Lawrence Michael Knecht

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Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
Theodore
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
AT
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
I am 64 years old and a former sailor myself. I was an Aerographers Mate from 1968 to 1972. After a tour at NAF Andrews in Washington DC I was stationed on the re-commissioned USS Midway CVA 41 and am a plank owner. I live in Gig Harbor, WA. I must have talked too much about my hitch in the Navy because my son Ted joined the Navy before graduating high school.
Prior Military Experience
Proud Navy Veteran, Vietnam Veteran
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is currently serving, I am a veteran
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
Proud to the point of tears at his swearing in.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Other
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Just typed in US Navy Tiger Cruise

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  • NavyDads Admin, Tim

    Welcome aboard Lawrence.
    I would like to take this time to point you in some of the right directions. For starters if you haven't had the time take a look at the right side of any page you click on. There you will find some useful information for you. The links under the about this site will help you with how this site got started, navigation, P.I.R., About us, community guidelines and some links to some of the groups that beginners with a lot of questions will find very useful. There is also a link called Navy Enlisted Ratings, this link will take you to a brief description of the rates (jobs) in the Navy that you can find your sailors rate and find out some information about the rate that they are in.
    First and foremost though we are all here for the same reason. We are curious about what our young sailors are getting into and for more information about the rate or job that they will be doing for the next 4-6 yrs. of their lives. I know when I first got here I had lots of questions and there was not a lot of people on this site but they all were either going through the same thing or had been through it and had sailors out in the fleet. Now this site has grown to over 6000 members, Dads, Moms, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, sisters, brothers, girlfriends and boyfriends. Don't be afraid to ask questions of members in here because somewhere along the way we have all had the same questions and asked. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on this site with various years of experience in the NAVY either on their own account or through their Sailors.
    Again welcome aboard and BRAVO ZULU to you and your son on your enlistments and please thank him for me for making the choice to defend the freedoms that my family, this country and I have and enjoy.
    Navy dads Admin Tim

    Feb 8, 2013

  • E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

    Lawrence, 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 of him. I created NavyDads 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.

    NavyDads provides the best community for learning about Navy life for everyone but particularly the 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

    Feb 8, 2013

  • NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

    Lawrence, Welcome to NavyDads. My Grandson joined the Navy and went to Boot Camp in February, 2008. He Graduated and received his Trident in Oct. 2009 and is now with his Team. When I joined this site I knew nothing about the Military. It’s really helped me understand what to expect and has relieved some of my worries.

    Be sure to check out our Groups. We have several Groups for PIR and Boot Camp, plus Groups for the different Rates like Navy Nukes, Master at Arms and Special Ops. Also Group for different Ships and Bases. Check to see if your State or area has a Group already formed to locate others in your area. There are general interest Groups like: Care Packages,
    A School for Dads, NASCAR for NavyDads and the book of acronyms and ranks. We’ve also added a Spanish language Group.

    Also check us out on Facebook just search for Navy Dads.

    We are a big family here and you can find answers to most any question or concern regarding what’s in store for your recruit. You will find members that are new to the Navy along with those who have Loved Ones who’ve made the Navy a career. We like to hear about your recruit; the good times, the concerns, and we welcome questions. I think you will find our members are a big family and everyone wants to help others understand what to expect and hear about the progress of your recruit.

    Please feel free to ask questions.

    I would also like to Thank You for your Service.

    Again Welcome and keep us updated on your recruit.

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

    Feb 9, 2013