HULL TECHS
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Ed A commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
I think he will find quite a difference between A-school and being out there doing his job.
Rick Self commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
Brandon will be on the lpd-9 USS Denver ported in Sasebo Japan.
RS
Ed A commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
Verizon put his US account on military hold, stopping monthly charges. He got a plan (and phone) at the Navy Exchange in Yokosuka which allows him to call the states for a reasonable monthly charge. When his ship is in port there is wye-fi available…
Rick Self commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
How do you keep in contact with your son? what kind of internet, cell phone service will be needed?
RS
Ed A commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
I think he will like it there. My son has found it enjoyable but I think he does get a bit homesick. He is with the GW carrier group in the Yellow Sea right now. I know he feels quite safe off base at Yokosuka.
Rick Self commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
Just heard from my son and he has past all his testing for his HT classes. He got his verbal orders and is waiting for his written orders. He's going to Japan for his first and maybe his last port. Not sure if is Yokosuka, but he did say he…
Ed A commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
My son is currently assigned (as of May27) to the USS Shiloh stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. He is actually getting to use some of the stuff he learned in A school and enjoys the professionalism and spirit of his shipmates.
Ed
Brad Blackwell commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
Hi Rick, Bradley graduated 7/31 ! He reports to his A-school Monday 8/3. Had no idea about anything regarding his school. I guess he was worked up about finally going thru PIR. The PIR was awesome. We really enjoyed seeing him and having him home…
Rick Self commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
Has Bradley laid out his A School Program as he knows it? Brandon says that he does'nt know of very many people going into the Hull Tech Div. Brandon did say they have a bunch of firefighters and he starts that glass this Monday and that goes…
Brad Blackwell commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
Hey Rick... I just saw the group you started. I thought the only groups were the featured groups. I would have just joined yours. Bradley reports to his school 8/01. They probably will go together.
Rick Self commented on Brad Blackwell's group 'HULL TECHS'
my son Brandon just graduated from navy bootcamp on July 17, 2009 in div 247. He is now one week in Aschool and just finished that week of introductuion to A School. He will now start is fist week on monday 7/27/09 ofor his firefighting class for 2…
Brad Blackwell commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
WooHoo! Our son Bradley has passed his tests and battle stations! PIR is 7/31 We plan on getting there at 630am. We live about 30 minutes away from Great Lakes. Thanks for all your comments about PIR. We have planned our day with your help and…
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- At 8:12pm on July 15, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Brad, “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 Bradley for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising fine young man.
Terry
- At 9:07pm on July 1, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Brad! 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 Brad this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Bradley 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. Best Regards- Paul
- At 7:21am on July 1, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Brad, 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 Bradley for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name (do not post SEAL names):
- Bradley
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- unknown
- Describe a little about yourself:
- 44 father of 4.-- 19, 14, 12, 3. married.
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted, My son is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- proud, relieved, and afraid.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- web surfing trying to find info on the different ratings. Bradley said he will not be given his chosen rating he applied for at enlistment time. He is currently at boot camp.
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