So... what should we get our daughter as a PIR gift? She already has a kick*ss cellphone, camera, and laptop... Something useful (like I'd want) or something sentimental (like her mom'd want)? Clothes that she can't wear for a month or so at A-Schoo
Read more…Wow, I just received "The phone call", that my son won't graduate with his ship mate's, he failed his swimming, I don't even know what he failed, I sat down and wrote him a letter as soon as possiable, telling him to dig in, get pissed, and kick swim
Read more…Well... actually it was a form letter with her address and graduation date. Ship 07 Div 004 11/20/09. That will keep her mother happy for awhile.
Read more…we did not get a base pass in the mail for my sons Graduation on October 16 2009 we did get a website and password so we can go there to get it but no luck with that. so does anyone know how to get it? thanks
Read more…My son will graduate on 11/06 (hopefully) Then he is to go on to preBUDS. Can anyone tell me a little about this. I am wondering if he can have some of his own clothes and a cell phone Etc... We want to bring things up to him after boot camp. Will he
Read more…My son sent me one address when he arrived.Now I got a letter from him and there is another address. Do you think he will get my first 2 letters to him. This being in the dark about things really sucks.
Read more…My son started bootcamp on Sept. 15th .I am just looking for some useful tips on the PIR on Nov. 6th . I have booked a room already. I am looking for tips on getting there(in the gates) and what to expect. What can I do with my son after the PIR. Are
Read more…First time using the Mettro. I will be flying into O Hare on 10/15/09 to attend my daughter PIR. I want to take the Metro to Great Lakes. Can anyone familar with the Metro give me directions. I would like to get station names and approximate travel t
Read more…DOD is evaluatimg a new policy on the use of social media by the military....guidelines may be set for the use of Twitter, Facebook, etc. Click to Read Article
Read more…Just a few things to think about before U go and see your Sailor Graduate, First, get a GPS! We have a Garmin and it was worth its weight in gold. Took my wife and I from NY to GL Navel Base without a hitch, and we hit Chicago at 6pm can U say 'rush
Read more…Just a quick note for EG, and all who are thinking of buying a shirt (or shirts) .... I bought one and immediately wore it Saturday while shopping. I was stopped in Costco, by a Dad, Mom and Grandmom who had just placed their son on the way to Recrui
Read more…Good morning everyone, I started the Fantasy Football again this year with Yahoo. See the information below for instructions on how to be part of the league. It is free and a lot of fun. Luis-Navy Dad & DAMN Proud Hey there Navy friends, You have be
Read more…I was planning on joining the Navy, and still am. I just have some questions that I dont feel my recruiter is being upfront about (beating around the bush). I decided I want my bachelors degree before going into the Navy, but while I was looking on t
Read more…Well my son will be coming home from deployment in a couple of weeks. We can't wait to see him. He told us in an email that he was being nominated for blue jacket of the quarter can someone tell me what that means or does anyone know where I can get
Read more…I was planning on joining the Navy, and still am. I just have some questions that I dont feel my recruiter is being upfront about (beating around the bush). I decided I want my bachelors degree before going into the Navy, but while I was looking on t
Read more…Just got my letter. Anyone else here with a recruit in this division? Graduation 16, Oct.
Read more…You will find this hard to believe, but I promise this is all true! My son has wanted to join the Navy since about 13 years old because I am a Navy veteran. He wanted to do something special, so decided on the SEALS. For the last 2 years he has dedic
Read more…Any dads out there Navy retired. Trying to decide what uniform to wear to my son's graduation (Sep 2). I believe they will be in whites. Should I wear whites or my dress blues.
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