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What does your sailor do in the Navy ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim Oct 16, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
Started this discussion. Last reply by MikeU Aug 11, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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MikeU replied to Gregory Johanson's discussion 'Communication from sea'
On my son's ship, an Aircraft Carrier, there are public pay phones and public computers for email. Though there are times as stated above, where all communications are suspended for security reasons.
When they make a port…
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
Welcome Michael. My son has been on the GW since Dec 2009. Hope your son enjoys his duty on the GW and life in Japan.
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
My sailor was sure disappointed to have to leave Singapore early to travel to Thailand for disaster relief, but understood they had a mission that took precedence. Only to arrive in Thailand and find out the Thai Gov't did…
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
fingers crossed, cell phone fully charged, waiting for that call from Japan ...
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
From the USS GW facebook page ..."All, If you are joining us for the Friends & Family Day Cruise, the deadline to register is August 20th and the deadline to pay is August 24. Please encourage your Sailors to submit their paperwork and pay…
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
Wish I could attend the Family Cruise day on the GW. Just not in the budget this year. Anyone going ?
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
Nice to see the GW has a port visit in Thailand. The press release said they've been at sea 56 days. Seems like they are long overdue for some down time.
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
Stoney - how exciting for you and your son. Great that he has some buddies going with him too. He will want to get a cell phone/plan in Japan, he'll just need to ask around once he is there.
MikeU commented on Navy Dad Mark's group 'Japan Dads'
My sons been on the GW for a year and a half now, on his 2nd summer cruise now. It seems like just yesterday he was at bootcamp. My how the time flies.
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
What do you have to do to get the NAM ?
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
One good thing about floating around for 30 days going nowhere ... he was able to get his AW pin.
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
My son is glad to be back in Yokosuka. Apparently 30 days on the ship going nowhere was not too exciting. Seems rather odd that the Fukushima nuclear disaster was a level "4" when they left, and they have now…
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
Recently heard from my son on the GW, first contact since the quake. He blames email/computer issues and being extremely busy. I am definitely starting to adopt Cora's philosophy as "no news is good news".
MikeU commented on Charley's group 'USS George Washington'
Hey all GW families & friends, looks like the GW has pulled out of port. I know I am a little more at ease knowing this. New story link below:
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MikeU replied to NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s discussion 'Sailor of the Week, Feb 18 - 25, 2011'
Keep up the good work AO2 Schooley, and thank you for your service.
MikeU replied to NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s discussion 'Sailor of the Week, Jan. 28 - Feb. 4, 2011'
Congrats and good job YNSR Candyse Lynn. Don't see too many Yeoman on this site. My son too is a Yeoman at an overseas duty station.
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- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- YN3 (Yeoman)
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Married, father of 2. Youngest of which joined the Navy, and graduated bootcamp on 9/11/2009. Having never served in the military myself, I have found this site very helpful.
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted, My son is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Very proud.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Navy for Moms website
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- At 5:43pm on August 24, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Mike, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. 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 5 years ago. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Brian for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 4:29pm on August 21, 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 just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall 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 Brian 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 stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. Best Regards- Paul
- At 4:14pm on August 21, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Mike, 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 Brian for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
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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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