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Chuck

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Pennsylvania

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Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names): Andrew, Alyssa, and Adam
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc: AEC(AW), AO1(AW SW) and PO2
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::: I am a Navy vet. I served in the submariner service on a diesel boat and qualified as a scuba diver.
Prior Military Experience: Proud Navy Veteran
What Brought You To This Site:: My son is currently serving, my daughter is currently serving, other
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:: My sons & daughter are third generation Navy!
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor: Dad

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NavyDads Admin (Paul)

Hola Chuck! Think I sat down to write a note to you 3 weeks ago and am just now getting to it! The site is growing at a pretty respectable rate and sure keeps EG, Terry, and myself busy....but it's a labor of love for sure!

Sounds like Andrew is doing well....nice to get settled in to a routine after GL and A-school. Kat is at sea again....they left sometime ago and then the lincoln developed some sort of mechanical issue and had to port in San Diego for about a week and a half......I'm sure no one was too disappoited even though it was a working call. I'm not sure how much longer she'll be at sea but I know she is looking forward to land again. Eric is looking at the wind down from deployment..I'm getting the sense that all on the Roosevelt are homesick and ready to come back to the good ol' USA! And I'm looking forward to a Tiger Cruise when they come back hopefully.....a couple of other members have sailors on the TR too so we are e-mailing each other like crazy trying to prepare for and arrange for a meet-and-greet (read that as brag and share a beer or two)! Hope all works out for all of us for sure!

Take care friend....blessings to you, Andrew, and the rest of the family!!

Feb 5, 2009
eoddad

Thanks Chuck, it is good to hear the ole p3's are still doing thier job. I bet he is happy being staioned over there on that island!!!

Feb 9, 2009
eoddad

LOL I remeber those days before I got some wheels. I was lucky enough to be here in San Diego so public transport was pretty good. He will love it more with a car for sure. I had a chance to go into a P3 squadron back in the 80's . I declined as it would have entailed a two year extension , looking back now I wish I would have signed. Hindsight is 20/20. Nice pics by the way.
Scott

Feb 9, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

A set of wheels will make life much more pleasant for sure! Having to rely on others for transportation can really be a PITA!!! Prayers that all works out! Paul

Feb 9, 2009
Craig

He got wheels? HooYah!! Conner can't stand not having his...oh well, we'll figure something out even if i have to take a break and drive it out for him!

Feb 10, 2009
Craig

Ddo either of your other 2 have definite plans yet?

Feb 11, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

I live in Arizona....who else could I root for?

Feb 12, 2009
Michael B - PIR 3/20/09

Things are going well Chuck. Thanks for asking. Today was a big day I got a letter from him and the Graduation info. He was able to use the phone and call his girlfriend. He told her that everything was going very well. He passed his first physical test easily. On Monday he got his Wisdom teeth pulled.

Feb 12, 2009
steve

thank you chuck... hope you all are having a great day !

Feb 17, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

You know, it's been pretty quite...

Kat flew back to Indiana as the media rep from the ship with the Captian and CMC-- they were accepting a quilt made in honor of Lincoln's birth 200 years ago that was being given to the carrier...waiting for the article on the internet she wrote so I can post...other than that not much new in Everett....Kat decided to try contacts so we're seeing how that is working out.

eric is ready to get back to the states...as I gather are 5000 of his shipmates. And he is pretty emphatic about that as well!! Lots of e-mails back and forth about Tiger Cruise without him saying much that owuld pose a security risk.....and I got to do his taxes...fun with 8000 miles between us and a dozen time zones.....

Am looking forward to the cruise! Have a few other members that will be on it with me so we'll have a mini NavyDads meet-and-greet the day before! Looking forward to it BIG TIME !!!! Delete Comment

Feb 20, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

hmmmmm....almost sounds like it's part of the government.....oh...wait a minute...it is!!!! LOL

Feb 20, 2009
Michael B - PIR 3/20/09

Things sound like there going. I have got 3 letters now so that has been nice. We have started making arrangments go to PIR. The time for me is starting to go by pretty fast.
How is your Andrew doing? Did he ever get the transportation issue worked out?

Feb 20, 2009
Michael B - PIR 3/20/09

That's good that he seems to be getting it worked out. I'll let my son know to keep an eye on his vacation time. With that many salors there is bound to be some mistakes.

