Well, we arrived on Thursday around 10 pm. I'd say it was only about 45min. from the airport. We are staying at the Navy Lodge, I would highly recommend it as it's right around the corner from the RTC gate entrance, like 2mi. if that. My daughter was
Read more…My son has initially choosen a rate that will supposed to be ship out this December this year but then he change his mind and wanna change that rate again to another one so he choose again another rate that will be scheduled for shipping out this lat
Read more…Anyone see the new Navy uniforms? No more whites, blues, ties, SAILOR HATS, rate on arm.... Paul just sent me the attached picture. He says eventually the whole fleet will be wearing them (at least E1 - E6, don't know about officers and CPOs)
Read more…I ran across this site while trying to verify a ship name from a hull number--- this site seems to have all the information you need to verify hull names by current hull number. Click for Hull Number Information
Read more…Just wanted to share an Email that I just received and thought would be a good idea for Christmas. Luis Dear Friends, Here is a GREAT IDEA for a Christmas Gift !! When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address,
Read more…I just wanted to let all the Navy Dad know about the Soldier's Angels. They adopted my unit during my two tours of duty during operation OIF/OEF. They will make sure your Hero gets anything they need. I hope that all our Sons and Daughter know how mu
Read more…This is a story about an Air Force Veteran and my family. Before I begin let me start by thanking our veterans. With veterans day approaching I would like to personally thank every single veteran that has served this great country in which we live. T
Read more…This link is to a site that gives brief descriptions for enlisted job ratings for the Navy. It is a good first source for information about what all those letters mean! CLICK HERE
Read more…my son Timothy Lowery has just graduated boot camp on 10/24/08 he graduated as the honor recruit for his division 406 he also was the yoman for his division. He now is in Pensicola Florida and is an airman in the navy. He is going to A school to beco
Read more…My son graduates from basic next friday and we havent received any info from the navy. Does anyone know if they send us a parking pass or a gate pass or do we get them there? If you know please share the info with this old hillbilly. Thanks alot BJ
Read more…is there any one that graduated 10/24/08 from navy boot camp division 406
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US Navy Boot Camp - Wow! these are four of the most powerful words us parents will read. Our children have chosen a career in the United States Navy. How proud we are to know that we have raised such unselfish children that made the decision to ser
Read more…A very worthwhile exhibit while you are touring the area after your sailor's PIR is a tour of U-505 at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Link to the Exhibit U-505 is the only U-boat in the USA. The capture of the sub is an amazing story, a
Read more…From the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy WASHINGTON (NNS) -- On the occasion of the U.S. Navy's 233rd Birthday, the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe R. Campa Jr. sends the following message to the fleet. "My fellow Sailors, just as
Read more…WASHINGTON (NNS) -- On the occasion of the U.S. Navy's 233rd Birthday, the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe R. Campa Jr. sends the following message to the fleet. "My fellow Sailors, just as we do every year to celebrate our Navy's birthda
Read more…Hi all Found these current photos from the Stennis on a partner's blog. Thought I would share them with you. He hopes a few of you spot folks you know. http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2008/10/26-hours-at-sea.html
Read more…Hi all Actually I don't have anyone in the Navy. But I BBQ with folks who volunteer to serve BBQ to the troops. We try and post pictures on our BBQ site when we do this and thought it would be great to let you Navy Dads know that your children may b
Read more…The network Ning has featured us on their blog. This is the network where I built navydads.com. I am very honored. Everyone check it out blog.ning.com Thanks Ning!
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