Got a call from my sailor last night. He is very upset about the new sytem of doing away with the ratings. he asked me to share why and ask anyone I know to sign the petition. the navy has a longstanding tradition of the ratings system and to hear hi
Read more…Not sure where to start on this.....
We are new to the Navy (first year in)
I have always done my sons taxes.
With the Navy being his only job last year, and him being aboard the USS West Virginia ,somewhere under water.
What does he do about his t
Read more…Just wondering if anyone received the I'm a Sailor call yet for Sept 9 graduation. Very anxious...
Read more…Quick question: When sending homemade food items, how is this entered on the customs form? For example, is it entered as homemade food? And do you assign a monetary value? Thank you.
Read more…My son has been at Great Lakes since Dec. 6. He is Ship 02, Division 913. I have been writing to the address that he provided and after the first couple of weeks started sending letters via write2them.org.
I got a letter from him today and he says th
Read more…MY wife and were wondering if the grad gifts are permitted at the PIR or if we should give them to our son later.
Read more…i everyone! I am new to this and so so on the computer. I am looking for info on the group of candidates that started Oct 2, 2016. I believe their class is 04-17, company B.
Read more…Much respect for the folks running this site! We shipped our Son off Sept 20 and I found great comfort from navydads.com! We received his form letter yesterday along with the curve ball of a Thanksgiving Grad (Nov 23). I thought I would reach out
Read more…I know we have several dads on here with sailors graduating on Friday. Just wanted to say congratulations and wish you guys safe travels. Enjoy the ceremony and the time with your sailor!
Read more…By now most have heard about the changes the Navy is making to the ratings system.
Hope to be able to update everyone with the plan as it unfolds.....
I'll start with this image...kinda explains the plan but does not have implementation dates but d
Read more…OK, those that were in the Navy... How bad of an offense would you have to commit in order to get 45 days of restriction at A School? If it is not a topic for this forum just let me know and I will understand.
Read more…I must say this whole process has really gave me so much to think about. I have been keeping up with new dads starting the journey and exsiting dads still making their way through it. I must say I am a little envious of the dads on here right now. Ju
Read more…Our daughter is graduating Sept. 2nd. Who else has a sailor graduating that day? Congratulations to everyone! My wife and I can not wait to see our daughter and all of the other proud sailors as they march in to the drill hall. Hooyah!
Sean
Read more…This morning we got a nice suprise at 7:30 we got a call from our son and got to talk to him for about 20 min. It was rushed but nice to hear from him. He is clearly at the broken down stage of his training and is being told how terrible the division
Read more…Anyone else still waiting on the call? I know it can be late in the week but just trying to narrow down which divs that have gone through. If you have gotten the call please reply with a div number to help those of us still waiting.....IMPATIENTLY!
Read more…Anyone know how many family members/friends I am allowed to take to the graduation ceremony?
Read more…My son is currently in the process of seperation. According to him it was for failing room inspections. I'm sure he did, was late for appointments, and didn't follow regs like he needed to. The informationI have gotten from him is that will be consid
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