"Mitch - Nice photo. He looks warm and comfortable. If he was one of the last ones off you and yours must have been nice and windswept and chilled waiting for him.
Merry Christmas."
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John Neeley commented on Thomas John "TJ" Filley's group USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75)"Had a wonderful and crazy time at the Homecoming. We knew where he was coming off the ship and waited and waited for him...then he sneaks up behind us and asks us if we are ready to go yet! He'd wandered past us unseen with a large group of…"
John Neeley commented on Thomas John "TJ" Filley's group USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75)"Yes. Looking forward to it. Have a "nice" 10 hour drive from WNY ahead of us. Hope it is warmer in VA than it is here."
John Neeley commented on Thomas John "TJ" Filley's group USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75)"Mitch -
I love sending our son stuff. He recently got a 15lb box that was 1/2 pound of box and tape, 10 pounds of chewing gum and 4 pounds of sports magazines. We've previously sent him carnival taffy that arrived in a nasty mess along with…"
John Neeley commented on Thomas John "TJ" Filley's group USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75)"Otto - I hear you. I know the Post Office gets it to NYC very fast from where I am. I have not used a delivery confirmation yet and will not, thanks for the info. I fill out the Customs form the same way, everytime...Contents: Candy, Value: $15.00.…"
John Neeley commented on Thomas John "TJ" Filley's group USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75)"I cannot figure out the combination of the US Post Office and US Navy and their delivery times either.
To get a 10-20 pound box to FPO, AE 09504 they must involve magicians at times. One box took almost one month and one was there in less than one…"
John Neeley commented on Thomas John "TJ" Filley's group USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75)"Mitch - He'll do fine. Discuss with him the unique and often learned ability of opening one's eyes, shutting one's mouth and doing your best at all times and he should do what he is trained to do to without issue. Ditto on the cell…"
John Neeley commented on Thomas John "TJ" Filley's group USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75)"We talked to our son yesterday. He and his buddies had a ball at a waterpark, said it was fun for all the young peons to see the older bosses doing the same thing."
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John Neeley commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"Greg - My son is in Pensacola for his "A" School and bought his laptop as soon as he had the ability to go online there somewhere to order it. I think he had it within 1-2 weeks after arriving from GL."
John Neeley commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"MY BASIC TRAINING/PIR FINALE - What a trip that was! The flights took us through Detroit and then on to Milwaukee. Detroit is nice and busy and you need to have a clue to get from arrival gate to departure gate. I saw a lot of worn out, mouth agaped…"
John Neeley commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"It is just after 11am here and we'll be hitting the road to the airport in about 1 hour to head for PIR! Anticipation is good for once. Upon my return home I'll try to have some details for guys going to PIR later in the year with…"
John Neeley commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Larry - They must have a mess of junk boots they are issuing them as my boy lost the sole on his right boot lately. He wears 15's and they must have been some old, dried out Vietnam-era relics they issued him. He PIR's on 10/30 and we got…"
John Neeley commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Raul - Thanks for the info. Exactly what I was looking for. I think we'll try to mirror your trip. I found a place in Gurnee,The Backyard Steak Pit, that he was excited about going to before he left home. I wonder if Jimmy's Charhouse is…"
John Neeley commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Raul - Excellent! I hope our experience on 10/30/09 is as good as yours was."
John Neeley commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Raul - Awesome report. Keep them coming. I am glad we are planning on flying into Milwaukee. Good for Adam. Enjoy his PIR!"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Jim
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- PR
- Describe a little about yourself:
- I am steady and ready. Jim knows that Neeley's go in the military after high school. Dealing with my wife is another matter. She is new to this experience and I am seeking knowledge to make this trip a pleasant one for all.
- 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:
- Excellent. Good idea. Do your time, get $$'s for college, get a job, get married, have my grandchildren. Feed me strip steaks and cold drinks as I rev up your kids and then leave them to you attempt to calm down.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Surfing the web, looking for information about Great Lakes.
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- At 9:46pm on September 12, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - John, 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 Jim for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
- At 2:53pm on September 12, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads John! 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 John this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Jim 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.
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! In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called "A MUST READ for All New Navy Parents". I would suggest you take a few mintues to read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why.
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 stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire.
And John- thank you for your service to our great country. Best Regards- Paul
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Chat on Navy Dads
The chat feature on Navy Dads has changed a little. To enter into the chat room click on were it says Navy Dads (44 members online) then type your post in the box and hit enter to make the post show up. When you are done click the the arrow by the person icon and the chat box will be hidden again. The chat feature can also be found on the main page. Just scroll down till you see it. The chat will also make a two note sound when someone posts a comment so you know when the chat is active.…
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Everyone go check out the new video of our Sailors. It is my fourth video. So they will get better. Just keep adding those photos. Continue
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