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Thanks jeff for that information, my son left 2 days before your son did and we have not got any information. the only info we have is that he is in division 941. I see that the Aug.17 graduation includes up to division 940. i am assuming 941 will will be on the 24th. My wife is freaking out now because we did not receive anything in the mail. 

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Joe

Tom had a question about when his son would be graduating from boot camp.  The link, below, might be useful for other parents with the same question:

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp

Lots of good information there. . . .

Joe

My son left for boot camp on June 26th. Does anyone know when the graduation date is. I can't seem to get the exact date. My son called late at night to give us the OK but I don't expect to hear from him again for a couple of week

I was extremely proud to witness my Granddaughter being sworn into the US Navy on Wednesday, June 27^th!

We received the “arrived safe and sound” call.  Now I need to wait until I get an address for her so that we can communicate.  I have already started my letter writing so as soon as I get her address, she will be getting mail.

Needless to say, I am anxious about her being able to handle the Boot Camp requirements.  I’m sure she will succeed, but…

I sat here and just re-read all my posts about my Tiger Cruise experience and realized I still had not completed the promised follow-up.  It is not that I haven't tried....at least a dozen times I've sat down to write this, but words eluded me.  I'm not sure why.  But I'm gonna try again- so please bear with me!!

Much has happened over the past few years and much has changed.  Kat is no longer in the Navy- her enlistment was up in '10 and she lives outside Seattle in…

     I didn't recieve a card from Trevor this year instead I got a box with an Under Armour navy hat in it and a note binder that he had hand written a note to me. In this note Trevor thanked me for all of the things that I had taught him growing up. Like being respectful to others, always holding the door for a lady or an elderly person and always being the last in the family line so that you know the kids are always acting the way they should and are protected from harms way.

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My son left for boot camp 6/4. We received "the box" shortly after he left and ltr from him 2 days ago. We have not received the "form letter", which from what we understand should have come shortly after the box. Is this a problem? His PIR is 7/27 and we are planning on attending. Do we need info from the form letter to attend PIR?

Thankful for any info. 

Is it ok to post my son's ship address on facebook. Have friends on facebook I would like to give it to.

It is hard for me to believe that  a week ago I didn’t even know that this site existed!  The help and support that I have received has been GREAT!

I will be on hand on Wednesday to witness my Granddaughter, Dakota, being sworn into the US Navy.  I am already bursting with pride.

I am looking forward to being on hand for her PIR.  As that time gets closer, I’ll be back in touch looking for help so that I can have a better understanding of what to expect, and…

well are 10 days flew by and now my son is in san diego. hes been there 4 days now his ship comes in friday. he and a room mate went to the padres game tonite. so glade. his leaving again was very hard in glad hes havin fun. good luck to all. we all miss are children but it is a wonderful thing they have done. i am so so proud.

My son left for bootcamp yesterday. I was proud, but heartbroken to leave my son as he leaves for the military.

What can anyone tell me about Sonar A school in San Diego? My son will be going there after boot.

Just got promoted to petty officer status at North Island on Coronado in San Diego. I'm so proud of her. It's been unbelievable to see her growth and maturity in the past 16 months. Fellow dads and moms, be proud of your sailors. They are protecting the very freedoms we enjoy here at home and deserve our unwavering support and love.

Bravo Zulu all, especially my lil sailor.

Daddio…

my son is home on 10 day leave aftr a school. ships out to san diego on 16th . things are much better now . his spirites are great and all seems well. once they get thru boot camp it all changes for thr better. my son made a graet move.

Has anyone heard how the Thusday pst went?

  Was able to see my son and 8 of his buddies at the Cubs vs Padres game Monday. Most dressed out in their Whites. Wrigley field treated the men great.

One week from today my daughter Jennifer will graduate with honors from Ship 3 Division 176 RTC. So proud. Woulds do any thing to be there but at least Mom gets to go along with good friend of the family.I will definitely be there in spirit. Family friend is an excellent video tech and Jenny has purchsed me a DVD. Bravo Zulu Seaman Barrett