For service as set forth in the following:
Read more…For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the repeated risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a member of Marine Embedded Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7, in Kunar Pr
What does it mean when a Div is commissioned? Ii know it must be good. My SR said they got to celebrate in their barracks. But is it a performance award? Or just a phase to get to? I'm not sure WHY the Div was comm.
Read more…Hi All - my #1 son Chris has been in basic training (pre-PIR I guess is how the Navy terms it??) for 3 weeks now, and I have had 2 calls from him. first one he missed me and left a message that i could barely make out due to a really bad connection,
Read more…Just checking to see if any other dads etc here on navydads have children in this ship/div that would like to start a group.
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My son is scheduled to have his POV picked up tomorrow morning at Naval Base San Diego (the main land base) for delivery back east by a commercial carrier. Does anyone know if there is a specific address I can provide the carrier for the p
Read more…My son was a special ops candidate and was dropped due to a shin splints. He is currently on medical hold. He has to be re-classified. Does anyone know what jobs are available? Private replies are welcome if this is an issue of operational securit
Read more…My daughter is currently serving at Great Lakes Naval Base at the hospital. She says the transportation is to and from areas of the base are terrible. Have to car-pool, share a ride or get the duty driver. We are thinking of sending her a car from ho
Read more…having very very tough times dealing with him over there.single dad ,3 girls 1 son.all by my selve 4 last 17 years,n still going strong.ur all ways a dad ,right men,but cant shake this f'ing deployment,depession,enxiety,loosing my mind,need some dire
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A couple weeks ago I signed up on Navy Dads and recieved a warm welcome from many of you. My son Kevin Graduated Oct 7th,last friday,it was above and beyond all expectations. He only had a few hours of liberity but we had a nice visit he flew to
Read more…can my daughter take my car to virgina base and so what does she need to bring with her
Read more…My son reported to RTC on 24 Aug 2011, we got his box about a week later but still have not gotten the form letter i just got home from seeing his recruiter and he gave me the address and his ship, div and graduation date. The PIR is on Oct 15 that
Read more…well maybe women talk more then us males but if your son is ship09 div315 i have 2 other dads as friends just chek my page
Read more…Question...Mr Daughter's PIR is 9/30/11, but she doesn't have to report to "A" School till 10/11/11 in Pensacola..What exactly will she do or be allowed to do for those 10-11 Days in between??
Read more…...and the wife is climbing the walls. Our son, Brian, ship 2, DIV 945 hasn't written or called in over two weeks. We're 10 days from PIR and flying up from Florida, and sure would like to know he's okay.
Read more…On Aug 13th while walking down the navy Pier we met a sailor that graduated with our son Mike C. and will be going to school in Groton Ct. We met another set of parents at the meet and greet on Thurs. before the PIR. We extended to that family the in
Read more…how well I remember the fire drills and gas chamber. It was June of 1968 and I still remember it all like it happened yesterday
Read more…Almost time. Got letter the other day. Abbie is doing well. Can't wait to leave for the ceremony.
Read more…Well she is all in, good for three weeks until I hear from her again, can't wait for her personal belongings to arrive.
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