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Terry Retzke joined Jason Michael Segal's group
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NAVY DAD'S AVIONICS

ALL DAD'S THAT HAVE SON'S OR DAUGHTER'S IN AVIONICS
Nov 15, 2011
Terry Retzke joined Cindy's group
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Navy Individual Augmentees

If anyone has a Sailor that says they signed up for IA this group is for you!See More
Nov 15, 2011
NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim left a comment for Terry Retzke
"Welcome aboard Terry. 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…"
May 22, 2011
Terry Retzke left a comment for E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin
"E.G., Glad you started this site, we can't let the mom's have all the fun! TR"
May 20, 2011
Terry Retzke left a comment for NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim
"Thanks Jim, Just getting my feet wet but already am impressed with the friendliness and warmth of the group. Thanks for the welcome and I look forward to browsing and learning more. TR"
May 20, 2011
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin left a comment for Terry Retzke
"Terry, Welcome Aboard! When my son first enlisted in the Navy I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to his future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads but found out I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a…"
May 19, 2011
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim left a comment for Terry Retzke
"Welcome aboard Terry! 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…"
May 19, 2011
Terry Retzke left a comment for NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin
"Thank you! I am looking forward to learning more as I browse the site. My son is assigned to the USS Kearsarge in Norfolk, VA and is flying out early tomorrow a.m. after a really nice 2 week leave after his A school in Meridian. Thanks again for the…"
May 19, 2011
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin left a comment for Terry Retzke
"Terry, 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.…"
May 19, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Terry Retzke
"Welcome to NavyDads ! Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com. We've made some cosmetic changes to the site since this video was made, but navigation remains the same. "
May 19, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Terry Retzke
"Welcome to NavyDads.com Terry! 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…"
May 19, 2011
Terry Retzke joined GANavyDad's group
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Navy OCS Dads

Officer Candidate School (OCS): Questions & Answers to what your Sailor will be doing in Navy OCS at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island.See More
May 19, 2011
Terry Retzke joined Navydads co-admin (Terry)'s group
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Prayer Requests Room

Navy Prayers: This is for anyone to post prayer request. We need a quiet place to go and leave prayer requests and to read them and pray for those requests. This is nondenominational. Please feel free to leave a prayer request or to take a moment and pray.See More
May 19, 2011
Terry Retzke joined NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group
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Career Planning

Navy Career Planning: This area deals with choices that our sailors have to make about their career. We talk a lot about bootcamp and the fleet...what happens after?See More
May 19, 2011
Terry Retzke joined Alan C Evans's group
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Master at Arms

Master at Arms: For the families and the men and women (active,retired or reserve) who chose to be Naval security and enforcement.Click here for the MA RateSee More
May 19, 2011
Terry Retzke is now a member of Navy Dads
May 19, 2011

Profile Information

My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
Connor
What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
AZ
Describe a little about yourself:
Married with 4 children. Oldest (son) recently graduated H.S., enlisted in the Navy and is assigned to the USS Kearsarge as an Avionics Administrator.
What brought you to this site:
My son is currently serving
What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
Elated!
What is your relationship with your sailor
Dad
Please share: how did you find us?
Google search

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At 5:15pm on May 22, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said…
Welcome aboard Terry.
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 son Connor on his enlistment and please thank him 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 7:39pm on May 19, 2011, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
Terry, Welcome Aboard!

When my son first enlisted in the Navy I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to his future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads but found out 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 hope this site benefits fathers that follow 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 Conner for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.

Sincerely, E.G.
At 6:54pm on May 19, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…

Welcome aboard Terry! 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. Be sure to join the groups that will follow what Conner 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 5:38pm on May 19, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…
Terry, 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 2:50pm on May 19, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
Welcome to NavyDads !

Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com. We've made some cosmetic changes to the site since this video was made, but navigation remains the same.

At 2:50pm on May 19, 2011, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
Welcome to NavyDads.com Terry! 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 he 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 stationed on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and just re-enlisted, and my daughter Kat is a Navy vet and was stationed on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Terry this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Connor 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
 
 
 

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