"Welcome to all of the new Navy Dads. You will get good information here. Study and score well on all exams in A School is the best advice for duty choice. The choices are limited and the list changes with each class. The best…"
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"Michael, yours is a question frequently asked by new sailors families. There are many here that can help. The most important thing to communicate with your daughter is that the choice of jobs is competitive. Each class in MA school will have a list…"
"Thanks Jim, Jim and Ray, I am very proud. The sad part of the entire thing is this was his K9 Sena's last duty. Sena was retired at the end of the week after many years of brave service. He is 9 1/2 years old and spent extensive tours in Iraq,…"
"Guys I have a little bit to brag about. Vice President Biden was in Hawaii for 2 days this week and my son and his K9 Sena were assigned to his personal security detail with the Secret Service the entire time. He tells me he and Sena were within…"
"El, the surgery went well and he is back on duty. I receive a photo of him taking a leak on a sign post for a sign that stated "walking dog is prohibited on this property". Looks like they are up to their old tricks!"
"Jeff, this is not unusual based on my experience. My son's travel to Pearl Harbor was changed 2 days before his MWD graduation. He was supposed to have some time off but it all changed. We went to San Antonio hoping to spend a week with him,…"
"Guys, I have been following this thread for a while and I am glad to see I am not the only one trying to drill, "do the smart thing" into my sailor's head. My son is young (19) and is still in his first year, and this issue…"
"Scott, we all wish your son luck. My son has completely enjoyed his MWD job so far. His dog Senna has been a blessing to him. They were recently on duty and was forced to apprehend an airman who was trying to commit suicide by cop. Senna showed his…"
"Jim, this is unbelievably fantastic! What a unforgettable day for Sharon and your family. I know how difficult this is on the moms. My wife still sheds the occasional unsolicited tear because she misses he son so much. I am glad for you as well. I…"
"Yes El the USPS had good rates, but I have not tried them yet. The 2 boxes I have been interested in sending were full of electronics. The shipper strongly recommended to avoid the USPS on expensive electronics because they will break them and they…"
"The other thing I wish I had known was to send everything possible with him on the plane. The cost to ship stuff over is unbelievable. His Xbox and games cost $130 to ship, the cost of an extra bag on his flight over is only $25. Also, you cannot…"
"Redfly, the process was a pain in the butt only because I had to do it for him! His travel dates changed during the last week so he did not have time to bring the car to the shipper. You need his orders and the power of attorney and copies of his…"
"Red, you have entered big and bad waters!! The Navy paid for the transport of my son's car. It was quite an experience. If his orders say they will pay for his car, then they will pay. If not, it's on him and it's not cheap. Many…"
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- At 9:39pm on November 23, 2010,
Jim Santucci said… - Bll - I think it starts around 10:00. There are several hotels close to the base that are nice but not too expensive. You may already know this, but Lackland AFB is where the Air Force does their boot camp. Their boot camp graduation and the Navy MA pinning ceremony are on the same day - Friday. So leave yourself plenty of time to get on base for the pinning. Lots of traffice and very crouded.
- At 6:28pm on November 23, 2010, Jim Santucci said…
- Bill - Congrats to your son! He is going to love MWD. According to your message, he's being offerred VA or Italy? I remember when my son was talking about going to Italy. The bases in Italy have the lowest turnover of Navy personnel than any other on the planet. I think Italy is the most coveted duty of all -- it's great that he has a shot.
Your son will do his MWD training (C School) at Lackland. I think the training is approx. 11 weeks. He should know where he'll be assigned before he graduates A School. My son, Chris, was disappointed he didn't get Italy, but he's getting great experience in Bahrain. Let me know where he ends up. Are you going to his pinning ceremony?
- At 12:36pm on October 6, 2010,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Bill, Welcome Aboard!
When my son first enlisted in the Navy I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to his future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads but found out 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 hope this site will benefit fathers that follow 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 Conrad for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us
Sincerely, E.G.
- At 5:46am on October 3, 2010,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said… - Welcome aboard Bill! I’m so glad that you’ve joined us. I can’t add very much to what Paul said, but wanted to pop in here and say hello. My son is an AW and flies with VP-45 on the P-3 Orion and is stationed in Jacksonville, FL. Be sure to join the groups that will follow what Conrad is doing with the Navy. If you have questions, usually you can find what you’re looking for here. See you around the fleet!
Jim
- At 5:25am on October 3, 2010,
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- At 5:25am on October 3, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads.com Bill! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads.com as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new Navy friends. Be sure to read the discussions add your comments or start a new discussion. Browse through the postings in the various groups or start a new one. I certainly have! If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...be sure to post them! In my experience someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) is stationed on the carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) just completed her five-year enlistment on the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Bill this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Conrad is doing! Please remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors and the fleet in mind at all times. On the right or starboard side of every NavyDads.com page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link for some guidelines as to what we should and should not talk about in a public forum like NavyDads.com. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com! Show your support for NavyDads.com by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. Best Regards- Paul
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