"If anyone has read "Lone Survivor" you can sympathize with the folks on the Enterprise. It is a sad commentary of our media when they thrive on denegrating our fighting forces every time they get a chance. The saddest part is that they get…"
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Raul Azpiazu
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Raul Azpiazu's Groups
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Tiger or Family Day Crui…
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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower…
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Carrier Families
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Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"I cannot believe that the Tiger Cruise is over! It was absolutely one of the best experiences of my life. Seeing your sailor at work, meeting his friends, the pilots and other officers was unbelievable. Getting the chance to live with our sailor…"
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"My son added an item we should consider bringing. It's odd but who ami to say. He said we should bring 'toilet paper'. He said their's is not good and hard to find. Thought I'd just pass it along."
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"I just spoke with my son's recruiter who was on the Enterprise and he also advises to bring 'shower shoes, a lock and a towel'."
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"are shorts and t-shirt / polo good enough along with sneakers? Do we need any kind of long pants during the cruise?"
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"Thanks. Where do I find the ombudsman's number?"
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"Thanks. Yes. The bus will be at the theatres. How do we get passes to the base for the other vehicle that will come down later"
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"Do we need any special documentation (other than IDs) to get on the bus in Norfolk and then to board the ship?"
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"I received an email from my son on the IKE with a list od do's and don'ts along with what to bring and where to stay if you are going straight to where we will get picked up. I was told that there may be transportation from Norfolk but I…"
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"Any news on whether the Tiger Cruise is on or off?"
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"A quote a friend sent to me, I thought I would share it.
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and…"
Raul Azpiazu commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group Tiger or Family Day Cruise"I am planning on going on the Tiger Cruise on the USS Eisenhower. Any suggestions as far as clothing and hygiene products. Can we have cameras?"
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Tiger or Family Day Cruise
Navy Tiger Cruise: For those lucky enough to have the oppurtunity to sail on a Family Day or Tiger Cruise --- Some tips and helps... and a little bit of bragging too!See More
Raul Azpiazu commented on Paul's Mom...Terri's group USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69"Hello. Ken, thanks for sending the link to the Eisnehower group. Looking forward to the event."
Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Adam
- Describe a little about yourself:
- We live in rural PA. Our son is the first in our immediate family to join the NAVY. I am a real estate agent after teaching school for 30 years and my wife is an RN.
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Extreme pride! His career choice seems to fit him well.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Looked it up on yahoo after looking for Navy moms for my wife.
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 10:37am on August 25, 2009,
Devons Dad From CT (Rich) said… - How long did it take to get your first phone call after he arrived at RTC?
- At 7:35pm on August 23, 2009, Raul Azpiazu said…
- My son Adam arrived at Boot Camp on August 11th. We did receive the BOX the following Monday with a few notes inside that he had written on the flight. We still have not heard from him and we were wondering whether there is a more specific day (Sun or Mon,etc) and time (after 6pm, etc) that they are allowed to call or is just random.
- At 11:17pm on August 16, 2009,
Richard H. Hughes, III said… - You asked when Ryan left. He flew out of Memphis to Great Lakes on 10 Aug. So for us to get a call just five days later was almost miraculous.
- At 8:37pm on August 13, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - The first 3-4 weeks are the hardest Raul...read through the Bootcamp posts to see what you can expect and when. Soon you can start to plan for PIR! HooYah!
- At 7:51pm on July 15, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Raul, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. This site is for you to use and enjoy. We love to talk about our sailors around here and we have been known to brag on them a little. 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 5 years ago. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Adam for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising fine young man.
Terry
- At 10:07pm on June 28, 2009, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads Raul! 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 just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Raul this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Adam is doing!
As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. Thanks to one of our members we have two excellent videos that you can access from the Video area on the NavyDads.com main page: New Bootcamp 1 of 2 and New Bootcamp 2 of 2. These videos will answer many of your questions and concerns and will give you a better understanding of how the United States Navy transforms our children into sailors!
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 sailor's PIR more enjoyable. Best Regards- Paul
- At 9:52pm on June 28, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Raul, Welcome Aboard!
My son is an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't be prouder of him. When he first enlisted 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. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Adam for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
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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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