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Comment by Kerry Norwood on December 23, 2015 at 12:28am

Got letter. Ship 12 Div 093
Graduation 05Feb16

Comment by Tony Pitt on December 16, 2015 at 10:18am

Wanted to let everyone know that my son's first direct deposit showed up in his Navy Federal account on December 11th. He arrived the night of Nov 24th, just to give you an idea. He already had an account with Navy Federal and took the direct deposit form with him when he left.

Comment by TJ creech on December 15, 2015 at 7:48am

Ruth Smith
Depending on where you live, whether you're going to PIR, and which A school is going to; you may want to send your recruit a phone card for after graduation. I saw several sailors phoning home from pay phones at the airport while awaiting their flights. Otherwise, a phone was provided to our son to phone us.
The eight weeks will fly by.
Please thank him for his service.

Comment by Ruth Smith on December 15, 2015 at 6:21am

Shewww, thanks Joseph !!!  Yes, just to hear his voice will be enough :-)

Comment by Joseph Cavallo on December 15, 2015 at 6:01am

Ruth,  He will not need a calling card. When they are given permission to call home, they use a phone provided to them at no charge. Please keep in mind the calls are very short with limited information, but just to hear their voice makes you feel better. 

Comment by Ruth Smith on December 15, 2015 at 5:56am

I didn't send a phone card with my son, his recruiter said he didn't need one.  From what I've been reading, he does, ugh !  Is he allowed to call collect, or can I send him one with one of me letters ?   

Comment by Tracey McCoy on December 14, 2015 at 1:00pm

So my 18 years old daughter Kenzie has been in DEP for awhile now. She initially went in S-PACT scheduled to leave in April, but was able to change to MA with a ship date to basic on February 9. Recently she has lost motivation and called me up expressing a desire to complete the form to request discharge from DEP. We talked through it and she also talked to some other people and she has, at this point, decided that joining the Navy is still the best thing to do. As a Navy Veteran, I am very proud of her for making the decision to join the Navy and think that she would really enjoy it. I think she simply struggles with the same issue that anyone who joins the military struggles with.. the fact that no one really knows what it is going to be like and what happens if you just hate it. I also think that the 4 year commitment is a bit difficult for kids her age because it seems like it is a long time... we all know it isn't.  So, I guess I am looking for anyone else that has been through this, how you handled it, and just any other suggestions that anyone may have in case she does this again in a few weeks. Ultimately it is her decision, but as her parent I feel like I am obligated to try and guide her in making decisions. 

Thanks,

Tracey 

Comment by TJ creech on December 13, 2015 at 8:42pm

Phillip
Attended our son's PIR on December 11th. We never thought eight weeks could be soooooo long but go by so fast. Treasure every letter, call and experience. Please thank him for his service from some guy in Memphis, TN.
PEACE
TJ

Comment by Phil on December 13, 2015 at 7:18pm

Heard our son's voice on Saturday, about half through now.  So good to  talk to him.  Doing well so far.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 12, 2015 at 8:00am

First letter will be a few weeks.....

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