NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)

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Comment by L Dave T on March 25, 2013 at 10:37am

Russell, our son grad last month and 0 restriction was offered/given w/regards to photos or video.  However, our son "got hammered" the next week by staff when his cousins posted (uniform photos w/captions) on some of the various social media.  He instructed them to remove subject photos.  OPSEC is of issue regarding photos in uniform w/Trident which identify your sailor's name.

Comment by Jeff on March 25, 2013 at 10:35am

With my son's graduation last year, I noticed the majority of civilian dress was business casual.  I would point out that it was extremely warm and many who started out with ties lost them very quickly.  There were a few people in jeans and a few in coat and ties.  Uniform attire was interesting, guests with rank wore white short sleeves.  I didn't see any enlisted guests in uniform.  Not being in the Navy, I can only assume the uniform will be made known shortly.  The Navy treated family very good and everything came together rather nicely.  If you have a family member with mobility issues you may want to plan on dropping them off at the graduation site rather than ride the bus.  That arrangement may take some approval ahead of time to allow entry through the gate.  We arrived in the area 4-5 days ahead of graduation and found there was plenty of time to get sorted out.  Take plenty of before and after pictures; you will be glad you did!  Enjoy the moment and congratulations!

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on March 25, 2013 at 10:07am

Russell, no problem taking pic or video on base.

Comment by Russell on March 25, 2013 at 9:00am

Saw the "Graduation Dress" post, so sounds like "business casual" for civilians would be OK for the Trident ceremony?  Our guy hasn't told us any details - including restrictions on cameras/videos.  Guessing with OPSEC, no pictures on base?  Any info would be appreciated.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 23, 2013 at 4:12pm

pretty awesome book so far:

Battle Ready: Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic

Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart recipient SEAL Lieutenant Mark L. Donald  shares in this 352-page memoir his journey from the rigors of BUD/S training to the horrors of the battlefield. The book immerses the reader in the unique life of the elite warrior-medic who advances into combat with life-saving equipment in one hand and life-taking weapons in the other. It also touches on how he struggled and survived the demons caused by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that threatened to destroy him and his family.

According to his service record, Donald began his military career as a Reconnaissance Marine in 1985. In 1987, following his transfer to the U.S. Navy as a Hospital corpsman, he began service as a SEAL Corpsman. He served the nation for 24 years as a Navy SEAL, Corpsman and Medical Service Corps officer.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 18, 2013 at 9:42pm

Amazing story: read FEARLESS about Adam Brown

part 1: http://www.lifeofduty.tv/#!/patriotprofiles/video/398

part 2: http://nralifeofduty.tv/#!/home/video/399

Comment by rmnanonymous on March 17, 2013 at 11:00pm

Yup. You get used to it after while. I am proud of my son but he's trained me to not ask questions or mention the navy or SEALs when we're out. Quiet excellence and it's the way they have to be to succeed in the business. I am at the point where I don't even ask what he's up to. I just read what I can and hope it gives me a glimpse into what he is up to. Then I worry anyway. Things get more dangerous for them every day in this training: everything is live fire after phase III and airborne tactics like fast roping, parachuting, and 15' jumps after Zodiaks into water at night is even more dangerous. Especially if the helo pilot misjudges and they jump without a parachute at 165'. :(

Comment by jde on March 15, 2013 at 7:42pm

Stephen - I was out there visiting last week too.  Maybe we saw each other - the proud parents trying to be inconspicuous :)

Comment by Jim on March 15, 2013 at 8:41am

To those anticipating attending 294 graduation, we have made reservation at the Navy Lodge North.  If you are planning to attend and would like to arrange a get-together on Thursday before graduation, please send me an email through Navy Dads. 

 

Hopeful to expand our Navy family of friends and "after the trident" relationships.

 

Jim

Comment by John Chalus on March 15, 2013 at 8:40am

A retired Navy SEAL, Gary Welt has ALS. He put in 30 years in and now needs our help. Check the Red Circle Foundation to make a direct contribution to Gary and his family. You can find out more about him on that site.

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