thanks to Otto for sending me this info:
The Naval Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Postal Policy Division mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 delivery of holiday cards, letters and packages were announced today.
The dates are as follows:
For military
Read more…My son's PIR is comming up and was wondering if anyone has a great reference on a hotel, poss suite. Thinking of staying in dtwn Chicago. Is that too far?
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IC Robert Melivn is 19 years old and is currently deployed on the USS George Washington (CVN 73). The GW is forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan. As an IC, Robert has a diverse series of responsibilities including repairing phones o
Read more…So after watching my daughter graduate about a week ago I've decided to try and join the reserves. I have a 10 year old step son otherwise I'd consider enlisting full time. But I wanted some advice. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and wanted
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Read more…Happy 4th of July everyone and thanks to all who serve or have served our country!
Biography
GM2 Clifford Borgstedt USN Age 21 attended boot camp in 2007 and his PIR was in September of that year. His "A" school was also at Great Lakes. Clifford is an outstanding sailor with a shining background. He was an Eagle Scout, he was
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"The Blue Star Flag first appeared in 1917, when an Army
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This is MM2 Andrew (The family asked that we not use his last name) He is currently stationed on the USS West Virginia SSBN-736. She is a nuclear powered fleet ballistic missile submarine. Andrew is a welder and a nuke as well as volu
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Jake joined the Navy on Feb 27 2007. His PIR was April 27. He attended A school at Great Lakes and graduated in Oct. 2007.
Jacob is an ET with Rivron3 stationed in New Port News Va. Jacob is responsible for the repairs of the elec
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Garrett decided to join the Navy and become a Rescue Swimmer in early December 2006. He trained hard for swimming with his dad for 5 months until he went to GL on Memorial Day 2007.
Garrett
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