Richard G Dovala

Male

Bedford, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
Heather
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
Chief
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
I am a 64 year old happily married man who has 2 children, a 37 yr old son and a 33 yr old daughter. I am proud of them both but in particular my daughter.
What Brought You To This Site:
my daughter is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
Very proud but with mixed emotions, when i visited her in San Diego in July of 2010 i found out that she is not a little girl anymore.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
surfing the web

Comment Wall:

  • E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

    Richard, 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 daughters journey in the Navy. Thank Heather for her service for me and thanks again for joining us.

    Sincerely, E.G.

    Sep 15, 2010

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    Welcome to NavyDads.com Richard! 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 she 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 Richard 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 Heather 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

    Sep 16, 2010

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    Welcome to NavyDads !

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    Sep 16, 2010

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    Sorry I missed ya bud....hope all is well and glad to see you still on the site!

    Mar 9, 2015

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    that's great! re: video....assume yo have in digital...go to VIDEOS and you'll see an option to ADD and then upload

    Nov 26, 2015

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul)

    Big PIR this Friday dude!  We'll be watching Heather!

    Mar 20, 2017

  • Les S. Aquiningoc

    Bravo Zulu! Much to be proud of with Heather!  Blessings from the Pacific Island of Guam.

    Les

    Navy Dad

    PIR 07MAR14 DIV 917

    Mar 22, 2017