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My son is there now too. He says the classes are intense, but the teamwork and group support is great. Like Mike K said, support is the key. Encourage him to talk with the other students and lean on them for…"
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Ship 03 - Division 151 Dads?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Oliver Mar 17, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Any other Dads out there with kids in ship 03 - Division 151?
How do I find my Son's Ship / Division?
Started this discussion. Last reply by RWG May 6, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, he got there last Thursday so I know its still early, but everyone wants to send him letters and let him know how proud we are and to urge him onward. How do I find out what ship / division he…Continue
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My son Austin, the "Nuker", at the Navy Pier just after PIR. He just wanted some real Chicago Pizza and a chance to sit on a chair and do nothing for a few minutes.
RWG replied to Mike Adams's discussion How do I find my Son's Ship / Division?"My son got there on april 20th. Got the Im here call at 1:00 pm Great Lakes time. I recieved his form letter on saturday April 30th. However I started writing him on the day he left and I write him everyday. Im sure he was shocked when he recieved…"
steve tassin replied to Mike Adams's discussion How do I find my Son's Ship / Division?"You will get a letter from the Recruit Training Command with information on ship and division and address to send mail. I think we got ours in the second week. By the way, our weeks and their weeks are not the same. Their week 1-1 (week1 day1) is…"
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Tim Oliver replied to Mike Adams's discussion Ship 03 - Division 151 Dads?"Mike...Yes graduation is on Friday. 4/29...It'll be here before you know it!"
Mike Adams replied to Mike Adams's discussion Ship 03 - Division 151 Dads?"Tim, can you confirm graduation is April 29? That is Friday, but I had understood them to be on Saturdays. Thanks!"
Tim Oliver replied to Mike Adams's discussion Ship 03 - Division 151 Dads?"Hey Mike! My son's in same ship..div 155!"
Mike Adams posted a discussionShip 03 - Division 151 Dads?
Any other Dads out there with kids in ship 03 - Division 151?
Larry E Andrews Jr. replied to Mike Adams's discussion How do I find my Son's Ship / Division?"He should be able to wrire at ant time they want. He will give youe address as soon as he get it."
LT Mike Streckert replied to Mike Adams's discussion How do I find my Son's Ship / Division?"Our son arrived last Wednesday and we found out from his Recruiter that he is in Ship 3 (USS Hopper) Division 150. His Kid in a Box arrived today."
NavyDads Admin (Paul) replied to Mike Adams's discussion How do I find my Son's Ship / Division?"P-days are over so your recruiter should have his ship and division number. If you do not get any satisfaction from him, we have a discussion at this link on getting that information"
Mike Adams posted a discussionHow do I find my Son's Ship / Division?
Ok, he got there last Thursday so I know its still early, but everyone wants to send him letters and let him know how proud we are and to urge him onward. How do I find out what ship / division he is in so that we can send him letters as soon as possible? Thanks!See More
NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim left a comment for Mike Adams"Welcome aboard Mike.
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…"
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin left a comment for Mike Adams"Mike, 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…"
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- At 4:16pm on March 7, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said…
- Welcome aboard Mike.
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 Austin 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.
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- At 2:09pm on March 7, 2011, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
- Mike, 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 Austin for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, E.G.
- At 11:28am on March 7, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said… - Welcome aboard to Navy Dads Mike! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun, useful, and educational as I have. Take some time to explore the site and make some new friends. There are many different groups and lots of discussions. Read the postings in the various groups or 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 have one sailor in the family - my son Stephen is an AWO. (Air warfare systems operator) He flies in the P-3 Orion and is assigned to VP-45 in Jacksonville, FL. This is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Austin 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 starboard side of every Navy Dads 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. Also be sure to stop by the Navy Dads official store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. Also be sure to check out the “How to Tutorial” on the right of the page. It’s a short video that will help you to navigate around the site. Again, welcome and we’ll see you around the fleet! GO NAVY! HOOYAH!
Best Regards- Jim
- At 10:01pm on March 6, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said… - Mike, 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 9:02pm on March 6, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads !
Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com. We've made some cosmetic changes to the site since this video was made, but navigation remains the same.
- At 9:02pm on March 6, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads.com Mike! 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 Mike this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Austin 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
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