The info on this sight is awesome, but things change over time and everyone's experience is a bit different so here is a place to post AAR info from our experience. Hopefully those with PIRs on coming weeks will benefit,
Read more…Our son is in Ship 14 Div 375. PIR scheduled 4/10/13.
Any others waiting to hear from your soon to be Sailor?
Read more…My son just arrived at the airport in Chicago. We got to speak for a few minutes before he had to go. Although I read a lot of forum posts and watched the videos I find myself in a bad place in my mind. I am happy that my son chose to join the Navy,
Read more…My son arrived at boot camp following a 3 hour delay in Nebraska. He took his cell phone with him (which we knew he would be sending home). The cool thing about him bringing the cell phone was we spoke for at least a full minute. I heard many stories
Read more…My Son Jacob is in Ship 014 Division 308 USS Arizona.
His PIR is scheduled for 08-16-2013.
Anyone else have an SR with this division or ship?
I'd like to hear from you!
Read more…Prepare yourself emotionally and know that you may not hear your kid's voice for a week, two weeks, even three weeks. It is not easy for us parents. My son shipped on June 9th and I have not heard his voice since. he was gone for Father's Day, my
Read more…Is there any way to confirm what ship & division graduation dates are? Apparently, I was given the wrong division by my son's mother; I've been writing letters to division 233, not 223, and he seems to be getting them, except from the info I've gath
Read more…Greetings to Dad's with Sons and Daughters of Ship 03 Div 298. We received a letter from our Daughter yesterday, July 25th. She stated that their RDC quite? How can a RDC quite? Anyone else receive any word regrading this?
Read more…Please excuse the rambling nature of this post. I'm still trying to process a lot.
My son shipped out on Wednesday for Boot. It was a tough day for both of us.
My son could have done a lot of things besides the Navy (he had an offer to play JuCo ba
Read more…Just got the form letter today (June 27, 2013). My son shipped out from Jackson, Mississippi, on June 13. Thought my wife was going to have a meltdown waiting by the mailbox daily. Anyone else out there with kids/loved ones on the same ship? His PIR
Read more…Just found out about this place. I just sent my youngest to boot camp earlier this month. He is going to be a Corpsman.
Got the first phone call on Saturday. He sounds great and seems to be settling in well.
He said he's only been singled out
Read more…I received my 3rd letter from my son and he said he misses us so much he's crying as he's writing the letter. That struck a nerve so I figured I'd ask a couple questions:
1.) If he's really bawling crying, won't the RDCs try to pull him out so he c
Read more…Our SR left on June 11th. His box arrived with all his things yesterday. So I should be expecting his form letter any day now correct?
Read more…My son arrived in Chi-Town on 4/30. We did get the one 37 second phone call from him and we received his box of clothing and orders but we still havent received a mailing address for him or his PIR date? Has anyone else gotten any of this yet from th
Read more…My wife just received a phone call from Craig Ship 3 Div 163; saying he didn't pass his running requirement but he will be tested again on Monday. Does this mean he will not be graduating with his class or is everything pending the outcome on Monday
Read more…My son hinted that his division is doing well (Ship 14, Division 223, PIR 6/14/2013) but he didn't go into details. Any way we can check how their divisions are doing, what flags they've won, etc.? I doubt it but figured I'd ask.
Read more…Received a letter from our SR today. Sounds great. Says the ship is shaping up and he is counting the days to Graduation.
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