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Can anyone pls help with SAR Swimmer Graduation?

Started this discussion. Last reply by NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza Jul 5, 2016. 3 Replies

Good day to all of you.Right now my son looks like his graduation from SAR Swimmer down in JAX will be on July 22nd. He's just beginning his 2nd week. Can anyone please share ANYTHING about the…Continue

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Ship 04 DIV 820 !

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Sep 20, 2014. 57 Replies

Good day to each of you. Glad I've found this site.My son, Jared, left for RTC on the 30th and arrived safely that evening.While I can't even to begin how proud of him I am I feel a bit selfish for…Continue

 

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David King replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Sorry to hear about the disability, but those guys do take a beating! Please tell him I wish him well and keep me posted on his progress."
Jul 7, 2022
Tom replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Hi David. Within a month he received two offers from J&J and the one he accepted from Boston Scientific as a medical implant device account executive, he’s targeted career. Like many other SWCC’s he’s receiving 90% disability.…"
Jul 7, 2022
David King replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Catherine, he went through the Navy's online education program and has been taking classes at Norwich University in Vermont. His degree is in Strategic Studies (a very military-oriented degree program) which was suggested by his advisor. If…"
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Catherine Pantik replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"David- my son is SWCC - Coronado. SBT12. He’s trying to complete an engineering degree through ASU. It’s difficult because it’s not a program designed for military. David King, what program did your son just finish- I’d…"
Jul 7, 2022
David King replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Great news Tom and welcome David!!  My son is at the 7 1/2 year mark and has just finished his Bachelor's Degree. He plans to put in an OCS package this winter and return to NSW as an officer.  He likes the community and wants to make…"
Jul 7, 2022
David Derk replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"That’s awesome Tom. Thanks for the reply. My son is at Coronado and begins prep in August. He’s training and do jobs the PO’s give him for now. He’s loving it. I’m sure I’ll have questions. Thanks for being…"
Jul 6, 2022
Tom replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Hi David, congratulations and welcome! My son has just recently mustered out to grab that big business brass ring after 8 years of service as a PO1.  If there’s anything that I can help you with please feel free to ask. Our children, as…"
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David Derk replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"SWCC Dad here! "
Jul 6, 2022
David King replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"LOL!!  There aren't very many of us, that is why you are having a hard time finding SWCC families.  I will try to answer any questions you may have and I noticed Tom has responded as well.  His son just graduated this spring…"
Dec 11, 2020
Catherine Pantik replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Hi! My son is class 108 & is SB 12 in Coronado. Thanks for responding! I have had a hard time finding SWCC families. I hope to learn more about everything- all of the abbreviations & changing schedules... :) I know graduating at the…"
Dec 10, 2020
David King replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Welcome aboard Catherine. My son graduated with Class 88 and is at Little Creek (SBT 20)."
Dec 10, 2020
Tom replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Unfortunately I didn’t make the graduation. 6 days before leaving I was Dx with blood clots in my leg. It broke my heart. My boy is with SBT20 in Virginia. Makes me a bit nervous as their deployment will be where we’re having a lot of…"
Dec 10, 2020
Catherine Pantik replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Hi! My son graduated in March. Did you make it to the graduation? He’s with SB12. Where is your son? "
Dec 10, 2020
Tom replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"HI Catherine, Tom here. My son is now with his team after graduating in March. Glad to meet you and welcome!"
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Catherine Pantik replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"Hi! My son is SB. I’m just joining the group & hoping to connect with SB families. "
Dec 10, 2020
David King replied to Tom's discussion Any SWCC Dads here? in the group NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)
"WOW! Strange times we are in these days. My son is also on SBT-20 and is back in regular workup mode. They are short a few guys and are awaiting the "new guys", so hopefully they can hookup in the near future. Sorry to hear about the blood…"
May 4, 2020

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At 8:19am on August 3, 2014, NavyDads Admin, Tim said…

Welcome aboard Tom,

 

     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, P.I.R., 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 8000 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 Jared 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 Admin Tim

At 9:21pm on August 2, 2014, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…

Tom, Welcome Aboard!

My son served as an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't have been prouder. I created NavyDads.Com when he was in boot camp in hopes that this site would better inform new Navy Dads and Navy Families that followed behind me. I designed, built, and launched NavyDads.Com June 18, 2008, two days before his Navy graduation. I then launched NavyOutfitters.Com, our sites "Official Store" in 09'. All proceeds from the store go directly to helping fund what we do here at NavyDads.Com and to ensure our future growth for many years to come.

NavyDads provides the best community for learning about Navy life for everyone but particularly us parents. We are a place for sharing experiences with others that have gone through and are going through the same thing as you. We give you real-time information from others going through it, the sense that you're not alone, and the opportunity to help another along.

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 Sailors journey in the United States Navy and I thank them for their service. I wish them the best in their travels and I'm glad you've found us.

Sincerely,
Elmo Moore

At 1:27pm on August 2, 2014, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…

Welcome to NavyDads.com Tom! When my daughter enlisted in 2005 and left for RTC, I had virtually no knowledge of Navy life or how the Navy did things. By the time her PIR rolled around, I was starting to get the hang of things and understand some of the language and abbreviations, but still felt like a fish out of water when dealing with most topics concerning the US Navy. When my son enlisted and left for Great Lakes in 2007, I got serious about trying to learn as much as possible about the Navy. Now, several years into my journey, I’m blessed to say I have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM2) was on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and is currently attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 (HSM-37) in Hawaii. My daughter Kat is now a Navy veteran and was stationed on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as a Mass Communications Specialist(MC3) and is currently using her GI benefits to go to school. If NavyDads.com were around in those early days, it would have made my first days as a Navy parent much easier!

I'm sure you'll find NavyDads.com as useful, educational and informative as I have over the past few years. Click How To Get Started for a guide on getting going in your NavyDads.com experience! I hope you take the time to 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. And Tom this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how your son 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 Key Information. 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.

As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what Jared is going through. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called A MUST READ for all New Navy Parents. 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 available in the Bootcamp Group as well and as PIR nears be sure to spend time in the PIR group for hints and helps!

Best Regards- Paul

At 12:13pm on August 2, 2014, NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary said…

Greetings Tom! When my son joined the Navy I really had no idea nor a clue on what he’s about to partake in besides what I’ve seen on tv and some stories I've heard from friends and relatives who have served in the military.

However, I'm so honored and very proud of his decision to serve our great country.

From the start, I’ve perused Navy and recruiter information online and beyond but I felt that I needed more peace of mind to help keep me from worrying too much. I also wanted to hear from real people who've been around the block and others to share knowledge and experience throughout this entire journey.

That's when I found this website while searching for answers...

We're all in this together and I hope you too will find NavyDads.Com useful with lots of real shared information.

Don't forget to check out our Groups section and join a group that shares your interest. Please keep us posted on your Sailor's progress via status updates, discussion forums, blogs and photos...

A Warm "Thank You" from our family to you and your son Jared for his service!


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