Hey everyone....
Prior to arriving at RTC, my son lost a lot of weight working with a trainer and doing good on diet and nutrition. Initially, his recruiter said he would definitely need the PT training prep for weight loss but was amazed at his ind
Read more…I was told that there is an app that I can go to and add money to my son's account for the NX, or I can buy stamps and other items for him. Does anyone know about this?
Read more…My recruit arrived at RTC on Sept. 19 of this year. Division 426, Training Group 51, which jives with the explanation on this website as to how TG's are numbered (First week of October being Week 1).
According to the RTC's graduation schedule, PIR w
Read more…Our son went into RTC on Nov 8, 2021. He actually got to call us last Tuesday, Nov 23, as recognition for effort from his RDC. He mentioned that he had mailed the Form Letter on Monday, Nov 22. We still have not received it. Is that normal for the ma
Read more…My recruit arrived at Boot Camp on September 19, 2022, two weeks ago. Still have not received the form letter with his ship and division so therefore, no address yet. I've read this should happen within a week to 10 days. Should I be concerned? I
Read more…My Daughter arrived at RTC boot camp on 08/16th 2022
I have not heard from her in about 5 weeks. I know they do not have access to their phones while in boot camp.
My daughter might have contacted her mother in the Midwest about graduation, sending t
Read more…So, I have a question. My son is attending boot camp now. We just received his form letter in the mail that contains the mailing address we are to use while he is there; which leads to my question. Everything I have read indicates we are to use the
Read more…My boy just went into pre-BT quaruntine on Monday night. Curious if anyone has any insight as to what their days are like? This dude will struggle if its just "sit around in a room" all day/night. I hope they are working them out, etc.
Anyone have
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My son graduated back on 22 Nov. Come to find out he's dealing with a mild case of immersion foot. Any other folks here have a sailor dealing with this during basic? He's getting treatment now down at MA A School at Lackland AFB.
All I keep th
Read more…His sister and I (along with GF and another) went to MEPS Nashville and saw him off today. I think that he will be landing at O'Hare around 19:00.
Read more…Please remove this if it's breaking any rules for posting. A link of this documentary was sent to me yesterday by my Sister. Wish we all had seen it prior to my son shipping off to RTC. He is 4 1/2 weeks in and appears to be doing fine. His 1st l
Read more…Just curious if Companies fill up just as close to the major Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years) as during the rest of the year and we can expect graduation 8-10 weeks after or are there longer delays and he may not graduate for 12-16 weeks
Read more…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
Read more…My future nuke finally got the call that he's leaving next week. Originally we were told we would have a couple weeks notice, but we got 7 days. Apparently this is because of where it falls in relation to RTC graduation and Christmas. Because his nor
Read more…My daughter leaves in nine days I think we have prepared everything for her to make the transition into the military smooth. We set up a Navy FCU account for her, we have also gotten the basic female hygiene necessities that she is allowed to bring
Read more…My name is Daniel and my girlfriend left to RTC 4 solid weeks ago. She always said I’ll write you and that she wanted tons of letters from me. She wrote my address done in her address book and I’m confused as to why I haven’t received a letter? I can
Read more…my Son just got his Rate of AD taken away 3rd week of bootcamp based on the color test with the numbers and dots. I do not know if there is any way to get them to do the farnsworth lamp test which they used to use when you failed the ishihara dots te
Read more…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!
Read more…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
Read more…Hello, I am fairly new to Navydads.com and have been looking for information on what is acceptable by the US Navy as it pertains to the letters my family and I will be sending to my daughter.
She just shipped out yesterday afternoon and after spea
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