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Never Forget 9-11

As a former Marine and now a Captain in the fire department it sorrows my heart to see how quickly the U.S. has forgotten 9-11. Not just from the firefighter stand point but also the civilians who lost there lives and let us not forget the brave souls on board flight 93 who gave there lives to stop what surely would have been a devestating attack on the White House. As I go out and run these calls our walk around town or even have a discussion with my fellow Honor Guard members I see not…

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Added by Chris B (PIR 10/15) on September 7, 2010 at 5:53am — 1 Comment

Sams new post

Sam is now Div. 950 Ship 02
Graduation is Oct 29th

Big day that day
startin at 06:30

till 21:00 hrs
Liberty lasts till
22:00 hrs
she has to be back 1/2 before lights out at 22:00 hrs

Added by clark davis , jr on September 3, 2010 at 11:05pm — 1 Comment

Learning about NACCS and our son's progress

Our son is settling into a routine as he begins preparation for NACCS in Pensacola. There seems to be consistent PT and inspections and occasional duty and watch. But one of the things that surprised me is the amount of freedom he seems to be enjoying as he Phases Up and awaits Class Up. For example I was surprised to learn that he was permitted to have his cell phone with him. It's great to be able to communicate with him on a regular basis, but I was surprised that he had that… Continue

Added by Dennis J Castiglione on August 30, 2010 at 8:38pm — 4 Comments

Calling all Dads and ShipMates!-Thank YOU Thank YOU Thank YOU Thank YOU Thank YOU Thank YOU!!!!

OK Navy DADs - Molly's Adopt A Sailor Needed your help and support and You gave it your all - Never Gave up - standing by the "Never Give Up" motto our Son's and Daughters adhear to! Thank You for your help and support!

You may have already heard - Molly's Adopt A Sailor Won the Pepsi ReFresh - 50k to support our kids!- Let the packing parties begin! Of course there will be more details and information posted and updated in the coming days/weeks. Again thank you for all…

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Added by Becky-ProudMamaB-(N4M's) on August 30, 2010 at 1:00am — 5 Comments

SHIP 3 DIV 317 PIR SEPT 24

Anyone have a son or daughter having PIR on this date.

Added by mark mascaro on August 29, 2010 at 2:36pm — No Comments

divisions

recruiter called yesterday , and Sam is in Div 900 in a temporary barracks and will call back Monday
Div 900 is a special Marchin div.

Added by clark davis , jr on August 28, 2010 at 9:12am — 2 Comments

Ship 13, Division 326

Does anyone else have someone in this division in boot camp. Have you received any calls yet?

Added by Glen Messacar on August 27, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Got The Call- Div. 291

Just got the I am a Sailor call from our son. Battle Stations over and passed. He sounded real tired but relieved that it is over, so are we. Now it on to PIR we can't wait. Congrats Robbie and Div 291.

Added by Tom Hannan on August 27, 2010 at 2:35pm — 1 Comment

pir ship 3 div 314 9/17/10

anyone have a son or daughter in this group

Added by mike osaile on August 25, 2010 at 8:32am — 4 Comments

CONGRATULATIONS FROM COLOMBIA

Hi:
My best greeting to all navy people in service and retired , I was in the Colombian navy on 1964 and visited Norfolk and Baltimore in a destroyer overhaul in a Bethleem steel shibuilding division,and like me stablish interchange via e mail with veteran of these times.
Please dont hesitate to reply

Afectly

Josè Antonio Mogrovejo
calle 11N No 17-E-44 Alcala
Cùcuta-Colombia
e.mails: mogrovejo1744@yahoo.es
mogrovejo1744@hotmail.com

Added by José Antonio Mogrovejo Prieto on August 19, 2010 at 5:51am — No Comments

family "re-entry" challenging

We left Great Lakes with puffed chests, full of pride, emotionally spent and anxious about what the future holds for our son. His mother, particularly, had a tough time as we began our drive home. She cried with pride and also at the realization that this marks the true passage into adulthood for him. He's making his own decisions, carving his own path and snipping the apron strings, once and for all. Tough for many mothers to deal with. She made a comment that she… Continue

Added by Dennis J Castiglione on August 17, 2010 at 8:47pm — 8 Comments

Hoping We'll Make Our Son's PIR

Please pray for us, we're worried that we might not be able to make it to our son's PIR. Tim has a PIR date of September 10th. Well, my wife had to leave her job due to some health issues and we just had to have a car repaired. So, the budget is getting really, really tight. I know this is a very important date for Tim and don't want to miss it if at all possible to go.

