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Gingerman357
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Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)
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Cargo Cults: U.S. Navy in the Pacific in WWII
Started Dec 21, 2009 0 Replies 0 Likes
In the South Pacific, many of the islands had never seen any foreigners until they were invaded by Japan. When the U.S. Navy ran the Japanese out, and set up stations on these islands, they brought a…Continue
Ship Names at Navy Boot Camp
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayne Johnson Jun 27, 2011. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I know it's efficient and official to talk about ships with numbers, but it ain't very classy. Does anyone know the names of the ships with their corresponding numbers at the RTC?
Tags: Recruit Training Command, RTC, Ship names at RTC, Navy Boot Camp Division Numbers, Navy Boot Camp Ships
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- My Sailor's first name (do not post SEAL names):
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- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
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- Describe a little about yourself:
- 61 years old. 5 kids, 2 wives (one ex still friends, one now). Fly Fisherman, Freemason, Old Hippie, Proud Navy Dad
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is currently serving, my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- I got sick and the shakes. As time went on, I got more and more excited and proud. When he shipped out on Pearl Harbor day, for RTC, I nearly burst. I'm still high.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
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- Please share: how did you find us?
- Navy for Moms
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 5:00pm on January 13, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…
- Steve, Welcome to NAVYDADS and SEAL Dads (NSW) Group. When you have a chance be sure to read Posting on NSW Forums (this is a must read) or This is a must read before posting on the SEAL Dads (NSW) page. Everyone here is ready and willing to help answer any question you have regarding this long journey your Son or loved one is starting. Tell your Loved One that my Family and I appreciate his desire to join the Navy and we are Proud of his decision. He will be in our thoughts and we wish him the best.
I will be sending a private message to you shortly.
- At 1:07pm on August 8, 2010,
Cora said… - Steve I hope the poem I sent you gives you some comfort. It helps me.
- At 1:32pm on December 23, 2009,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said… - Hello Steve. I was reading your comment about the carrier your father served on. I wanted to share this picture with you. This is my wife and my oldest son. We were visiting the National Aviation Museum on the base in Pensacola FL. This is the 30,000 lb anchor from the Ant! It's on display out side of the museum.
- At 9:13am on December 14, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Steve, 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 James for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
- At 7:42pm on December 13, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Steve! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun, useful, and educational as I have. Explore the site 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 certainly 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 in the family - my son Eric (AM3) recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Steve this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how James is doing! We do ask that you remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors in mind at all times. On the right 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 and the NavyDads Guidelines link.
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. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called "A MUST READ for All New Navy Parents". Take a few minutes to read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why. And be sure to check out the videos as they address many of your questions and concerns.
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. And stop by the NavyDads official store- Navyoutfitters.com to show your support for NavyDads. Best Regards- Paul
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Chat on Navy Dads
The chat feature on Navy Dads has changed a little. To enter into the chat room click on were it says Navy Dads (44 members online) then type your post in the box and hit enter to make the post show up. When you are done click the the arrow by the person icon and the chat box will be hidden again. The chat feature can also be found on the main page. Just scroll down till you see it. The chat will also make a two note sound when someone posts a comment so you know when the chat is active.…
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Navydads.com Sailors video
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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