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Helpful Info from a dad who was just there
Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrick SHIP 03 DIV 048 Dec 6, 2011. 61 Replies 7 Likes
My wife and I just got back from our son's PIR. It was an awesome experience and I'd like to offer those who are about to travel some helpful information. I read everything that I could on Navy Dads…Continue
Tags: NEX, Tips for PIR, Navy Exchange, PIR, Pass in Review
PIR 30 December, 2009 "Navy Boot Camp Graduation"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shane Snyder Dec 31, 2009. 100 Replies 0 Likes
It appears that there will be lots of us at Great Lakes on this date, God willing. I've read lots and lots of great tips for the graduation from this site and Navy4Moms... Maybe we can keep each…Continue
Tags: Navy Bootcamp, Navy Graduation, Navy Pass in Review, Navy PIR, Navy Boot Camp Graduation
Graduation on December 30
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shane Snyder Dec 5, 2009. 40 Replies 0 Likes
My son just left for boot camp on October 28 and I know that this is jumping the gun considering all the possible scenarios that will decide my son's PIR... but if his boot camp takes the "normal"…Continue
Tags: Navy PIR, PIR, Navy Boot Camp Graduation, Navy Graduation, Navy Pass in Review
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- At 7:47pm on January 3, 2010,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Mark- I'm making a copy of ytour posting about teh parking pass and posting in the PIR group...great idea!
- At 11:12am on November 26, 2009,
Joe Jr said… - Hello Mark, I want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. It is tough not having our sailors home for the holiday, I hope you get a phone call. God bless your sailor and family and thanks for David's service and the contributions of your family; I hope this time next month you are getting ready for PIR. Who knows, maybe shortly after that our sons will both be at Corry.
- At 10:33am on November 26, 2009,
Christopher said…
- Happy Thanksgiving
God Bless you and family
- At 6:24pm on October 28, 2009,
Joe Jr said…
- Welcome to Navy Dads Mark, I am from Central Florida and my son Joe III is also in the cryptology field; he graduated boot camp in June and recently earned his CTR rate. This site is full of helpful information and people able to answer most of the questions you may have now or in the future. Good luck to you and especially David.
- At 8:04am on October 28, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Mark, 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 David for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
- At 10:43pm on October 27, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads mark! 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 Mark this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how David 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. 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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