Mike Schooley

Male

Easton, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
David
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
After 7 plus years, three with the Blue Angels, David decided to return to civilian life.
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
Navy vet, 1971-1975, RM3, CW operator at NavCommSta Guam. Ham operator: NQ3D.
Married to a wonderful woman for 38 years; one daughter, two sons (one in Navy); 4 grandchildren! Technician at a chemical company for the past 25 years.
Prior Military Experience
Proud Navy Veteran
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
Elated! He had thought about joining the Army but I steered him to the Navy recruiter.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Navy Parents and Proud Facebook page.

Comment Wall:

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    Welcome to NavyDads.com Mike! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads.com as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new Navy friends. Be sure to read the discussions add your comments or start a new discussion. Browse through the postings in the various groups or start a new one. I certainly have! If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...be sure to post them! In my experience someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) is stationed on the carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) just completed her five-year enlistment on the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Mike this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how David is doing! Please remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors and the fleet in mind at all times. On the right or starboard side of every NavyDads.com page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link for some guidelines as to what we should and should not talk about in a public forum like NavyDads.com. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com! Show your support for NavyDads.com by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. Best Regards- Paul

    Aug 2, 2010

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    Welcome to NavyDads !

    Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com



    Aug 2, 2010

  • E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

    Mike, 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 David for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.

    Sincerely, E.G.

    Aug 3, 2010

  • Bob Malone

    hi Mike,
    when u have a chance go to the video page n enter Horseman.
    it is a tribute to the Blues, in particular Al Taddeo, the last surving member of the original Blues, he was 90 yrs old when the video was shot in '09. i had the honor of serving with LT Cmdr Taddeo in 1951 n 1952 when station at NAS Key West Fl, and flew with him several times on instrumentation training flts. i was an AD3. i live just outside Annapolis and see the Blues every year for Graduation week at the Academy. I have communicated with him a number of times via email. i was also on the bon homme Richard at th same time as Greg's dad, but did not know him. But we use to play cards in the riggers room.

    Aug 19, 2010

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    Hey Mike...last year I actually found a Navy tie at Wal-Mart!!!!

    Dec 8, 2010

  • Barbara Ortiz

    WOO HOOO!!!!! Congratulations to you and your son!!!

    Jan 26, 2011

  • Chris S

    Congrats to you (proud papa) and David the "New" Blue angel.  A very proud moment in the Schooley family.  Thank you David for your service.

    Jan 27, 2011

  • Timothy Conway

    Outstanding, you must be so proud.  I am sure that watching the Blue Angels from an eraly age started my son thinking about the Navy.  Just think of the positive influence you son will have on thousands of people.

    Jan 27, 2011

  • Jim Miller

    Congrats to Dave!! You must be very proud and feel very blessed to have your son selected to join such an elite team that inspire so many to serve and support our military. 

    Jan 27, 2011

  • Dan Colburn

    Congratulations Mike, your son is in some very elite company with a great amount of responsibility.  If the plane isn't right the pilot can't thrill the public with his/her precise maneuvers.  The "crew" is what allows it to work.

    Dan Colburn

    Navy vet, 59-70

     

    Jan 27, 2011

  • E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

    Mike, Congrats!

     

    My family has been lucky enough to see the Blue Angels perform a hand full of times. They are the ELITE and I can't imagine the pride you have for David becoming a part of them. And working for #1, what an honor!

     

    Send David my Congrats as well,

    E.G.

    Jan 27, 2011

  • Scott Kinsala

    Congratulations to you and especially to your son, David.

    Jan 27, 2011

  • Ray Norberto

    Hey Mike, are there any plans for the Blue Angels to do flyovers at Yankee Stadium this summer?  I just put in an application for a Stadium Security job, and that would be amazing if I got the gig, and got to see the Blue Angels fly by!

    Feb 10, 2011

  • Mike Schooley

    Ray,

    Not that I am aware.  The only NY show this year is in Rochester.  Millville, NJ, is part of a Navy week in Philly.  They still have an open date for 4th of July weekend this year so I guess it is possible if there is something going on there that weekend.  Next year (2012), they are scheduled to be in Hudson River, NY, (which seems to encompass a large area) and Jones Beach.  I don't know if they do fly overs for small sporting events, although they might for something like a Super Bowl or World Series. 

    Feb 10, 2011

  • NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

    Mike, check out the news article link below. It is about the flyover at the Super Bowl.

    http://hamptonroads.com/2011/02/splitsecond-timing-means-you-cant-w...

    Feb 12, 2011

  • Mike Schooley

    Nice article!  I wondered if people actually complain about the military spending money on demonstation flights and such.  It's a recruiting tool!  And a very good one!  The Blues were on "half time" that weekend so they weren't flying; it was a 3 day break for them or they may have done it. 

    Feb 12, 2011

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    happened to see the last couple of posts....gripping about $109K....what did security cost that night I wonder in comparison.......

    Feb 12, 2011

  • NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

    The subject is brough up everyday around here. I was under the impression that a flight like this was a training tool and came out of training budget. Being on target on time is training to me. Also if weather or something else came up they would have to go to Plan-B to finish the mission, that is also training. I think people spend way to much time trying to find something to complain about. At least I try to think positive, life is to short to be negative.

    Feb 12, 2011

  • Mike Schooley

    I couldn't agree with you more!  Well put!

    Feb 12, 2011

  • NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

    Mike, I am heading out in the morning to see the Angles and hopefully meet your Son. If he says he meet someone with a shirt that looks like a big Texas Flag then he is talking about me.

    Apr 15, 2011

  • Bob Malone

    Mike, You might enjoy a lot of pictures n stories about the Blues by looking up a young lady by the name of Jacuqueline Curcio on facebook.. There is something nearly everyday.

     

    Bob

    Apr 28, 2011

  • Paul Carroll

    Thanks for the tip!

    Jun 25, 2011

  • Charles Robinson

    Hi Mike

    How are you. I'm new to this stuff so i'm slow. I live in Fawn Grove,York county down at the MD line. My son is in Groton CT right now for BESS training. I'm trying to learn what I can about what my boy is doing. Thank you for the nice welcoming to your group.

    Nov 10, 2011

  • David R Keller

    Thanks Mike,  I have gotten some great info in the last couple of days and am looking forward to the experience.  I get out your way sometimes and will look you up the next time.  I almost always stop at Famous, and in particular the new Leaf restaurant,  and would enjoy joining you for a drink and/or a cigar.  Dave 

    Feb 8, 2012

  • David R Keller

    A lager sounds great.  I will let you know the next time I plan to be in your area.  In the '70s I was Army,  Infantry Officer (O3)  but detailed Aviation.  I was a Helicopter pilot for most of the time I was in.  I hope to look in one of the Navy's birds on the Tiger to see how much they have changed.  I do miss the flying.

    Feb 9, 2012

  • Chuck

    Mike Andrew is just Checked n to his new squadron at Whidbey Island.  He was sent for a couple of weeks of training then to the squadron.

    Apr 28, 2012