The last we spoke to our son was on Easter. We've received two letters both seem to suggest that all is going smoothly. His PIR is scheduled for this Friday. Should we have heard whether he passed Battle Station or do we assume that no news is goo
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How to Track your Sailor from Recruit to Retirement
My son just graduated last Friday from Great Lakes. While driving back to our home in PA, I was thinking of a unique idea for tracking my son's career highlights as they come and go. My idea is
Read more…Hey everyone! I leave for bootcamp in 2 weeks! SOOO... Ready? When people ask if I'm excited i don't really know.. There's so many emotions wrapped in one that I think I'm more anxious than anything! So ready to start my training and become and p
Read more…My son took his oath and will head out to boot camp on August 21st, the delayed entry. He's very excited and I couldn't be more proud of him. His goal is to make Seal Team... if that doesn't work out he's looking at SWCC as a gunners mate.
signed:
On
Read more…We are in San Antonio preparing for Dalton's swearing in tomorow and then he heads to the Great lakes on his new journey in life and the Navy. Any words of encouragement is appreciated thanks Charles F
Read more…We are in San Antonio preparing for Dalton's swearing in tomorow and then he heads to the Great lakes on his new journey in life and the Navy. Any words of encouragement is appreciated thanks Charles F
Read more…Finally received the form letter from my son. He's assigned with ship 02 division 922 after processing in on 2/14. Been looking for that letter for days! He spent 4 yrs in JROTC so has plenty marching experience. Anyone else in this group?
Read more…The subject of Challenge Coins comes up every once in a while....I am in the process of building a holder for son Eric's Challenge Coins and I wanted a couple more to fill out his collection and give some balance to the display. I've known about Nor
Read more…Well - my son graduates this Friday. We are flying up to see PIR. We are so proud of him - he heads back down to South Carolina for A school. Will be nice to have him closer. We live in Chesapeake, VA. Congrats to all the grads and families of
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I didn't see a thread for Navy OCS class 12-12, so I thought I'd start one in the hopes of connecting with other families/friends of Canidates in this same class. My name is Ellen and our eldest son Joe arrived in Newport to report on March 25, 201
Read more…Hello, my son is now in RCU. Does anyone have a mailing address for that area? We would like to send him a letter. thanks
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My daughter went to navy boot camp just over three weeks ago. She got a case of the swine flu early on. She was separated on ship 5. The navy has not yet decided if she is going to be sent home.
Could you give me an educated guess?
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Act of Valor
A MOTION PICTURE FEATURING ACTIVE DUTY NAVY SEALS
FEBRUARY 24
ACT of VALOR - REAL BULLETS
An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original film-making, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in
Read more…My son just left for boot camp to Great Lakes 4 days ago. Among many other emotions I have been going through I have to say I am very anxious about one thing. I pretty much have been a single parent and raised my kid by myself. He is my only child. T
Read more…....Hi folks....My daughter has completed A school and has been on hold for the last 6 weeks. She excelled in Basic and her A School. She came home for the holidays and has been suffering from extreme homesickness since her return. She is not sleepin
Read more…My son just left for MEPS. Recruiter is driving him up personally and staying in a hotel overnight, then he'll bring him home tomorrow night after MEPS. My son was thinking about career choices and then the recruiter said today he wanted to put my so
Read more…Jen is in 07 078, I've talked to her once on 1-14 -12 She was not happy which I expected She was concerned about trying to memorize something. Having been through it myself (many years ago) I expected as much. But I feel the need to know more. If you
Read more…My son shipped on Tuesday to Great lakes , how soon will I get the address to send him letters ?
Read more…Hey Guys....just a reminder to remember the wife for Valentine's Day! I purchased a Navy Mom pendant for my wife from Patriot Pride Jewelry.....I think I did it right this year! Part of your purchase goes to support our troops....so it is money well
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