Hi All - my #1 son Chris has been in basic training (pre-PIR I guess is how the Navy terms it??) for 3 weeks now, and I have had 2 calls from him. first one he missed me and left a message that i could barely make out due to a really bad connection,
Read more…My sons first day was Sept 6 2011 he said in his phone call home that he sent it with his glasses and 400 dollar smart phone..and the clothes he wore there.. is there any way to track that box? Does it come ups or regular mail?
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I know I've seen this somewhere but...what address can I use for the gate we go to for graduation? I thought someone said to just use the P.O. Address and it will take you right to the correct gate, but can't even find that. Son graduates the 1st!!!
Read more…I would like to apologize to everyone for my absence from the site in the recent weeks. I have been spending alot of quality time with the 4 ladies in my life that mean the world to me, My wife, Daughter-in-law and 2 grand daughters. In a week w
Read more…My daughter is currently serving at Great Lakes Naval Base at the hospital. She says the transportation is to and from areas of the base are terrible. Have to car-pool, share a ride or get the duty driver. We are thinking of sending her a car from ho
Read more…My wife called me at work moments ago, crying. She read my son's very short letter to me over the phone in which he basically states that boot camp is so much harder than he ever believed it would be...constant yelling...being told how to do everyth
Read more…What does it mean when a Div is commissioned? Ii know it must be good. My SR said they got to celebrate in their barracks. But is it a performance award? Or just a phase to get to? I'm not sure WHY the Div was comm.
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Read more…Well we are here enjoying our son's liberty which is great. The only thing he has wanted to do is hang out in the hotel, take hot showers, and talk on the phone. Thanks for all the help and information from this site. You've all made the waiting bare
Read more…thanks for the replies. just got off the phone with my daughter. she says school still has not started. she thinks it might start october 3rd. sounds like she is having a good time in the mean time.
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My son is scheduled to have his POV picked up tomorrow morning at Naval Base San Diego (the main land base) for delivery back east by a commercial carrier. Does anyone know if there is a specific address I can provide the carrier for the p
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Read more…I need to know what i could do cause i am not of age, im 19 and in the army but cant rent a car and i would like to not spend a lot of money on getting from airport to hotel and to PIR when i cant even rent a car. Please help. Comment if possible. I
Read more…Question...Mr Daughter's PIR is 9/30/11, but she doesn't have to report to "A" School till 10/11/11 in Pensacola..What exactly will she do or be allowed to do for those 10-11 Days in between??
Read more…We have not heard from our son in almost 3 weeks. With graduation this Friday, I would imagine his division is very close to Battlestations 21 if not having completed it. Hopefully we will get that call with in a day or so. Has anyone else gotten
Read more…I have spent the last hour in vain trying to download a parking pass for my son's PIR next Friday. I am sure I am not the only one having difficulty. I have attempted this on two different computers as advised. Still, no-go. I suppose the wife an
Read more…...and the wife is climbing the walls. Our son, Brian, ship 2, DIV 945 hasn't written or called in over two weeks. We're 10 days from PIR and flying up from Florida, and sure would like to know he's okay.
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