My son says he is worried about passing his swim test because he is having problems treading the water. Does anyone know about if he does not pass how long will he have to pass it before he get sent home. My heart breaks for him because he wants to pass really bad.

My daughter left for BC Mach 19, 2013.  I was wondering if there were any other moms out there who may have sons or daughters who left on the same day.  I'd like to connect with some other moms on the site with similar timelines, but not quite sure how to get started.

I've read that assuming my Recruit does in fact graduate, that a video of PIR and a yearbook are available for purchase by her parents .  I'm my Recruits Godfather and I would also love to purchase a video of PIR and a yearbook.  Can and if so, how do I order these items?  What about an official Graduation picture, is one taken by the Navy at Great Lakes, and if so once again, can I as my Recruits Godfather purchase the picture?  I…

I miss my husband so much, i have literally cried every night he was away. but i have to say when i found this site. ( from searching Google for advice and questions) i found myself on the webpage discussion of N4M. once i signed up and shared my story i immediately found myself in the arms of other Navy wives and Navy Mothers who had way more advice on everything and anything then i could possible ask for. i just want to say thank you to everyone who made me smile…

It's been 1 week, 5 days and I'm terribly missing my 19 yr. old daughter.  I could only imagine what's going on in her head, the challenges, the ups & downs of boot camp - I could only pray that she is strengthen mentally, emotionally & physically.  This is the girl that tried so hard in 1 year to get a job but unsuccessful,  so she never held a job so I just hope that she is adapting in this "new world".  Our last night, saying good-bye at the hotel was the hardest thing,  I felt…

My son was sworn into the Navy Reserve one year ago. I attended the ceremony along with the recruiter and Lt. who swore him in, however, when the time came to drill, the recruiter kept cancelling my son, telling him that his paperwork was not yet completed. About 8 months later, the recruiter "forgot" to tell my son not to show up to drill so my son went. On checking in, he was told that he was not Navy Reserve and no paperwork had ever been submitted. Its been a year now and the recruiter…

So sorry to hear of this shooting; this base is about an hour from my home. So sad to hear that a couple people including shooter were killed. My heart goes out to the Marines today. So sad.

Trish

My goddaughter is reporting to boot on August 14, 2013 and she wants to be an ET in the NP.  I’m trying by looking at info on this site and determine what her flow will be from RTC to her first ship assignment.  Do I have the steps listed below correct, along with the correct times to complete each step?  Thank you in advance for the info.  Mark.

Boot - 8 weeks in Great Lakes IL – RTC

Navy Military Training NMT in SC 8 weeks

Nuclear Field A…

When attending my son's graduation, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Waukegan.  It was very clean and their complimentary breakfast was awesome.  In trying to pick a hotel to stay in, I was very confused as some ppl said this place was bad and that place was bad so I was really apprehesive to pick a place to stay but the Holiday Inn Express turned out to be good. 

It is located only 3-4 miles from the base and located next to a Walmart and several resturants. They also had a…

I know when my son signed up for the Navy I could not have been any Prouder. It just after Boot Camp his first orders

was is Japan. All I can say is OMG I have not seen my son since 10/2011 and it so hard, I talk to him often and skype

but it not the same.

I also want to say that it not like he in a war zone at all I count my blessing but I never thought it would hurt so much when they are gone for so long.

I love to chat with other Navy Moms and always…

The other night, while my husband, my son and I were eating dinner, we were discussing his leaving. I was telling him about things that I found out about on this site and he just smiled and said "don't worry, I'll figure it out when I get there." He is so nonchalant about his leaving. A year ago when he started the application process, he was just an 18 year old who had made a decision. But he was ONLY 18. Still had…

Hi All- so joyously happy!  My SR is in BC- two weeks today.  She sent me flowers which she set up prior to leaving with  a sweet message- I'm so touched-  I miss her sosoo much!-- Have a good day all!

Need information about Tiger Cruise Please,

My goddaughter is reporting to boot on August 14, 2013.  I know from reading the blog that at boot there is material that she will have to have memorized.  I’m going to list the thing that I believe she will have to know in no particular order and I would appreciate your thoughts on which items to memorize first to last (just list out by the associated number).  If I have included an item that doesn’t need to be memorized, please let me know and she will remove it from her to do list. …

Just picked up my sons diitty box from FED EX. Honestly surprised I did not cry. I am so very proud of my son and  about his decision  to join the US Navy. But got to say, It is so hard when you have only one child and the nest is left empty !!!! Only got to hear his voice for 10 seconds to say I arrived.  I hope this gets easier REAL SOON!!!!  Now I just wait for the first letter with his address.   Also worried due to freezing tempetures as he is use to Miami weather.

I leave for basic on May 6th and im really trying to figure out the best way to learn the Sailors creed, the 11 general orders and ranks before I go. Ive been trying to get the sailors creed and having a problem saying it all together. Any ideas on the best way to study all these?

thank you!!!

My goddaughter is reporting to boot on August 14, 2013.  I know from reading the blog that the Form Letter will be mail and should be received by her parents 7 to 10 days after arrival at boot.  If I sent with her a self addressed with postage on it postcard, with my address, (I’m her godfather) would she be able to mail this to me with the info needed (ship#, div#, street name and last 4 digits of the zip code) as a quicker way of being able to send her letters?  Or will the Form Letter…

My goddaughter is reporting to boot on August 14, 2013.  I know that she can't where any jewelry in boot, but after boot in A school can she wear birthstone stud earrings while in Navy A school?  Do the rules on dress relax at all from A school on?  I should add that she tested very well and is going to Nuke A school in South Carolina (I believe) after boot.  Lastly what be helpful for her to learn entering into boot so as to make her boot experience less traumatic?  TY in advance for the…