My son arrived at boot camp following a 3 hour delay in Nebraska. He took his cell phone with him (which we knew he would be sending home). The cool thing about him bringing the cell phone was we spoke for at least a full minute. I heard many stories
Just got the letter yesterday from our son, he shipped to GL 6/19/13 he is in ship 2 div 940. Not sure how he ended up in a 900 div. he was not in any band or ROTC is this normal? Good luck to all at RTC and thank you for your service to this country
Just got the form letter today (June 27, 2013). My son shipped out from Jackson, Mississippi, on June 13. Thought my wife was going to have a meltdown waiting by the mailbox daily. Anyone else out there with kids/loved ones on the same ship? His PIR
My son is about to start week 4 and will graduate Aug. 9th. Anyone else have a recruit there in Ship 13, USS Marvin G. Shields?
Pete White
Seattle, WA.
My wife is very worried. As a Navy veteran I understand what he is going to be doing but she is concerned and I don't know what to tell her other than he will be fine. We are very proud of our son but we miss him greatly already.
Elimination of the DoD Vehicle Decal Program: Effective July 1, Navy will eliminate the policy requiring vehicle decals for base access. Vehicles must continue to be licensed, registered, inspected, and insured in accordance with state and local laws
June 14th is rapidly approaching, and I'm wondering what gifts (if any) I can get my son. Any ideas? Will he have access to email during A school, or do most of the mates have their personal laptops?
KIEL (AP) — A U.S. Navy sailor from Wisconsin has died in a diving accident in Guam. The Navy says 22-year-old Diver 3rd Class Robert Dotzlerof Kiel was found unconscious Wednesday while conducting diving operations on U.S. Naval Base Guam. Dotzler
My son left for basic on Wednesday to arrive at Great Lakes, IL. His 'contract' has him listed as E-1. He proceeds to A camp in MS after that. He is also scheduled for C camp at Lejune afterwards. What is pay rate increase typically after achieving N
Well here is our experience on the trip to my sons PIR on 21 June 2013. This is a little long, but well worth it. We arrived on Wednesday to Chicago from Texas.
Lesson 1 – we didn’t rent a car to get around we took the GO shuttle in the airport to G
Received the call, my son passed Battlestations! I am very happy for him and the rest of the mates. I'll be there on Friday, 6/14/2013 if anyone else is going, let me know!
Those staying in GL will have Liberty each day of the weekend. The PAO has indicated the following about those flying out: U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command: Recruits will still depart RTC the day after their PIR,