"Jack,
Thanks for the note. My wife, Lisa, and I were just talking about the possibility of a phone call this coming week. I'm envious, but happy for you getting the call. I know you're glad to get some positive feedback from your son. I…"
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Jack Michel left a comment for Wirt Epling"Wirt,
We had a phone call from our son yesterday it was all positive he sounded good. He said they passed there first rack inspection and earned the phone call. Did you hear from your son? God Bless And GO NAVY"
Wirt Epling commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Hi Garry, my son got to RTC just a few days before yours and I think it was just over a week before we got our form letter. Hang in there - it should be in any day. If you have/had a good relationship w/ your son's recruiter, you may be able to…"
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Navy Boot Camp
Navy Boot Camp: Questions & Answers to what your Sailor will be doing in Navy boot camp at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, ILSee More
Wirt Epling left a comment for E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin"Thanks for the welcome, EG. This Navy thing is very new and exciting for me. I was in the Army and my dad is retired Army . . . so I'm just getting settled into being a part of this Navy world. I appreciate your website (and those that maintain…"
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin left a comment for Wirt Epling"Wirt, 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…"
NavyDads Admin (Paul) left a comment for Wirt Epling"Welcome to NavyDads Wirt! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun, useful, and educational as I have. Explore the site and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one…"
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- At 7:27am on September 6, 2009, Jack Michel said…
- Wirt,
We had a phone call from our son yesterday it was all positive he sounded good. He said they passed there first rack inspection and earned the phone call. Did you hear from your son? God Bless And GO NAVY
- At 12:09pm on September 4, 2009, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
- Wirt, 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 Clayton for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
- At 11:39am on September 4, 2009, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads Wirt! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun, useful, and educational as I have. Explore the site 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 certainly 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 in the family - my son Eric (AM3) recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Wirt this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Clayton is doing! We do ask that you remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors in mind at all times. On the right 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 and the NavyDads Guidelines link.
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 stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire.
And Wirt- thank you for serving our great country! Best Regards- Paul
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Clayton Epling
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- ET (Nuclear)
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- Former Army veteran - now an engineer and civilian for almost 30 years.
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Army Veteran
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- My son is currently serving
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- Extremely proud.
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- Surfing for info on Navy boot camp.
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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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Navydads.com Sailors video
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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