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Our son arrived at boot camp the evening of March 29th. I read that they need to be assigned a Div. and ship to obtain an address. If all goes normal, about how many days from his arrival will he have an address<
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Read more…SR Ship 14 Div 246
Received his "Formal Letter" while away on businesses. Put a smile on my face to see his hand writing again. His PIR is July 8th. Anyone else with a Recruit on this Ship and Div?
Read more…Ship 06 Div 227 PIR 24 June
I am anxiously awaiting the PIR ceremony for my Sailor! We have received a few letters over the last few weeks and a couple phone calls that have been awesome. Looking forward to seeing all the guys. They seem to be a great group and working well
Read more…27 May PIR Dads
I thought I would start a discussion thread for those Dads with Future Sailors participating the May 27 PIR. My boy is in Div. 197.
Read more…My Eldest Daughter Left for the RTC today.
My eldest daughter shipped out for the RTC today. She was the only recruit from Hawaii on board. Another Dad wrote that he felt somber at work. What a great description. Can't get it any better than that. My eyes, however, did open up to many things.
Read more…First phone call home
I am excited to say that I got to talk to my son today. WoW!!! What a feeling, I've missed that boy of mine so much. He's doing good and he's really enjoying BC, I hope he continues with that excitement.
Read more…My son shipped off today.
So my son shipped off today for boot camp. I was very somber today at work. I pray that he's safe and that he will grow and develop in this new experience.
Read more…Photos
Obviously my son doesn't have his phone or the ability to take a photo and send it. Is there any time when official photos are taken of our recruits in uniform that we can get a copy of? I'd like something I can put on his Facebook page for his fri
Read more…Son left today January 26 for bootcamp
Anyone else have a son or daughter that left today
Read more…Bill PIR 03/18/16
Received our letter from my SR son yesterday Ship 03 Div 125 anyone else out there date or Ship? Any input on things to do on Liberty or good local restaurants would help traveling from Mass.
Read more…Rate advancements during Boot Camp
Can anyone explain to me how a recruit advances from E-1 to E-2 and so forth while at boot camp and what is the highest rate obtainable by the end of boot? Can a recruit graduate from boot camp and still be E-1 or does the process of advancing toward
Read more…Daughter headed to Boot Camp today, February 9, 2016
I am so excited for my daughter Kenzie, who is currently on a plane somewhere between Denver and Chicago! Her Navy Adventure has begun! But, can anyone tell me what this emotion is that I am feeling? I am prior Navy myself and fully support and resp
Read more…Navy boot camp
I got the 'I'm a sailor' call today. Super proud of my son. He said he was exhausted but really excited. Can't wait to see him this coming weekend.
Read more…Son leaves in 4 weeks
Good afternoon Dad's,
I was wondering if any group was active on here and this seems to be the most active group. My son leaves for RTC on the 5th of January, we are so proud of him and what he's going to be doing. I have enjoyed reading everyone'
Read more…Navy Boot Camp
Son arrived 2053 12/9/15 RTC, called us from airport and all is well! Woot.
This is round 2 for our family, oldest arrived Paris Island 12/7/07.
Read more…When should I expect that first letter?
My son shipped out on Dec. 3rd. We've anxiously been awaiting his first letter so that we can put all of our letters in the mail back to him. I was expecting to get it by now. When should I expect it?
Read more…Phone call ship 12 div 078
My Son caLled this morning after calling his Mother first, at work. He sounded good! It was so good to hear his voice! He said his div started out with 92 SR's, but now they are down to 67 due to failed drug tests, physicals, and wanting to quit. Tho
Read more…Finally got the "form letter". Ship:04 Div:084
Any other parents with recruits in this one?
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