Boot Camp starting on 2/13
Anyone else have a sailor recruit starting Boot Camp on 2/23?
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Our Son is on Ship 03 Div 163
Received our form letter informing us our son is on Ship 03 Div 163. That's really all we know for now. I've done a lot of reading and the only thing that I don't think we prepared for was getting him some phone cards. After reading several advice a
Read more…Ship 9, Div. 156
According to a post I saw on Navydads, there appearantly was some discussion on the Navy Moms page about something that happened within Ship#9, Div. 156, that wasn't good! Anyone know what happened???? Just concerned! Thanx....
Read more…Question about postal service...
My son is presently deployed overseas and I was wondering if anyone has any input as to how long it usually takes for packages sent from the states??
Read more…Stumped...
In a recent letter from my son he indicated that if he can maintain his grades and can get a bit of luck on his side, then he is attempting to get orders for DDG 1000 and he used the acronym ACNT. I have searched for anything I can find on ACNT and a
Read more…PIR Experince
We just returned home from the March 8th graduation. For those of you planning on going in the future I would strongly suggest that you get in touch with Sarge(847 212 0246).. He will pick you up from the airport and drive you back to the airport t
Read more…Dedication video
Just thought I'd share some appreciation for the services that navydads.com provide for all the parents of our hero's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEdMpJ02T9c&feature=share&list=UU78QBwYCiGInikK1t_DKcGw
Read more…Attending bootcamp graduation
My son is to graduate from bootcamp March 8th. Anyone know where I could get a room cheap, and how far is the base from the airport, and what about transportation? My funds are a little low.
Read more…Information
All paperwork has been sent for the TC. How long will it be until I receive word that I am cleared to attend?
Read more…Our Son is in Ship 3 Div 153
Our son is assigned to ship 3 division 153. He is scheduled for Nuke "A" school. Received first phone call last Sunday and received the first letter from him on Wednesday. He sounded very good when we talked to him a week ago. He said that boot camp
Read more…ship 03 div 154 PIR 4-19-13
Anyone else have a son or daughter with PIR on 4/19/13? I would like to meet others and see where everyone is from.
Read more…CARE PACKAGES IN BOOT CAMP
MAYBE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN LISTED UNDER "BOOT CAMP." BUT, SINCE THERE'S A SEPARATE HEADING FOR CARE PACKAGES...
IF YOU DECIDE TO SEND A CASE OF GOODIES TO YOUR RECRUIT IN BOOT CAMP, YOU HAVE TO SEND ENOUGH FOR ALL 80 OR SO RECRUITS IN THEIR DIVISION
Read more…injury
My son has been on base waiting for his ship to come into port, He broke his arm Playing basketball on base. What will the Navy do-Kick him out, light duty, reassignment?
Read more…Life on a frigate
My sailor just received his first assignment out of RTC. He will be on a frigate based in San Diego. Does anyone have a son or daughter who is or has been assigned to a frigate? It's a pretty small vessel compared to most Navy ships and, like sub dut
Read more…Delayed Entry Program and College
The Delayed Entry Program seems to have a lot of benefits for some younger recruits. I understand the length of the delay can be up to a year. I also understand that the duration is negotiable according to what makes sense for both the recruit and th
Read more…Looking for pics of Div 100
Good morning all! I'm hoping to gather some photos of division 100 that had PIR last month 2-08-13. Any photos anyone would be willing to share with me of the ceremony, Sailors and their RDC's would be much appreciated. I didn't get to sit anywher
Read more…advice for the prospective EOD Tech?
My son is in DEP, signed up to be an EOD Tech, and is heading to RTC in January.
In various forum articles, I have read lots of helpful ideas about preparation (for basic, dive school, EOD prep, jump school, etc). If Navy Dads have any more ideas or
Read more…Heck of a way to run a Navy...
My son is "supposed" to be "somewhere" tomorrow. He has no idea whether he has a flight tomorrow and has no idea where is going. His next base is to be SanDiego, but his ship is already deployed. His sponsor said to try and get a passport if he c
Read more…Navy's ship-to-ship communications goes 4G...
Mar 11, 2013
Navies have had methods of intrafleet communications ever since the idea of vessels fighting as a unified force emerged. Early on messages were conveyed via a system of flag signals, then flashing lights. With the advent of radio, wirele
