My son started his recruit training on 3-1-16. I am trying to get a couple of questions answered. I would like to know when we can expect to get the form letter the RTC is supposed to send out to the parents. I would also like to know when new recru
Read more…Ok, I have a question. I am a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. I called up there at GL this morning. They told me that you can only shop at the NEX store if you are a retired veteran or if you are totally disabled. Considering my service to my country, thi
Read more…Just wondering how often a nuke will get an assignment on a land-based reactor. Does the navy have more than just the one in Charleston and NY?
Read more…Hello everyone, I am new to NavyDads— but I am proud to announce my son will be leaving for RTC within 6 days! I've read a lot about my sailor is to expect and what he should bring. I just have a couple of questions regarding the changes and concerns
Read more…My son is leaving for Great Lakes in about a month. He seems to be getting a little nervous about what to expect. Since I was never in the service I can't help. Anyone have any words that I can pass along to him?
Read more…There is no sound on the live feed from this weeks graduation. Also unable to make video full screen. Guess I will have to buy the dvd anyway. Can I buy them through navydads.com ???
Read more…My daughter graduates 5/6 and will be traveling to Gulfport for A school. Anyone have an idea when the graduate flys to Gulfport ? Trying to finalize travel plans. Thanks in advance for your help!
Read more…My wife and I read on navydads that in the 4th week of basic, recruits get their pictures taken for graduation. Are these pictures available for purchase by parents and, if so, how can we inquire about purchasing them?
Read more…Hello our New Navy Families! Does anyone have a SR graduating 3/11/2016? I would really like to connect with other family members who are looking forward to celebrating with our new Sailors!
Read more…Anyone else have a son in this division? Just looking to network to keep up to date with what's going on.
Read more…Hi gang - my sailor is now at 'C' school at NBSD and is living in one of the Unaccompanied Housing units. Does the USPS deliver to the individual BEQs or does he have to make other arrangements to receive mail and packages such as renting a PO BOX? T
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my daughter, Maddison, will be taking the ASVAB next month (she's just a junior in high school), and she would love to auto-qualify as a nuke! Her brother auto-qualified in August, but he had had honors chem, honors physics, and AP Calculus
Read more…The children's Sunday School class that my daughter in law teaches is looking for a Sailor or Marine to send a care package to for Christmas. She wanted to send one to my Sailor but he is on a Sub and likely would not get the package until he return
Read more…My son called today and wants me to mail him a watch. My question is Do I send it regular mail in a padded envelope?
Read more…What is the link again for the live feed to view the graduation for those that cannot make it to the ceremony? Please advise. Thanks.
Read more…I just got done seeing my son graduate to a proud sailor. Just a quick tip for all parents of upcoming graduates. You will most likely be sitting on steel bleachers. So, if you have any back issues or you don't like to sit on steel bleachers for hour
Read more…Are there any family members her that have an SR with a PIR date of 22 Jan 2016 and housed in ship 12 div 078. I would like to stay in touch with family members withe same PIR date Ship and Div.
Read more…I received the Yellow form from my son, and I will be coming up to take him for his 11 hours of liberty on Christmas Day, I have no clue of the area . My question is where would be the best place to take him for a nice Christmas Dinner. I am blessed
Read more…My son arrived at RTC on Nov 24th. I received the “kid in the box” on December 1st. I still haven’t received the “form” letter with his address and PIR information. Should I be worried at this point? I’ve heard from other parents who’ve said
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