Feb 21, 2009
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

Chuck he's good. They're at sea doing exercises to work out the kinks before going on their next cruise which will be around May. He tryed sliding down the stairwell the first couple of days out and failed. Busted up his ribs pretty good. They should be back in tomorrow. Other than that, they will start going to sea for a week or two pretty regularly to get ready. He finally moved off the ship and into an apartment so he's pumped over that. So how's Andrew liking Hawaii?

Feb 24, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

well-- let's see our favorites list: 1) girlfriend, 2) girlfriend's other number, 3) girlfriends's best girlfriend, 4) work number, 5) pizza.......hmmm....where's mom and dad's number????? LOL

Feb 26, 2009
Carl L Williams

Thanks for the info. Sounds like there is a lot of things to do there. Pcola has just been pretty boring for Zac. I hope he will get out and enjoy the area while he is there. He is not one to get out and try things without some prodding.

Mar 1, 2009
eoddad

He is set to ship in November. He is in training at Naval Special Warfare in Coronado now and he leads PT at the DEP program till then . How is your son doing?

Mar 2, 2009
Michael B - PIR 3/20/09

I'm ready to go!
Thanks for asking Chuck

Mar 3, 2009
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

Chuck he is doing well. He finally moved off the ship and into an apartment. So he is pumped about that. He married my new daughter in law (Cayla) this past Friday so I'm sure he's pretty excited about that also. They are back and forth at sea preparing for their next cruise. So he is settling in nicely in sunny California. Thanks for asking. So how is Andrew liking Hawaii?

Mar 3, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

sent your idea to EG-- think he posted a link to the site in the Bootcamp group....good idea Chuck.........

Mar 5, 2009
Tom B

Chuck, Buck is in his second week of bootcamp. I guess he is doing fine, we have only recieved the form letter with his adress, and the box of clothes he wore to RTC. He did say he missed his own bed at the bottom of the page though.When he called to let us know he had arrived at RTC, he sounded kinda down in the dumps, and said they had already been yelled at. His day at MEPPS started at 0330, and I'm sure he was pretty tired,as he had been up for 18hrs. at that point.We told him we were very proud of him and that it would get better after p-days , and he said I hope so.We are hoping to get a letter soon, but in five weeks of summer camp, and four summer church work camps, we recived grand total of one postcard. His sister probably wrote that one for him anyway.Hope Andrew gets to see alot of Hawaii. I made four trips there, and they were all to and from my two west-pac cruises.We stayed long enough to feul up, and then leave. My dad came back on a tiger cruise in 88 and saw more of the island than I did.

Mar 5, 2009
Tom B

Chuck, I watched that and a lot of other vidios ,and your right.This is a whole new navy bootcamp.San Diego had two sides to it, some days it seemed like a 5mile hike to chow.I like the self contained ships, more like the real thing in a way. If you would have told 20 years ago when I got out that they would have Boatswainmate"A" school, I would have laughed, who knew.

Mar 6, 2009
Tom B

Hey Chuck, been painting and haven't been able to do much computin'. I have to agree that you learn alot more in the fleet.I dont know alot about subs, but above sea level,a lot of the stuff was ship specific. I was a BM and spent my whole time a destroyer tender.I learned alot on the job about all of our equipment, swab, paintbrush,broom, neverdull, ect. lol, but I would have been lost in the gator navy for a while. I guess that is why they have BM-A school now. I know it would have helped my old chief, most questions were answered with "go look in your book". He spent most of his time on tug boats,needed a map to rig a fueling station, but boy could he drive a boat.

Mar 10, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

Good for you Chuck! Take some time to read Da-Chief's posts in the Corpsman group.......to the point!!!

Mar 11, 2009
Keith M.

Thanks chuck for the support this site will help as my son Ray goes through boot camp

Thanks again, Keith

Mar 13, 2009
Keith M.

Yes,we got the one when he arrived.We also got the box with his belongings....

Mar 14, 2009
Keith M.

My son goes to Fort Leonard Wood after boot camp for 13 weeks of school to be a Seabee..

Mar 15, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

doing ok check! Kat is getting used to a new boss....she always has set ideas and doen't handle change well when she thinks there is a better way of doing things....but she is adapting and learning to pick her battles and say "aye aye sire" when needed. Amazing what happens with age, maturity, and experience! Other that that, she is loving being back on land....don't she is cut out for sea duty! Living with a friend of hers in a nearby apartment...so she is pretty active.

