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NavyDads Admin (Paul)

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Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names): Eric
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc: AM1 (Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class)
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::: Proud single dad of two great Navy kids!! My daughter is a Navy vet and served on the USS Abraham Lincoln as an MC3 (Mass Communications Specialist). My son who is an AM1 (Aviation Structural Mechanic, Second Class) served on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, then after re-enlisting was stationed at the Marine Air Base at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii attached to the "Easy Riders" or HSM-37. He recently re-enlisted, was attached to VAW-125- the "World Famous" Tigertails, had TDY to VRC-40 the "Rawhides" and later returned to VAW-125. Currently he is an instructor at A-school in Pensacola. I've been chief chemist for a number of world-class gold, silver, and copper mines for 40 years and just recently retired. Raised in the Sierra Nevada mountains, graduated from the University of Maryland (class of '77), a confirmed Westerner and Proud Navy Dad !!!
What Brought You To This Site:: My son is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:: proud as can possibly be !!!!!!!!!!!
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor: Dad

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greg delany

Thanks for the B-17 e-mail. Wish I could afford the P-51 rides.
Greg

Mar 24, 2010
Sherri K

Thank you! We have had very little contact with our son. He graduates April 16th and no phone calls yet. I don't understand why but I can only think sometimes no news is good news. He is training with Seal team so I guess they do things a bit differently. His friend was went through boot camp and was able to make a phone call after 3 weeks. I am very proud of him and am happy with the choices he has made. Thank you for reaching out to me.

Mar 27, 2010
SCOTT E. SMITH

Thanx for the greeting, I look forward to looking over the site....I'm so proud of my son graduating for the United States Naval Academy 06, and now an Officer on CVN75 which I must say he is very excited about being on board.

Mar 28, 2010
Ken-55

Paul,

Thanks for the welcome, the video and the MUST READ link. This site looks great! It will keep me busy for quite a while.

-Ken

Mar 29, 2010
Robert S

Great suggestion Paul. That was really good to read. My son is only 18 and much of his group is 3+ years older. A lot of growing up in a short time. Many of my friends are retired Military Officers and they have echoed much of this. Been very reassuring.
Thanks,

Bob

Apr 5, 2010
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

Paul,

So how is Kat enjoying the civilian world again? I'm just wondering if she's woke up the last few mornings feeling lost, gotta be a big change. Tell Kat, Cindy and I wish her the best in her next journey.

Apr 6, 2010
Mike

Thanks for the welcome. Our son arrived in GL on 4/15. Today we found out he was assigned to ship 11 div 212. I don't see where a group has been started yet for them. Sorry it took so long to respond - I don't use the computer all that often and when I do my wife types for me - lol!

Apr 19, 2010
Luis

Hey Paul, how's life treating you. My Sailor is busy doing his 6 months of schooling. He is going to be graduating in June and will be part of the second squadron to work on the new P8 which are taking over the P3-Orions. He's settled in and we are blessed that he is 4 hours from home. My Navy Pride has not diminished one bit, just praying for a Hell of a lot better Commander in Chief. Take good care and God Bless. Luis

Apr 26, 2010
Cindy

Still love this page Paul...even though it took you forever to create.

Apr 26, 2010
Garrett Yuenger

Thanks Paul I appreciate it... Will is graduating on May 14th and I am looking forward to it.. The Navy is strong on my side of the family as well as my wifes.. Thanks again

Apr 29, 2010
Cheryl

Thank you Paul for your help! I thought that if someone showed that they were online that you could ask a question and you never know what time zone someone might be in! So I tried! But thanks anyway! Just one of many sleepless nights as we await our PIR date of 5/14/10! The question was about Battlestations, my son said it would be on week 6 day 5, and I wanted to know if that would be the Thurs. the week prior to PIR date? Anyway I think we figured it out, unfortunately I don't think we will get to talk to our sons before BS to find out for sure!

Apr 30, 2010
Cheryl

This is a great page BTW! :)

Apr 30, 2010
Billy L. Alex (Bill)

Thanks for the information... We will check on shuttles, with some reservation, my wife and her parents both have had knee(s) replaced or are awaiting lthe procedure. It often hard for them to board a train or shuttle, if time is of the essence. But we will check on their status and if they are handicapped friendly.
Bill A.

May 1, 2010
Billy L. Alex (Bill)

Thanks...we spoke with one the personnel with the Public Affairs Office at the RTC. They advised us to advise the personnel at the gate about the handicapped individuals and they would have personnel and wheelchairs called in to take the three individuals to the take them to the PIR location and get them located in the right seating area for our sons division.
we'll see if it is truly that easy.

May 2, 2010
Chuck

Hello, I thought I would stop by and say Hello.

