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A proud father of a son that is going to do a great job of serving his country in the U.S.Navy. I was U.S.Army Guided Missile Technician at White Sands in the 60's


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Proud Army Verteran


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my son is recently enlisted


What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:

A great feeling of PRIDE !


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  • Michele - FL Navy Mom April 25, 2009 at 9:13am
    Hi Bill!! We had NO problem getting through. The ATA counter was not busy so while the boys were processing through, I approached the ticket counter and asked if we could go to the gate and they said no problem, let us get them checked in and then we'll issue no board passes to the parents. THey will ask for id and for your Sailor's last name -- no problem.

    Helpful hint: Make sure all the boys check into the USO, the folks there are great and they give the boys ALOT of great information, plus free food and drinks. We didn't and they came and found us which took up alot of time to hunt all of the boys down... I believe you pass it on the way to the gate after security... The family is welcome in the USO as well. What div is your son in? I saw a few 900 divs while I was there.
  • Dale M April 10, 2009 at 1:09pm
    I am not sure just how these comments work. I was looking at your list. How do you find people on this site? Brother Dale
  • Keith M. March 31, 2009 at 9:30pm
    Hi Bill, my sons PIR is May 1st as well.We are planning on taking the shuttle we heard that was one of the best ways, I believe its like 3 bucks a person. We've made our flight reservations already,got a good deal with American...
    Good Luck!
  • Maria March 25, 2009 at 5:41pm
    Hi Bill, Just wanted to give you an update. Stephen called me today Yahoo! We talked for 20 min. I am so glad I was near my cell phone at work. He was very tired. He said they are still trying to get use to things. He was telling me some recruits from his div don't know how to keep their month closed and they all get in trouble for it so he wasn't very happy about that. Over all they are all doing good. Keep in touch
  • Maria March 21, 2009 at 12:52pm
    Hi Bill, I received my letter today. Others in my family received theirs on Friday. I was glad to hear from him he asked me to write which I have everyday but I guess they don't give them mail everyday. He also asked me to send him stamps which I already did in my other letters hopefully he will get them. He also told me they are doing a lot of yelling and he is doing a lot of guard duty and colors (not sure what that means). May 1st is not getting here soon enough. Keep in touch
  • Maria March 18, 2009 at 8:31pm
    Hi Bill, No I haven't heard from Stephen. I have been writing to Stephen but I haven't heard from him. They must be keeping them busy. Yes two weeks down 6 more to go. Hopefully we will hear from them soon. If I hear anything from Stephen I will let you know. If you hear from Tyler please let me know. Take Care
  • Maria March 13, 2009 at 7:57pm
    Hi Bill Stephen went in as a combat medic not sure where he is going after BC I am thinking he is staying there but I am not sure. .....Keep in touch
  • Maria March 12, 2009 at 4:55pm
    Hi Bill I got a info letter today from Stephen it looks like our recruits are in the same div. It says Div 174 USS Marvin G Shields...Thanks
  • Maria March 11, 2009 at 8:10pm
    Hi Bill I still don't know his ship or div # I received his personal belongs yesterday but not info. I call the recruiting station today but his recruter was not in they told me to call tomorrow so I am calling tomorrow to see what they say. I will let you know as soon as I know thanks,
  • David R February 26, 2009 at 3:59pm
    Bill, welcome from an ex-grunt.....saw your email about POV's. My son is a CTN he has finished his A&C schools, in fact just went back to base yesterday with his "new to him" pick-up, after a short 10 days at home. Short answer is yes they can have POV's at A school...........but until they class up and earn privliges they cant go anywhere or use them. Also, he wont be at NAS Pensacola..........he will be at Corry Station about 5 miles west of NAS Pensacola. The base is only about 1 mile or so square and his barracks are right inside the main gate. As you can guess everything is close on base. Off base WalMart is about 1/2 mile walk away, and places to eat are everywhere. My son made the mistake of buying one of those "miltary special used cars" when he got there, it's still sitting there and I drove down to bring him home on leave. He went back with pick-up bought here in Ohio that runs. Give me a yell if you want more info, and I'll try to help out. Dave
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