Eric is really looking forward to some lan as well.......getting down to the last few weeks now so making plans for the Tiger Cruise and all....hasn't given me a list of things to cook yet, but I think we'll be looking at steak, lamb chops, some good Mexiccan grub and who knows what else......I may have to light the coals for a Corona-style turkey over mesquite.....we'll see!!!

I manage to pretty well keep track of Andrew through some of your posts on the site...I wander around here and there keeping tabs on things..........I'm sure he'll have his ups and downs....kinda like the rest of the real world! Hope he gets the leave issue all squared away...you learn that too int he real world...keep track of what you are owed !!!!!!!!!

Mar 17, 2009
Craig

Wow that was some ceremony for your town Chuck...very impressive stuff!! Conner's leave situation is a lot like Andrew's..fairly messed up. He was wanting to come home in May with enough time to drive his car back (cross country) and We'll have to wait and see to do this his time with us will be cut much shorter.We'll have to wait and see. His is doing fine...will frock up sometime in June, a true credit to his Eagle Scout.
As for Meagan...she was released recently and is in Norfolk with Jeremy now. It was discovered that about 5 years ago (in another relationship with a complete jerk)she self admitted herself to a hospital because she was unable to sleep (this was due to his staying out all night) and was diagnosed with depression. As you well know, this is an automatic discharge. It is noted as "erroneous" info so not too damaging...she will resume her schooling and wants to become a science teacher. Now that she and Jeremy are together things are much more stable for her (and us). Take care my friend...

Mar 18, 2009
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

Chuck he's doing good. They have been at sea training and should be back in late this coming week. I'm sure he's ready to reunite with his new bride. They weren't even two weeks into marriage before the Navy came calling and said it's time to do what we do. I'm sure just like other married couples in the Navy, this will be an obstacle they will deal with a lot. Navy = water and that means most of his work will be at sea. Other than that, life has been good for him and us. So how is Andrew and your family? Oh! by the way, tell your troop they will be in my next video. The picture of them holding the flag is awesome. Tell them I'm making them movie stars.
Talk to you soon, EG

Mar 21, 2009
Michael B - PIR 3/20/09

We had a very nice time at PIR. We were able to spend the whole weekend with him before he flew out to Texas. The change in him was suprising in such a short time.

Mar 24, 2009
Michael B - PIR 3/20/09

Thats a good way to describe the differance. I was able to meet some of his friends at the airport and I could see it in them too. Obviously I am very proud of him.

Mar 25, 2009
Kevin

Hi Chuck, thanks for waking me up! I appreciate your contact and concern. Luke has had a couple of challenging weeks at work and in his personal life, but we see the Lord working there and so does he! Recently Luke was invited to a local church, and he has enjoyed the company of fellow Christians over the worldly sailors on base. We are rejoicing in this, and keep praying for the Lord to show Himself strong, merciful, and gracious in Luke's life. I see that I never responded to you in February, and noticed that you wrote on our 27th anniversary. Sorry for the delay, and thanks for your prayers. Blessings to you.

Mar 31, 2009
Kevin

Andrew sounds like a fine, young leader. Know what they say about fish that don't swim upstream? The USMC is not known for it's godly behavior, but there are STRONG Christians that are Marines. I've met a few in my home church in VA. By chance is there a Navigators or Sailors For Christ ministry there? Another option might be Cadence International. I have personally profited spiritually by the ministries of believing Chaplains, Navigators, and Cadence missionaries, so I'd recommend them for at least a visit or two so he can see who they are and what they do. Hope that helps. Also, it is very refreshing to hear that Andrew is seeking the Pastor's counsel regarding this young lady. Very positive move! Blessings, Kevin

Mar 31, 2009
Tom B

Hi Chuck, Buck is doing fine from what we can gather from his few letters. He has 17 days left till PIR. He has made a few friends aand hangs out with them mostly.It sounds like he is turning into a workout junkie, he has laundry duty and said its the best job as he can do pull ups on the drying bars between loads. He stated earlier in the same letter that they do around 500 push ups a day, so I'm guessing he wants to be ready for dive school, which is good. I heard that it is hard. Glad to hear that Andrew has gotten some freedom (friends wheels). Hope they can get out and see as much as they can. You never know when you will get back. I was in Hawaii 5 times and didn't see much. We were never there more than a few days and only had over night liberty the night I met my dad for a tiger cruise.Talk at you later Tom.

