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FSPC-A - Future Sailor Prep Course - Academic
Hi there! Just wondering if anyone's kiddo has gone through the Future Sailor Prep Course - Academic prior to bootcamp. Son's recruiter didn't have much information other than it's a three week long course to help the sailor score higher on the ASVAB. In research I found he starts the class after…
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2024 HOLIDAY SHIPPING DATES FOR MILITARY MAIL
2024 Holiday Shipping Dates (click on this link to go to the USPS website)Addressed to…
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Modern relaxation rooms
I found this article while scrolling through my Google news feed. The Navy is getting a makeover.…
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SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION
World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10.Here are some help lines if your Sailor or anyone they know is ever in need:Military Crisis Line – 24/7 confidential and toll-free support for service members and veterans in crisis. Call 1-800-273- TALK (option 1), text 838255 or visit …
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RE: ASVAB Test - Need Help
I am writing to enquire if anyone can recommend an online ASVAB coach (or veteran) for candidates wishing to enlist in the US Navy. My son (age 19+) is considering enrolling in the US Navy. Although diagnosed with autism the enlistment office are happy to consider him if he can pass his ASVAB test.…
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CWT?
Hi. I'm new to the group but I don't see my son's training job: cyber warfare tech. Is that because it is relatively new? Can it be added to the list? my son is interested in learning how others in cwt like it.
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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…
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Our PIR experiences and tips
Hi Folks. We were at our first PIR on January 8, 2016 and would like to share our experiences in hopes it will help out new Navy families.We flew into O'hare on Thursday night. The airport is big, but not too intimidating. The person at the information desk pointed us in the right direction, and…
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Boot camp graduation
HelloI am making plans to attend my son’s graduation with my family. There will be six of us traveling and 4 of us will attend the ceremony. My question is when my son is with us on Thursday and Friday should I rent a car?Secondly I saw Sarge’s helpful advice. He holds a meet and greet I am just…
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Jack of all Trades
I know, I know. I probably won't get a hit with this one but I'm afraid I have my hands into everything. Of course, many of my projects end up unfinished because I get interested in another thing and so it goes...Here are the things I have dabbled/continue to dabble in:Food/Nutrition/Cooking -…
