ship 04 Div 802 / parking pass
Does anyone know how to get a password to enter in order to recieve your parking pass online at this site?
Read more…Ship 14, Division 098 - Anyone else with recruits in this division?
So far there are 2 of us on here. We received our first letters from our recruit yesterday. He said they are not working together as a team very well yet but they would get there. He loves his cammis, said they are SWEET! He said they get IT'd twice
Read more…PIR 30 December, 2009 "Navy Boot Camp Graduation"
It appears that there will be lots of us at Great Lakes on this date, God willing. I've read lots and lots of great tips for the graduation from this site and Navy4Moms... Maybe we can keep each other advised as we move forward. My son, David is in S
Read more…MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
WE ARE GOING TO ENJOY CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH OUR SON AND HIS FAMILY. IT IS NICE TO HAVE HIM HOME FOR AWHILE.
Read more…Wisdom Teeth
My wife saw somewhere on Navyformoms that the majority of recruits will have their wisdom teeth extracted by the third week. Does anyone have info on this?
Read more…Cargo Cults: U.S. Navy in the Pacific in WWII
In the South Pacific, many of the islands had never seen any foreigners until they were invaded by Japan. When the U.S. Navy ran the Japanese out, and set up stations on these islands, they brought a curious prosperity to these people. Gave them rati
Read more…How to get your recruits address in bootcamp if recruiters are unresponsive?
I understand that we must be patient but since it is only a few days till Christmas, it would be nice to have his address in bootcamp so he can get a card or letter to open that day. The recruiters appear to be avoiding us. I'm sure they are very bus
Read more…December 30th information request
Hello, does anyone know what time the graduation begins on December 30th? My son will be graduating and I cant seem to find out what time it starts. Also I understand there is a website I have to go to 11 days prior to get a parking pass. Any helpful
Read more…How to get your sailor's address before you get their first letter!!!!!
Hi Y'all! I am (careful now- don't booh or throw stones!) a recruiter and a Navy Dad, so with certainty I can tell you the following because I do this for all my recruits' families: Your child's recruiter will have the mailing information available t
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