-
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
- 56, Male
- Green Valley, Arizona
- Share
- Share on Twitter
- Share on Facebook
- Blog Posts (24)
- Discussions (213)
- Events (1)
- Groups (61)
- Photos (151)
- Photo Albums (5)
- Videos (14)
NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s Groups
-
USS Chung Hoon DDG - 93
3 members
-
Master Chief Petty Offic…
33 members
-
AECF ET A school and bey…
26 members
-
Career Planning
6 members
-
Bravo Zulu
2 members
NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s Discussions
ATTENTION ON DECK !!!
Latest Activity
Did anyone who attended PIR, drive a car to PIR but send other family members via taxi or shuttle? I'm thinking since the shuttle people who get in ahead of car people they could hold a spot. Then once PIR is done we wouldn't have to wait for a taxi…
FYI
If your son is grad n go, you might think about flying out of O'hare also. It gave us an extra 6 hours with our son the morning after.
A group for those of us with Navy daughters serving- either in DEP, at RTC, or in the fleet.
think if you read one of my posts from WAY back in the PIR group...I warned eveyone that is CHAOS when that liberty call is made!!! It was truly great!!!
that is exactly right Chris....son Eric was a grad-n-go as well....you'll have to wait for awhile...think I was able to pick him up around 20:00, but had him until Sunday evening......
Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name:
- Eric and Kathleen
- What will be your sailor's rating - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- AM3 (Aviation Structural Mechanic) and MC3 (Mass Communications Specialist)
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Proud single dad of two great Navy kids!! I've been chief chemist for a number of gold, silver, and copper mines for 30 years. Raised in the Sierra Nevada mountains, graduated from the University of Maryland (class of '77) and a confirmed Westerner again ever since !!!
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is currently serving, my daughter is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- proud as can possibly be !!!!!!!!!!!
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
Paul's Braggin' Place
Some words Eric sent the evening before the Theodore Roosevelt left on cruise on Sept. 8:
I leave tomorrow to assist in maritime operations. To do my job in assisting in aviation maintenance which will in the end help to put warheads on the foreheads of those who dare to upset the balance, to hurt the innocent and to those who we deem terrorists. As in the rich naval tradition since October 13th 1775 I sacrifice my time and being to put my life in the hands of my fellow shipmates who in turn puts those same trusts into mine. To cast off and set sail to cross the seas in something bigger than what it is we can understand. To help those who need it is what we do, although we may be the cold forged steel harvesters of death in the modern age, we supply hope and change to those who need it most. In these final moments I realize that everything I've done, sacrificed in this last year all amount to something now. It finally means something. What I'm not sure but its reassuring to know that I'm not here in vain. I will dearly miss you all and cannot wait till my return next year. I look forward to seeing you all and telling my tales of other lands and the sea. Wish me fair winds and following seas as I look forward to my return home.
Background photos all from Navy.mil website
NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s Photos
NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s Videos
NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s Blog
A Virtual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
I ran across a very interesting website that I thought I would share....it is a virtual Vietnam Veterans memorial wall.....one of the pages lists those that gave their lives by state....click a state name and you can eventually get to a list of medals and often a bio. This was a monumental amount of work and it is a reminder that many gave their lives in a far away land with a funny name.......
… Continue
Posted on March 7, 2010 at 9:21pm —
Don't Tread On Me Flag
I am NOT making a political statement here and I am NOT trying to sell anything--- however, I got an e-mail from Human Events and they are offering for sale a rather unique "Don't Tread on Me" flag that is raised over the Navy Memorial before being sent to you:
… Continue
… Continue
Posted on January 29, 2010 at 10:30am —
Postal Service Releases Distinguished Sailors Stamps in Feb 2010
Click for USPS Link to Stamp Releases Planned for 2010
The Postal Service is relasing 4 distinguished sailors stamps next month:
check out the link above for info
The Postal Service is relasing 4 distinguished sailors stamps next month:
check out the link above for info
Posted on January 17, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Thanks Paige!
