"Seems we may be in for another round of PCS holds. Some of that happened about this time last year. Then the floods that hit Millington is causing some added delays. Sailors looking for orders need patience as they remain on "hold". While…"
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Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"Not a surprise. . . I think Gary T and others may remember the mudslides last summer that had the ATT school shut down for a few days (wanted to be sure the building was safe - it was). Makes for good memories for our sailors, and us parents can get…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"The regular BC (boot camp) liberty schedule after PIR is basically they must be back at the RTC each night, some will have duty although that is not the likely scenario. Our son stayed at RTC until the middle of the week following before moving to…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"To everyone, and David R in particular, our sons and daughters should wear the uniform proudly. Off base present yourselves in the best possible light, your a sailor in the best Navy anywhere. Uniform of the day, blues or whites depending on the…"
Dave M replied to Kevin's discussion Leave requests (chits) in the group A School for Dads"In a large organization, there is always some level of administrative BS. The holidays make it more obvious and dramatic for our sailors and us. In some cases, it may come down to differences between locations and commands within the location (after…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"on the Navy for Moms there is a 'Great Lakes A School Q & A ' site.
Within that site is a discussion of the lengths of various schools and the
sequence there. (If the A school is somewhere else like P'Cola or SD, that info is not…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"Peter Smith
didn't see your note about going to SD . . .
Stand down for the holidays generally starts on Dec 19 and goes until Jan 3. The specifics will depend on the school and the location. Our son is in San Diego, actually at the Point…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"Otto - what an experience for you ! ! ! From all that I hear, yours was the abnormal experience. Most of the A schools are pretty low key. (our son actually finished early - told us about it in the week after it was all over). Always having family…"
Dave M commented on Cora's group C SCHOOL"Like Ken, our sailor completed A school and has his orders for 'C' school. I guess because of instructor availability, a small numbers of sailors eligible, etc. the time stretchs out. He started A school in August, completed it earlier…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"Good to hear such positives - I think the sailors appreciate the change that comes with A school compared to boot camp.
A number of schools have a stand down at Christmas, starting Dec 19 and going to Jan 2. There will be no classes during that…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"Raul -
If he remains in the RTC until he leaves for Pensacola, at the airport or after you have his new address. Sailors going to PCola with no further training
at GL did not transfer out of the RTC before flying south - or so it was
when we had…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"kevin - a small technicality - he can have the stuff Joe listed only AFTER
he has officially left the RTC. Even if he is going back to his ship to pack after PIR, nothing can go back with him. Some grad and go parents arrange to meet their sailors…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"Kevin - how soon you will be able to visit your son will depend on what his A school command has for rules. He will go through several phases (1,2, and 3) once in Virginia. Each phase defines when they can have liberty or leave the base.
Our son is…"
Dave M commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Carl - that is a great call when you get it.
Moms and Dads get anxious, and the new sailors are happy excited - sometimes it takes them a few hours before they make the call.
Congrats to all the new sailors . . . and their families for hangin in…"
Dave M commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Jeff and others -
There normally is a meet and greet event organized by one of the Navy4Moms groups. On June 18, there is one being organized by a
Michelle Z.
Also in the Discussion group above started by Kurt you will find some other dads who…"
Dave M commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"An added note for Bradley Harry's Dad -
I found the following information in the discussion section of the
Great Lakes A School Q & A site on NAVY for moms. It is a site
sponsored by a SDC (student division command) and a Navy career…"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Charlie
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- STG AEF
- Describe a little about yourself:
- now retired, one son on active duty and other a civilian
employee of the Navy
Live in New England with my wonderful wife
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Army Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- great move for him. It gives him the focus he needs.
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- At 6:48pm on May 6, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - David, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. I see you have joined a group, jumping in and getting involved I like that. Check out some of the other groups and some of the discussions that are going on. 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 Charlie for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for your service to this great country as well. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 8:49pm on May 4, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads David! 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 David this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Charlie is doing! And David- thank you for your service to our great country. Best Regards- Paul
- At 9:54am on May 4, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - David, 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 Charlie for his service for me and yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
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