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Danny Walkowski

Received a welcome letter from our grandson Danny. We were so glad to hear from him. Sounds like he is doing quite well. Graduation from Great Lakes will be on December 3rd. Planning on going to Chicago for his graduation. We are so very proud of our Danny and are really anxious to see him. Grandma and Grandpa

Added by Jane Darlene Neal on November 4, 2010 at 10:26am — No Comments

Congrats to Today's PIR Members

Congratulations to all those SAILORS who PIRed today and to the proud family members who were fortunate to attend and to those who were keeping the "home fires burning" while supporting their son/daughter/brother/sister/nephew/niece/grandson/granddaughter etc..(you get the idea). They made it through the hard work and the support of their RDCs, instructors, their new family (division members) and most importantly their families. God Speed!

Added by Fred Ward on October 29, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Landlocked Sailor

Colorado sailor, so far from the sea,

No salt in the air or ocean to see.

It was good to stand on the bow underway,

In heavy seas with a face covered in salt spray.

To feel the wind blowing against your life vest,

Checking to be sure it is tight on your chest.

Turning your back on the onslaught of wind,

Facing aft at aircraft fighting off the din.

Watching young men in shirts of yellow, green, and blue,

Quite a rainbow…

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Added by Bob Rotruck on October 29, 2010 at 10:21am — 1 Comment

Got a Letter!!!!

This was truely a wonderful day. We got our first letter from our son Brandon. He explained that this was the first time he had to write which was dated 10-24-10. All is well and he is enjoying his time in basic training, making new friends and learning new skills. He is in DIV903 and he says this is the high performance division. Past recruits in this DIV have done exceptionally well in Basic training and his is also doing well. One of his biggest delights was that he gets to have Hidden… Continue

Added by Dean Alton on October 27, 2010 at 8:09pm — 1 Comment

Ship2/DIV 903

Hello Jerry and Sterlon, Our son Brandon is also on Ship2/DIV 903 and headed for nuke school after PIR 12/3. We also have not heard anything from him, just the kid box and the form letter. This is starting week 4 and Momma is getting a little anxious. If anyone hears from their recruit, please forward day and time as well as how long you got to talk.

Added by Dean Alton on October 26, 2010 at 9:59pm — 5 Comments

Recieved the first letter

Actually the second if you count the form letter that came after the 1st week. All seems good, Swim went well running needs a pep up, missed the mark by 30 seconds. He's been there 3 1/2 weeks. Seems to me we all / most had that the first time running. Says he sure misses the 10 hour sleeps on our couch, man that used to bug me. Can hardly wait to get the next update from him. Maybe the phone call this weekend, we hope.

Added by John J. on October 25, 2010 at 6:36pm — 4 Comments

Time to upgrade the country's citizenship

It is disheartening to read many papers these days and see how many of our kids (and grownups) are headed towrd the gutter. I pray often that WE, this Country will soon see the need to upgrade our backbones and our love of the US.

Is it possible?

Added by Bob Taylor on October 22, 2010 at 4:13pm — No Comments

Ship: 2/ Div. 903 Dad

My wife and I received the form letter on 10/16/10, finally something. We were encouraged by the note he left on the four whole lines they are given, more to come soon, I'm sure. This site has been an incredible tool. THANK YOU for creating this for all us DAD'S out here. Question on the 900 divisions, what would they be doing if they are not musically gifted?

Added by Sterlon Mayo on October 18, 2010 at 4:58pm — 10 Comments

PIR Awsome!!!!

PIR was out of this world....and she was so beautiful and different. She is still a little homesick but doing great. She had a smile on her face from ear to ear. We also adopted her bunkmate and spent the day with both of them. As for places to stay....for future reference....DO NOT at the Quality Inn. First there was a musty smell in the ha

Added by Chris B (PIR 10/15) on October 17, 2010 at 10:41am — 1 Comment

NEWBIE

Son just signed up as am sructural anybody out there who can give me some info on this job classification

Added by ken chambers on October 16, 2010 at 3:26pm — 1 Comment

PIR Yeaaaa!!!

Thanks for all your thoughts....she called today and will PIR with her Division!!! She did it!!!

Added by Chris B (PIR 10/15) on October 13, 2010 at 2:46pm — 3 Comments

Hello Everyone

Hello everyone, been quite busy lately and have not had much time to be on the computer. Just wanted to drop by and say hello. My son is currently in Jacksonville and is working on the P3-Orions as part of the VP-26 Squadron. He has been working a lot of hours and then spends time resting, working our and watching Football. We are now more in contact with him and this is good. Well, you all take good care and God Bless. Luis-Navy Dad & DAMN Proud.

Added by Luis on October 11, 2010 at 6:34pm — No Comments

Postponed Graduation HELP

We just got a phone call from our daughter that said she was not graduating next week because she failed her run by 20 seconds. What happens from here. Help, need information on how things work.

Chris

Added by Chris B (PIR 10/15) on October 6, 2010 at 7:55pm — 5 Comments

Left for Boot on 10-5-10

Our son Brandon left for Boot on Monday the 4th of October and reported for duty on the 5th. We will miss him dearly, but we are very proud of him and know he will do well. Good luck Son!

Mom and Dad

P.S. The boot videos really help to see what goes on in boot and what Brandon will be encountering. Thank you

Added by Dean Alton on October 6, 2010 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

Anyone Son or Daughter leave for Boot Camp on Sept 9,2010?

I have a question, I have not recieved any Form letter from The Navy or from my son, he's be gone for 3 weeks. I recieved his box of personal belongings. The letter is supposed to have the password so I can get my pass for graduation? If no letter how do I get this information? can any one help with this information?

Added by Michael W.Culley on October 4, 2010 at 8:15pm — 3 Comments

deployment communications

my son will be making his first sea deployment every soon. Is regular letters via mail the only way to keep in touch or is email available aboard ship ?

Added by Tom Hannan on October 4, 2010 at 5:47pm — 4 Comments

Navy SEALs Killed in Helo Crash in Afg.

U.S. Navy SEALs and Coalition Personnel killed during Helicopter Crash in Afghanistanby Naval Special Warfare Command on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 7:13pm

CORONADO, Calif. – Nine military personnel were killed and three others were injured when the helicopter in which they were…

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Added by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on September 22, 2010 at 11:01pm — 2 Comments

Help with OS A School

Can anyone tell me about OS A school, like where it is and what exactly my daughter is going to be doing as an OS.

Added by Chris B (PIR 10/15) on September 17, 2010 at 4:42pm — 1 Comment

Is this "Military Intelligence" or do I simply not understand "the system"?

My son, Brice spent 7 months in the Persian Gulf on CG 66, (Guided Missile Cruiser - USS Hue City). A "combat veteran" at age 19. Returned safely and went into (ET) C school at Great Lakes just outside of Chicago. After C school, he received orders to report to San Diego for "COMSEC" training, (which he completed) and then to report to CVN 72, USS Abraham Lincoln in Everett, Washington on September 20!! (many of us realize that CVN 72 pulled out of Everett on Monday the 6th of September).… Continue

Added by Steve Leonard on September 12, 2010 at 4:13am — 4 Comments

Ship 13 Division 328 PIR 10/01/10

Good Evening to All: Does anyone have a relative in this Ship/Div? This is my Grandson's location and I would welcome any news. Thank you - Bob

Added by Robert Elliott Hettchen on September 11, 2010 at 5:27pm — 2 Comments

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