Once again, we struggle to understand a horrific tragedy that took place in our beloved nation. The South Carolina Church shootings. As the talk turns immediatly to the politics of the day.Some say mental health programs others gun control and so on.
Read more…My name is Cody, Im new to the navy but not the military. My brother has served in the marine core so I understand what it means and understand why and when people leave I get it all. So my girlfriend arrived at RTC on may 27th 2015. Ive been researc
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I am going to PIR in July. Will my Sailor want to go back to the room and sleep, watch TV and visit or will he want to go to the mall and out to eat? Just wondering if I should keep the room for after the ceremony? As you can see, I am really new
Read more…History to some Navy lingo and slang-
Ahoy!
This old traditional greeting for hailing other vessels was originally a Viking battle cry.
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Between the Devil and the Deep
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My son who is 21 yrs old and assigned to the GHW Bush is about to make a HUGE mistake. He met a girl on line and has only spent 1 week with her! He is moving her up from Florida and plans to marry her in 2 weeks! If you know some one that I can speak
Read more…Quick question, my son caught pneumonia during boot camp and was placed on light duty. He is heart broken that he may not finish with his division this week. He is better but he still needs to pass his PFA, Swimming and battle stations. He was so clo
Read more…My son joined the Navy last November. He is now done with A school and is serving as a Corpsman. I recently watched an episode of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO. The latest episode dealt with body building ,fat burning supplements being used b
Read more…My son graduated BC 5/22/15 and is now in Pensacola for A school. He told me I can send him his belongings which includes a flat screen tv and playstation. Can anyone tell me the most reliable and least expensive way to ship these to him? Thanks
Read more…this is just fyi my son Brian was wrongfully discharged friday. He was an outstanding sailor but due to the rush to judgement by the chief, the xo and the new co he didn't stand a chance. there was a complete turnover of personnel and he had no one t
Read more…Hey gang, just stumbled across this site; I like it.
A bit of background; in the spring of 2011, when my son was a junior in high school, he said, "Hey Dad, I think I want to join the Navy when I graduate."
I was all for it, but Mom said, how about f
Read more…We just arrived home from a 2300 mile round trip adventure to Great lakes for PIR 04-17-15. If there is anyone that has just seen their son or daughter off and have a head full of questions like I did a little over 2 months ago feel free to contact
Read more…Is the seating at the PIR first come first served or are the seats assigned? What would be the best time to arrive at Great Lakes?
Read more…Hope all of you strong parents, grandparents, siblings and friends of our recruits are doing good. My son has been in the boot camp for 27 days today and I still didn't receive the letter from him :( so not happy about that. Rooms are reserved for hi
Read more…hello everyone! my husband just graduated RTC May 1st and I am tryin to figure some things out. I know for a fact that during A school I am not permitted to leave with him and have housing assistance by the navy, but what about C school? If thats up
Read more…Well, my wife and I brought our son to MEPS & the host hotel yesterday. He cleared his final hurdle (he was trying to drop the last couple of pounds) this morning and shipped out. Now, our waiting has begun. I know it's so, so soon, but I can't wa
Read more…Today marks the week since my son left for boot camp and miss him like crazy but knowing that he is doing something so great gives me more peace and strength to keep going and me strong for his little brother. The BOX came today, but I would like to
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RTC Flags and Awards
At each Pass-In-Review, the six recipients of awards will be announced. The Award Winners are chosen among recruits who go before a board of RTC personnel for inspection and questions. RTC sends a letter to a recruit's home o
I am looking for more photos of RTC. There were a bunch posted on the website a couple of weeks ago and I was wondering is there going to be anymore random photos. There are always photos of PIR. I just want to see my son, that's all. He is on SHIP
Read more…My son's PIR was 2/8/13. He has been at NATTC since 2/9/13 and still hasn't received a class up date for ABH. He has taken an interest in collecting those Challenge Coins. I purchased a few to get him started and made a nice oak display for him. But,
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I get to go on a Tiger Cruise in May. Any recommendations for a hotel in Hawaii? I intend to have my sailor there, too; so something nice and close to base.
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