NAVY BOOT CAMP

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Comment by Marvin on September 24, 2013 at 5:38pm

Brandon, I have learned a few things since my son left for bootcamp May 7th. The biggest is " THEY ARE DOING BETTER THAN WE ARE"! Not all young sailors react the same. But if it was a dream, and a goal for him to join the largest, and strongest Navy in the world it will be easy for him. My son was disappointed he didn't get to workout more! I heard from a few that got homesick, they hated it, and it was a mistake. Nothing wrong with either emotion. But if he really wanted this, he will be fine. Keep sending the letters, let him know what you have learned, and let him know how proud you are. First thing I did was buy a Navy cap, and a Navy dad T-shirt! Do him a favor tho, don't put any silly nicknames in the letters!lol They share each others mail, and if the RDC gets wind of it he may use it. The RDCs never read my son's mail but they could. Tell me again what ship and div he is in. Too many to remember!!!!!

Comment by brandon maynard on September 24, 2013 at 5:25pm

Thanks Jason.. and he always did need the. Come on boy move it!.. he needs one of them I'd say.. thanks Jason.. I'm his biggest fan and he knows that.. I need to give him a push now he is one that does better off dads push. Its hard for me to do with him not hear.. I will man up and be dad!

Comment by Marvin on September 24, 2013 at 5:25pm

Welcome aboard Steve. There is a lot you will learn, and the understanding of how important our military has become overwhelming to say the least. I wish they would let me sign up!!

Comment by brandon maynard on September 24, 2013 at 5:16pm

1st call only. Could run 2 miles and he could march good stood the right way automatic. And most language he new some he'd thank for a second 1st but would get it.. he left step 10.. PIR 11-08

Comment by Steve Aiello on September 24, 2013 at 5:06pm

Marvin,

Yes, he's headed to bootcamp.

Comment by Marvin on September 24, 2013 at 5:05pm

Brandon how long has your son been there? Did he prepare before he left? How many times has he called? Lot of questions I know, just tryingto get an idea of what stage he, and you are at.

Comment by Jason Wagner on September 24, 2013 at 5:03pm

Brandon: I let my daughter know how proud I was of her each and every letter I wrote. Most letters were usually just about trivial stuff to me, but I know she enjoyed about hearing about my day, what video game her brother was playing while I was writing, etc, etc. But each letter ended with how proud of her I was, and then some words of encouragement. There is a link: http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/navy-bootcamp-weekly-training that gives you a week by week account of what they are doing. I used this to encourage her in the things she was either doing  or would be soon doing per that schedule. **DISCLAIMER** Now, even though that's the "schedule", they could be WAY off of it, especially if he is in a Push Division (a division that was held in P-days for more than the typical 5-7 days, usually waiting for enough recruits to fill the division, and then are "pushed" through training at a little more rapid pace, it usually puts them 1-2 weeks behind the rest of the division, BUT, they still graduate on time with the rest of the Div). My daughter was in a push div and I would be thinking she was on one spot, but she was a week away form that spot. Or other times, they would be way ahead of where I thought they'd be. Either way, that was how I always ended my letters. 

I did however, as God led my spirit, send the occasional, "GET OFF YOUR BUTT SAILOR" letter in which I would really pour on the motivational quotes and Hoo Yah talk. But my daughter needs that kind of stuff every once in a while. I think I sent two, maybe thress of those letters out of probably, 35 that I wrote. Your son may not respond to that kind of thing well. You know best what he responds to. 

I think you're fine. Your'e letting him know you have his back. I wouldn't harp on it every letter, but little short pieces letting him know you are proud will never hurt. 

You got this Dad! Before you know it, you'll be 3 and a wake up...

Comment by Marvin on September 24, 2013 at 5:01pm

Steve, is headed to bootcamp?

Comment by Steve Aiello on September 24, 2013 at 4:31pm

My son Aaron has left Boston and is on his way to NAVSTA Great Lakes to begin the next chapter of his life.

Fair winds and following seas Aaron, we couldn't be prouder of you!

Comment by brandon maynard on September 24, 2013 at 4:11pm

U know how they I "I know dad" I got that a lot telling him and trying to let him know. They are going to mess with u and make reason to make work harder and push your self. I've been telling him in letters I know your doing great even if they are trying to make you thank you not SO YOU KNOW YOU ARE DOING GREAT BE PROUD OF YOU SON.... Do u thank I'm helping him or putting more on him? Its hard knowing him but not knowing what he is going through and trying to give dad advice... I'm just supper proud

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