During my short membership in NAVY DAD'S I have grown to see the benefits of this group. I find it amazing with the number of recruits at Great Lakes so many family members do not participate or even know of its existence. NAVY DAD'S and MOM'S are do
Read more…Here is the lastest info on the SEAL that was killed in a training accident. I had the good fortune to meet him while in Coronado, Cal. for the SQT Graduation last October. He was a member of my GS Class.
Please keep his Family and Loved Ones in yo
Read more…We're not getting to PIR because all transit from our area is cancelled; we're stuck at the train station with no way to get home. I hope word is given to our Sailor. We're OK just bummed out.
Read more…Hello Everyone Well our "form letter" came in the mail today with the information about when the PIR is for our son. Finally gave my wife something so that she will now hopefully stop worrying about what is going on. She has been talking with some of
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Sean leaves the day after tomorrow for boot and while I have been a silent member for most of my time on NDads, I have learned a lot from reading others' entries over the past months. What you are doing for this network community is a noble and worth
Read more…Basically, any info on how this job operates when you first start out would be much appreciated. I have a passion for cooking, and decided i want to become a CS for the navy. ...So, what exactly am I getting myself into?
Hello to everyone who was at last Friday's PIR in the Great Lakes. My son's Div 802 got lots of recognition but all theose men and women were awesome and I am proud to have them all serving our great country. Wasn't it such a emotional moment when th
Read more…Thakyou all for your support and sharing of your family experience with your recruit/seaman/sailor. I got word from a friend of Allison that she had passsed Battle Stations, both of them ! I didn't speak directly with Allison because she has bronchit
Read more…Carl Vinson, 6 other ships headed to Haiti By Lance M. Bacon - Staff writer Posted : Wednesday Jan 13, 2010 19:08:31 EST Seven ships — including the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson — are or have orders to get underway in anticipation of humanitarian r
Read more…We are leaving denver today headed to Chicago. My son's PIR is friday Jan 22. He is in Ship 10 Div 64. As stated by a navy friend of mine, " Bravo Zulu"! Can't wait to see him. This has beel a very long 2 months. He is staying at Great Lakes for Hosp
Read more…My son just received this award and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it.
Read more…My stepson will be going to boot camp in late March and is to be a Bosun's Mate. What exactly does a Bosun's Mate do and are there ways to progress from that into other jobs?
Read more…If you are planning on attending your son/daughter's PIR, you can stay at the Navy Lodge in Great Lakes. This is the ONLY NL to allow families to stay without the service member present. A normal rate for a room with 2 queen beds, microwave and fridg
Read more…This is new to me. What, if anything is different about a "sponsored" division? Is this a good thing or not? Will there be more requirements for a sponsored division? My recruit seemed to think this is a rare thing in bootcamp. Thanks for any insight
Read more…Does anyone know how to get a password to enter in order to recieve your parking pass online at this site?
Read more…So far there are 2 of us on here. We received our first letters from our recruit yesterday. He said they are not working together as a team very well yet but they would get there. He loves his cammis, said they are SWEET! He said they get IT'd twice
Read more…It appears that there will be lots of us at Great Lakes on this date, God willing. I've read lots and lots of great tips for the graduation from this site and Navy4Moms... Maybe we can keep each other advised as we move forward. My son, David is in S
Read more…WE ARE GOING TO ENJOY CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH OUR SON AND HIS FAMILY. IT IS NICE TO HAVE HIM HOME FOR AWHILE.
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