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Comment by Michael Baione 22 hours ago

Nick - Sorry I didn't answer sooner. I personally don't know anything about Atsugi Japan. I just don't want you thinking we were ignoring you. I have had a crazy couple of weeks and have not been on much! Japan should be a great station though. BZ to your son!

Mike - Did you love PIR?? He will have a good time in A school...except for OC Spray day. No Bueno! Tell him to use the pain to his advantage and focus on the objectives. I told Devin to keep an eye out for him, but if she hasn't seen him by now she probably won't. Once she starts MWD training tomorrow she won't be allowed to associate with any of the MA students. 

MA graduation is very cool. You will enjoy that also. Let me know when you are coming for that and we can probably meet up! I am only 1 1/2 hours away in Austin.

Comment by Mike Bennett yesterday

My son arrived at San Anotonio today (5-8-13) to start his MA training.  I was able to give him his cell phone at the airport so now we can communicate a lot more.  It won't be so bad missing him as much.  Looking forward to going to his "A" school graduation in 7 or 8 weeks. 

Comment by Nick Ugliarolo on May 13, 2013 at 3:50pm

Just found out my son got his orders today. He will be headed to NAS Atsugi Japan after A school in Lackland. Anyone have info on Atsugi?

Comment by Michael Baione on May 12, 2013 at 9:54am

That last month of Bootcamp is really hard on both sides. Devin wasn't able to call us during that time and we got very few letters. That's part of what makes PIR so emotional. You are so proud of them and they still look at you like...what are you getting so worked up about. lol That is your affirmation of a parenting job well done...So a big BZ to you!

You won't find support like this any where else! 

Comment by Mike Bennett on May 11, 2013 at 11:13am

Michael:  Yes, it was the best call to receive.  I was anxiously waiting for it.  We talked for a long time and he sounds releived that basic is over.  Now all they have to do is practice for the PIR ceremony.  I know what you mean about hoping you did a good job as a parent.  I think it shows that we did by how much we care about them now as they start their own life and career.  It has been so good having others dads to go through this together.  Looking forward to the next chapter and my new friends on Navy Dads.  OO-Rah!

Comment by Tom L on May 11, 2013 at 10:09am

Mike...Congrats on getting the call...what a great feeling....but just wait until next week...LOL!

 

Comment by Michael Baione on May 11, 2013 at 9:51am

Tom - We were trying real hard not to show how proud we are of what the girls have accomplished. 

Jon - I am very proud of what both of our girls have accomplished. They both worked so hard and and surprised themselves with what they are capable of doing! It's so funny that they are truly good friends now and didn't really know each other that well in Bootcamp, when we were talking!

Mike - Isn't that one of the best phone calls and feelings you ever had??? You always hope that you do a good job as a parent. It's a slippery slope at best, but you keep doing the right thing by them and this is the reward!! Like Jon and Tom said Encourage Scott to really press himself over the following 7 weeks. It is intense but the hard work will really pay off!!

Comment by Mike Bennett on May 11, 2013 at 9:12am

Jon - Yes, it's been an experience we didn't expect.  What an emotional roller coaster of uncontrollable feelings.  I'm glad it's almost over or does it continue after basic...LOL  MA "A" school is only 7 weeks long?  I would think it would be more than that.  Civillian police academy is a lot longer than that.  I've told my sailor to make sure he studies hard and doesn't fool around so he can get the best pick for where he will go after "A" school.  He said I know dad.  :>)

Comment by Jon Williamson on May 10, 2013 at 8:45pm

Congrats Mike!  It's been a crazy few months for us and today was the culmination of it all.  Enjoy the PIR and I look forward to hearing about it all.  Can't stress enough how important it is for your sailor to focus and work hard for the 7 weeks of MA training... it'll be worth it when it's time to pick orders and graduate.

Comment by Mike Bennett on May 10, 2013 at 8:26pm

Tom - Thanks for explaining all the abbreviations.

Jon - Nice picture of the girls and proud papa's.  BZ to both of them.  I go the call today.  My SR is now a Sailor.  I can't wait to see him next Friday for PIR.  I also got a letter from him when I got home from work.  Shed a few tears reading it.  They were happy tears though.  I can;t believe how emotional this experience has been.

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