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May 2012 Blog Posts (16)

Payday ?

Good morning from the beautiful state of Colorado. Does any one happen to know when the SR's get their first paycheck? Jennifer started 04/11 2012 and we have not seen a deposit in to her checking acct.

Added by Mike Barrett on May 30, 2012 at 9:08am — No Comments

Thanks

Thank you all for the kind welcome. I told my daughter I really appreciated her becoming a sailor because I was having a blast already being a Navy dad. I've spent so many hours on line looking things up and sitting down at the recruiting office picking the two Petty Officers brains that I feel I could write a pretty comprehensive history of the Navy..........LOL Just an old retired geezer. Anyway thanks for the nice "Welcome Aboard". I have a couple of questions if i may. Jennifer won an…

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Added by Mike Barrett on May 28, 2012 at 7:48pm — 2 Comments

Avionics Rates ?

My daughter, Jennifer is graduating boot camp on 06/08/2012 and heading for A school in Pensacola FL. She probably has received her orders by now but we have not heard yet. I know that there are there are three rates in this field. AT, AV, andi I think AS. Does anyone know the differences between the three. Thanks

Added by Mike Barrett on May 27, 2012 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Memorial Day

Memorial Day



As Memorial Day approaches, those of us attached to the Military Family, either by those who have served, those who are serving (whether in training, deployed, or in support), or those who have lost loved ones in their act of service to this country, will no doubt have a closer tie to the real meaning of Memorial Day. Although a good portion of people "celebrate" this day of honoring our country's fallen by attending family gatherings, enjoying time away from the… Continue

Added by Michael Stephens on May 26, 2012 at 4:58pm — 1 Comment

PIR ship 12 DIV.186 June 15, 2012

Hey anyone here going to this graduation? Haven't heard from anyone from this site about thier future sailors from this group. it would be nice to get to know some people before we get there. My son is ready to be done with boot camp, and get on with school. now we also have to plan another trip to Great Lakes for A-school Graduation. We live in Washington, are going to drive to boot Grad. but will fly for the other so we can spend more time with him. Hope all are safe and well and Happy…

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Added by James Allen Amos on May 25, 2012 at 2:35pm — 4 Comments

getting better

my son graduates a school in 9 days and then hes home for 10. things have been much better since a school he is enjoying it now and that makes me happy. he will be stationed in san diego on the uss makin island.

Added by bob kresowaty on May 22, 2012 at 8:13pm — 1 Comment

The Snipes Lament:

NOW EACH OF US FROM TIME TO TIME, HAS GAZED UPON THE SEA,

AND WATCHED THE WARSHIPS PULLING OUT, TO KEEP THEIR COUNTRY FREE.

AND MOST OF US HAVE READ A BOOK; OR HEARD A LUSTY TALE,

ABOUT THE MEN WHO SAIL THESE SHIPS; THROUGH LIGHTING, WIND AND HAIL.



BUT THERE'S A PLACE WITHIN EACH SHIP, THAT LEGEND FAILS TO TELL

IT'S DOWN BELOW THE WATERLINE, IT TAKES A LIVING TOLL 

A HEATED METAL LIVING HELL THAT SAILORS CALL "THE HOLE".



IT HOUSES ENGINES RUN BY STEAM,…

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Added by Patrick Lawrence Hogue on May 18, 2012 at 1:48pm — 1 Comment

MAKE SURE YOUR SR IS A PART OF FAMILY FUNCTIONS THEY MAY BE MISSING WITH THIS LITTLE TRICK.....

This may not be an original idea but it came to us this past week. My daughter graduated from college and her brother SR Charles Adam Eichman (Sip 12 Div182) could not be there. So she took his HS graduation pic, printed in out, glued it to a paper plate for strength and taped it to a ruler.

Viola.....FLAT-Adam as he is now affectionately refered to made it to his sisters graduation. We took lots of pictures of him with the Graduate,friends, and family. Everyone wanted to pose with…

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Added by Jay Eichman on May 15, 2012 at 1:35pm — No Comments

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN!!!

My son Cody started boot camp, 8 May 2012. We are waiting on his first letter home so we can start writing to him. I'm sure he is finding boot very interesting. I'm sure the training has changed since I went through (May/Jun/Jul 1982).... yet I'm sure much of the training is still somewhat the same...We wish him the very best! We are extremely proud of him. After boot camp he will attend Dive-Prep and then go down to Panama City Beach Fl for dive school and after to Eglin AFB for EOD school.…

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Added by Jeff Willows on May 14, 2012 at 2:58pm — 3 Comments

What does a Torpedomans Mate, a Corpsman and an Fire Controlman have in common? THE NAVY! HOOYAH!!!

After my youngest Son HM Perryman (Gavin) became a Navy Corpsman he began telling his older brother how good Navy life could be.  Brock took the step and went Navy himself.  FCSN Perryman (Brock) graduated on Friday May the 11th, from the Navy's FC "A" school.  Brock was 2nd in his class and graduated with honors.  As a veteran Boomer sailor I have always been proud of my time with the Navy, now as a Father of two sailors I can be proud of…

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Added by NavyDadx2 on May 13, 2012 at 6:45pm — No Comments

My daughter Kellie MacDonald arrived at Great Lakes yesterday, we got her call at about 8 pm last night. She sounded very tired, yet relieved and excited to get started with basic training, wish my f…

My daughter Kellie MacDonald arrived at Great Lakes yesterday, we got her call at about 8 pm last night.

She sounded very tired, yet relieved and excited to get started with basic training, wish my future Corpsman good luck!

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Added by Ross MacDonald on May 9, 2012 at 8:18pm — 4 Comments

Ship11 Div197

My son Jonathan Catchings started boot camp on 04/30/2012 and is with Ship11 Div197. He goes by his middle name Hunter, does anyone else have someone that is part of Ship11 Div197, and if so have you heard anything from them. I know its only been a week but i'm just excited for them.

Added by Ed Catchings on May 8, 2012 at 3:31pm — 1 Comment

Southern Wisconsin Remembers Corporal Benjamin Neal

 

It’s kind of a cool overcast day here in Wisconsin.  The sun won’t shine but at least its not raining.  The weather really does fit the mood here in small town Wisconsin.  Today they brought home Benjamin Neal’s body.  Benjamin Neal of Orfordville Wisconsin died April 25 in Afghanistan while on his second tour of duty.  He was survived be his mother and father, five siblings and a wife.…

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Added by Timothy Conway on May 5, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

4th Annual Fleet Week BBQ for Sailors and Marines

Dads of Sailors and Marines needed at Fleet Week BBQ in Staten Island, NY, May 28th, 2012.

Every Memorial Day I host a BBQ for 100 of the Sailors and Marines that arrive in NY, I have a few Navy moms, dads, sisters, brothers and friends come to help set up, cook, serve and clean up afterwards.  Could use a few more hands, anyone interested?  Check out my page to see last years pictures

Added by Susanne Walsh on May 3, 2012 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Nato Summit in Chicago

 

FYI Warning for on anyone coming to Chicago for PIR 5/18 or 5/25 that the NATO summit will be in Chicago the 20th and 21st, security will be tight everywhere, airports, streets and possible site seeing of buildings and attractions. Make sure to plan your routes around the city, they will turn you away at these road blocks.

Added by Scott H on May 3, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

missing my son

my son just started a school  i am un sure of the whole thing . i know hes doin a good thing,justnot sure its the right thing. thow i am so very proud of him.

Added by bob kresowaty on May 1, 2012 at 8:11pm — 4 Comments

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