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Possible KEEL mix-up?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darlene May 31. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi I just received my son's KEEL book from his time at RTC in Great Lakes IL. Only issue is, I don't see any of my son's photos or division info anywhere in this entire book... Neither of the two…Continue
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"BusterTheDogIsMyFavKid - I am so sorry to hear that your son is going through this and I'm sorry to say that this isn't uncommon. Please look up "The Brandon Act" online and on facebook. You can reach out to them and…"
"Whoops!!
just having to go through all these hoops, that this military LIFE seems to create. "
"Oh gosh, I am so sorry this is happening too, for you both. I would have to agree with much of what you have said, as the same thoughts float on one side of my brain while the other side tries to rationalize all of this that are children experience,…"
"Thank you. I was actually in touch with military one source today who was able to send me some resources to look into, along with the military crisis line number to pass along to my son as well. It just so hard being a mom and every single day…"
"I'm sorry you're going through this. The waiting to start a new school is not easy, but I hope he hangs in there. The military can be very slow when it comes to this. Has he tried the military crisis line? Military Crisis Line |…"
"my son is in the navy for almost a year now and he's miserable and wants out . He's finished boot camp but failed the first a school they had him in and since then he's just been waiting to start a different school but no word. His…"
"Shawndra - just thinking about you and your Sailor. Hope things are well! "
"My son graduated boot camp in March and I have no idea what a KEEL is and that's ok, but am sorry you didn't receive what you had expected. I do appreciate that the photo lab number is listed. My son had a picture frame, but they listed…"
"Wow, sorry to hear this. It does sound like there was a mix up. You can contact the Photo Lab at Great Lakes at 847-578-6205. Hopefully someone can help you with it.
Keep us posted!"
Possible KEEL mix-up?
Hi I just received my son's KEEL book from his time at RTC in Great Lakes IL. Only issue is, I don't see any of my son's photos or division info anywhere in this entire book... Neither of the two divisions listed and photographed aren't his. The recruit graduation review date is listed as more than an entire month prior to my son even arriving there. Is this book not supposed to pertain to his personal experience there? There's nobody that he even knows in this book. It seems like a waste of…See More
"Shawndra - I was just thinking of you and your Sailor and am hoping you are both well! "
" I'm sorry to hear about this. My son is a veteran of the Sub Force (came home a couple of years ago now after joining after high school) The talking down to is not cool. My son struggled with this leadership characteristic throughout his…"
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- At 1:59am on December 31, 2023,
belovedbyHim said…
Welcome!! Please read my blog to give you an idea of what the first few weeks may look like.. Welcome to the Navy... Everything will be ok! The First part is some things to do before your SR leaves IF you Can, It’s NOT ESSENTIAL! Up and to the Left is a link to all the Navy Lingo! It is titled Navy Speak and you can find it here. We are here to get you through the “Great Silence” of the next 4 weeks (ish) and the 10 weeks of BC (ish). You will come to learn that No News Is GOOD News and everything is Needs of the Navy. You life will be Hurry Up and Wait and it’s ok to make plans but they are subject to change until after they have happened so it’s best to embrace the Motto: Semper Gumby!! (Always Flexible!!)
- At 10:33am on December 8, 2023,
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…
Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com Shawndra!
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
Then jump right in! Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.
Join this group for boot camp moms, where you'll also find a group for your Pass in Review (graduation) date; and this one for PIR Reference Information.
Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!
Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question. This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor. Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
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