"Good stuff guys, I only wish I was going to Chicago, but found out today, that my son don't get to do PIR, he was a hold back, due to some swimming issue's, which he has concored, graduated Battle Stations 21, and is now waiting for travel…"
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Randy Leeper replied to Coach D's discussion PIR (Info for New Dad's)"Just got back from our son's PIR. I suggest reading any & all the blogs you can regarding the area and places to eat and stay. Our son David was chosen as a 'Grad & Go', which kind of changed a lot of our plans.
The first…"
Coach D posted a discussionPIR March 27, 2009 -------- (Info for New Dad's)
Where do I start. I hope this will help all you new dads who have sons/daughters going to bootcamp and are full of questions concerning PIR (Graduation). About 6 weeks ago someone posted something similar to this and it helped me out alot. Well here goes. If you can rent a room at the Navy Lodge. You can go on line and do this and all they will want to know is your sons name. It was 65.00 a night and go ahead and get the kitchenette. You will want to go to the NEX right down the street and get…See More
Coach D commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Bootcamp"Rick and Robert, If you all get up their in time Thursday you are welcome to come to Flanagans from 6-9 for a Meet and Greet."
Coach D commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Bootcamp"PIR March 27th
Everyone attending PIR on this date is invited to a Meet and Greet at Flanagans Thursday night from 6-9pm. My wife has organized it on NavyforMoms and we would like to meet everyone who has a son/daughter graduating. Come celebrate…"
Coach D replied to Coach D's discussion Does anyone have a son/daughter in Div. 141 USS Kearsarge in the group Navy Bootcamp"Thats great, he started the same day as Steven, I would have contacted you earlier but I thought I read where he was in a different division. I must of made a mistake. Welcome Aboard Div. 141. Have you recieved Cody's Box and Form letter?"
Coach D posted a discussionAnyone with a son/daughter in Div. 141 USS Kearsarge
We just received our son's letter and thought I'd see if anybody else has a son/daughter in the same division as my son? Let me know!...
Coach D commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Bootcamp"We also got Steven's info today from his recruiter and his address in the mail. Boy that was quick. He is in Ship 11 Division 141. According to the RTC website it says the graduating date for his division is March 27. We had thought it would be…"
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- Steven
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- PR
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- I have been teaching US History and Coaching Football for 27 years
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Air Force Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- I was very proud of his decision to join the US Navy. I know this will be a very special time in his lifetime of accomplishments.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
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- At 8:31pm on February 6, 2009,
Jim G. said… - Interesting that you are a football coach, as I am a football referee...
- At 8:29pm on February 6, 2009, Jim G. said…
- Thanks CoachD! Yep, I miss my son a great deal, but I am also extremely proud of him. I am sure the Navy will make fine young sailors out of our boys, and I appreciate all of the other parents who are sacrificing time with their sons and daughters so they can serve. Already looking forward to seeing Aaron at PIR, and he isn't even done processing yet!
On a sad note, I will be selling his car tomorrow afternoon as he will not be needing it again for a while! (He is going to save up between now and Christmas and buy something more reliable, so it's all part of the plan...won't be easy though.)
- At 4:59pm on January 25, 2009,
Michael B - PIR 3/20/09 said… - Enjoy every minute yo can with him because when he is gone you will wish you did! My son left the 21st. I can't wait to see him again.
Welcome to the group.
- At 6:20pm on January 23, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Coach D, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. Check out some of the groups and some of the other discussions that are going on. This site is for you to use and enjoy. We love to talk about our sailors 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 over 4 years ago. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Steven for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Coach, I am an Air Force Vet myself, thanks again for joining us.
Terry
- At 3:28pm on January 23, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Coach D! 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 is on the second half of a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Coach D this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Steven 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 Coach D- thank you for your service to our great country! Best Regards- Paul
- At 2:10pm on January 23, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Coach D, Welcome Aboard! 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 your son for his service for me and yours as well. Thanks again for joining us. Sincerely, EG
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