I wanted to take a minute to thank Paige for opening her home up to a number of Navy parents yesterday in Prescott Valley. It was a great chance to meet others with kids in the Navy and to compare stories...and to brag a little too!! I know Paige will post some photos as well but here are a couple.....
… Continue
… Continue
Posted on August 23, 2009 at 8:55pm — 1 Comment
Tiger Cruise - Homecoming !
Wow….homecoming….after seven-plus months at sea everyone was returning to US soil and their families. I knew it was going to be a memorable day with lots of mixed emotions for all.
Eric and I had agreed to make it another 06:00 day, but around 05:00 I managed to wiggle out of the rack and get cleaned up. I wasn’t sleeping anyway, so why stare at the inside of my eyelids when I could go ahead and get cleaned up and get ready for the day. The ship’s movement had eased over night and the roll and… Continue
Eric and I had agreed to make it another 06:00 day, but around 05:00 I managed to wiggle out of the rack and get cleaned up. I wasn’t sleeping anyway, so why stare at the inside of my eyelids when I could go ahead and get cleaned up and get ready for the day. The ship’s movement had eased over night and the roll and… Continue
Posted on May 16, 2009 at 12:30am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (462 comments)
- At 9:35pm on March 10, 2010,
Jim Gramza said… - I have no doubt that you are one proud pappa! How the time flies eh? Be sure to thank Kat for all of us here at Navy Dads for her service to her country! sniff...kinda chokes me up...sniff...sniff..
- At 9:26pm on March 10, 2010,
Chris H. said…
- Thanks for the welcome and video. I've been reading over my Wife's shoulder for weeks (even before our daughter official was sworn in Feb. 10) and hadn't taken the opportunity to nose around here. I appreciate the site. Thanks to those who provide it.
- At 8:11pm on March 8, 2010,
Mr. Fleetwood said…
- It was so good to have my son home for my mothers funeral, he also got to meet his daughter for the first time. My mother left before she got to meet her, but it is okay. I will make sure she knows her.
- At 7:23pm on March 8, 2010,
Guillermo Trejo said… - thanks for the info
- At 6:46am on March 5, 2010,
Mary, Proud Mom said…
- Thanks for the Chung Hoon photo - it's a nice one. I do need to upload some photos soon but preparing for the arrival of our son in law...he's been in Iraq since October so we are consumed with him this week.
You've done a great job with the site!
- At 10:14am on March 1, 2010,
Chuck said… - Hey Paul!!!
I see Kat is headed out to sea for the last time. Is she still planning to attend school in the northwest? What's up with Eric lately?
Andrew dodged the tsunami bullet last Saturday. Helped to tie down the planes and they sent the guys back to the barracks.
- At 10:27am on February 27, 2010,
Jim Gramza said…
- Thanks Paul. I guess I was just confused in my old age. You are so right!
- At 10:16pm on February 25, 2010,
sansarov said…
- Thanks Paul. I'm a MCC but I don't think that I have met your daughter.
- At 10:01pm on February 20, 2010,
Gerry said… - Thanks for the welcome Paul. Jeff will be starting A-school soon as he graduated Boot camp on 2/12. I have another son Jim in the USCG (8 years) based in a MSST Deploy-able operations Group Anchorage, AK. He is a coxswain for a Defender security boat.
- At 11:16am on February 20, 2010,
Tim Hanes said…
- Thank you very much for the Welcome Paul I will explore the site --- glad I stumbled across it !!! Again, many thanks.
Tim
Welcome To Navy Dads
Provide support, encouragement, and knowledge to Sailors and their families throughout their journey together in the United States Navy
About This Site
Community Guidelines
How To Get Started
How To Tutorial
Boot Camp Group
PIR (Pass In Review) Dates
Navy Links
Navy Enlisted Ratings
U.S. Navy Ships
Delayed Entry Program
Contact Your Sailor - RTC Ship/Division Addresses
Recruit Training Command - FAQs for Family/Friends
"How Do I...." Tutorials
Badge
Events
© 2010 Created by ND's Creator (EG)