May 5, 2010
michelle meltzer

I understand the confidentiality of information concerning special ops. All that I'm concerned with in my story is that in scenes involving the SEALS "on the job" is that my terminalogy.slang and other references are accruate and up to date. I don't want to be so specific that it jepardize anything or anyone.

May 13, 2010
James Edward Hicks

Thanks - He will be graduating from great lakes this Friday. My family can't wait to see him and am very proud.

May 17, 2010
John Y

Good morning Paul. That would be just fine with me if you combine my forum post with Larry's must read. Hope you have a great day. John

May 18, 2010
Dan Sullivan

Brag about my son? Okay, he's been at the Defense Language Institute for only three months studying Arabic. He is doing such an outstanding job that his LPO asked him to start tutoring. Two months prior to that, he was moved into a nicer and newer living facility reserved for 'squared-away' sailors.

The life really suits him well. He gripes about this and that but overall, he absolutely loves it and is fiercely proud of his beloved Navy.

May 24, 2010
Chuck

Happy memorial Day. Will either of your two be home.

May 29, 2010
Scott Gould

I drop off my son at the Recruitment Office today for his journey to the Great Lakes Naval Academy. I am very proud of my 6'-9" son, but as big as he may be he is still my little pride and joy. I am a single dad and have raised my son his entire life. He is all I have and it is devastating for me to see him leave. I am having a very hard time. I can't look into his bedroom, because he is no longer there. I am overreacting,or is this what every parent goes through.

Scott

Jun 1, 2010
Andres de Jesus Gonzales

Thanks for welcoming me to this site, I appreciate it very much.Though i never heard from my son for quite a days since they left their port, he's with VFA27, I know that he is in good hand serving the greatest navy in the world, THE U.S. NAVY. He's building a dream the way of the navy.I love my son very much and very proud of him, I know you will help my son build his dream.Proud of him to be able to serve the country thru the navy.Incidentally, my eldest son is also serving in another branch of the military and very proud of him too.THANKS.

Jun 2, 2010
Cody B Geho

Thank you for the warm welcome!! Im sure this site will be very helpful in keeping track of Phillip and I know I will make some new friends along the way!!!

Jun 4, 2010
Chuck

Hey Paul,

What's up???

Jun 13, 2010
Chuck

Yes Paul, I saw him somewhere. We were able to visit him in April and take this picture. That was the best.
Andrew is in the same boat as Eric, passed but not advanced. He has seen some young men advanced to third class and the still come to him for instructions on how to do the job. He is disappointed that people who test better and advance, but still do not know their job. I guess that happens everywhere.
As of last week Andrew is still on the flight line. He was told that he is to be moved back in to the AE shop. That hasn't happened yet. I get the impression that he is ready to get back to doing what he signed up to do.
Best to Kat and the fall school. Is she still in the northwest?

Jun 14, 2010
William Cummings

Thank you for letting me be apart of Navy Dads, all info. given is important to me. I look forward to seeing my son again, but i'm proud of all the Navy Sons and Daughters that have enlisted and those that are serving in all branches of our Military. God Bless Them All, and my prayers are with them

Jun 15, 2010
Maureen Frey

Thank you so much for this information Paul

Jun 16, 2010
bobby charles white

thanks for the warm welcome bcw

Jun 17, 2010
Joe Horton Jr.

I am so happy to have found this site. My son Rusty Horton is in boot camp and i am so proud of him. I look forward to hearing from other families.

Jun 18, 2010
Rex

Have a GREAT Fathers day brother ! throw one on for me too, well maybe two cause we got FREE health care coming i want all my moneys worth.
GRILL baby GRILL !
Rex

Jun 18, 2010
Mechell Frazier

Paul, thank you for welcoming me to NavyDads. com. I'm sure I will find it very useful and interesting. I will follow your advise and go to the links for security and what not. Thank you again for welcoming me. Also, congrats on your two kids being in enlisted. That is great.

Jun 18, 2010
Molly

Thanks Paul for the welcome --------- and yes Sir I get the OPSEC policys and practices.
I will be starting a group here called Mollys adopt a sailor (jim said it was ok) I have been doing it for 2 years so far and we ADORE simply ADORE our sailors

Jun 20, 2010
Glenn A Turney

Jim,

Thanks so much for the welcome note. Happy belated Father's day to you as well.
Bryce has just entered his second week . I'm confident he will do great. He's strong in body, mind and spirit.
I believe the Navy will enhance all three. As a former Marine and Air Nat'l Guard , I know first hand what changes can and most likely will occur. I'm looking forward to an even greater young man going forward.
Thanks again for the welcome. OH, I spent over 3 hours on the site when I found it this past Monday ! Absolutely OUTSTANDING !

