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Bonnie James
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- San Antonio, TX
- United States
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"Paul, Thank you for all the great tips and information. I was able to attend my stepson's graduation with my husband. It was great. I cannot tell you how appreciative I am for the tips and information the Navy dad site provided."
"Our Sailer received an award for marksmenship and also went up a rank. We are so proud. Can't wait to visit with him and catch up."
"We finally heard from our sailor and got our call that he made it. We are so excited for him and can't wait to see him next Friday."
"Paul, thank you. This is very helpful. If I am not on the list but my husband is, will I be allowed to attend graduation?"
NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Bonnie James"Gate Pass: needed to drive onto the base...if you are not driving (taking a shuttle), you don't need the pass"
"Does anyone know if we don't have a gate pass will we be allowed into the base?"
"John
Thank you for sharing. I have been updating my husband as I read through everyone's post. Something is better than nothing. It makes us feel connected. I am excited for our SR and can't wait to see him and hear all about his…"
"Paul
Thank you for the link. I have already emailed RTC and was told that I had to get the information from my step-son. My husband was able to get his division number so that was great news. He wrote to him and hopefully we will hear something…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim left a comment for Bonnie James"Welcome aboard Bonnie.
I would like to take this time to point you in some of the right directions. For starters if you haven't had the time take a look at the right side of any page you click on. There you will find some useful information for…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim left a comment for Bonnie James"Welcome aboard Bonnie! I'm so glad that you've joined us. I can't add very much to what’s already been said, but wanted to pop in here and say hello.
My son Stephen is an AWO2 and flies with VP-45 on the P-3 Orion Sub Hunter and…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin left a comment for Bonnie James"Bonnie, Welcome to NavyDads. My Grandson Joined the Navy and went to Boot Camp in February, 2008. When I joined I knew nothing about the Military and this site has really helped me understand what to expect and has relieved some of the worries I…"
"Hey there. I just found that my step-son is on Shp 2 Div 343. We have only received one letter from him and it was brief. I have already booked the flight, hotel and car rental. My husband is on the guest list but I am not so…"
Navy Boot Camp
Navy Boot Camp: Questions & Answers to what your Sailor will be doing in Navy boot camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, ILSee More
NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Bonnie James"Welcome to NavyDads.com Bonnie! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new friends. Read the discussions and add your comments. Browse through the postings in…"
Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Mason
- Describe a little about yourself:
- I am a mother of 1 daughter (21), two sons (16,19) and a step-mom to two boys (13,19).
- What brought you to this site:
- other
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Very excited and proud.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Step Mom
- Please share: how did you find us?
- by looking for information online about the Navy and Great Lakes.
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 5:50pm on October 3, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
Gate Pass: needed to drive onto the base...if you are not driving (taking a shuttle), you don't need the pass
- At 9:13pm on September 16, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said…
- Welcome aboard Bonnie.
I would like to take this time to point you in some of the right directions. For starters if you haven't had the time take a look at the right side of any page you click on. There you will find some useful information for you. The links under the about this site will help you with how this site got started, navigation, PIR, About us, community guidelines and some links to some of the groups that beginners with a lot of questions will find very useful. There is also a link called Navy Enlisted Ratings, this link will take you to a brief description of the rates (jobs) in the Navy that you can find your sailors rate and find out some information about the rate that they are in.
First and foremost though we are all here for the same reason. We are curious about what our young sailors are getting into and for more information about the rate or job that they will be doing for the next 4-6 yrs of their lives. I know when I first got here I had lots of questions and there was not a lot of people on this site but they all were either going through the same thing or had been through it and had sailors out in the fleet. Now this site has grown to over 2000 members, Dads, Moms, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, sisters, brothers, girlfriends and boyfriends. Don't be afraid to ask questions of members in here because somewhere along the way we have all had the same questions and asked. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on this site with various years of experience in the NAVY either on their own account or through their Sailors.
Again welcome aboard and BRAVO ZULU to you and your son Mason on his enlistment and please thank him for me for making the choice to defend the freedoms that my family, this country and I have and enjoy.
Navy dads Co-admin Tim
- At 7:48pm on September 16, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
Welcome aboard Bonnie! I'm so glad that you've joined us. I can't add very much to what’s already been said, but wanted to pop in here and say hello.
My son Stephen is an AWO2 and flies with VP-45 on the P-3 Orion Sub Hunter and is stationed in Jacksonville, FL. Currently he’s on his first deployment. Be sure to join the groups that will follow what Mason is doing with the Navy. If you have questions as a new parent of a sailor, or just want to keep up with others who are “veteran” dads, you can find what you're looking for here. See you around the fleet!
Jim
- At 4:56pm on September 16, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…
- Bonnie, Welcome to NavyDads. My Grandson Joined the Navy and went to Boot Camp in February, 2008. When I joined I knew nothing about the Military and this site has really helped me understand what to expect and has relieved some of the worries I had. Please go to the Groups Page and check out all of the different Groups and join in to learn more about what you Guy or Gal will be learning and doing. We are a big family here and you can find answers to most any question or concern you may have regarding what is in store for you recruit. You will find others that are new to the Navy along with those that have Loved Ones that has been in for some time. We like to hear about you recruit the good times, the concerns and the questions. I think you will find that our member are just a great big family and everyone wants to help others understand what to expect and hear how your recruit is doing.
Please feel free to ask questions.
Again Welcome and keep us updated as to you recruit’s progress.
HooYah US Navy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 10:28am on September 16, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads.com Bonnie! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new friends. Read the discussions and add your comments. Browse through the postings in the various groups or start a new one. If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is experiencing...be sure to post them! In my experience someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) was on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and just reported to HSL-37 in Hawaii. My daughter Kat is a Navy vet and was stationed on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Bonnie this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Mason 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. On the right or starboard side of every NavyDads 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 not talk about in a public forum.
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. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called A MUST READ for all New Navy Parents. Read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why. And be sure to check out the videos available in the Bootcamp Group as well.
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. Best Regards- Paul
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