Navy Dads

Happy to report we got the letter today - our SR is on ship 13 (Marvin Shields) div 124.

We are very glad to now have his mailing address and can start planning for the trip to PIR (from Florida).

Looking forward with anticipation - cheers!

Views: 627

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Glad to hear it...Looks like my son will be the week after...I can't wait to get his box and info, so we can write him...God Bless.

We booked our flights this weekend, flying into Milwaukee. As of today our plan is to rent a car, drive to Waukeegan and make camp at the Courtyard Mariott there, which appears to be a stone's throw from Sarge's meet and greet.

From there it is an easy drive down to hit the gate using the Buckley Avoidance maneuver (TM). Love all the great advice on NavyDads.com.

Question: is there fun to be had with our sailor on liberty that doesn't require going toward Chicago? Thanks all.

We stayed there when our daughter graduated....take a right out of the parking lot and you will literally see Sarge's place. There is a big WalMart plaza directly across the street where you can get whatever you may need! There are several restaurants right there as well for breakfast and dinner. Bring some swim trunks for the pool and hot tub. They also have a Meet & Greet for all the Navy parents right at the hotel in the restaurant/bar! It was about a 15 minute drive using the direct route. Plug the Ohio St gate into your GPS if you have one as there are multiple gates for the base...several of which I visited on my journey...LOL!

Sounds perfect, thanks Tom!

My pleasure, Sir!

Our son left last week for RTC. We are anxious to get letter so that we can write him. Glad to hear that others are receiving their letters. That means ours can't be too far behind. We're ready to start planning our trip to PIR also (from S.C.). Thoughts and prayers to all your families

My son is PIR 3/28/2014 to He is on ship 04 div 811 can't wait to be there.

Excellent, have you had any calls other than the first on arrival?

Best wishes for your son's success!

No not yet staying by the phone today.

Our SR was able to call his valentine on Saturday, so through her we learned he was doing very well so far after a tough first couple weeks. She said he sounded very upbeat and enthusiastic, which was great to hear. He has been getting our letters, but can only write on Sunday. We should get a letter soon and hopefully we'll get the next phone call!

Hey Mike J, my son is in that division also.

Mike J Johnson said:

My son is PIR 3/28/2014 to He is on ship 04 div 811 can't wait to be there.

have you herd from your son yet.

Reply to Discussion

RSS

MISSION STATEMENT:

NavyDads mission is to Provide Support, Encouragement, and Knowledge to Sailors and their Families throughout their Journey together in the United States Navy.

NavyDads can only succeed with your help.  We receive no outside funding and every dollar you donate helps us cover operating costs and helps keep this site running. 

Google-Based NavyDads Search


  only search NavyDads

Blog Posts

Phishing for Info

Posted by Michael J Conway on April 18, 2023 at 4:08pm 0 Comments

USPS MILITARYKIT - **FREE**

Posted by Joseph Hernandez on January 28, 2023 at 11:54am 1 Comment

Before A School

Posted by Philip Steinert on January 2, 2023 at 2:10pm 2 Comments

My little sailor

Posted by william joseph wolfcale on December 3, 2022 at 4:08pm 2 Comments

my dad skII Wolfcale

Posted by william joseph wolfcale on December 3, 2022 at 4:00pm 0 Comments

Off to A School

Posted by Michael J Conway on November 13, 2022 at 9:55pm 1 Comment

Son leaves for San Diego

Posted by Jeff J Sperekas on June 25, 2022 at 7:33pm 1 Comment

CHIEF PETTY OFFICER

Posted by John W Hensman on October 9, 2021 at 4:21pm 0 Comments

Form letter

Posted by John D O'Rourke on September 16, 2021 at 5:58am 2 Comments

Boot Camp

Posted by Mark F Durovka on March 22, 2021 at 8:46pm 2 Comments

RTC

Posted by Thomas ODonnell on January 10, 2021 at 3:00pm 7 Comments

Bittersweet Happiness

Posted by Jim Lisi on December 13, 2020 at 1:21pm 3 Comments

Pride and Honor

Posted by Elliott Peigen on September 7, 2020 at 9:56am 2 Comments

Introducing Myself

Posted by John Lillyblad on March 18, 2020 at 4:38pm 5 Comments

Mail problems

Posted by Fernando Bolano on March 17, 2020 at 2:36pm 3 Comments

SHIP 06 DIV 100

Posted by Chris Koning on February 9, 2020 at 3:54pm 0 Comments

Ship 10 Div 114

Posted by Mike Cunningham on February 3, 2020 at 2:15pm 1 Comment

Day ONE

Posted by Mike Cunningham on January 15, 2020 at 1:23pm 2 Comments

© 2024   Created by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service