"...Let us take a moment to reflect and remember those that have come before...and to those who serve so freely now! Thank you to all of our sons and daughters...and to all of the families who raised these great young adults...Well done!"
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Patriot Pride Jewelry
Started this discussion. Last reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim Feb 11. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hey Guys....just a reminder to remember the wife for Valentine's Day! I purchased a Navy Mom pendant for my wife from Patriot Pride Jewelry.....I think I did it right this year! Part of your purchase…Continue
Homesickness
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom L Feb 3. 11 Replies 0 Likes
....Hi folks....My daughter has completed A school and has been on hold for the last 6 weeks. She excelled in Basic and her A School. She came home for the holidays and has been suffering from…Continue
PIR 10/7/11
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom L Oct 17, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
~S~ All....We are on the final countdown for PIR on 10/7....coming from Boston. My daughter is in Ship 03...div 334. We have reservations at the Courtyard by Marriott....any others? I would love to…Continue
First Phone Call
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom L Sep 17, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
~S~ All....I just found this site last night...and what a great Support site! It's nice to know that everyone seems to be sharing the same feelings! My daughter shipped on Aug 16th and is in Ship 03,…Continue
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"Welcome to Navy Dads, Mike! If I can be of any help...just ask. The best of luck to your SR.....and Thank YOU for your service!!!!!"
"James...."P" days....processing....filling out form after form...setting up bank accounts, insurance benefits, medical exams & shots, etc. It is all preparation before training actually begins!"
"Rory....Your sailor will have them after P.I.R...They will have to wait until then...."
"You enter the Hall through a large exhibition area of Naval history....I'm sure that they can meander through that area while waiting to see if they can get into the hall...."
"Ken.....Congratulations to your Son on his choice...and a Salute to your dad for his service! I'm sure that he is looking down with great pride..."
"Bill....Your son should have his E-3 at P.I.R. He will know as he will have to have his rank insignia sewn on for it! Everyone is an E-1 until Graduation....."
"kind of off topic....but how are you guys doing on your brackets...(for entertainment purposes ONLY!)"
"Jim....Great that you had a chance to visit with your Son! It sounds like things are going well for him....Greece would be a nice trip! Best of luck to him in his career...."
" The first month is definitely the hardest on the parents! Lack of communication with the outside world is key to building these young folks into U.S.Sailors. Distractions are kept to a minimum for the Recruits. Once the letters start…"
"Relax Mike....His call could come at anytime. The RDCs have to schedule time for their divisions at the phone banks. It is also considered a "privilege" that must be earned and granted by the RDCs. The call usually comes around the end of…"
"Rest assured....no individual is punished....he is part of a division now...a team. It is everyone or nobody! Your letter should arrive very soon....Isolation is part of the program, You should be getting a call pretty soon...that will help put…"
"Google MSRON...youtube has some pretty cool videos...."
"I don't believe that there is any set "formula" as to assignments. It is simply a matter of what assignments are available. Choice is usually by class rank (test scores, etc.), but is at the whim of the instructors. In the case of my…"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Caitlin
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- MA
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Management.....Total Sports fan
- What brought you to this site:
- My daughter is recently enlisted (before PIR)
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Proud as a peacock
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- In searching through info regarding Basic Training
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 8:24pm on March 6, 2012,
Chuck said… This seems familar as I am a Navy vet as are both of the kid's grandfathers. The feelings with my daughter are very different from when her brother left. I can not say it is harder. But we still have her till July. Maybe then it will be much harder when she is leaving..
- At 5:07pm on March 5, 2012, Chuck said…
Actually...and so it continues. My oldest son just started his second enlistment. My daughter is doing the overnighter at MEPS tonight. ASVAB tonight and the physical tomorrow.
- At 7:13am on February 26, 2012,
Northeast Dad said… Yes sir, a fellow New Englander! As native as the lobstah...ayuh! My wife noticed a post on Navy moms from somebody that said, they were driving to PIR from southern Maine the same week that we go. We can't wait to see our new saior!
- At 11:06am on February 4, 2012,
Jeremey Kelley said… Thanks Tom! The wife and I are proud of our little girl, she's grown up to be a big hero to us!
- At 8:17am on November 15, 2011,
NavyDads Group Admin, Gary said… We'll do Sir Thanks!... :)
- At 10:52pm on October 15, 2011,
Mr. Sailorette said… Every ones feed back has been helpful. Support is the whole reason for this site. My posts are my thoughts and feelings. I reread all of them last night. I understand there have been mixed responses. I think those reading my posts completely have responded with helpful advice. Some read parts selectively and kinda missed it.
Just providing an honest response in regards to your own experiences is a priceless resource. Not only to me but to all who read. In the future I am sure someone in my shoes will be comforted in learning from the journey we are sharing here.
- At 3:46pm on September 12, 2011,
NavyDads Co-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, 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 daughter Caitlin on her enlistment and please thank her 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 5:28pm on September 8, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said… - Tom, thanks for the Friends Request. Glad you found our site and joined. If you need any help with finding things here let me know and I will try to help. Please keep us updated on your daughters progress.
Again Welcome.
- At 3:37pm on September 8, 2011,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said… Tom that's really cool about your friend with the most hours in a P-3. What bragging rights he must have! I assume you saw them flying out of Brunswick? That base is closed now to P-3s. Did you also know that they are finally going to replace the P-3 with a modified Boeing 737? It will be the P-8 Posiedon. Cool plane. We got to see one up close and personal at NAS Jacksonville while we were visiting our son before he deployed.
- At 4:57am on September 8, 2011, NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said…
Welcome aboard Tom! 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 AWO 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 Caitlin is doing with the Navy. If you have questions, usually you can find what you're looking for here. See you around the fleet!
Jim
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