NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)

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Comment by RyeJim on July 1, 2012 at 3:52pm

Does anyone have an estimate on the percentage of guys who graduate SQT without a single rollback?

Comment by Steve on July 1, 2012 at 7:58am

When I consider how my light is spent Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one Talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest He returning chide,
"Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?"
I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent That murmur, soon replies,
"God doth not need Either man's work or his own gifts.
Who best Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best.
His state Is kingly: thousands at his bidding speed,
And post o'er land and ocean without rest;
They also serve who only stand and wait.

Comment by Russell on June 26, 2012 at 7:17am

It is sometimes difficult, when hearing about the successes & acheivements of friends & families' kids, to not share the pride & respect for what our own "Navy" boys are doing. The guys all signed security papers, and it seems that the command is trying to get the message out that security is a big deal. If we the parents can't be trusted to keep quiet about what is going on in Coronado, how will that translate to when the guys are on Teams & going out on missions.  It is a hard transition from cheering publicly for our kids, to having to cheer privately. I think the comments from Omitted & Steve are on point.  OPSEC rules set the guidelines, but the instructors may have their own version.  None of us want to be responsible for adding to the guys PT, or special attention from the instructors.

HooYah to guys, the instructors, and the parents!

 

Comment by rog on June 25, 2012 at 8:47pm

good video. Thanks for sharing it Calvin....

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on June 25, 2012 at 8:26pm

Omitted, very good post. We all have to be very careful of what we say and where we say it. Acts of Valor was a more that a movie for me and sounds like for you to. There was a video posted here on NavyDads about the Angel Flight. When you get a chance click the link and watch. I have listened to it several times, always after a news story about something happening to one of Hero's.

HooYah to each of you and your guys.

Comment by rog on June 25, 2012 at 8:00pm

agreed, "omitted" Thanks. Since my son decided to join the Navy, I'm more committed to those daily prayers than ever - and not just for him, but for all. Haven't seen the movie yet, but plan to....

Comment by Jim on June 25, 2012 at 7:46pm

Rog - We have son in two nine four and directly after HW there was a "Come to Jesus" with instructors and our young men, and subsiquent talks to parents to NOT SAY or Post ANYTHING.  They can have movies with active duty "team guys", but if we post "our son is doing well" - they will PT them as punishment.  Unfortunately the instructors will go to extremes to identify anyone visible.  I deleted the private group created on ND.com because the instructors could see the name and took it out on the class. 

Instructions from our son - We now say "Our son is in the Navy and pushes paper - and we couldn't be prouder of him."  We watch "Acts of Valor" in private and realize it isn't just a movie.  The life they've chosen will be hellish difficult and dangerous - get used to it.  (Get the DVD and watch the director comments and eleted sceens - its real). 

Bottom line - they are right!  Nothing should be said, as their and our lives could someday be endangered.  I am on my knees daily praying for his safety and strength - again something I am getting used too. 

I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, but there is no room for public pride when you have a "team guy".

Comment by rog on June 25, 2012 at 4:24pm

Steve, I like that....kind of.... I want to brag, to be proud, to let people know what a great kid I have.... And as a public speaker, I find it hard keeping my mouth shut at any time! LOL.... Learning and will do.

Comment by Steve on June 25, 2012 at 12:29pm

My guy says to say, when asked what he does in the Navy, I'm to sassy, "he works with computers. "
"I can't say, " actually tells really interested parties too much.
I guess I shouldn't say he's qualified on the 240, 260, m4, m4a, riot gun and 9m m
few yeoman do that stuff.

Comment by RyeJim on June 25, 2012 at 10:57am

As a proud dad of three boys I have been occasionally guilty of  bragging about their achievements and adventures.  Perhaps one of the hardest transitions will be simply telling people: "He's in the Navy.  That's all I can say."  This is something we all need to accept given the nature of our sons' calling.  It will be a challenge for many of us but one that pales compared to the ones our sons face day in and day out. 

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