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Jerry M left a comment for Donald Combs"Hey Don! Thanks for your nice words about my sons (we're very proud of them - even though we're learning that most SEALs are a bit crazy)! You'll enjoy Great Lakes very much. We've been there several times over the past couple of…"
Donald Combs left a comment for Jerry M"Jerry,
That is great both sons are serving and are Navy SEALS. I am coming up to see my son graduate on 3/4 and he is following a family tradition of serving. I noticed you drove to the…"
Donald Combs replied to Donald Combs's discussion Ship 02 Dvision 915 PIR 3/4 in the group Navy Boot Camp"Never post anything when you are too tired to check the spelling. Hope to hear from others soon."
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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 Co-Admin, Tim left a comment for Donald Combs"Welcome aboard Donald.
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…"
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin left a comment for Donald Combs"Donald, 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…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim left a comment for Donald Combs"I see you have been active on the RTC Facebook page too. If you join the boot camp group here, there are a lot of links and valuable information so you know what to expect when you go to Colin's PIR."
NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Donald Combs"Welcome to NavyDads !
Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com. We've some cosmetic changes to the site since this video was made, but nagivation remains the same.
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NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim left a comment for Donald Combs"Welcome aboard to Navy Dads Donald! When my son first enlisted, I was a little scared and worried for him. Not coming from a military family at all, I had no idea what to expect. What I found out was that he had made the most mature decision of his…"
NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Donald Combs"Welcome to NavyDads.com Donald! 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)
- Colin
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- GTM
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Navy vet, served on submarines. My Navy time was the best experience of my life.
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Navy Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- I felt very proud that he joined the Navy and that he has followed a proud family tradition of serving in our military.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Though a Facebook link. RTC site.
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 11:00am on January 22, 2011, Jerry M said…
Hey Don! Thanks for your nice words about my sons (we're very proud of them - even though we're learning that most SEALs are a bit crazy)! You'll enjoy Great Lakes very much. We've been there several times over the past couple of years as our sons have made it through Boot Camp and preBUD/S there (plus, we live less than 200 miles from the base). We also stayed very close to the base during our visits. I preferred driving myself to their PIR, this required getting there early (we usually left our hotel around 7am) but I was always too excited to sleep anyway. Getting there early ensured 2 things for us: First, we were able to sit directly in front of our sons' Division when they marched in for the ceremony - so we had a great view of them; Second - there is a very impressive Display Area (almost like a small Museum) that you'll pass through on your way to the PIR Hall, and getting there early allowed us to spend some time there (AFTER we had already saved our seats with our coats!). A lot of other Dads prefer taking hotel shuttles to PIR (which I'm sure probably works well for them) - but I wanted to MAKE SURE that I didn't miss ANYTHING (and if getting there very early to beat the traffic was the price to be paid - I was happy to pay it)! I hope this info helps you. Let me know if I can answer anything else for you (I'm no expert - just ask my wife! - but we've been fortunate to have many pleasant visits at Great Lakes). Either way - have a great time, and give my best to your son! Take care, Jerry
- At 9:12pm on January 7, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said…
- Welcome aboard Donald.
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 Colin 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 7:51am on January 7, 2011, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
- Donald, 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 Colin for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, E.G.
- At 9:43pm on January 6, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
- I see you have been active on the RTC Facebook page too. If you join the boot camp group here, there are a lot of links and valuable information so you know what to expect when you go to Colin's PIR.
- At 9:25pm on January 6, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads !
Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com. We've some cosmetic changes to the site since this video was made, but nagivation remains the same.
- At 9:24pm on January 6, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
- Welcome aboard to Navy Dads Donald! When my son first enlisted, I was a little scared and worried for him. Not coming from a military family at all, I had no idea what to expect. What I found out was that he had made the most mature decision of his life! I found lots of answers to my questions right here on NavyDads.com. I will brag a little here and tell you that I was the first dad outside of the creator’s family to join this site. After two years, E.G. and Paul asked me to become one of the co-administrators. I was honored. But this is not about me, it’s about you and your Sailor!
I have one sailor in the family - my son Stephen is an AWO2. (Air warfare systems operator) He is a Petty Officer 2nd Class and flies in the P-3 Orion sub hunter. Currently he is with VP-45 in Jacksonville, FL. This is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Colin is doing!
We do ask that you remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors in mind at all times. On the starboard side of every Navy Dads page is an area we call “About Us.” Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link and the NavyDads Guidelines link. Also check out the FAQs at the top of the pages, and also on the starboard side. There is lots of information there as well. Also be sure to check out the “Navy Dads Tutorial” in the FAQ section. It’s a short video that will help you to navigate around the site.
Also be sure to stop by the NavyDads official store- Navyoutfitters.com. The Navy Blue tee shirt with the NavyDads.com logo is my favorite! Again, welcome and we’ll see you around the fleet! GO NAVY! HOOYAH!
Best Regards- Jim
- At 9:24pm on January 6, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads.com Donald! 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. 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 direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) is stationed on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) recently completed her enlistment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Donald this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Colin 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 and 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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