Patti Chaplin Purcell

Female

Southampton, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
Thomas
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
Ensign. will be attending nuke school in South carolina in November. Thomas graduated from Penn State University with a bachelors in Aerospace Engineering. Awarded an aviation slot his senoir year and it ws taken away due to nearsightness ..even though he had PRK that was approved by navy Rotc. Accepted in to the nuclear program. He is currently attached to the Navy ROTC unit at Penn State until he starts Nuke school. His goal is to be Nuclear Officer Submarine and possibly dive officer if he can get in to a program before his first sub assignment.
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
I'm a registered Nurse with 25 years of Emergency room experience. Mom of 3 sons.
My husband is retired Airforce Reserves Pilot. He is currently employed as a civilian pilot for American Airlines.
My husband was activated to full military service during Desert Storm. He flew the C5's out of Dover, Delaware.
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
Proud. He is very intelligent and has a lot to offer.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Mom
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
through a link on FB...Navy Moms on Facebook

Comment Wall:

  • NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

    Patti, 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 all of the different Groups and join in to learn more about what you Guy or Gal will be learning and doing. We are a big family here and you can find answers to most any question or concern you may have regarding what is in store for you 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 you recruit the good times, the concerns and the questions. 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 as to you recruit’s progress.

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

    Aug 9, 2011

  • E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

    Patti, Welcome Aboard!

    Let me start by saying I'm so glad you've found us. When my son first enlisted in the Navy I began to research what would be in his future. After countless hours searching the Internet and still being left with so many unanswered questions, I was inspired to create this site to ease the burden on Navy families that followed behind me. Our community consists of Navy Dads, Moms, Grandparents, Spouses, Siblings, etc. which are a valuble resource for knowledge.

    Your involvement is "key" to learning about what your Sailor will be doing and more importantly, teaching Navy life to others that follow in your shoes by documenting what you have learned along the way. So jump right in, share concerns, share info, and show off your Sailor. I hope this site benefits you & your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Thomas for his service from me and for your husband as well. Thanks again for joining us.

    Sincerely,
    E.G.
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    Aug 9, 2011