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Looking for anyone with a recruit in the same Ship and Division. Graduates April 27, 2012

In Medieval days up till the early 1800's there were no engines and no Snipes. Along about 1812 the Navy obtained their first paddle wheel steamer named the USS Fulton. To run the boiler and engine, men of steam were also acquired. They were not sailors but engineers from early land based steam engines.



From the beginning the sailors did not like or appreciate these landsmen and their foul smoky plants. They were treated with contempt and pretty much given the…

Hi all...  Just wanted to let you all know about a great program for Recruits.  CallsforRecruits.org has FREE phone cards for recruits in bootcamp.  If you or someone you know is leaving soon for bootcamp, go to the website and get some phone cards for them to use while they are at BC.  They can use them at A school or anytime if they need them, although most people have cell phones these days LOL.  Just thought I would pass along the info.... 

Looking for dads with sons/daughters in this Division.  PIR 5/11/2012. 

I got back to NY  two weeks ago from my Tiger Cruise aboard the USS Dewey, we were part of the Stennis Carrier Group. For anyone thinking about going on a Tiger Cruise do it! It is a once and a lifetime experience. The seas were a little ruff at times, but I think all of the 69 Tigers on board enjoyed themselves. The ship and crew members were fantastic. The experience gave me a small snapshot of what these brave men and women do on their deployments. As a proud Navy Dad the trip let me see…

My sailor sent me two different addresses which is correct  titile .. ABE 3 AIRMAN  WHATS THE PROPER ADDRESS

To all you Navy Dads that prayed for me today, there is strength in numbers-thank you to all for the guidance, support, and help- oh and the long talks too! Warm Regards and great friendship-Simone

My son is leaving this Tuesday for bootcamp.  I am both nervous and proud of my boy.  Anyone else have a child leaving on this Tuesday?

You all rock!!!!

I would like to know more information on OS from someone who is actually doing this rate. Can anyone help me out?

Michael, an E-4 Airman is stationed at Lemoore, NAS.  He has spent alot of time talking with us on the telephone the last few days. He mostly calls us when he needs something. The last couple of long conversations were different though. He needed help and he shared many things with me.  I was thankful that he asked me directly for financial help. His generousity shone through as he offered to pay back the borrowed money and to send some money to help his sister get her first car. She is…

Finally the days are flying by and soon we will be able to see our new young adult sailors. Does anybody know how many are in the division currently?  Our son had said in an earlier days letter home, that some were gone already.

Captain Mark Walker of Destin, FL is extending prayers and well wishes to US military members and their families. He is devoted to supporting men and women from the US armed forces as they come home. His Charter Boat Bounty Hunter is a favorite in Destin Harbor for deep sea fishing excursions. Returning military members enjoy reconnecting with the world away from war and on…

Our Son said in his 2nd letter home that he has not rcvd any of our letters, even though they were mailed 10 days ago.....?? Any thoughts on how to resolve or should we be more patient with the post Master :)

Hello Everyone!! We received our first letter from our son yesterday, It was great to hear from him and know that he is meeting the challenge. He is 1/3 of the way through and I can't wait to see him at P.I.R.

Any groups local to me in the Fort Lauderdale Area with children who just left for the Navy?

CHRIS LEFT ON 1/4/2012 GOT 1 PHONE CALL AND HIS PACKAGE OF CLOTHES NO MAIL YET ANY ONE ELSE HEARD ANYTHING, IM SURE THEY ARE VERY BUSY. ANY WAY CANT WAIT FOR 3/2/12, ALSO HOW LONG DO YOU GET TO SEE THEM AFTER GRADUATION HIS A SCHOOL IS IN FLORIDA JUST WONDERING HOW MANY NIGHTS TO MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR.

Thank you to all of you who welcomed me to the site and given so much information. My son , Jameson, flew to Great Lakes on Wednesday 1/11/12. We miss him , but know he is in good hands. He will eventually be doing.SEMS?? on a sub....?? I will be "surfing" the Navydads site to learn as much as I can about his journey.

Hope all is well with your loved one!!