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Started this discussion. Last reply by Cindy Sep 22, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Thomas B. Courtney Jr. commented on Paige (Billy's mom)'s group 'Destroyers'
Our son, Bryan, was selected this week for advancement from FC3 to FC2. Currently deployed on USS Dewey (DDG-105). Congratulations to all selectees!
Paige (Billy's mom) left a comment for Thomas B. Courtney Jr.
Hi Thomas,
I noticed the photo you posted today of your son with the VBSS team. I just wanted to share with you that my son is also a member of his ship the USS Howard (DDG 83) VBSS team. The Howard also participated in the CARAT…
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USS Dewey (DDG-105) in the required sunset photo.
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USS Dewey (DDG-105) as she leaves 32nd Street.
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USS Dewey (DDG-105) leading a column of our newest and finest.
Cindy replied to Thomas B. Courtney Jr.'s discussion 'NavyDads.com Ship's Store'
Thomas,
Thank you for sharing that we are very proud of the t-shirts. Our whole family is always decked out with Navy lol. Thank you again for supporting Navydads. Cindy
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin replied to Thomas B. Courtney Jr.'s discussion 'NavyDads.com Ship's Store'
Thomas,
I love reading stories like this about us dads spreading the word. Thanks for not only buying a shirt but wearing it to help spread the word about us. Awesome! I'm wearing mine today.
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Just a quick note for EG, and all who are thinking of buying a shirt (or shirts) .... I bought one and immediately wore it Saturday while shopping. I was stopped in Costco, by a Dad, Mom and Grandmom who had just placed their son on the way to Recruit Training this past week. They saw the shirt and asked what it was. I was very happy to relate the benefits of this site, and Navy Mom's, and encouraged them to come here and read up on what their son was experiencing. Then, at our Walmart, I was…See More
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Thomas B. Courtney Jr. replied to George A's discussion 'Officer question - IT...?'
George,
I was a Line Officer (1110) a few years back (60's and 70's) and am now a Senior Project Manager for a major IT firm installing and serving gaming related customers nationally and internationally so I can probably answer your…
Thomas B. Courtney Jr. left a comment for Navydads co-admin (Terry)
Thanks, Terry. Welcome Home as well. Wouldn't that have been nice to hear back in the day? 3 "Navy" tours to 'Nam on Destroyers. Last one in '75 and ended with the evacuation. Our son Bryan is on hold waiting for school.…
Navydads co-admin (Terry) left a comment for Thomas B. Courtney Jr.
Thomas, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. 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…
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- My Sailor's first name (do not post SEAL names):
- Bryan
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- FC
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Senior Project Manager for Bally Technologies in Reno Nevada. Served as a Naval Officer 1971-1977 after NROTC at Villanova. SWO (1110). Three Westpacs to Vietnam. Separated in late '77 as a Lt. (O3) after tours in USS Schofield (DEG-3), Ops Officer COMDESRON 33, Fire Fighting and Damage Control School FTG Pearl Harbor. Married to 30+ years, Two children.
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Navy Veteran, Vietnam Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Very proud. Happy he found a focus after college.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Wife found Navy for Mom's.
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- At 2:47pm on October 6, 2011,
Paige (Billy's mom) said…
Hi Thomas,
I noticed the photo you posted today of your son with the VBSS team. I just wanted to share with you that my son is also a member of his ship the USS Howard (DDG 83) VBSS team. The Howard also participated in the CARAT (Cooperation Afloat Readiness And Training) exercises this year in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. I have some great photos as well of the exercises that I obtained from the CARAT Facebook page. Also, wanted to let you know that I started a group here on NavyDads for members with VBSS Sailors. There's only a couple of us in the group, so there hasn't really been much activity. But, would love to see that change. And, there is also a group called "Destroyers" if you have any interest.
Good luck to Bryan! The Howard crew along with my son are on the down hill side of a 6 month deployment in the 7th and 5th Fleet AOR and are counting the days until they return to their home port in San Diego.
- At 8:28pm on July 15, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said…
- Thomas, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. 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 Bryan for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Thank you for your service to this great country as well. Welcome Home!
Terry
- At 7:59am on July 4, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
- Thomas, 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 Bryan for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG Delete Comment
- At 12:14am on July 4, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Thomas! 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 Thomas this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Bryan 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.
And Thomas- thank you for your service to our great country! Best Regards- Paul
ps- I was born in Reno and raised just outside of Tahoe City !!
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