Jun 23, 2010
diane (Shawn's Mom)

Thank you Paul-I am actually on the board of Molly' Adopt a Sailor!....I did know about the site and a supporter!
Shawn is starting his 3rd yr. currently deployed on USS Rodney M. Davis (EN3), he received Sailor of the year-last year, so yes I am proud!!!!
Thanks again for the Welcome..Molly -Staci and I...and all the "molly's moms" will be visiting often !
Thanks!
D.

Jun 25, 2010
Geoffrey M. Rhines

Dear Paul, Thank you for the welcome to the Navy Dads site! Our son, Karl, is an SNA at NAS Corpus Christi. He just finished Primary Flight School and his Selection Day is this week...very exciting stuff!! Based on his platform, we'll know where his next duty station will be. To honor his service and other members of the fleet, we fly the First Navy Jack at our home alongside the National colors. It's a great reminder that our son has chosen to be in harm's way for us and our freedoms. Thanks again for your support, Geoff

Jun 27, 2010
DALE TRAYLOR

Thanks for the kind welcome to the website. I am hoping that others have loved ones at OCS in the class of 20-10 which is where my youngest Mark is at as of 20 June. He has not been able to communicate with us since his arrival there, except one brief phone call and a very short email.
We have been through OCS once before, two years ago, our oldest son, Daniel, went through, so we know the routine, although they change things some since, so not sure how long before will hear from Mark again. We keep hearing that no news is good news.

Daniel our oldest, is an NFO in P-3's , VP-8 at NAS JAX. We live nearby there so we get to see him often. Although he is gone to Pensacola this weekend to visit his girlfriend whom he met while stationed out there last year for NFO training.

Jul 4, 2010
Marlin S.

Paul,
Thank you for the welcome here and thanks very much for all of the great info. Congratulations to your son and daughter for their decision to serve their country, and congratulations to you as well. I understand how proud you are of them. I went to the OPSEC link and read the information there and understand the rules fully. I will take time tonight to read through the MUST READ link that you posted for me. Gage arrived in Chicago tonight and I was able to talk to him briefly before he headed to the base. I think he's gonna do great. He's motivated and ready to go. Thanks again and hello to all of you proud Navy parents out there.

Jul 9, 2010
Marlin S.

Hey Paul,
You put a video up for me to watch, but I wasn't able to view it. Maybe you could re-link it for me or tell me where to go to view it. I have a brand new computer running Windows 7 so I usually don't have any problems viewing video. Thanks.

Jul 10, 2010
Marlin S.

Thanks for re-posting the video. Still can't watch it. Must be a problem on my side.

Jul 11, 2010
Marlin S.

That worked. I was able to watch the video. Very informative and helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to get that link to me.

Jul 12, 2010
Laron

Thank you for the kind welcome and encouraging words for my daughter and I. I am looking forward to filling my head with all kindsa knowledge in the upcoming months. It means a lot to know that there is a place to learn and relate to other parents in the same place in life as I..

Jul 12, 2010
go navy

thanks to all that have taken the time to welcome me aboard. i am still learning how to navigate here, so bear with me. cheers and look forward to chatting more later.

Jul 13, 2010
Colleen (NAVYForMoms.com)

Hi Paul, hope you are doing well. Wanted to stop by and say hello from N4M's!

Elizabeth

Jul 14, 2010
Paul B

Thanks Paul for the welcome aboard! This is a great site to be able to talk with other Navy Dads and follow the progress of our Sailors. Bravo Zulu to your son Eric and daughter Kat! They both seem to be doing so well. My son Alex just started ATT in GL and is anxious to get to A School. So proud of him, he loves his country and can't wait to join the Fleet. Best regards, Paul.

Jul 18, 2010
Mark Kirbach

Thanks Paul. I'm glad I've found the site and appreciate your good words and work.

Mark

Jul 22, 2010
Tim Grosse

Thanks for the warm welcome. I hope to share my brothers adventure with others and follow along with the others.

Jul 22, 2010
Jerome Cantrell

Thank you for the invite and the advice. I'm sure I will be visiting often as I am Navy through and through.

Jul 23, 2010
Dave Stewart

Thanks Paul, appreciate the comments. Tell your daughter thank you for her service. They do not hear it enough though we are all thinking it. Matt too is on the Lincoln. I will enjoy the site.

Jul 24, 2010
Robert Freeman

Thank you for sharing with us. Our son is the first in our family to journey in the Navy. I had one brother who served in VM but I was young when he served. The information you shared is great and thank you for letting me know.

Jul 24, 2010
HeatheRose

Thanks for the welcome, Paul. Our son is also the first in our family to serve in the military. I love these sites (N4M and ND) for information when the communication between our sailor and us is sparse! :)

Jul 29, 2010

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