Congrats to Adam Smith! He'll be attending the Naval Academy Prep School. Adam is deployed with the EA-18G Growlers of VAQ-132 Scorpions.
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Our son Adam graduated 2nd in his Airframe Maintenance A-School in Pensacola and is now headed home for a few days this week.
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Ralph (Adam's Dad) replied to Mark's discussion 'Helpful Info from a dad who was just there'
A couple tips if you're headed to PIR soon. I-94 near the base is a toll road that will 50 cent you to death so you might bring a roll of Quarters with you. The easiest way to the base is I-94 to Buckley (East). Go about 2.8 miles and the…
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
A couple tips if you're headed to PIR soon. I-94 near the base is a toll road that will 50 cent you to death so you might bring a roll of Quarters with you. The easiest way to the base is I-94 to Buckley (East). Go about 2.8 miles and the…
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
We really enjoyed the PIR ceremony today but even more having time with our new sailor. I had forgotten that even after Boot graduation you still have so many worries about appearance and behavior. Made sure we got him back in plenty of time so he…
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Actually, Adam called his mother with the "I'm a Sailor Call." Then a half hour later he had some free time so he called and talked to me for about 15 minutes. He sounded pretty tired but glad to be nearly done with basic. We're…
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Trying to stay busy while waiting for the "I'm a Sailor" call!
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Yeah I think I had one of these days about 30 years ago
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Nick, my son Adam (Ship 11, Div 117) graduates this Friday. I got a phone call Saturday only because they had won their Captain's Cup competition and got an hour at the NEX. He said they are really busy right now with final inspections,…
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Absolutely!!!!
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Pensacola A School'
Looks like Adam scheduled to depart Great Lakes headed to Pensacola on March 17th to begin his A-School
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Mike, I now how important that first letter is. I missed Adam's first phone call so when I got to talk to him yesterday it was really great. I was always proud of him but now see that he is now his own man and not just my son. It'll be…
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
I got to talk to Adam today for the first time since he started basic. They won the Captain's Cup challenge and as a reward gor an hour at the NEX so he took some of that time to call me. He sounds good, has a few more things including BS21…
Ralph (Adam's Dad) commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
Thanks Lowell. I appreciate the update.
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- Adam
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- AM - VAQ-132 (Scorpions) - EA-18G Growler Aircraft
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- 13 year active duty Air Force veteran. Served 1979 - 1992 on active duty and 4 years Air Force Reserve. I currently work in telecom in Dallas, Texas
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- Proud Air Force Veteran, Desert Storm Veteran
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- At 7:13pm on March 3, 2010,
Mark Evett said… - Hi Ralph. My daughter is in about her 8th week of A School right now. My dad was a B-17 mechanic in the South Pacific during the Guadalcanal campaign, and later a B-24 crew chief in your home state (Arlington, maybe?). I'd have to look it up. Anyway, welcome to the group.
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