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Thomas A replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"My son is testing out today at great lakes. Class 290 and they will head west this week to join the rest of his class..... A very proud day for him and exciting.... not a day goes by that I don't think of him and the training…"
Jackct replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"Best to all in 289!!! Grandpa's right ,as usual. You're all in for quite a ride.
HOO YAH 289!!! "
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"289 Guys, this is a post I have used before but due to the fact I will be away from my computer very shortly and won't be able to post it till late, I am posting this early. Unusually I wait till about mid-afternoon, but here it is.
The…"
Dan replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"289's HW begins today. Let's keep all these guys in our prayers."
Dan left a comment for Jim (SO Dad)"Jim,
My son was in 289 watching your son's class graduate. He said it was a very motivational experience. UBM's meeting with SEAL justice was the icing on the…"
Dan replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"My son and the rest of 289 got to watch 282's graduation Friday. He found it highly motivational. Then the day before his class begins BUD/S Orientation O.B.M. is taken out by our SEALs. We had to overlook him calling us at…"
John Russell replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"It looks like Great Lakes may be bypassed for at least officers for class 290. Does anyone know anything else about that?? John"
Dan replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"As for places to eat, There are some great places on Orange Ave in Coronado. One that stands out in my memory is on the left just before the Dell as you travel south. It's Mediterranean and is on the second floor. There is an…"
Dan replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"We stayed one night at the North Island base on the north end of Coronado and three nights at the base in San Diego which is near the bridge. Both were excellent. We had tried for the one on the Amphibious Base but it was full. My…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"I wrote a Blog about our trip to visit our GS between Phase I and II, we stayed at the Gateway across from NSWC. You can find it at My Trip to Coronado
HooYah Class 289!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
golfer replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"Did you stay at the Del or the base hotel? I once stayed at the Lodge at Torey Pines but that is pretty far. care to share any thoughts on where to take them for dinner, etc."
golfer replied to Dan's discussion class 289 in the group SEAL DADS (NSW)"We are thinking of going the second weekend of May. Where did you stay?"
Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- J.
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- He is at BUDS
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Retired High School Agriculture Teacher. Father of three sons. Currently a substitute teacher and beef cattle farmer.
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Overjoyed!
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Son
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Fortune and google.
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 8:20pm on May 20, 2011,
montanadad2 said… My son was concerned that bootcamp might not be hard enough also, but I am curious to know how he feels now. Not getting much sleep, I know will effect him in the beginning until he adjusts. I hope the best for your son and appreciate your comment.
- At 9:53pm on May 3, 2011,
Jim (SO Dad) said… - Hi Dan... Hold on tight... it's gonna be quite a ride...
- At 5:32am on April 13, 2011,
NDx2 said… - Got it.., and PM sent. Thank you, Dan...
- At 1:55pm on April 12, 2011, NDx2 said…
- Hey Dan, just sent a friend request; got a question for you... thx!
- At 7:07am on March 15, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…
- Dan, if you go to my page and scroll down you will find 2 Blogs I wrote after going to Coronado. The first is about visiting between Phase I and II, the other is after a visit for SQT Graduation. I write about things we did and saw and places we ate.
- At 12:02pm on February 25, 2011,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Dan, 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 J for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, E.G.
- At 3:37pm on February 22, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said… - Welcome aboard Dan.
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.
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 J. 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 8:20pm on February 21, 2011,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads !
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- At 8:20pm on February 21, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads.com Clinton! 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) recently completed her five-year enlistment on the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And <Clinton 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 your son 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
- At 8:17pm on February 21, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…
- If you son is in BUDS you may want to checkout http://www.navydads.com/group/navalspecialwarfare which is the SEAL Dads (NSW) Group. While you are there the discussion names Read before posting is a must read for you. After reading I would suggest you change you Profile to comply with Navy OPSEC.
Please thank your son for choosing to go through BUDS and SQT.
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