"My son is already in Balston. Waiting for Prototype school. Just wondering what happens after Prototype school."
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Sheryl
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Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"What about the aircraft carrier Nukes? What happens after Prototype?"
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"After a long hard pull my son passed too!! Power school down, Prototype to go! I hear if you pass the first you are destined to pass the second half. I hope so. He barely made it. Whew. My son will be in San Diego Friday night, wasting no time! I…"
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"Thanks, I am definitely keeping this info!! Does anyone know what coins I could buy for graduating Power School or other gifts? Could get pocket knife."
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"What coins apply to our guys graduating May 14th from Power School? I think I will get my son a San Diego one because we hope someday he ends up back here. But what ones would I get to commerate this occasion?"
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"My son is graduating at the same time and I have the same problem. It has been rough for him to get this far. I put "Navy Gifts" in my search box and saw one thing I liked, a woooden Navy plaque. It is about $90. Still looking though."
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"The only time I have ever been back East is to see my son graduate from Boot Camp at Great Lakes. I am looking forward to checking New York out and especially seeing my son! He is looking forward to seeing New York also. He was born and raised in…"
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"I won't be able to make this graduation. I live in San Diego, CA..and he doesn't even know IF he will graduate, plus he is being shipped off immediately to New York either way, so I want to go there when he has a couple of days off.…"
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"My son became independent the moment he entered the Navy. Actually before that . He made the decision, would not take input, and every since he handles all his own things. Mom wants to help so bad, but that isn't a question. He has made some…"
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"He lives in San Diego. Ask your son if his son to be roommate is from SD, a MM and has a room by himself right now. Good clues. My son is studying too hard to try to pass right now for me to ask him."
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"Wonder if my son is going to be your son 's roomate! He said he was letting his roomate pick the place (which I thought was weird). ??"
Sheryl commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"My son is also supposed to go to New York, either way. I am sure it will be to continue with Prototypes. Wonder if they know each other. Thanks guys!"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Kyle
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- ?? Nuc
- Describe a little about yourself:
- I am a single Mom that loves her son a lot and helped encourage him to join the Navy for his futures' sake. I work for the San Diego California District Attorney's Office in the Gang Unit.
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- He is 18. I am the one who encouraged it, but it is very scary for both of us. He has never been away from home and we both know it is going to be hard work and sacrifice, but I believe and i hope he knows it too, that it is all worth it. Serving your country, learning discipline, and earning a living are all good!! And you are lucky to have him. he is a hard worker, a leader type and makes good decisions. Like joining!
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- Mom
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- At 9:15pm on June 15, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Sheryl ! 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 Sheryl this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Kyle 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 7:38pm on June 15, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Sheryl, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. Check out some of the groups and some of the discussions that are going on. 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 Kyle for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 11:06am on June 15, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Sheryl, Welcome Aboard! I'm so glad to have the Navy Moms on here to keep us men in line. 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. We have many moms on the site and benefit greatly from their point of views and we are willing to help the moms in any way we can. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your sailor. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Kyle for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely,EG
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