"Well, if he's enlisted and signed on the dotted line, it may come down to the needs of the Navy. Tell him that he does not want them to put him somewhere because he will end up with something he really won't like."
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harry robert mesick commented on Mitch's group Missile Technician (MT) Rating"well he hasnt gone to boot camp yet he wants to be a mt but sub duty is not for him and they is no job opening he likes having a hard time advising him
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NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim commented on Mitch's group Missile Technician (MT) Rating"Harry then the question I would have, did he just wash out of sub school, or MT school? If he's still a missile tech, they could put him on a surface ship. Not all can handle the confinement of a sub nor the deep water testing. Did he not make…"
harry robert mesick commented on Mitch's group Missile Technician (MT) Rating"if you wash out of sub school what do they do with you
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Jack Pouchet commented on Mitch's group Missile Technician (MT) Rating"Harry,
Well yes, if he can handle Subs. Believe you asked about being an MT on surface ships - no, that would be a different rate. Believe me the Navy knows how to screen MTs and all sub crew. They have to be really sharp to make the…"
CJ Applin joined Mitch's groupMachinist Mate Rating
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Mitch commented on Mike's group USS John C. Stennis CVN-74"Mr. Coon, can you tell me if we have missed out on our opportunity to participate in the Tiger cruise. We are getting no help from our son. I don't want to keep hunting him down if we are not able to go."
Mitch commented on Mike's group USS John C. Stennis CVN-74"I am also in need of ANY help I can get in getting Tiger info."
Mitch commented on Mike's group USS John C. Stennis CVN-74"I have been so out of the loop. Is there ANY possibility that we will be able to go on the Tiger Cruise, or am I too late?
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harry robert mesick commented on Mitch's group Missile Technician (MT) Rating"MY son is going to be a MT he leaves for bootcamp on July 18 did he do the right thing is this a hard rate like nuke school is there time between bootcamp and sub school"
Jack Pouchet commented on Mitch's group Missile Technician (MT) Rating"Mitch, thanks and best wishes to your son. Sure he is a safe distance away."
Mitch commented on Mitch's group Missile Technician (MT) Rating"Congrats Jack! You may not know it, but my son decided he didn't like subs! (waited til he graduated from BESS. go figure.) His is now an Airman on the USS Stennis and is deployed to Afganistan. Please keep him lifted in pray, as I will pray…"
Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Brandon and Richard
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- Brandon (MM) Richard (MT)
- Describe a little about yourself:
- An excited, proud, and impressed dad, whos son just graduated from Bootcamp.
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is recently enlisted, My son is currently serving, my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Prayerful that he would have options.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Step Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Through navyformoms
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 10:15pm on January 17, 2011, Jack Pouchet said…
Mitch,
I think our son's know each other at BESS. Yes, my son's name is Jack as well. He just achieved phase-2 liberty and should complete BESS Feb 11.
Regards.
Jack
- At 7:20pm on December 23, 2010, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
- Wow Mitch! What a time you have had! Congratulations to your newest sailor. Hope he gets better. I so wanted to be at PIR yesterday. You had the MCPON speak! I'll bet he was good!
- At 5:03pm on September 1, 2010,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Mitch,
they should be able to get in front of a computer in the first few days of reaching the ship. I woulld check your inbox daily.
- At 6:32pm on August 8, 2010, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
- Mitch, for the current college student, I would say off the top of my head is to talk to a recruiter. I'm sure they would be able to help you out. At least start with one, and I'm sure you'll be pointed in the right direction.
- At 11:13pm on July 22, 2010,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - there are numerous bases in the Seattle area....Whidbey Island, Bremmerton, Everett and maybe one or two more I forgot about......try to narrow it down and I'm sure someone can give you some more info
- At 10:50pm on July 16, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Australia is very rare....add Thailand. Realize that this does NOT mean they will visit those ports....just that these are possibilities
- At 10:43pm on July 16, 2010, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
- Mitch, when my son was stationed in San Diego the three I remember is Dubai, Singapore, & Hawaii. I think sometime maybe Japan & Australia too, I can't remember.
- At 11:51pm on May 27, 2010,
Robert Hartman said… - Welcome Mitch, glad to have a fellow father of an MM aboard
- At 5:44pm on May 27, 2010, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
- Welcome aboard Mitch! You look very proud of Brandon. Congratulations to the both of you! Today is a mile stone for my sailor too. He just made Petty Officer 2nd class. See you around the fleet.
Jim
- At 4:33pm on May 27, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
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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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