"Paul, I'm very happy for you, but now I'm totally confused!
I talked to my son over the weekend and still no word on orders!
On a lighter note, my son's security clearance is finished ... YEAH! 18 months, that's not…"
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Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"Thanks, Sandy, I'll do just that."
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"Thanks, Mary, that's a relief! My wife finally had contact with him this morning, so all is well ... for now, at least."
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"My son has not called me, or any of his family, in close to three weeks. He is so disillusioned with his predicament that he doesn't want to hear me harp on about his orders ... or lack of. Like I said, he's been in GL since July 09. The…"
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"I thought the same and have been trying to find out what I can to help him out (mentally). He has been going to the detailer, regularly, and gets the same story each time he's there. I've been watching this group closely, hoping that…"
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"My son finished A school in early June and received orders for October ... four months, give or take, so I'm not surprised. He started boot camp last July, so you can imagine how he feels."
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"Oh, and I forgot to mention ... my daughter is at MEPS as I type. She took the ASVAB yesterday and is waiting to see an orthopedic surgeon regarding a slight curve to her spine. She was told by the doctor that it is not an issue, but might need a…"
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"My son had C school orders for Virginia to start MK86 5" on October 4th. He broke his hand before he shipped and lost his orders. Now he's back in line and was told he's looking at next year before he might get new orders ... as late…"
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"I just spoke with my son and it looks like he got the ball rolling. He was assured that everything would be timely enough for him to make C school ... he's relieved ... me too! :o)"
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"Thanks for the responses ... I'll let him know!"
clay H left a comment for Andrew Ross"Our daughter had a security burp during boot camp, she has Isreali bonds..... Ya know when ya let us jews in stuff like that happens..."
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"Thanks, Paul.
He's so close to being finished school and someone told him he might lose his position, since he was supposed to have his clearance before starting A school. I think it was someone pulling his chain, but he immediately called me…"
Andrew Ross commented on Paul (Zac's Dad FC)'s group AECF FC A school and beyond"Well, my son just found out that his security clearance has not been done. This won't affect his ability to finish A or C school, will it? Has anyone else's son/daughter had a similar issue? Why would they have dropped the ball on this? I…"
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- At 8:52am on April 28, 2010, clay H said…
- Our daughter had a security burp during boot camp, she has Isreali bonds..... Ya know when ya let us jews in stuff like that happens...
- At 6:28pm on August 1, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Andrew,
I'm happy to have put this out there for us dads. We are linked with N4M's but it is buried in their site in the navy links. The moms site is run by the ad agency that handles the advertising for the Navy. I wish it were front and center for the moms to know that we exist but I'm just lucky they have my link on there at all. We have been growing by word of mouth and the more dads that find us, word will spread faster.
One day we will rise and be known to all! We all must keep spreading the word about us.
Thanks again, EG
- At 12:55pm on August 1, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Andrew, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. This site is for you to use and enjoy. We love to talk about our sailors around here and we have been known to brag on them a little. We are also here to support and encourage each other. After all we are all in this together. I have two sons and they are both in the military. My youngest joined the Air Force 5 years ago. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Ian for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Thank you for your service to this great country as well.
Terry
- At 6:57am on August 1, 2009, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
- Andrew, Welcome Aboard!
My son is an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't be prouder of him. When he first enlisted I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. I'm new at this and I hope this site will benefit fathers that come behind us. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your sailor. I'm so glad to find out their are so many proud Navy Dads just like myself. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Ian for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
- At 12:03am on August 1, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Andrew! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors- my son Eric just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Andrew this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Ian is doing!
As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. Thanks to one of our members we have two excellent videos that you can access from the Video area on the NavyDads.com main page: New Bootcamp 1 of 2 and New Bootcamp 2 of 2. These videos will answer many of your questions and concerns and will give you a better understanding of how the United States Navy transforms our children into sailors!
Be sure to spend some time in the Bootcamp group- there are many questions and answers available to help you understand what your sailor is going through. And as PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. And Andrew- thank you for your service to our great country. Best Regards- Paul
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