Well today was my sons day to swear in and head out. After his swearing in he literally had 20 minutes to give us hugs & kisses, grab his gear and get in a van headed for the airport where a group of recruits were heading to the Great Lakes basic tra
Read more…I joined this site recently because I was trying to find information for basic training. So far, it has been an invaluable piece of information for us. So for that, I am grateful to all that have helped in the site and to all for adding all the awe
Read more…I am writing this in the hope that it will educate other fathers and perhaps help other sailors starting their career in the navy, it is my son’s story.
First I must give you some background; my son graduated high school in 2005 and had a scholarship
Read more…My new sailor called Friday to tell me she is "U.S. Sailor"! Passed all tests easily, and been making quite a few calls and cery excited. She called yesterday saying there is a Medical Hold on her, and I have heard nothing since, she was very freaked
Read more…After joining NavyDads.com, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I was the 10,000th member. I was even more surprised when I received a plaque with my name on it, with a commerative coin attached, stating that I was the 10,000th member. At fir
Read more…My father passed away a year ago. 88 years walking this planet as part of the greatest generation America knew. He never talked about his role in WWII. I never heard war stories or seen him have old buddies over from his outfit. In fact, I really
Read more…I wanna buy my girlfriend stuff for her to wear, im going to buy her clothes to wear when shes off base but im talking about when shes in uniform. she doesnt wear her dog tags because she is in school. she wears a necklace i bought her under her shir
Read more…My daughter starts Boot Camp September 9. We are so proud of her!!!
Read more…To: New Navy Mom & Dads
From: Navy Mom & Dad
Ref: Boot Camp (OCS)
Our daughter is in OCS in New Port .RI. Upon completion of her training she has been told she will go to aviation in Pensacola. Just 18 days before graduation and during the exercise
Read more…Our daughter was informed by her command master chief she was selected for Chief Petty Officer. She joins grandfather, me, and my brother all chiefs..........
Read more…Just got word that Stephen will be graduating on Nov. 6 2015. He left Sept. 9 going to boot camp. I am very proud.
Read more…Did anyone else have a son or daughter leave for boot camp this past week? My son left Wednesday.
Read more…We are so happy we received an extended phone call from Evan today from boot camp. He's only been there two weeks and was allowed a 5 min call. He says he is having a blast. (Funny but I thought boot camp was not supposed to be fun). Any how things a
Read more…my son is leaving on Sept 8th from
north jersey
anyone else have someone going from this way
Read more…With 4 days to go before my son goes to basic I woke up at 2 AM today. As I tried to go back to sleep the last 19 years with my son flashed before me so I made some coffee and decided o write my first post to NavyDads. I hope I do this right (blog po
Read more…My son leaves for boot camp October 5th. He is going into the nuclear field.
Read more…Is tonight (week 6-3) Battle Stations for the group that graduates 25SEP15 ?
Read more…Is there a group discussion about Bahrain? Erik received his orders yesterday
Read more…Hello all We received our first letter from our recruit. He is doing well and as he stated in his phone call is in the 950 group (staff service). He also stated that he is an RPO ( religious petty officer) for his group. We are very proud of him. Hop
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