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son left november 6 when would his PIR be, wife is on the moms site they are saying recruiter told them december 31 because of holidays doesnt sound right to me

My daughter will be graduating on December 12, 2014. I have made arrangements at the Red Roof Inn. I was wondering if anyone wanted to have a meet and greet Thursday12/11 before the graduation? I hear that the Ramada Inn has a meet and greet from 6PM to 8PM.

My daughter has asked that I adopt her and her fellow SR for Thanksgiving. Anyone have any ideas about a place to have a good dinner? They can travel no more than50 miles from the base. I have found Prairie Grass about 14…

My daughter AO2 Jessica Tejeda has complied with her tour of duty and is back home.

As a father and a veteran, I am so happy she is now a veteran.

She may miss being in the Navy, but life goes on.

Very proud of her serving our country for the last 6 years.

But, I will remain a Navy Dad even though I am a veteran of the U.S. Army because your group have been there for me and everyone else.

I finish with carry on,…

My lil sailor on the flight deck of the USS America, Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 after the Navy's newest war ship transited around South America. What a proud moment on Saturday, Oct. 11 to see her standing on the deck as the ship was commmissioned in beautiful San Francisco...Bravo Zulu all those who sail with her.

Thank you for welcoming me to NavyDads I found this web site while searching for information

relevant to my  son in the Navy. Like all of you, I could not be any prouder of him and all the

brave men and women that serve in our military. Certainly, freedom  is not free!

My son enlisted after 2 years of college because of his patriotism and  sense of duty.

I wanted him to finish college, but he promised me  that  he will, while in the NAVY. 

He became an AT and worked…

My son is seriously interested in joining the Navy but his main concern is life aboard a ship.  He believes that once he is stationed aboard a ship, he would be at sea for months on end.  Can anyone tell us what the duration aboard ship would be while at sea?  I informed him that he probably wouldn't be at sea for more than 30 days before pulling in to port for supplies/fuel.  Would this be accurate?

Thank you in advance.

Can anyone tell me what is A School.  I thought it was the schooling that your son or daughter went to after PIR. Is there a B school? 

Just got what I believe is the form letter from my Son who shipped out on 09/16. My wife and I have an agreement not to open anything from our Son unless we are together so I have to wait for her. It just strikes me odd that his Division on the return address is 001. I have seen a lot of divisions but they are usually 3 different numbers.

Hello Dads, my son arrived at GL on Sep 17th I did receive the quick call and was happy to know that he arrived safe.  is there any one else who has a son or daughter just starting BC, received his cell phone but no address as of yet.

Hi I am excited for this day to watch my son. I am new to the site and was wondering if anyone else has a child graduating this day. He is on Ship4 division 338.

First and foremost, a huge THANK YOU to the admins who have created and maintain this website. I feel very fortunate to have found NAVYDADS.COM The warm welcome is truly appreciated. There are many useful resources here that I will take advantage of to learn more about the Navy and what my son is experiencing. My son is CS on the USS Mahan. I was surprised to see that the food being served looked nothing like the SOS described by my Grandfather during his service. 

So, I have a…

I haven't posted since my son shipped to Great Lakes. I have learned a a lot inline an the last three weeks. The support of the people in the groups on line and here on Navy dads has been amazing. If have a question just ask.Somebody knows the answer. The new friends that have been made and continue to be made daily is overwhelming. The story you hear about the navy being one big family is really true. My son is set to graduate on October 3 and I am looking forward to putting real faces to…

My son left for BC on August 12th.  We received his box within the first few days however, as of today, we have yet to receive the Formal Letter indicating his address, list of attendees for graduation and password to get on the base. My wife is making herself sick worrying why we haven't received the letter when others that left the same day have. She is worried it got lost in the mail.  Any suggestions??? 

When PIR is done and they call Liberty Call Liberty Call the sailors get liberty.  Many people met their sailor at NEX on the RTC. They have to stay in their uniform during Liberty and have to be back by 7:00 or 8:00 PM.  You return them to the OHIO road gate on Berkley.  They will have that gate open and will let you drive in to drop them off and say bye. 

When you park for PIR you use Illinois entry which is on the East side of the RTC. 

If your sailor is leaving for school…

I just got back from PIR and I hope I can help folks with what I learned. 

If you plan to stay at the Navy Lodge you do not have to be in the military yourself.  If you are on the list for the PIR for your sailor they will allow you to stay there. 

If they do not have room they may put you in touch with the Gateway Inn which is on-base.  The Gateway is on the NTC base which is separate from the RTC base. They will give you a sheet to fill out to get a temporary security pass to…

Thanks so much for this site. I have been researching information since the day Colten left for boot camp. This site has it all in one place, in addition to some very friendly support.

My son shipped to great lakes today. I have gotten a chance to speak to him and know has checked in with the naval liason at ohare airport. I have heard from others on here and other people that  the next contact will be just to say I am here. I don't have an address to write yet. i have been told that comes later in the first week . Emotions ran the full spectrum today and still dealing with some. Nine weeks really goes by fast everyone says. I sent my son to the navy on the next step of…