"FYI NWU is Navy Working Uniform. It is the new digitized bluish navy cammys. Not many of the old salts like 'em.
I'll have to pass on to my son they have changed the course already. Three weeks seemed like a long indoc. There are a lot of…"
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Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"Sorry guys, I should have mentioned to y'all that the mail service leaves a lot to be desired!! Good luck to you all and don't get discouraged because your youngin rolls. I'll bet abut 30-40% roll for one reason or another. I also…"
Edward D. Cookenham left a comment for discoe"Hey Discoe - welcome aboard. My son graduated a week ago today so I might be able to answer some questions along with the other guys."
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"Oh I forgot I believe the show is on at 3:30 EST."
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"Check out Navy Wife Radio Podcast. Today the MCPO of the Navy will be on for an interview. The woman, Wendy, who does this works for my wife. Perhaps you and or your wifes will find this podcast interesting. She does a call in show and seems to be…"
Edward D. Cookenham left a comment for Joe DeCristoforo"Welcome Joe. My son just graduated last Friday. lots of good help here."
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"Steve; LOL the phone thing sounds like the DI's. Those guys are some pretty tough dudes - most have come from the war. RLP the BIG one is a major hurdle to cross. They hit 'em with knowledge stuff too. We figured Sam would get to do it…"
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"Good morning all. From what my son said the phone quality leaves a bunch to be desired so if your son doesn't sound like your son that's why. The time they have for the phone is, in Sam's case, a set time and is then divied up between…"
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"Yes he did. He went back from Christmas leave with Pneumonia but got put on light duty so he squeaked through on that one. Tell Jake to hit the memorization stuff hot and heavy as Sam thought that was the main thing that got him through the major…"
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"LOL One thing for sure -- what ever he does it will be wrong! Darned if ya do and darned if ya don't! Part of the learning process and for when you try but don't please the Commanding Officer.
Nothing like a Marine Drill Instructor to put…"
Edward D. Cookenham replied to Steve Whatley's discussion Class 12-10 in the group Navy OCS Dads"Yeah Sam has been into the PT for well over a year, long before he decided to Go Navy. It has payed off I'm sure. But those Marine Drill Instructors have a way of pushing everyone, prepared or not, to the limit and beyond. Break 'em down…"
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"OK - direct from Ensign (wanna be) Sam from OCS --- "It would be good to have a good phone card and a home made letter writing kit (plain paper, book of stamps, Legal size envelopes stuck inside a manella envelope), a good iron, pantyhose to…"
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"Below web is OCS. Not. Pcs!!!!! Sorry thick fingers"
Edward D. Cookenham commented on GANavyDad's group Navy OCS Dads"Sam's class did aeet and greet at local place the night before D Day called The Brick Alley. Nice place and lots of room. I went and so did 2 other Moms. Gave them a good bonding experiance. My wife says there is akins of list on N4Moms but try…"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Sam
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- Ensign
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Retired RMCS, Sam's Mom (N4M) is a retired Commander, and his grandfather (deceased) was a Mustang Lt. I am a Amateur Radio Operator K3ORS.
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Navy Veteran, Vietnam Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Happy as a sailor with 2 weeks basket leave.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Step Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- My wife is in Navy for Mom's - OCS Group.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 5:04pm on January 7, 2010,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - think somebeat you to the first post...it's somewhere on the site. Everyone is real good on this site about speading info that shouldn't be spread and haven't seen anyone press the issue with deployemnts and the like. Pre-BUDS, SEALs, and crytpo folk are real good about not using last names and the like so the site polices itself. Since we have no ties whatsoever to the Navy or military we've self-policed through common sense what should go on here and not.
- At 4:57pm on January 7, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- yeah...the 2000 character thing has been a pain in the @*$....best thing to do: if you go down the page you can post a discussion...no real limit here on size or content...I've found myself doing that all the time anymore. Also can be done from the upper right part of the page...you'll see a box called QUICK ADD...if you click the check boxyou get a series of choices and you can add a discssion or a multitude of other things easily. If I get a chacne I'll look at the other site, but it isn't organized the best and it's easy to "lost".....
- At 3:08pm on January 7, 2010,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Edward, 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 Sam for his service for me and yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
- At 2:13pm on January 7, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads Edward! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun, useful, and educational as I have. Explore the site 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 certainly 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 in the family - my son Eric (AM3) recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Edward this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Sam 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 right 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 and the NavyDads Guidelines link. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. Best Regards- Paul
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