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Memorial Day ~ Time to honor a famous Navy veteran ~
Hey all,
Since Memorial Day will soon be here, I wanted to share with you some Navy info about famous veterans that served with the U.S. Navy.
Since I am veteran, and I will not sugarcoat this.
Note from Craig:
Not everything is fun and games in the
EAWS ESWS
My son just earned his "wings", EAWS, to go along with his ESWS. I saw a couple of chiefs listed in an article I read. One had (SW/AW) after his name. The other had it listed the opposite way, (AW/SW). Was this a typo or is there a significance?
Read more…Ship 03 Div 221
My son just started boot camp. Wanted to talk to other dads or family from this cycle. Im not verry computer savy, and dont have a lot of time ever day so ill only be on once a week but will answer all. The one thing i have to offer is some small i
Read more…Memorial Day, remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day has a rich history dating back to the end of the Civil War. Read about it here:
http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html
In 1971 Congress changed it to a floating date so that Americans could enjoy a 3 day weekend but many feel that
Read more…Any Other Dads of Ship-12 Div-224?
We received our "Kid-In-A-Box" and then came the long-anticipated letter....
It appears that all is good so far!
Anyone else out there have a loved one in Ship-12 Div-224?
Any sons or daughters with an HM rating?
Thanks! Hope to hear from you!
Read more…Blue Angels
From Commander, Naval Air Forces Public Affairs PENSACOLA (NNS) -- The commanding officer of the Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron was relieved of command by chief of naval air training May 27. Cmdr. Dave Koss requested that Rear Adm. Bill Sizemo
Read more…The Golden Trident
The Trident is awarded to those who earn the right to say they are a Navy SEAL. The training is considered to be the most difficult military training of any warfare group in the world. But do you know what the meaning is for the 4 elements on the T
Any other Dads of Ship 04 Div 813?
Would like to hear from some other fathers throughout this experience. Hopefully we can share information as we find out things from our young men.
Read more…USS George Washington
Good evening, I just found out my son is going to be stationed onboard the USS George Washington in Japan. Does anyone know how long a tour is, and does the Navy fly them home when they have leave? Thanks
Read more…PIR June 10 2011 Ship 9 Div 197
Anyone have a SR in this ship and division? I have reservations at the Ramada and the Residence Inn. Anyone know which is the better hotel? I am not sure if it is better to drive or taxi or bus to PIR.
Read more…He has left the nest!
Son shipped out today for bootcamp, bittersweet I am sure you all know what I mean. I am very excited for his new opportunities and waiting for the one call tonight(name and rank and all). We all shed some tears but man it is going to be a exciting
Read more…bootcamp differences
My son left today for bootcamp so seal, want to know the difference between there bootcamp and general bootcamp?
Read more…Ship 12 DIV 211 PIR July 1st 2011
I live close to the base, so I got this info very fast. It was just a form letter with his address in it and all the things the base has going on that weekend fireworks, concerts and a list of hotels and restaurants around the base. Sending him a let
Read more…Mile an half run
What is the time for the woman in the mile an half run. daughter did not make time was to be in BS's tonight what happens now?
Read more…rate options for enlisted airman
Just wanting to know if others have had their son or daughter complete basic without an A school and how it turned out for them. I want to support and encourage Jason when he gets to PNS for his temp duty and two week school. he got shut out of an A
Read more…Metra Stop at Great Lakes
For those of you who will be using public transportation while attending PIR
The Metra train schedules can be found in this PDF file: Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Schedules and Fares PDF. The Great Lakes Station is on the Union Pacific
Read more…Money after pir
How much are SR's paid during bootcamp? And is money taken out for boots and uniforms?If so how much?
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