Apr 7, 2009
Craig

hey Chuck...how did Andrews exam go? Conner will get his wheels day after he gets off wire so he's real excited. The MA's have been working crazy rotations due to being short but all is well. Conner spends free time doing his laundry and working out...he still thinks he can take his old man so we'll see if he gets to come home im May. Hope all is well with your gang...did I tell you one of my Eagles from last year is shipping out next week for GL?

Apr 9, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

sorry I missed your chat invite Chuck...I was in and out all morning and just wasn't paying much attention!!

Apr 10, 2009
Tom B

Chuck, yes we are ready. We are already packed, and leaving on Thursday morning. Looks like the weather is going to be great on Friday also. Buck has to move to the other side of the base after PIR, so he can't leave right away. We can pick him up after the move, about four hours later.Sounds like he might even be able to stay with us till Sunday evening hopefully.I'll be sure to get the pictures on here when we get back.Sounds like Andrew is getting along well in the land of good weather and hula skirts. I think that Buck would love to be stationed over there. He can't stand the weather in Ohio.I wouldn't know why, we had rain,sleet hail, and sunshine in a two hour period today, and they are calling for a chance of snow over night.What's not to love, right? Well, gotta get going, so I'll talk to later. Tom

Apr 21, 2009
Eric Deskins

Aaron is doing well - graduates from A school and is going to be stationed on the USS George Washington in Japan. He just received his orders this week. He is very excited. Not sure when he is leaving, assuming it will be around the beginning to middle of June....

Apr 24, 2009
Craig

I'm sure he's glad that part is over...since Conner is on med leave he's had some extra time to site see and is trying to not be bored...glad he got his car out there when he did!

May 7, 2009
Craig

He shipped 4-15-09, no word from his folks yet

May 7, 2009
Tom B

Hi Chuck, haven't posted on here in a while, so I thought I would today. You were right, pir was awsome. It is hard to describe the feelings when the big door finally opens and new sailors come marching in.The video I shot was not to great as I was shaking so much. I'm glad Buck ordered a video, mine made everyone seasick. Buck is doing good, and now that he has his cell, we talk about every night.We are going to bring him home for Memorial Day and he is looking forward to seeing friends and family, and some good home cooking. How is Andrew doing? Hope all is well on your end. Tom

May 11, 2009
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

yep...I remember when Kat told me about that trip. She had a good time and glad to get to spend some time with the Captain and Master Chief and discovered that they were pretty darn human after all and they joked at lot with each other on the trip!

May 15, 2009
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

Chuck thanks for asking. He's doing good. The Reagan just left out on another cruise. This is Evan's second so far. He is finally done with his cranking and working on the fight deck this time. The only thing that has changed is his care package requests are getting more expensive. Mechanics gloves, steel toe boots, Dickie's, bandanna's, etc. Oh! and he still wants his snacks. LOL I would have thought he would have prepared for this trip a little better, being this is his second. Kids! So all is good with him. How about Andrew? is he loving Hawaii?

Jun 1, 2009
Craig

HELLO CHUCK!!! yup...he got his last cast off today as a matter of fact and said his arm is yucky and skinny...thanks for asking...bet Andrew is going to be real busy soon!!

Jun 1, 2009
Craig

is he still thinking of Coast Guard?

Jun 2, 2009
Michael B - PIR 3/20/09

Chuck,
Alot has been going on. Andrew graduated A school in Texas about 3 weeks ago. He came home for 2 weeks and got married! It was a busy 2 weeks.
He reported to Bangor WA last Friday. He started his orentation on Monday. He is working with Marines and still getting used to them :)
How is your Andrew enjoying Hawaii?

Jun 3, 2009
NavyMomCarolyn

Thanks Chuck for the contact. Brad was also in Hawaii on the P3's. He is based at Whidbey but now somewhere "over there".

Carolyn

Jun 10, 2009
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

Chuck I sent you a Friends Request, so I could comment more about my Grandson in privite.

Jun 21, 2009
NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

Enjoy your Son's visit. I am Proud of he is wanting to serve his Country. Let me know when you are free.

Jun 22, 2009