"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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NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin left a comment for Mike Waddell"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.…"
NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Mike Waddell"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.
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NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Mike Waddell"Welcome to NavyDads.com Mike! 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…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim left a comment for Mike Waddell"Welcome aboard to Navy Dads Mike! When my son first enlisted, I was a little scared and worried for him. Not coming from a military family at all, I had no idea what to expect. What I found out was that he had made the most mature decision of his…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim left a comment for Mike Waddell"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…"
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Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Rebecca
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- AD2
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Former Navy Corpsman, retired and golfing as much as possible.
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Navy Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- my daughter is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Very happy and proud that she is carrying on our family tradition of Navel service.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Brought to my attention by a good friend who's daughter is also in the Navy.
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- At 5:03pm on March 12, 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 daughters journey in the Navy. Thank Rebecca for her service for me and yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, E.G.
- At 10:03am on March 12, 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 and meet others who’s guys or gails are in the same Rate as your Loved One. . We like to hear about your Sailors 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 Sailor is doing.
Again Welcome and keep us updated of your Sailor’s progress.
HooYah US Navy!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 7:21am on March 12, 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 7:20am on March 12, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads.com Mike! 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 she 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 Mike 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 Rebecca 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 7:12am on March 12, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
- Welcome aboard to Navy Dads Mike! When my son first enlisted, I was a little scared and worried for him. Not coming from a military family at all, I had no idea what to expect. What I found out was that he had made the most mature decision of his life! I found lots of answers to my questions right here on NavyDads.com. I will brag a little here and tell you that I was the first dad outside of the creator’s family to join this site. After two years, E.G. and Paul asked me to become one of the co-administrators. I was honored. But this is not about me, it’s about you and your Sailor!
I have one sailor in the family - my son Stephen is an AWO2. (Air warfare systems operator) He is a Petty Officer 2nd Class and flies in the P-3 Orion sub hunter. Currently he is with 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 Rebecca 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 Us.” Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link and the NavyDads Guidelines link. Also check out the FAQs at the top of the pages, and also on the starboard side. There is lots of information there as well. Also be sure to check out the “Navy Dads Tutorial” in the FAQ section. It’s a short video that will help you to navigate around the site.
Also be sure to stop by the NavyDads official store- Navyoutfitters.com. The Navy Blue tee shirt with the NavyDads.com logo is my favorite! Again, welcome and we’ll see you around the fleet! GO NAVY! HOOYAH!
Best Regards- Jim
- At 6:08am on March 12, 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 4-6yrs 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 daughter Rebecca on her enlistment and please thank her 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
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