Do anyone know when will the recruits from the Navy at Great Lakes will be coming home for Christmas?
951683
He probably got Asmo'd.  That's what they do with the hard-headed recruits who won't conform to Naval standards.  Basically, they set recruits back in training (or even make them restart depending on the severity of their stubbornness) until they prove that they are worthy of donning their sailor hats.\n\nNo I'm not kidding.  100% serious.\n\nAs for when he's actually coming home, you won't know that until his dad lets you know when he's graduating.  The earliest recruits will return home after that is two weeks.  It could be as long as six months if he has to go to service training school.  Even longer if he's volunteered to be a submariner.
781702
The soldiers at Fort Campbell have actually been coming home now since July. There are a LOT of people here so it has been a huge ordeal. It takes a lot of time, manpower, and patience to get 20,000+ soldiers home from Iraq. While they are in the process of redeployment they stay very busy and it's hard to get in touch with people. When my husband was on his way home I didn't hear from him much the last week or so - he called from Maine to let me know what was going on with his flights. I know that from the time he got to Kuwait to when his flight landed at Fort Campbell was about 4 days (it was the same both times he was deployed). It is not unusual for it to have been a week since you heard from him. Also, several incoming flights this week were delayed by a few days. I don't know how that affected everyone else, but it may have backed up everyone by a few days.\n\nOnce he gets to Fort Campbell, he will have a mandatory 7-day reintegration period. This is a post-wide requirement, everyone who comes home must go through it. If his flight lands after 6 pm, he may have the next day off (at the commander's discretion) - otherwise, reintegration starts the next day. The 7 days are half days, and the rest of the day he should have off. At the end of those 7 days, he will get a 4-day weekend, then back to work for normal work days. Once a certain percentage of the brigade has gone through reintegration (I think it was 75% for my husband's unit), they will release them for up to 30 days leave. My husband got home at the end of July and didn't get leave until September 18th, so it may be a while. (It shouldn't be that long for the guys who are coming home right now though.) \n\nPlease keep in mind that he will be very busy in the next few weeks. They have a lot to do when they get home, and even after leave is over they will still be dealing with post-deployment things. I am sure he will contact you when he gets a chance, you just need to be patient.
901228
go to: www.navy.com \nthere is a message board there
900762
Yes, time to ship them back here. There will be a huge demand for them after the appeasement commences in January, 2007!
1037939
I suppose you could write to them and ask. I'm not sure they give out information to just anyone though.\nContact details here:\nhttp://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.4329\n\nThis site might also help:\nhttp://www.royalmarines.org/index.html
938082
Start with Navy relief society.  Most Navy bases have off-campus schools that can help you.\n\nTry link below.
181405
see your local Navy recruiting officer
426431
Navy mom here. First----((((BIG HUG))). Next, you need to learn the Navy Mom mantra. Probably applies to all military moms--No news, is good news!. Unfortunatley, it's true. \n\nHe should have, but is not guaranteed, been able to call you the night he arrived at RTC (Recruit Training Command). There are a variety of reasons he might not have been able to, so don't worry. And I know, it's hard not to do. Since you haven't heard from him, you can call (847) 688-2405 and give them his full name and social security number. They won't be able to let you talk to him or get a message to him, but they will tell you he's arrived and what Division he's in. Once you have his Division number is, you can then got to the website I've posted under sources below and get his mailing address. \n\nYou'll probably get your first "real" phone call about week 3. But again, there are MANY variables to this including who his RDC's (Recruit Division Commander aka Drill Instructor) are. Your son may be doing quite well, but if someone else is messing up, they may all lose phone privileges. I know. It's not fair. But...\n\nBe sure to check out the other information they have at the website, including Pass in Review (Graduation). You will be able to watch for the date of his PIR on the website too. If there is ANY way you can go, then go. I promise it will be one of most moving experiences of your life. Start making plans now to attend.\n\nI can NOT stress this enough. Start writing him ASAP. Send as often as you possibly can. It's doesn't matter the length. A few lines on the back of a napkin is like gold to them. But don't try to send him any type of care package. It won't be allowed.\n\nShortly, you should start receiving a few things. One will be a "form" type letter from him with his address. But you can beat the letter if you call for the Division number. You should also receive "the box" any day now. The Navy is the only branch that does this and it can be heartbreaking. It will contain every stitch of clothing he was wearing and anything else he took with him. I sat down in the middle of the floor and cried like a baby when our son's came. Then again, he will be given the option to donate his clothes to charity so if the box doesn't come, don't let it worry you.\n\nYou may also want to check out navymomsonline.com. They are a SUPER group and will give you all kinds of support and information. \n\nAgain, I can't stress enough to write, write, write. And when you don't get much back, try to remember that they are only allowed to write on Sundays. \n\nTake care of yourself and try to remember that your son has given you a very special gift. He made you a Navy Mom. You may not understand it just yet, but the day will come when this new honor will touch you to the center of your soul and make you weep with pride.\n\nNavy Hugs.
