About Us

NavyDads.com Launched in June 2008. The NavyDads Network is rapidly becoming one of the leading organizations for Navy Family support. Headquartered in Brandon, MS., NavyDads.com is a computer based community that has been developed, operated and funded by volunteers. NavyDads operating philosophy is to provide the foundation for social interaction, sharing of information/knowledge and providing the tools needed to navigate your way throughout your Sailor's journey in the United States Navy. From the first days at MEPS, to the worried days of boot camp, time spent during A & C schools and eventually on to the fleet, NavyDads mission, vision, and core values provide the structure and information needed to understand Navy life. Our mission provides support, encouragement, & knowledge to Sailors and their families throughout their journey together in the United States Navy.

NavyDads.com Launched in June 2008. The NavyDads Network is rapidly becoming one of the leading organizations for Navy Family support. Headquartered in Brandon, MS., NavyDads.com is a computer based community that has been developed, operated and funded by volunteers. NavyDads operating philosophy is to provide the foundation for social interaction, sharing of information/knowledge and providing the tools needed to navigate your way throughout your Sailor's journey in the United States Navy. From the first days at MEPS, to the worried days of boot camp, time spent during A & C schools and eventually on to the fleet, NavyDads mission, vision, and core values provide the structure and information needed to understand Navy life. Our mission provides support, encouragement, & knowledge to Sailors and their families throughout their journey together in the United States Navy.

NavyDads Administrator - Paul Corona

Paul (NavyDads Admin) joined NavyDads on Sept. 4, 2008 and was member # 127. He came across the site while looking for Navy Dads apparel. The rest is history! Starting as a member, Paul was later asked to become co-administrator of the site and several weeks later administrator. Raised in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Paul earned a degree in biochemistry from the University of Maryland in 1977. Returning to the west in 1978, Paul started a 33-year career as chief chemist, metallurgist, and refiner for a series of world-class gold, silver and copper mining operations in Arizona and Nevada. While in Nevada Paul got married and raised two wonderful children- Eric and Kathleen (Kat). Paul returned to Arizona in 2000 where he lives today. Kat joined the Navy first, graduated bootcamp in October 2005, and attended A-school at DINFOS at Fort Meade, Maryland. She was stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),home ported at Everett, Washington and completed her enlistment early in 2010 as Mass Communications Specialist Third Class (MC3) in the Media Department. She lives outside Everett with her boyfriend and plans to take advantage of the new GI Bill and started college in 2011. Eric joined the Navy as well and graduated from Great Lakes in April 2007. He attended A-school at Oceana and has the rate Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class(AM2), and was stationed on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN71). During cruise he was part of AIMD division and worked in the Tire and Wheel shop. In 2011 Eric re-enlisted and is currently stationed at MCBH in Hawaii.  He is attached to HSL-37, the only helicopter squadron in Hawaii and does "O" level maintenance on the SH-60B "Seahawk"helicopter. Paul shares a common vision with EG Jim, and Tim for the future of NavyDads and is excited about the future of the site and with the growth potential of NavyDads.

Jim (NavyDadsCo-Admin)is the dad of two sons, and two daughters. He has seven grand children. Youngest son, Stephen is the son that made Jim a Navy dad. Jim joined NavyDads.com on June 24, 2008 and is honored to be the first dad outside of the creators family to join. Stephen is currently an AWO2 and flies in the P-3 Orion sub hunter. He is stationed in Jacksonville, FL and is assigned to VP-45, The Pelicans. Jim has lived in South Bend, Indiana all of his life, and yes, he is a big Notre Dame fan! Jim is married to Beverly and they have been together for 30 years. Their anniversary is...9/11/1982. A date that he can't forget. He works for a home medical company and is responsible for the oxygen department.  Jim is a musician and plays the trombone with the Michiana Concert Band, and the Indiana University at South Bend Wind Ensemble. Jim and Bev attend Osceola United Methodist Church in Osceola, IN. Hobbies? Music, and NavyDads.com!

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NavyDads Co-Administrator - Tim Sullivan

Tim Sullivan joined Navydads.com on January 2, 2009. Tim will be Married for 22 years on March 18, 2011 to Sherry. Tim is the proud father of 2 sons. A daughter-in-law. 1 granddaughter and another grandchild due in June 2011. ET3 Trevor Sullivan currently Stationed on the U.S.S. Rentz (FFG46) is the oldest son. Trevor graduated basic in August 2008, attended ATT and A-school in Great Lakes before moving on to San Diego for his C-school. Ethan the Younger son will leave for basic in July 2011 with plans of becoming a SWCC. Tim Loves spending time with his Wife and family, Deer Hunting, Geocaching, working with Cattle and just being in nature in general. Tim was a member for about a year and a half when talking with E.G. one night on ways to get the word out about the website more brought up the suggestion of making a Facebook page to use the social networking site as another way to get the word out to the world. Tim was asked by E.G. to be the admin of the Facebook page. 6 months later E.G. asked if Tim would like to become an Admin on the Navydads.com website and the rest is history.

NavyDads Co-Administrator- Calvin Baker

Calvin joined NavyDads.com on October 20, 2008. He joined as a typical dad, or grand dad in this case, to keep up on his grand son who is a Navy SEAL. Calvin is now a Co-Admin and has proudly taken the duties of standing watch over our SEAL group. Calvin also has one niece in the Navy (VFA-106) and an extended family member in the Marines.

Calvin and his wife Jan were wed on June 13, 1964. They reside in North Richland Hills, TX. (Just northeast of Ft. Worth) Calvin said the he claims to have lived in Texas his whole life except for a 6 year vacation in Oklahoma. Calvin and Jan have two daughters, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Calvin is still employed by Xerox Corp. He has been with them for the past 28 years. Calvin enjoys learning new things about the Navy such as the different rates that are available and how they all work together.