"Jim, don't think we will need to cut a hole for the boat this year. Ice gear is put away for the season still in the original packaging. Walleye are starting to hit at the spillway at Missisinewa resivore so may end up there Monday. Steve, I…"
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Tom B commented on NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim's group Indiana Dads (And Moms!)"Sorry Tim I meant to say Steve seeing his son during the holidays, and sorry your son wasn't able to make it home. I only spet one Christmas underway while I was in and it wasn't the same as being home."
Tom B commented on NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim's group Indiana Dads (And Moms!)"Thanks for the warm welcome, it's the only thing warm in Indiana at the moment.Hopin' the cold freezes the lakes as I recieved some ice fishing gear for Christmas and have never been ice fishing. So far Indiana has treated us good. I was…"
Tom B commented on NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim's group Indiana Dads (And Moms!)"Have not been on Navy Dads in a while. Moved to Indiana with my job, and am a Buckeye till death but figured if ya can't beat 'em, join em. Son is a ND2 stationed in Guam on the USS Frank Cable AS40. Myself, and my wife were also in the…"
Tom B replied to Carl W. Harris Jr.'s discussion Navy Diver Recruit in the group U.S. Navy Special Operations"My son is a diver in Guam and he was there for a little over a week before dive prep started. A lot depends on the number from the graduating classes from boot camp. He had 41 in his class of which 13 made it to Panama City. Good luck to your…"
Chuck left a comment for Tom B"Andrew is still in Hawaii with his squadron. He is progressing through his qualifications and working on his "yellow shirt" on the flifgth line.
Andrew missed the E-4 cut off by a few percentage points. There were not to many po3…"
Tom B left a comment for Chuck"Hey Chuck , been a while since I've been on here so I thought I would say hi. How is Andrew doing? Buck is now in Guam for the next three years and seems to be enjoying it so far. He is assigned to the USS Frank Cable AS-40. He is in the Dive…"
Chuck left a comment for Tom B"Andrew is getting ready to take the E-4 exam in a few days. There is a lot of competition in the Aviation ratings due to the amount of young sailors choosing this career path so it requires a high score to get promoted due to the number taking the…"
Tom B left a comment for Chuck"Hey Chuck, good to hear from you. Buck is still in Panama City Fl. He is in his third month of dive school and is due to graduate in November. I took his car to him last month and took a tour of the base and it was pretty neat. Buck has become a…"
Chuck left a comment for Tom B"Hi Tom,
I ran across a comment that you made. I haven't been in contact with you lately. What is Buck up to theses days?"
Tom B commented on Hans, The Old Salt's group The Fantail"Saw this and thought I would join. I was talking to a friend at my class reunion last week about a mid watch I had. I was on the fantail as the aft lookout and a whale surfaced and scared the crap out of me. He is retired from the under water navy,…"
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The Fantail
In nautical terms the fantail is the furthest aft part of the main deck of a warship, sort of the 'back porch', where Sailors off watch go to grab a cup of coffee, smoke a cigarette, tell sea stories, or share a ribald joke.
Tom B replied to Melvin harmon's discussion Bootcamp letters"Melvin, on the main page of Navy Dads there is a link that gives the different ship addresses. It is located in the about this site section at the bottom of the right side of the page. hope this helps, Tom"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Buck
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- diver
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Like hunting, fishing, woodworking, and Ohio State Football. I suffer through the Browns and Indians, but hey,just wait 'till next year. As you can see, I have a great sence of humor. I have been active in The Boy Scouts as an adult leader for 11 years. I have been married for 20 years to Becky,who I met in the Navy. I have 2 children, Buck and his younger sister Cammy.
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Navy Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- The fact that Buck turned 18, became an Eagle Scout, and joined the Navy all in a 10 day period had us in a whirlwind of emotions. We were proud he decided to join the Navy, as me and my wife are Navy vets. Proud he became an Eagle Scout, as only 3 percent of scouts ever attian that honor. Finaly sadness, we were glad he had decided on a course for his life , but he would also be leaving us soon.
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- At 8:58am on December 24, 2009, Chuck said…
- Andrew is still in Hawaii with his squadron. He is progressing through his qualifications and working on his "yellow shirt" on the flifgth line.
Andrew missed the E-4 cut off by a few percentage points. There were not to many po3 promotions as the avaition ratings as a group are very fully satffed and the competation is pretty stiff Navy wide.
We will be with out Andrew this holiday season, but we hope to visit him in the spring.
- At 6:46am on September 14, 2009, Chuck said…
- Andrew is getting ready to take the E-4 exam in a few days. There is a lot of competition in the Aviation ratings due to the amount of young sailors choosing this career path so it requires a high score to get promoted due to the number taking the test.
He likes his job, the work, and most of his coworkers.
Some one got the bright idea to rearrange the barracks in to squadrons. Andrew was sent to a different building. Through the move he met some new friends and is out doing some new things.
A couple of Marines through activities at Chapel are being deployed to the Middle East.
- At 7:14am on September 11, 2009, Chuck said…
- Hi Tom,
I ran across a comment that you made. I haven't been in contact with you lately. What is Buck up to theses days?
- At 11:17pm on June 9, 2009,
Michele - FL Navy Mom said… - Hey You!! How is your Sailor doing?
- At 11:10am on May 12, 2009, Chuck said…
- Tom Andrew is finding that the Navy holds the common trait of all jobs. A few really great days, a few really bad days, with everything else in between these two. He is steadily progressing in learning his job.
Andrew as bought a car. A Chevy Cobalt 2008 clean with 7200 miles on it.
His leave is approved for him to be home for his brother's high school graduation at the end of June. We are looking forward to having him home for a few days.
- At 6:11am on April 22, 2009, Chuck said…
- ENJOY! PIR is one of my favorite memories of Andrew. Delete Comment
- At 8:12pm on April 21, 2009, Michele - FL Navy Mom said…
- Tom, so gonna look for you and Rebecca and "mom" at the meet & greet -- can't wait to meet everyone! Cheryl (Melissa's mom) is making us name tags--look for me, just Michele (Michael's Mom DIV 167). I am so proud of our boys and cannot wait to meet everyone...
- At 6:33am on April 21, 2009, Chuck said…
- Sound like you have a PIR in a couple of days...SAFE TRIP. It is worth the trip.
- At 8:21pm on April 20, 2009, Michele - FL Navy Mom said…
- Congratulations Tom on your new Sailor, you and Rebecca must be soo proud!! Just a few more days to PIR, I can't wait -- I'm already packed. LOL You and Rebecca will be coming to the Meet & Greet, right? I just can't wait to meet everyone in our little support group -- i would've been lost all these weeks without everyone.
The last of our divisions go through Tuesday night, so just one more night of worry and waiting for our group!!! yeah!!
- At 6:46pm on April 16, 2009, Michele - FL Navy Mom said…
- Hi Tom, Buck goes to Battlestations tonight right?? Me and all the ladies are praying for the kids going in tonight...
My son Michael went today and he is a US NAVY SAILOR -- Awesome!!
Be sure to let us know as soon as you and Rebecca hear from Buck...
Go Navy!!!
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