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My son is at boot camp and graduating 10/28. My son's form letter went to his Dad. I have tried several times to get a copy of the letter, but I have been unsuccessful. I have booked hotel/flight/car (after reading various things on the internet.)
Read more…Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!
Those words – or something very close to them – we’re uttered by David Farragut, one of the greatest naval officers to ever wear the uniform. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He started his career as
Read more…"A" School
Aside of asking my sailor, is there a website that can assist parents with information on graduation from "A" school?
Read more…Breaking news from RTC
Due to the current trajectory of Hurricane Matthew, the Navy is taking precautionary measures and not sending any graduating recruits to Charleston, S.C. Those recruits will remain on hold at Recruit Training Command until the storm has passed and we
Read more…Son at Boot camp - Graduating 11/23
Just wanted to see if anyone had a SR graduating around the same time?!
Got his box last week and address just a few days later. My son is in Ship 12 008.
Excited for him! Trying to figure out going to Chicago right before Thanksgiving and or if
Read more…So, speaking of the "New Navy"
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/09/12/navy-sailor-gives-birth-baby-aircraft-carrier-sea.html
Navy Sailor Gives Birth to Baby on Aircraft Carrier at Sea
USS Enterprise
NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy says a sailor wh
medical discharge
What happens when a Sailor is given a medical discharge? The stress from Prototype has taken its toll on my son and he was taken to the hospital. He was asked to be separated from the Navy not rerated. Just wondering what's next.
Read more…Fellow dad support
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…Injured During Boot Camp
We received a call today from our son stating that he has been sent to a recovery division due to a stress fracture in his left fibula. He was supposed to graduate last week but was 20 seconds short on his run, then injured himself. He stated that n
Read more…9/30 PIR
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…Boot camp picture
Now that he has completed 'A' School, my son tells me pictures were taken of the sailors at Boot Camp. I was unaware of this so...does anyone know if it's possible to order those pictures now that it's past the day when they sailors could have ordere
Read more…Daughter leaves for Great Lakes on Tuesday
Well. We hand our daughter over to the Navy tomorrow. She checks into a hotel tomorrow evening, goes to MEPS Tuesday morning and off she goes. Lots of mixed emotions tonight. Nobody really said as much, but we all seemed to stretch today out as long
Read more…Writing to and from your recruit/sailor!
My son researched this before he went to Great Lakes- He came upon a neat app called Sandboxx. - It is easy to understand as it walks you through the process of writing to your service member - of any branch... It is something you have to pay for - s
Read more…Daughters Graduation & Guests
First I am so glad my wife found this site for both of us!
We both are so very proud of her and her courageous decision to join the Navy!
I am completely torn right now. We received her box of belongings a week after she left and a few days later w
Read more…Waiting on I'm a sailor call PIR 9-23
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…EMERGENCY MESSAGES VIA RED CROSS
Emergency Messages via Red Cross
SPECIAL MESSAGES
In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national hea
Read more…October 14 ,2016 graduation
just wanting to see if there is any parent who has a son/daughter in Division 345
Read more…Wisdom Teeth Before Boot Camp
My son does not leave for another six months for boot camp and he is being told by his recruiter NOT to have his wisdom teeth removed. I understand why the Navy wants them removed before deployment but not sure why he should wait until boot camp to h
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