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Ric Pallson commented on Navydads co-admin (Terry)'s group USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)"The actual date when CVN 72 enters the drydock at Huntington Ingalls (formerly Grumman Northrop) is probably classified and possibly not even set yet.
A web search on "CVN 71 RCOH schedule" brings up a lot of info (top hits are all on…"
Ric Pallson commented on Navydads co-admin (Terry)'s group USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)"Where to live in VA? That's the question my Sailor asked in latest email.
When they get there to the most humongous Navy place in the world -- any ideas? The whole Norfolk -- Newport News -- place is famous for horrible traffic.
Anybody have…"
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"All the super-quick promotions in the first 2 years are part of the incentive program for Nukes. You get to the fleet get promoted E-5 almost as soon as you get there,
Then things get back to normal Navy. 2 years in grade. Quals quals quals.
Deploy…"
Ric Pallson commented on Navydads co-admin (Terry)'s group USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)"Well, that post got mangled-- the main point is that the crew have been "out there" for months and will be for a few more months -
Whenever they come home - we will be happy Navy dads.
Can't wait -- but will have to wait -- but…"
Ric Pallson commented on Navydads co-admin (Terry)'s group USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)"Got this from my daughter aboard Lincoln
"Hopefully we won't be out here for TOO much longer, everyone is getting bored, and the ship thinks it's past time for it to be asleep in a nice cozy dry dock"Don't think this news is…"
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Totally agree - most Nuke washouts wash out by being stupid.
Not academically stupid -- just juvenile stupid.
Us dads can help with that -- it's a dad's job to teach our kids the difference between what's just fun and what is really…"
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Seems that A-school is more difficult for the ET's also twice as long.
My daughter was MM and she said A-school was easy-peasy but what William posted shows it's much harder for ET A-school.
Daughter is on second deploy now, was top MM…"
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"@Zazzws the subforum about "staying in" http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php?board=67.0 is most specifically helpful to my kids nuke aspirations.
Their whole site is real valuable.
Thanks. Ric"
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Oh, and one more thing -- both me and my daughter and a few others got totally confused about the streets in the old downtown peninsula part of Charleston. It's clear enough on the map -- but -- on the ground -- maybe we not so good navigators…"
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"It's a typical graduation ceremony. You show up a little early at the gate with your pass, you park, go sit down (if it's not raining).
Some Admiral shows up, gives a blessedly short speech, the graduates pass in review and get a…"
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Hey mon -- yeah they working their tails off -- that's how it goes.
That's how it goes -- first aboard -- last ashore. Make it move. Shut the plant down. No excuses ever.
The training is stressful -- but the deployment is also…"
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"My Sailor got through all the Power School, prototype -- whatever -- been in the fleet a few years. It's real boring. It's really important.
The nukes in the fleet -- their job --totally boring -- totally competent. Extremely highly…"
Ric Pallson commented on Navydads co-admin (Terry)'s group USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)"They got a break from total sorties launched. See the facebook cvn 72 website. Steel beach. Only another few months to go.
Bless the whole crew."
Ric Pallson commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"be proud of him, he's done real good so far.
A-school will be a few months -- difficult but not real stressful.
Power school is the next really hard part -- but the washout rate is only about 25% or so -- so keep up the support, ask for any…"
Ric Pallson commented on Navydads co-admin (Terry)'s group USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)"When they return from deployment --
Questions about moving home and family to the other coast.
Whenever it happens.
Seems one of my kids and some other bachelor nukes will be driving Everett-Norfolk with belongings later this year…"
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- At 6:34pm on July 24, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said… - Welcome aboard Ric.
I would like to take this time to point you in some of the right directions. For starters if you haven't had the time take a look at the right side of any page you click on. There you will find some useful information for you. The links under the about this site will help you with how this site got started, navigation, PIR, About us, community guidelines and some links to some of the groups that beginners with a lot of questions will find very useful. There is also a link called Navy Enlisted Ratings, this link will take you to a brief description of the rates (jobs) in the Navy that you can find your sailors rate and find out some information about the rate that they are in.
First and foremost though we are all here for the same reason. We are curious about what our young sailors are getting into and for more information about the rate or job that they will be doing for the next 4-6 yrs of their lives. I know when I first got here I had lots of questions and there was not a lot of people on this site but they all were either going through the same thing or had been through it and had sailors out in the fleet. Now this site has grown to over 2000 members, Dads, Moms, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, sisters, brothers, girlfriends and boyfriends. Don't be afraid to ask questions of members in here because somewhere along the way we have all had the same questions and asked. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on this site with various years of experience in the NAVY either on their own account or through their Sailors.
Again welcome aboard and BRAVO ZULU to you and your daughter F on her enlistment and please thank her for me for making the choice to defend the freedoms that my family, this country and I have and enjoy.
Navy dads Co-admin Tim
- At 9:40pm on July 23, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said… Welcome aboard Ric! I'm so glad that you've joined us. I can't add very much to what’s already been said, but wanted to pop in here and say hello.
My son Stephen is an AWO2 and flies with VP-45 on the P-3 Orion Sub Hunter and is stationed in Jacksonville, FL. Currently he’s on his first deployment. Be sure to join the groups that will follow what your daughter is doing with the Navy. If you have questions as a new parent of a sailor, or just want to keep up with others who are “veteran” dads, you can find what you're looking for here. See you around the fleet!
Jim
- At 4:15pm on July 23, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said… - Ric, Welcome to NavyDads. My Grandson Joined the Navy and went to Boot Camp in February, 2008. When I joined I knew nothing about the Military and this site has really helped me understand what to expect and has relieved some of the worries I had. Please go to the Groups Page and check out all of the different Groups and join in to learn more about what you Guy or Gal will be learning and doing. We are a big family here and you can find answers to most any question or concern you may have regarding what is in store for you recruit. You will find others that are new to the Navy along with those that have Loved Ones that has been in for some time. We like to hear about you recruit the good times, the concerns and the questions. I think you will find that our member are just a great big family and everyone wants to help others understand what to expect and hear how your recruit is doing.
Please feel free to ask question.
Again Welcome and keep us updated as to you recruit’s progress.
HooYah US Navy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 4:06pm on July 23, 2011,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads.com Ric! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new friends. Read the discussions and add your comments. Browse through the postings in the various groups or start a new one. If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what she is going through...be sure to post them! In my experience someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) was on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and is on his way to HSL-37 in Hawaii. My daughter Kat is a Navy vet and was stationed on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Ric this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how F is doing! Please remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors and the fleet in mind. On the right or starboard side of every NavyDads page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link for some guidelines as to what we should not talk about in a public forum like NavyDads.com. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com! Show your support for NavyDads.com by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. Best Regards- Paul
- At 4:01pm on July 23, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
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