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Steve Whatley commented on GANavyDad's group 'Navy OCS Dads'
Rich,
Don't worry about not receiving mail up front. We had the same concerns. Apparently each Company is different in the way that they receive mail and how often they can get phone privileges. They are kept so busy that when they finally get…
Steve Whatley commented on GANavyDad's group 'Navy OCS Dads'
Rich,
Heard that one of the classes that just had their rlp inspection only had 7 out of 40 pass. the good news is that they failed on a wednesday or thursday but have another chance to pass before they fall into h company. h company is not a death…
Steve Whatley commented on GANavyDad's group 'Navy OCS Dads'
Hey Rich,
I know what you are going through. My son is in 12-10 and they just finished week number 9. He is now a candio and can eat with a fork using his right hand. that is a huge thing for these guys. Let me start out by saying that no news is…
D. Labello replied to Steve Whatley's discussion 'Class 12-10' in the group Navy OCS Dads
Hey vharris, our son is in 13-10 also. Have you heard from him lately? We got the one phone call last week, but nothing since. Just wondering.
D. Labello replied to Steve Whatley's discussion 'Class 12-10' in the group Navy OCS Dads
Hi,
Our son is in the 1/24/10; class 13-10. We received one email, bit no phone call so far.
Steve Whatley replied to Joe DeCristoforo's discussion 'H-Class' in the group Navy OCS Dads
Hey Joe, I understand the confusion and don't think i know all the lingo either. I have had to have my wife interpret some things for me and that is not a great reflection on me. I guess we will not get" parents of the year "because…
Steve Whatley replied to Joe DeCristoforo's discussion 'H-Class' in the group Navy OCS Dads
Hey Joe,
Sorry to hear about Maria. I know it is tough on her and probably just as tough on dad not being able to help. Our son is in class 12-10 and since Jan 3rd we have had one phone call and one letter. understand i am not complaining at this…
Steve Whatley commented on GANavyDad's group 'Navy OCS Dads'
Thanks. You are right on about the N4M site. there is quite a bit of chatter so you have to negotiate through it to get to the good stuff. but considering we have only had 2 contacts since my knucklehead left we can't be too choosey about what…
Steve Whatley commented on GANavyDad's group 'Navy OCS Dads'
Thanks for the response. We received the only phone call we have had on Sunday after the first week. They give them 5 minutes exactly and it did not sound like my son at all. We have had one letter. that one we received last week. I think we have…
Steve Whatley commented on GANavyDad's group 'Navy OCS Dads'
Hey guys,
Does anyone have a lo in the 12-10 class. we have had very little contact for the last 3 weeks and i am getting conflicting reports from the navyformoms site. it is a good site, but there is alot of chatter on it and not really sure if we…
Steve Whatley left a comment for GANavyDad
terrible year for the hunting. i have been deer hunting 3 times and i have yet to see a duck blind. worst year ever. people have shot some great deer, but the ducks have not been down. i don't understand because up north they had plenty of cold…
Steve Whatley replied to Steve Whatley's discussion 'Class 12-10' in the group Navy OCS Dads
I think steven took very little with him. we did not hear from him this weekend-parents with kids in the other company did receive calls though. they have the big inspection on thursday so things are probably in high gear around their quarters. one…
GANavyDad left a comment for Steve Whatley
Have any luck hunting this year. Do you do any duck hunting? Enjoy hunting myself. Deer, Duck and turkey. Mostly hunt in piemont region of GA. also go to AL a couple of times a year.
GANavyDad replied to Steve Whatley's discussion 'Class 12-10' in the group Navy OCS Dads
Hey Steve,
Glad to hear that ya'll heard from your Son. Jake will fly out Saturday, his Class begins 1/24. I guess he is as ready as he can be. He is not taking a-lot of extra things. He stay with the list given on on the OCS web site. Hope he…
Steve Whatley replied to Steve Whatley's discussion 'Class 12-10' in the group Navy OCS Dads
Great news. when do they report for their first day? tomorrow will be 2 weeks for steven's stay and we have heard from him once, last Sunday afternoon. if we have this right, steven's class is the second one to have 3 weeks of indoc(a…
GANavyDad replied to Steve Whatley's discussion 'Class 12-10' in the group Navy OCS Dads
My Son Jake will be in Class 13-10
Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name (do not post SEAL names):
- Steven
- Describe a little about yourself:
- I am a proud dad of a grad school graduate who decided to enter the Navy. We live in Mississippi and spend our time hunting and fishing(when not working).
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Pride, concern, and envy.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- After my wife discovered navyformoms I took a shot at this one.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 7:08pm on January 18, 2010,
GANavyDad said…
- Have any luck hunting this year. Do you do any duck hunting? Enjoy hunting myself. Deer, Duck and turkey. Mostly hunt in piemont region of GA. also go to AL a couple of times a year.
- At 7:55pm on January 10, 2010,
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 Steven for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
- At 5:31pm on January 9, 2010,
Edward D. Cookenham said… - Hey Steve - welcome aboard! I'm real new at this too. LOL - I'll bet your wife gets fully involved in the navy for Moms - mine is. Don't forget the OPSEC thing - really important. Cookie
- At 5:10pm on January 9, 2010,
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 Steven 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. Best Regards- Paul
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