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oldest son is joining the navy...........finally

Jack_Berry

Jack_Berry

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got the call last nite. testing done he starts at great lakes oct 1. this is ironic because he was living with us, going to school part time and working pt at walgrens. he got to calif and moved in with his dad and started to go to jc pt and yes work at walgrens pt. so now the loop is complete.

we had been after him to join since sr yr in hs. it finally took a road trip to clear his mind and make the decision. never the less we are thrilled. he is looking at a couple of the electronics specialties. he is entering as an E4.


interestingg take on his enlistment from the manager at his store in cotatai ca. he called us to ask what to do. the recruiter called tuesday to get him into the office wed for testing and ppwk. he tried to find someone to cover his shift but no luck. we urged him to call in and tell the mgr that hew was not coming in due to enlistment procedures. she told him...."this will affect your future with the company". he said he would finish his schedule which ends saturday. so today he got a call, not from not the manager but an assistant telling him he was getting a 3 day suspension. can you beat that? this little manager wannabe puts keeping the schedule ahead of national service. strong mail to walgrens will go out when i can get to the url(nott from here. tried) prescriptions will be moved very soon
 
chefdennis

chefdennis

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Hats off to the young Man Jack!! As for Walgreens, pass that url along, a few more e-mails to TPTB are in order....
 
Steady Eddie

Steady Eddie

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Jack_Berry said:
got the call last nite. testing done he starts at great lakes oct 1. this is ironic because he was living with us, going to school part time and working pt at walgrens. he got to calif and moved in with his dad and started to go to jc pt and yes work at walgrens pt. so now the loop is complete.

we had been after him to join since sr yr in hs. it finally took a road trip to clear his mind and make the decision. never the less we are thrilled. he is looking at a couple of the electronics specialties. he is entering as an E4.


interestingg take on his enlistment from the manager at his store in cotatai ca. he called us to ask what to do. the recruiter called tuesday to get him into the office wed for testing and ppwk. he tried to find someone to cover his shift but no luck. we urged him to call in and tell the mgr that hew was not coming in due to enlistment procedures. she told him...."this will affect your future with the company". he said he would finish his schedule which ends saturday. so today he got a call, not from not the manager but an assistant telling him he was getting a 3 day suspension. can you beat that? this little manager wannabe puts keeping the schedule ahead of national service. strong mail to walgrens will go out when i can get to the url(nott from here. tried) prescriptions will be moved very soon
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My #2 Son is in the Navy, he likes it, trying to talk him in staying in there. I thought I was going to meet up with ya. I'm in Haw River, but just got a load. I know your recruiter (OVM) talks highly of you.
 
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Refer Hauler

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Congratulations to your son and you! Our son signed up for the Navy while still in high school. The difference in him versus his other high school buddies is like night and day. He is in his fith year as a EOD diver.
We are very proud of him and all of our men and women in the Military.
 
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Crazynuff

Veteran Expediter
Your son's service will be much appreciated . I hope he takes advantage of further traing benefits available to him .
As for Walgreen's I personally moved my prescriptions from there over a year ago when they started using a supplier in India that was recently approved by the FDA . (We have FDA inspectors in India ?? ) This Walgreen's link may be helpful . http://www.walgreens.com/marketing/contactus/forms.jsp
 
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usafk9

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E-4 outta the gate? I smell a mortgage broker....er, used car salesman.....er, recruiter.

That's a supervisory role, Jack....a Petty Officer.

I wish nothing but the best for your kid, Jack, but I find that claim suspect. He have that in writing?

Please don't take the above negatively. I am very happy your boy is taking the oath. There is no more noble calling than to serve one's fellow man, in defense of our nation and Her Constitution. Please pass along our welcome to 'the club', and we're proud he's serving.

AJ
 
inkasnana

inkasnana

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Best of luck to your son! I'm sure he will do great and be very happy with his decision. :)

I used to be an Air Force wife when my ex was in the service. I kind of miss it.
 
Jack_Berry

Jack_Berry

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usafk9 said:
E-4 outta the gate? I smell a mortgage broker....er, used car salesman.....er, recruiter.

That's a supervisory role, Jack....a Petty Officer.

I wish nothing but the best for your kid, Jack, but I find that claim suspect. He have that in writing?

Please don't take the above negatively. I am very happy your boy is taking the oath. There is no more noble calling than to serve one's fellow man, in defense of our nation and Her Constitution. Please pass along our welcome to 'the club', and we're proud he's serving.

AJ
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nothing neg taken. appreciate the info. well gracie, who did more talking to carl than i did, but, he is going to school for a year and a half and coming out a petty officer. clean living and clean family life. if you were to look at him you might see petty officer material.

crazynuff, thanks for that link. sent the strongly worded e-mail son got a ticket for headlight out and the recruiter is going to court with him to make sure noth.ing goes on his driving record. headlight violation. officer must have seen the wisc plates.
 
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geo

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Retired Expediter
US Navy
wish your son best of luck
myself did 21 years in navy retired as skc
also walgreen good be in hot water for giving him a hard time
about enlisting in service there are labor laws againest this
 
arkjarhead

arkjarhead

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Not only labor laws but there is something called the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act. In a nut shell it means you can't punish someone for missing work due to military obligations. And before you ask it doesn't matter if he is on active duty or not. He could still sue.
 
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wimpy007

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US Army
Jack, wish your boy GODS SPEED from an OLD NCO, I wish I could shake his hand.
 
OntarioVanMan

OntarioVanMan

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arkjarhead said:
Not only labor laws but there is something called the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act. In a nut shell it means you can't punish someone for missing work due to military obligations. And before you ask it doesn't matter if he is on active duty or not. He could still sue.
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Sue? He wasn't even in the navy yet....
In fact he only gave the store 1 days notice...the recruiter was wrong to ask the lad to welch on his responsibility to his job that he had a commitment to....
 
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