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My daughter got to boot camp last Wednesday and we just found out yesterday she is on Ship 2 Div 901, anyone else have a child in this group ?

Taylor is at basic for 3+ weeks and we sure do miss her around the house. Having this site to get information is such a help to make us understand what she is going thru.

My son got to boot camp last Weds. Does anyone have someone in ship 12 Div 424 ?

Son was put on restriction Aug 22. On Aug 23 money was starting to be taken from his account, about $2000 worth. Money was also being taken from about 6 other sailors in restriction with him.

My daughter and I caught on to this by checking his online statements; charges from CA, PA, AL, even on base were going on. Not possible for someone to make while in restriction.

Anyway, NCIS got down to it and caught the theif, thank goodness. However, now the bad guy is trying to accuse…

My son's  dentist told him his wisdom teeth would be extracted to prevent problems down the road. Is this true? Also, when can we expext his first call? Not the 10 second thing we received the other night.

My son is off to the Navy today. I am very proud of him and the decision he made to join the Navy. I will miss him terribly but I know that this is what he wanted and he is ready to join the great wide world. He is very excited to get going with his Navy career.

New member to NavyDads as of yesterday and I want thank ever one for kind words and support. I have only been a member for 24 hours and have enjoyed the support of many who are going through or have gone through was it feels like to be a Navy dad. We just received our welcome package from Seth yesterday and we were elated just to see his hand writing on a letter. We now know his graduation date, 10.18.13, but am having trouble finding affordable air fair from Atlanta to Chicago or Milwaukee.…

Does anyone have a future sailor on Ship 2 Div 942? or graduates on 8/30/2013? Havent heard from our daughter in over a month now starting to worry.

Thanks

I don't know how to do it but I need another ticket for Graduation. Does anyone know how to get one or better yet have one I could buy for Graduation 8/23 ???????

My wife is the Stepmom but raised our Navy son as much as all of us did. Breaks my heart she is traveling there but cannot go in. Please help! If anyone has as extra I would gladly pay for it!!!!!…

Just received the "I'm a Sailor" call from my son.   In our conversation he mentioned he was given to "Challenge Coins".   Being naive, I was wondering if anyone could explain what these coins are and how they age given out?

Thanks

Well to start she has been in for 2 years now has 5 tats But, I dont care.she has grown up to so much.Has lost wieght,doing 5 k runs and shipboard life ( General Quarters Drills and so on).so proud of her.Recieved her crow and becoming a Sheel Back,she said that was fun and under age ocasional drinks.

Now this is the way I feel about Armed Forces and drinking,If they can PROTECT this Country with their Life then I will pour them their first drink and drink with them too.ANYTIME.Proud…

Does anybody have any advice on getting from midway airport to graduation. Im hoping i don't need to rent a car or take a taxi.

Thanks for all the info!  It's been a long process with my son and a seed that was planted a few years ago sprouted without me knowing.  We were watching TV a few weeks ago and he just looked over and said "I think I am going to join the Navy."  He was surprised when I agreed and asked how I could help.  He is a sophomore in college and is starting to see that a college degree doesn't necessarily prepare you for life or guarantee a future income



He's a very smart kid (94 on the…

Son Cody drove to San Diego and is at Coronado.  He is in SERE training and will be dropped in the mountains Friday for his 7 day survival.