Navy Boot Camp FAQ's
The following are some of the most frequently asked questions by families and friends of recruits onboard Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes.
Q. What information will not be released if I query Recruit Training Command?
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March 2011
March 12 NAF El Centro, CA
March 19-20 Keesler AFB, MS
March 26-27 NAS Meridian, MS
April 2011
April 02-03 Sun-N-Fun, Lakeland, FL
April 09-10 NAS Corpus Christi, TX
April 16-17 Fort Worth JRB, TX
April 30 MCAS Beaufort, SC
May 2011
May
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thanks to Otto for sending me this info:
The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 delivery of holiday cards, letters and packages were announced today.
The dates are as follows:
For military
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To all who read this: I have three sons and a daughter and the most amazing wife, Cindy.
One night my wife and I were sitting out back on our deck when our oldest son (Evan) sat down and joined us. He looked at us both a
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Learn to "Speak the Language"
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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Call Continental Airlines (try 800-344-1411) and let them know you wish to book a military flight--you may be able to save $60-$80 by d
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one of our great members provided me with this series of links to handbooks describing military benefits
http://www.militaryhandbooks.com
Getting Uncle Sam to Pay for Your College Degree
http://www.militaryhandbooks.com/handbooks10/3.pdf
Thi
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We are excited to announce the new opportunity to advertise with us on Navy Dads. NavyDads.com is a social network that was founded in 2008 for U.S. Navy & Marine parents, family members, and supp
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
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"Navy SEAL Slang"
Once your Sailor ships out for BUD/S training it's time to speak the language ( Navy SEAL Slang ). Your Sailor will arrive as a Tappole and after passing BUD/S they will be on there way to being known as a member of the most
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