"When we went to see Stephen, we would always take him out for a steak dinner! I shouldn't take long for him to get moving to Pensacola."
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NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim replied to J. Moan's discussion July 1st PIR in the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps
J. Moan replied to J. Moan's discussion July 1st PIR in the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Jim,
How ironic, I'm just hoping that they can fix the anemic, he is keeping his chin up about it tho. It was kind of disheartening to see some sailors at O'Hare yesterday shipping out for A school and knowing my son isn't shipping…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim replied to J. Moan's discussion July 1st PIR in the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Wow J.! The same thing happened to my son. He had to stay at THU for a month. Now we are lucky that we live only 100 miles from GL and were able to go on the weekends to visit him. We were able to take him off base and go into Chicago with him."
J. Moan replied to J. Moan's discussion July 1st PIR in the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Jim,
Well unfortunately he had to stay at GL because he became anemic during boot camp so he is in THU until they get that fixed so he can continue on to A school in Pensacola, as an air traffic controller. He graduated as an E3 Airman !
J.Moan"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim replied to J. Moan's discussion July 1st PIR in the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"J., I saw some of the pictures from the PIR that RTC posted on Facebook. What and extra special time it must have been. Congratulations to you and your new sailor! So where is he off to now? What is his rate going to be?"
J. Moan replied to J. Moan's discussion July 1st PIR in the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"All I can say to the July 1 PIR is WOW !
The pride of the Sailors and the families was so thick, you could reach out and touch it.
I feel so blessed that I was able to experience it !
It seems so surreal that I made my first post on this site on…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim replied to J. Moan's discussion July 1st PIR in the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"This is just in from RTC and taken off the Facebook page:
As we head into the homestretch this week for the July 1st special outdoor ceremony, here's some information you'll need to know, if you don't already know.
1) The main gate…"
J. Moan commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Hey Frank,
Congrats !
I too got the "I'm a sailor call" today. I definitely feel your pride, my boy is in Ship 2 Div. 932.
We are flying out Thurs. For the July 1st graduation !
I too want to thank this forum, it has been a wealth of…"
J. Moan added a discussion to the group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps
July 1st PIR
I have heard through the grapevine somewhere and cannot be sure where I heard this, that because of the huge PIR along with the centennial celebration for the July 1st PIR that the gates would open at 4:30 am as opposed to 6:30 am and that the ceremony would be outdoors instead of inside. Am I correct with this information ?Thanks,JMoanSee More
Michael John Bonner replied to J. Moan's discussion My son leaves for bootcamp this Sunday! 5-8-11 in the group Navy Boot Camp"veryconfused my son is now in hotel doing nothing sitting around he says he is heading to the local military base here in ny where as we thought he was heading to chicagao does anybody have any idea whats going because even he dont know im…"
J. Moan commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"What week before they can start making those phone calls?
My son is just finishing up his 3rd week. Got the first letter from him yesterday.
J. Moan"
J. Moan replied to J. Moan's discussion My son leaves for bootcamp this Sunday! 5-8-11 in the group Navy Boot Camp"Hi all,
Well what a great day today, just received my first letter from my recruit in the mail. It was just so great to read his words, he's complaining a little about all of the yelling that his group is taking because of the ones that…"
Steven S replied to J. Moan's discussion My son leaves for bootcamp this Sunday! 5-8-11 in the group Navy Boot Camp"I found that I slept very soundly knowing he was in much good hands. Remember, no news is good news!"
J. Moan commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Hey Frank,
My boy graduates on July 1st also, he is in Ship 2 Div. 932... what division is your boy in ?
Just made all my travel, car, hotel arrangements today.. flying into Chicago, renting a car, staying at Ramada in Waukegan"
J. Moan replied to J. Moan's discussion My son leaves for bootcamp this Sunday! 5-8-11 in the group Navy Boot Camp"Well it's been a week now, and today I just received the navy letter with my boys address and graduation date... Ship 2 Div. 932. Graduation date 7/1/2011. Gonna be a proud day !
J.Moan"
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- Family is Everything, good morals & responsibility is what I tried to instill in my kids.
Now a Proud Dad of a Navy recruit
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- My son is recently enlisted (before PIR)
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- Very happy for him to begin his life journey.
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- At 8:50pm on April 15, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
Welcome aboard J.! I'm so glad that you've joined us. I can't add very much to what’s already been said, but wanted to pop in here and say hello. My son Stephen is an AWO2 and flies with VP-45 on the P-3 Orion Sub Hunter and is stationed in Jacksonville, FL. Be sure to join the groups that will follow what Taylor is doing with the Navy. If you have questions, usually you can find what you're looking for here. See you around the fleet!
Jim
- At 6:01pm on April 15, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said… - J, Welcome to NavyDads. My Grandson Joined the Navy and went to Boot Camp in February, 2008. When I joined I knew nothing about the Military and this site has really helped me understand what to expect and has relieved some of the worries I had. Please go to the Groups Page and check out all of the different Groups and join in to learn more about what you Guy or Gal will be learning and doing. We are a big family here and you can find answers to most any question or concern you may have regarding what is in store for you recruit. You will find others that are new to the Navy along with those that have Loved Ones that has been in for some time. We like to hear about you recruit the good times, the concerns and the questions. I think you will find that our member are just a great big family and everyone wants to help others understand what to expect and hear how your recruit is doing
Please feel free to ask question.
Again Welcome and keep us updated as to you recruit’s progress.
HooYah US Navy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 3:53pm on April 15, 2011,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - J. Moan, 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 benefits 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 Taylor for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, E.G.
- At 8:20am on April 15, 2011,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads !
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- At 8:20am on April 15, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads.com J! 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 J this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Taylor 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
- At 7:35am on April 15, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said… - Welcome aboard J. Moan.
I would like to take this time to point you in some of the right directions around the site. 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. There is also a link called Navy Enlisted Ratings, this link will take you to a brief description of the rates (jobs) in the Navy that you can find your sailors rate and find out some information about the rate that they are in.
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 Taylor 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
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