James

Male

Tehachapi, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
Shane
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
AWR
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
My father was in the Air Force. I myself spent 11 years in the Navy Reserve. I had a great 32 year Law Enforcement career and now I am retired. I have never been more proud of my son and his accomplishments. The Navy is and will be a great experience for him!
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is recently enlisted (before PIR)
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
A feeling of loss for my best buddy, but great admiration and respect for his decision. No greater calling in life and no greater reward is there to be able to serve others. Extremely proud father!
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Son told us about the website from his recruiter.

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  • Nick Selders

    Yes James, my wife and I are really proud. The second twin, leaves next Monday the 14th, at which point, both boys will be in Boot Camp. On top of that, our oldest son is going on year 3 in the Army (Ft.Hood, Calvalry/Infantry unit). We are proud ot have 3 boys who are willng to serve our country. Yes, we will be at PIR on Aug 8th.

    Jul 7, 2014

  • Nick Selders

    Jim it is then! How cool that our sons are connected at some level, and we are as wel at some level.  My son is very independent and a hard worker so I know he will hold is own.  I remember telling my boys all through High School during sports that their hard work and determination will pay off one day.  Dylan told me yesterday during the call that he has transitioned a lot of the hard work he did in High School Football to what he is doing now.  It was so nice to hear his voice.  Talk to you soon!  Nick

    Jul 7, 2014

  • E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

    Jim, Welcome Aboard!

    My son served as an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't have been prouder. I created NavyDads.Com when he was in boot camp in hopes that this site would better inform new Navy Dads and Navy Families that followed behind me. I designed, built, and launched NavyDads.Com June 18, 2008, two days before his Navy graduation. I then launched NavyOutfitters.Com, our sites "Official Store" in 09'. All proceeds from the store go directly to helping fund what we do here at NavyDads.Com and to ensure our future growth for many years to come.

    NavyDads provides the best community for learning about Navy life for everyone but particularly us parents. We are a place for sharing experiences with others that have gone through and are going through the same thing as you. We give you real-time information from others going through it, the sense that you're not alone, and the opportunity to help another along.

    So jump right in, share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your Sailor. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your Sailors journey in the United States Navy and I thank them for their service. I wish them the best in their travels and I'm glad you've found us.

    Sincerely,
    Elmo Moore

    Jul 8, 2014