Added by Dany Clark on August 16, 2010 at 7:07pm — 17 Comments

PIR

JUST GOT TODAY FROM MY SON DEVINS PIR IT WAS AN AWE INSPIRING EVENT REST EASY AMERICA THERE IS 900 MORE OF OUR NATIONS FINEST PROTECTING THE BLANKET OF SECURITY AND FREEDOM THAT WE REST UNDER AND I AM PROUD OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM IF YOUR CHILD IS IN BOOT CAMP I HAVE TO SAY THE FEELING OF WATCHING THEM MARCH INTO THAT HALL IN THEIR DRESS WHITES WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS IT MY HEART ALMOST BURST WITH PRIDE IT WAS TRULY ONE OF THE TOP HIGH LITES OF MY LIFE

Added by johnnie devlin pugh on August 15, 2010 at 7:29pm — No Comments

A welcome phone call

My Son's name is James and he is currently at boot-camp on day 13 in Division 946. He is scheduled to graduate on Oct 1st. We just received a phone call and was so happy to here he is doing much better than last week. His time there is still being referred to as a "living hell", but I'm sensing hope in his tone as I believe he is starting to get it. He has mentioned that his bunk-mate name is Zachery from Texas who is becoming a Chaplin...An answer to our prayers that he would find fellowship… Continue

Added by Jim Coughlin on August 15, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

proud moment

Prior to observing PIR in person, one can only imagine what it's like to watch their son march past in dress whites...a US Sailor...but, in fact - what we imagined is but a fraction of reality. One of the proudest moments in our lives. Incredibly proud of our son, Lynch.

Added by Dennis J Castiglione on August 14, 2010 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Thursday 8-110

Hi Jonnie D. Pough

We are staying in Spring Hill Suites in Waukegan. We are coming to Midway Airport by South West Airlines on Thursday morning and driving to the hotel. Phil is also a grad & go so we don't know how much time we will

have with him. we are going to the meet & Greet on Thursday night. They changed it from the Ramada Inn to Anastasis's Resturant & Sports bar, 3880 Northpoint Boulevard, Waukegan (phone# 847-688-1317). It starts at

6pm and…

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Added by Victor DeCapua on August 9, 2010 at 2:42pm — No Comments

division 274

i want to congratulate all our new sailors of division 274 we are soo proud of you ok parents we can breath easier now

Added by johnnie devlin pugh on August 9, 2010 at 2:16pm — No Comments

DIV 275

Any news about Battle Station for DIV 275??? It was said that it will be on Sunday (today), then on Monday and final info was on Tuesday 8/10?? Please post if anybody have updated information!!

Added by Russ Tafro on August 8, 2010 at 5:23pm — No Comments

finally the long awaited phone call home.

Our son Phil called us late Friday afternoon to tell us he is a sailor now. Battle stations are over and all the fears of those horrid tales of what to expect at Battle Stations are a thing of the past. He enjoyed it and is very proud of his division for the great job that was done. ( Division 274) It was so good to talk to him on the phone and not be so worried about the time allotment. This has been the longest seven weeks we have spent. One more to go and we can see him, if only for a…

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Added by Victor DeCapua on August 7, 2010 at 2:33pm — No Comments

mail

Have a son in RTC since 7/8/10. We have received 5 letters from him . We have written four letters and he has not received nay of them. What is going on.

Added by Tom Hannan on August 7, 2010 at 12:58pm — 2 Comments

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