Chris Summers

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
Colin
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
LTJC, currently is TSO or Tactical Systems Officer
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
I have 5 children by my first wife and my oldest one is Colin, who is the reason I am here at this website. He is my only married child and has a baby boy on the way. I have 3 step children via my second marriage and 12 grand children. I never served in the military, was a teenager at the end of the Vietnam conflict when most things military were not popular. I am a commercial photographer, semi retired and like to travel.
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
When he enlisted after flunking out of college and working at McDonald's, I was just happy that he would have a steady job. When he applied as an enlistee to the USNA and was accepted and graduated I was very proud of him for his accomplishment.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Google

Comment Wall:

  • E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

    Chris, Welcome Aboard!

    When my son first enlisted in the Navy I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to his future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads but found out I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. I'm new at this and hope this site will benefit fathers that follow behind us. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your Sailor. I'm so glad to find out their are so many proud Navy Dads just like myself. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Colin for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.

    Sincerely, E.G.

    Feb 3, 2011

  • NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

    Chris, Welcome to NAVYDADS. My Grandson joined the Navy and went to Boot Camp in February, 2008. When I joined I knew nothing about the Military and this site has really helped me understand what to expect and has relieved some of the worries I had. Please go to the Groups Page and check out of the different Group and join in to learn more about what your Guy or Girl will be learning and doing. We are a big family here and you can find answers to most any question you may had regarding what is in store for your recruit. You will find others that are new to the Navy along with those that have Loved Ones that has been in for some time. We like to hear about your recruit the good times, the concerns and the question. I think you will find that our member are just a great big family and everyone wants to help others understand what to expect and hear how your recruit is doing.

    Please feel free to ask question.

    Again Welcome and keep us updated of your recruit’s progress.

    HooYah US Navy!!!!!!!!!!!

    Feb 3, 2011

  • Kenorian

    Hi, Chris:  Wow, you are in for the opportunity of a lifetime!  I've said that, after seeing my kids being born, the most amazing experience of my life was my Tiger Cruise.  My son's on a fast attack sub, so it may or may not be different, but photos were fine.  We were asked not to photograph in a few areas, i.e. sonar, operating controls, etc. I was frankly amazed at how much freedom we had. Following is a link to a little ditty I wrote after the experience:  http://www.norian.org/tiger.pdf  If the photo link at the bottom doesn't work, use this: http://classic.kodakgallery.com/kenorian/main/uss_cheyenne_tiger_cr...  http://classic.kodakgallery.com/kenorian/main/uss_cheyenne_tiger_cr...

    Feb 3, 2011