"tk - thanks for the friend request. Still not so sure what I would be comfortable posting in a message. Any thoughts on how to share info without compromising personal info? It has been a year since my son's PIR. One of…"
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tk replied to Russell's discussion Class 293 in the group Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)"Congratulations fellows, you should be proud. Here is to the young warriors of 293 who with humility, selfless resolution and dedication epitomize what make our country the greatest on earth. While there…"
tk replied to Russell's discussion Class 293 in the group Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)"no, if he made it through HW he would be a brown shirt rollback--no more HW!"
tk replied to Russell's discussion Class 293 in the group Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)"photos......yes there are usually lots of photos taken. your son will be the best source for when and where."
tk replied to Russell's discussion Class 293 in the group Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)"Congrats Noel, and especially to your son! There is no public ceremony for graduating BUDs, the ceremony for parents et. al. comes after SQT. An educated calculation puts that at sometime early next year. This assumes no roll backs (a not uncommon…"
tk replied to Russell's discussion Class 293 in the group Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)"sorry, on the last post it is class 292 that is presently in dive phase week 5 and completing around 2/10. hopefully the guys pay more attention to detail than dad."
tk replied to Russell's discussion Class 293 in the group Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)"Mark
He would be in class 293. Indoc and Basic Orientation (BO) are the same thing and last 3 weeks before phase 1 begins. Phase 1 is 7 weeks long with HW being week 4. Phase 2 is dive phase, class 293 is currently in week 5 and…"
tk replied to Russell's discussion Class 293 in the group Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)"Bob
My son is in 292 but I think they are presently in Indoc with first phase beginning around Feb 6"
tk replied to MountainMan's discussion Any left... in the group Navy SEAL Dads (NSW)"yes......the show goes on."
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin left a comment for tk"tk, Welcome to NavyDads and SEAL Dads (NSW) Group. When you have a chance be sure to read one of the following post or all three This is a must read before posting, OPSEC and Social Media and Posting on NSW Forums (this is a must read). Everyone…"
NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim left a comment for tk"Welcome aboard TK.
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…"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- BPacker
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- SO
- Describe a little about yourself:
- I am in a medical profession
Once had a medical commission in the Army reserve (resigned after Desert Storm)
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is recently enlisted (before PIR)
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- proud that he wanted the challenge of being a SEAL
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
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- At 9:02pm on April 7, 2012,
Boss said… tk - thanks for the friend request. Still not so sure what I would be comfortable posting in a message. Any thoughts on how to share info without compromising personal info? It has been a year since my son's PIR. One of the longest year's on record in my book!
- At 8:20pm on November 22, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…
tk, Welcome to NavyDads and SEAL Dads (NSW) Group. When you have a chance be sure to read one of the following post or all three This is a must read before posting, OPSEC and Social Media and Posting on NSW Forums (this is a must read). Everyone here is ready and willing to help answer any questions you have regarding this long journey your Guy is starting. Tell your guy that my Family and I appreciate his desire to join the Navy and we are proud of his decision. He will be in our Thoughts and we wish him the best.
- At 4:41pm on August 1, 2011,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… TK, Welcome Aboard!
Let me start by saying I'm so glad you've found us. When my son first enlisted in the Navy I began to research what would be in his future. After countless hours searching the Internet and still being left with so many unanswered questions, I was inspired to create this site to ease the burden on Navy families that followed behind me. Our community consists of Navy Dads, Moms, Grandparents, Spouses, Siblings, etc. Your involvement is "key" to learning about what your Sailor will be doing and more importantly, teaching Navy life to others that follow in your shoes by documenting what you have learned along the way. So jump right in, share concerns, share info, and show off your Sailor. I hope this site benefits you & your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank BPacker for his service from me and thanks again for joining us.Sincerely,
E.G.
- At 4:56pm on July 30, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim said…
- Welcome aboard TK.
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 BPacker 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 11:00am on July 30, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…
- tk, 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.
I would also like to Thank You for your Service.
Again Welcome and keep us updated as to you recruit’s progress.
HooYah US Navy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 10:49am on July 30, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said… Welcome aboard TK! 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. Currently he’s on his first deployment. Be sure to join the groups that will follow what your son 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. We do have a group for SEALS and it would be good for you to join in. Our moderator for that group has a grandson who is in SEAL training. See you around the fleet!
Jim
- At 10:30am on July 30, 2011,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads.com TK! 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 on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and is on his way to HSL-37 in Hawaii. My daughter Kat is a Navy vet and was stationed on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And TK this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how B 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.
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. 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.
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
- At 10:29am on July 30, 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.
Welcome To Navy Dads
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How To Get Started
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Chat on Navy Dads
The chat feature on Navy Dads has changed a little. To enter into the chat room click on were it says Navy Dads (44 members online) then type your post in the box and hit enter to make the post show up. When you are done click the the arrow by the person icon and the chat box will be hidden again. The chat feature can also be found on the main page. Just scroll down till you see it. The chat will also make a two note sound when someone posts a comment so you know when the chat is active.…
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Everyone go check out the new video of our Sailors. It is my fourth video. So they will get better. Just keep adding those photos. Continue
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