960550
I'll be working this Christmas on a gas platform in the North Sea.\nOut on the 21st back in on the 28th. 8 x 12 hour shifts.\nwe are busy trying to down man all non essential persons so we should be down to 13 people on board.\nProvided the lights stay on it should be OK. \n\nWill miss the wife and kids though over the holiday, that's the worst bit!
1091340
Machinist Mate is my first thought,, Diesels are still around, though trying to get on with a Small boat unit, assult craft unit, SIMA, or as others said SeaBee's. Good Luck and GO NAVY!!
298959
I would keep trying to contact someone at Ft. Bragg until you get some information. He has to be on a data base there somewhere. Good luck.
344670
Visit a Navy recruiter.  Ask him all the questions you like.\n\nThen don't believe a word he says - he is just there to get you to enlist, and he is not responsible for anything you think he promised.  You will not necessarily get the school he promised, or to be stationed at the place he promised, or to stay with your friends as he promised.
174670
Check out this site...\n\nhttp://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/hrtraindoc.htm
760363
They are in Doha, Qatar, beginning in early December:\n\nhttp://www.doha-2006.com/
846464
December 19 2006\nJust in time for Christmas
809769
This used to make my day even when wounded it was the highlight!  Thanks for asking.  \n\nThe United States armed forces cannot recieve cards to "any serviceman" this year due to fears of terrorism.  Instead, the Pentagon has set up a secure email system that allows anyone to send a message to "any serviceman." Just pick the branch of the service, type your message and click send.\n\nThe story behind the "to any serviceman" cards:\nSince 1967, when Sgt. Billy Thompson wrote Abigail Van Buren and mentioned that a wonderful Christmas present to our armed forces would be "just a letter from home," American citizens have been sending holiday wishes to servicemen and women stationed overseas every holiday season. Dubbed "Operation Dear Abby," the program has brought holiday joy to hundreds of thousands of U.S. military personnel deployed away from home.\n\nTo access the site, visit http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/\nMilitary Exchange Prepaid Calling Cards\nThe Department of Defense Military Exchanges have been authorized to sell the following prepaid calling cards to individuals and organizations who wish to purchase these cards for our troops serving overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.\nhttps://thor.milexch.com/scs/default.aspx\n\n12 Ways to Support Our Troops\nBy Lance Helgeson\nhttp://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourlife/Articles/a2004-12-07-12support.html\n\nYou can adopt a specific or random service person for a prayer circle.\n\nhttp://www.presidentialprayerteam.net/troopsadopt.php  \n\nYou can write to a service person.\n\nhttp://anyservicemember.navy.mil\nThere are dozen of organizations, which allow you to purchase items and present it to a service person, but there are other options you might consider.  Visit the closest VA Hospital or for something really unique try: \nwww.snipersonline.org (They ask for contributions to buy items that the Government refuses or that is out of stock.\n\n\nGod Bless You and The Southern People.
1066367
I was a aircraft mechanic (AD) in the Navy as well as a rescue swimmer.  I have just recently gotten out, but to answere your ? it is possible to be sent over there it depends who he is stationed with if it is a squadron and what not, but I would say there is a chance not a huge one though.