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EAWS ESWS

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chuck May 29, 2011. 2 Replies

My son just earned his "wings", EAWS, to go along with his ESWS. I saw a couple of chiefs listed in an article I read. One had (SW/AW) after his name. The other had it listed the opposite way,…Continue

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Navy Dads with helping hands

Started this discussion. Last reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) Mar 26, 2011. 1 Reply

My son was deployed for a month when the TV back home went kaput. My daughter-in-law called me from 2000 miles away and asked for advice....to make a long story short she bought a new TV and table to…Continue

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Chuck replied to Kevin Foster's discussion EAWS ESWS
"It would seem to me that these two chiefs have the warfare pin listed in the order earned.  The MCPON wears the Submarine Warfare Pin (Dolphins) and the Surface Warfare Pin.  I believe his designation is SS/SW.  The Command Master…"
May 29, 2011
Nathan C. Wright replied to Kevin Foster's discussion EAWS ESWS
"When I served the protocol was to list your primary designation first. I was a FCC so (SW/AW) was proper."
May 29, 2011
Kevin Foster commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 & Carrier Strike Group 7
"My son was in the Persian Gulf right before 9/11. When he was on duty and I was working the night shift here at home we would email back and forth all night long. Of course, after 9/11 I never heard from him for a month. Savor the emails and send…"
May 28, 2011
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EAWS ESWS

My son just earned his "wings", EAWS, to go along with his ESWS. I saw a couple of chiefs listed in an article I read. One had (SW/AW) after his name. The other had it listed the opposite way, (AW/SW). Was this a typo or is there a significance?
May 28, 2011
Kevin Foster commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 & Carrier Strike Group 7
"I used to worry about my son but after eleven years in the Navy I've finally realized that he's not only an adult, he's an officer in the United States Navy."
May 22, 2011
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Kevin Foster commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 & Carrier Strike Group 7
"Yup. My boy got his too."
Apr 1, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul) replied to Kevin Foster's discussion Navy Dads with helping hands
"we have a Helping Hands group....click this link to go to the group   it's always been our hope to be able to do these kinds of things more often....thank you for being willing to step up and help !!!  Any efforts you are willing to…"
Mar 26, 2011
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Navy Dads with helping hands

My son was deployed for a month when the TV back home went kaput. My daughter-in-law called me from 2000 miles away and asked for advice....to make a long story short she bought a new TV and table to set it on.PROBLEM: The store would not deliver nor set it up. They loaded it into her van and she had to find a friend to help her unload and set up. This took a couple of days and she still wasn't able to finish it completely. SOLUTION: Call a local Navy Dad for help. I have all kinds of tools,…See More
Mar 24, 2011
Kevin Foster commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 & Carrier Strike Group 7
"The ship received 127 pallets of mail today. Cross your fingers.    "
Mar 23, 2011
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Mar 22, 2011
Kevin Foster commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 & Carrier Strike Group 7
"Sounds like all you can do is file a claim with the Post Office IF IT WAS INSURED."
Mar 22, 2011
Kevin Foster commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 & Carrier Strike Group 7
"My son, Sean was expecting a package from home that included some books he would always read to his son at bedtime. Sean was going to record himself so his boy could hear him reading the stories. Sean was finally informed that two crates were lost…"
Mar 21, 2011
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USS Ronald Reagan: This group is for Navy Parents, family, & loved one's with Sailors serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan stationed in San Diego, Ca.See More
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"I assume he'll be getting another for once again being in the wrong place at the right time. He is currently aboard the Ronald Reagan off the coast of Japan."
Mar 20, 2011

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Sean
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I never had the honor to serve but I come from a Navy family. My son has been serving for over ten years. As of March, 2011, Sean is serving aboard USS Ronald Reagan, CVN-76 off the coast of Japan where we are helping the people recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
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My son is currently serving
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EXTREMELY proud and a little worried.
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At 8:01pm on March 20, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
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At 8:00pm on March 20, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…

Welcome to NavyDads.com Kevin! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads.com as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new Navy friends.  Be sure to read the discussions add your comments or start a new discussion.  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 right direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) is stationed on the carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) recently completed her five-year enlistment on the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Kevin this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Sean 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 at all times. On the right or starboard side of every NavyDads.com 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 like NavyDads.com. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com!  Show your support for NavyDads.com by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire.  Best Regards- Paul
At 11:11am on March 20, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
Welcome aboard Kevin! 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 Sean 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 9:23am on March 20, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said…
Welcome aboard Kevin.
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 Kevin 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 8:45am on March 20, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…
Kevin, 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 Group and join in to learn more about what your Guy or Girl will be learning and doing. We are a big family here and you can find answers to most any question you may had regarding what is in store for your 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 your recruit the good times, the concerns and the question. 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 of your recruit’s progress.

HooYah US Navy!!!!!!!!!!!
At 8:38am on March 20, 2011, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
Kevin, 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 Sean for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.

Sincerely, E.G.
 
 
 

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