"Also live in Northern Kentucky in Cold Spring. Our son Chris just reported OCS Newport, RI March 25th, class of 12-12."
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NavyDads Admin (Paul) commented on Mr. Fig's group Navy Dads of Kentucky"forgive me for getting in here to answer.....I've been on a carrier as it came into Norfolk (Tiger Cruise, '09, Theodore Roosevelt). The greography of hte mouth of the bay doesn't allow much viewing....let's see if I can…"
"Hi Pete. I'm like the other dad...I check the site periodically but I don't post very often. I should...just don't take the time.
Congrats to your daughter (and you) on her accomplishment. My daughter's PIR was…"
Thomas Mackie commented on Mr. Fig's group Navy Dads of Kentucky"My son enlisted in Florence also Pete. PIR in April. Went to Groton for sub school and is currently on patrol on the USS Kentucky SSBN 737."
no1ref commented on Mr. Fig's group Navy Dads of Kentucky"
Pete:
I follow the site but do not post much. Tell your daughter good luck.
I did the same for my son when he enlisted almost 18 years ago.
It has been a great choice for him. He is now a Senior Chief stationed in Pensacola…"
"Does anyone post here any more? My daughter just graduated boot camp on 10/21 and is in Corpsman A school in San Antonio. Enlisted at the recruiting station in Florence. Sworn in and departed from Louisville."
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Posted on October 30, 2008 at 8:50pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Sherry and I at first were totally against Matthew joining the Navy. He came home one day and told his mom that he wasn't interested in going to college. Of course our first thought was “Well you are not going to bum off of use for the rest of your life.” Then he said, “I want to join the Navy.” Sherry first said, No way! This is not happening! Not my son! Not my family! After Sherry and I thought and prayed about it, we realized that it could the best decision that Matthew would ever make. We… Continue
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- At 6:29pm on October 30, 2008,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Mr. Fig, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. I see that you have created a group, that’s great, jumping in and getting involved I like that. Take a look at some of the groups and discussions that are going on. This is your site to use and enjoy. We love to talk about our sailors around here and we have been known to brag on them a little bit too. 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 in Everett. WA. stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Matthew for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 2:09pm on October 30, 2008,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Mr. Fig, 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. Thank your son for his service for me and thanks again for joining. Sincerely, EG
- At 2:02pm on October 30, 2008, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads Mr. Fig! 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 a month into a seven-month deployment on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat just returned from her seven-month deployment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Mr. Fig this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Matthew is doing!
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 sailors PIR more enjoyable. Best Regards- Paul
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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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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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