General Discussion (1115)
South Florida Honor Flight - May 31st, 2014 - Fort Lauderdale Airport
Last year in October, I had the honor and privilege of being a part of an amazing event, called the Honor Flight. It's an event that honors the WWll Vets and gives them the "Welcome Home" they never received. Vets are taken on a day trip to Washing
Read more…Questions planning trip to PIR
Trying to plan our trip to my son's PIR. Since it's slightly possible the date can shift, I understand we need to be able to change the flight dates. But I have a question for how long of a trip we should plan. My son is signed up in the S-PACT progr
Read more…Alcohol in barracks?
Hi all! My brother is currently at Great Lakes- graduated basic training in February, and is "on hold" for A school for a couple months. He is turning 21 this week, and as his older, wiser sister, I would love to send him something like an engraved f
Read more…Audition to be an MU (Musician) in the Navy Bands - June 26, 2014
In about 2 weeks I'll be auditioning for the Navy bands, an illustrious group of musicians that represent the best of the Navy. I hope to get the opportunity to serve under this group. I'm currently assigned a job as AECF, but my degrees (bachelors a
Read more…7th Fleet Sends USS Pinckney, P-3C to Assist in Malaysian Air Search...
Story Number: NNS140308-01Release Date: 3/8/2014 9:13:00 AM
From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs
SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- USS Pinckney (DDG 91), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is en route to the southern coast of Vietnam to aid in the s
How much time
After graduation, how much time do you get with your Sailor if he leaves Sat. Morn for his "A" school?
Read more…Need to get a message to my Sailor. ASAP help!!!!!
Flight over booked May not make it call cell if you can I am so sorry!!!!!
Read more…Single Sailor Deployment Checklist
I found this on the Navy for Mom's site - thought I would share it here.....a very handy checklist for before your sailor deploys.
Single_Sailor_Deploy_Checklist_Final.pdf
Read more…Need Assistance for our sailor in Pascagoula, Mississippi USS America
Our sailor's phone died the day they moved into the ship. We sent a new phone to his 1st class apartment in Ocean Springs, MS. The 1st class is on leave and return date is unknown. We've pleaded with Verizon, Fed Ex and the Apartment Management folks
Read more…Seeking advise
My Daughter has a dream. Follow in the footsteps of her Great Grandfather who served in the Pacific during WWII.
Fresh out of high school she ran to her local recruiter. She took her ASVAB "scored quite well" she did all the paperwork, got all her me
Read more…CVN-78 USS Gerald Ford Christening
My son Brad is assigned to CVN-78 as an EM. He attended the christening on 11/09/13 and was invited to a special after christening dinner attended by former V.P. Dick Cheney and the great Henry Kissinger. My son as a 19 year old young man was in awe
Read more…Addressing envelopes to SR
What is needed, recruiter gave me his address today and there is a lot more info than what is shown on this site under proper way to address
Read more…Vehicle at A school
Anyone know if Sailors are allowed to have there car at A school in Pensecola,Fl. I can't find it anywhere.
Read more…You too can join the Navy Fed Credit Union..
Recently when looking for a car loan, I decided to contact the Navy Fed C.U. to see if I could qualify. The great news is, being a parent of a sailor means I can! Also, once I join, so can my family members.
I'd just like to say, getting the loan to
Read more…Sailors and Families Track Santa...
Story Number: NNS131217-18Release Date: 12/17/2013 3:21:00 PM
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- With the holidays in full swing, many Sailors are searching for ways to stay connected with their children while aw
Question about Battle Stations
Our daughter said they're Battle Stations is XXX. Nov.XX. So when she calls with the words "I'm a sailor" would that most likely be on Sat. Nov.16 as soon as its over ? I assume that's when they are up for 72 hrs.
Paul: posting BS21 schedules are a
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