"Otto, I went to my son's PIR May 15th. He was at the door handing out programs so I saw hin right away, got to say Hi and went to sit down. I thought I would cry when I sawe him , but I didn't. So I thought Wow I guess I will be okay.…"
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Mike Gallo commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"I got a call from my son Matt today, Battle Station over. All he was worried about was falling asleep before lights out tonight.
I will see all of you May 15. Matt is in Div 926.
God bless all oif our Service Men and Women."
Larry Gaither left a comment for Mike Gallo"Hey Mike
I was wondering what Matt was wanting ET or FC also if you have heard which one he got? James wanted ET and got it.
Larry"
Mike Gallo commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Thanks Steve I think I will rent a car just to get back and forth to motel. Appreciate it.
Mike"
Mike Gallo commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Thanks Gary, your info was very helpfull.
Mike"
Mike Gallo commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Is anybody else out there in Div 926 PIR May 15?"
Mike Gallo commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Thanks for such a great informative web site. My son Matt's PIR is May 15 and I was wondering what is the best way to get from OHare to motel. I'm not comfortable driving around Chicago. It was 40 yr ago that I was here but remember going…"
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Larry Gaither commented on Mike Gallo's blog post Very Proud Father"Welcome Mike
Glad to meet you. I think your P.I.R. date is May 15. My son left March 18. Div 189 Ship 10. I see where your son's div P.I.R.'s the same day James does. I could not agree more about the mall. I am so proud to have two sons…"
Mike Gallo commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"I forgot to mention something my son said in phone call. I told him I had joined this group. He asked me to let you all know. DO NOT SEND MU
SICAL CARDS. He said a recruit in his division recioeved on the other day and had to do physical Training…"
Mike Gallo commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"I recieved a phone call from my son yesterday what a Rush. He has only been gone since March 16. It was so good to hear his vioce and positive attitude.
I spent 28 years trying to get him to just hang clothes on hangers after drying instead of…"
Mike Gallo posted a blog postVery Proud Father
My son Matt arrived at Camp Moffit on March 16. I have recieved two letters from him so far. Everything sounds like he is doing real good coping with the situation. He is in Div 926 and will be graduating on May 19I Will Be There. He has a older broyher who spent 6 yrs in Marines. I went to his graduation and cried like a baby when I saw him march by. So If any if you will be at graduation on May 19, and you see a father crying it will be me. I get choked up reading his letters to his brother…See More
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NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Mike Gallo"Welcome to NavyDads Mike ! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore 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 have! If you…"
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- I'm a Letter Carrier in Englewood Fl 30 yrs. My 28 year old son lost his job and is currently living with me. I talked him in to joining Navy couple weeks ago. He is shipping out March 16th.
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My son Matt arrived at Camp Moffit on March 16. I have recieved two letters from him so far. Everything sounds like he is doing real good coping with the situation. He is in Div 926 and will be graduating on May 19
I Will Be There. He has a older broyher who spent 6 yrs in Marines. I went to his graduation and cried like a baby when I saw him march by. So If any if you will be at graduation on May 19, and you see a father crying it will be me. I get choked up reading his letters to his… Continue
I Will Be There. He has a older broyher who spent 6 yrs in Marines. I went to his graduation and cried like a baby when I saw him march by. So If any if you will be at graduation on May 19, and you see a father crying it will be me. I get choked up reading his letters to his… Continue
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- At 9:12am on April 29, 2009, Larry Gaither said…
- Hey Mike
I was wondering what Matt was wanting ET or FC also if you have heard which one he got? James wanted ET and got it.
Larry
- At 8:03pm on March 1, 2009, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads Mike ! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore 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 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- my son Eric is on the second half of a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Mike this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Matt is doing!
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!
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 Mike- thank you for your service to our great country. Best Regards- Paul
- At 4:34pm on March 1, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Mike, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. Check out some of the groups and some of the discussions that are going on. This site is for you to use and enjoy. We love to talk about our sailors around here and we have been known to brag on them a little. We are also here to support and encourage each other. After all we are all in this together. I have two sons and they are both in the military. My youngest joined the Air Force over 4 years ago. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Matt for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for your service to this great country as well, and welcome home. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 3:31pm on March 1, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Mike, Welcome Aboard! 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 Matt for his service for me and yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
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