Greetings other Navy Moms.      I am very new at this, and I am not sure if this is the place to start but here goes.   My son has a student status and also worked part time during the year.  I just received his W2 form, does anyone have any advice on what to do.   He is in BC and I just got the box today with a very tiny return address, but I think I want to wait for the form letter as this will also have the return address I understand.

Regarding the wage statement, should I…

 My son just graduated from boot camp and is now in Pensacola, Florida. We are planning to visit with him during spring break and looking into places to stay that are nice but affordable near the base. Does anyone have any good suggestions for hotels? Thank you

tonight is my future sailors last night at home..I have cried a few times today but I know tomorrow will be very hard. I am very proud of him and I understand this is a new chapter in his life, but as his mother it is so hard for me to let him go i am already missing him. 

My Son Left 1/23/2013 from MEPs in San Diego to Great Lakes, IL!!!  Anyone else leave this day???

My daughter left today, her flight was at 3:20 pm and got the call at 9:00pm from her cell phone, she said exactly what the script says they"ll say. I'm so glad I was informed of what they say, we had her on speaker and she sounded kind of muffled but I knew what she was saying. Now is just waiting for the "box" and then her letter. Thanks again to everyone with such good info! I'm so happy right now I can now go to sleep at peace.

This is My First Blog on the site, I have two out of my three seniors that are enlisting in the Navy this year right after High School, Both have taken the ASVAB one passed and the other will take his test again in 30 days

They are my oldest children and are two of a trio Yes Triplets.... So Jordan is Now going to take his Physical on Thursday and he is off to a Hotel Tomorrow Night .... Whaaaat My 17 year old son is staying in a Hotel alone O mY

gathering what he needs and…

Does anyone know if the graduation date is posted for this? 

Trying to get  all the last minute things organized and keeping busy so not to dwell on her leaving tomorrow. 

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…