From the time my daughter left Dec 13th up until this past Saturday, Which is well over a month i finally got her call.. You talking about somebody happy it was like a breath of fresh air to hear my baby's voice. We must have talked for about 20 minutes or so. I cant wait for PIR on the 8th of Feb Thank you Lord we don't stay far from GL and i get to spend that day with her. 1 thing for certain and 2 things for sure the good Lord may not come when you want him to but he's alway's on…

My son graduated bootcamp in April,2012 then went to A school to be a hosp. corpsman. He passed and was sent to his first base in MS in Aug.? When he got there he took the test to be HM3 and if he got a high enough grade he would also get promoted to Petty Officer. He did and is supossed to get pinned as a Petty Officer, asap. At school he had trouble sleeping so the Dr. prescribed him some sleeping meds. When he got to his base and after he had…

My son graduated bootcamp in April,2012 then went to A school to be a hosp. corpsman. He passed and was sent to his first base in MS in Aug.? When he got there he took the test to be HM3 and if he got a high enough grade he would also get promoted to Petty Officer. He did and is supossed to get pinned as a Petty Officer, asap. At school he had trouble sleeping so the Dr. prescribed him some sleeping meds. When he got to his base and after he had…

Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to drop you all a note regarding Sarge's Meet & Greet.  When I told my husband and older son we were going there they were not so thrilled. (To say the least.) Then we walked in and hardly anyone was there. (We were a tad early.) The décor is very country. Hence Sundance Saloon. (My son was looking for the bull) The food is all donated so it's just okay but wait it's free.

On to the most important thing: INFORMATION!!!! If you want…

Was looking on-line at Hotel's for graduation and was starting to get furstrated. Anyone else having this problem? Bad part is my son will not even graduate till middle of march. Everything is saying not abvailable. Are there any tricks to this that would help me out? Thanks for any help it will be greatly appreciated..

Well Schey made it through MEPS and leaves for Boot Camp September 11, 2013.  We still have High School graduation to get through first...LoL

My son Is ship13 div 099 graduating feb8th anyone else? Was wondering if they have pic on this web site of our SR?

My little girl leaves in 5 days and my heart is so sad right now, I've had a knot in my stomach for about a week and I'm not looking forward to saying goodbye to my first born. I still have 3 boys left at home, but there's nothing like the connection and friendship mothers and daughters share. I will miss her soooo much!

34 years ago on 15 January 1979, the Religious Program Specialist (RP) rating was established.

The Navy had realized that chaplains needed specialized support in order for them to provide appropriate ministry and pastoral care.  The Navy also recognized that chaplains, as non-combatants, required security support in combat and conflict environments.

For 34 years RPs have proven their value time and time again; at sea, ashore, and in combat.  Both active and…

Christmas time is here... No talk of coming home, A School will be starting soon.  As much as the thought of him not being here, and spending a Holiday alone eats at me... that may be best.  There will be other Sailors that can't take leave, someone will still be on the base... they will need someone there too.  I could take that, my parents 50th Ann is in March... maybe he can take the time then...…

Hi N4M! This is my first blog that i have written. My life for the last 4 years has been an emotional roller coaster with my spouse. My husband and i have been married for 2 years together 3. I have never been the type of woman to be all in his finances and statements, and i'm beginning to feel like that's my dummy mistake. He has a son, and our whole relationship began with him going to boot camp. I had his son while he was in A school, we broke up, got back…

DEAR NAVY MOMS

It has been over a year now since my son left for boot camp, and I've always intended to write to DEP mothers and let them know a few things I learned.

First just because your child leaves on a certain date doesn't mean that is the day his/her boot camp begins. My son was at Great Lakes at least a week and half until he started basic training. Great Lake's waits until they get a full unit until they begin, I never could understand why he had to leave 2…

 So I just got back from my daughters PIR 1/11/13 and yes it was awesome!! I just thought if anyone is planning on renting a car..airportrentals.com worked out great for me..it cost me $23.96 for three days and it was a nice car it came through advantage..they shuttle you to the car and then when you drop it off they shuttle you to the airport. We stayed at Americas best it is about 4 miles from the navy base and about 5 to sarges meet and greet, the hotel was clean and nice, they do offer a…

Is there somewhere on this site that tells what all the acronyms mean? I am lost reading this stuff sometimes.

I know he is penacolla florida but dont know exact address and dont wanna tell him . How can I do

This link is to Miss Fire  a dog who was owned by a young man who was injured in Iraq in 2011, returned home and died from his injuries.

This is the information posted: "The dog pictured, Miss Fire, is NOT a Military Working Dog but the dog of a Military member, SGT Kyle Henry who was injured in Iraq and who died upon his return to the USA in October 2011. Fire went to live with SGT Henry’s…

I just received a letter from my son saying that he is no longer R-POC of his division, but is now R-POC of his ship?  Can someone tell me what this mean?