Navy Dads
Scott
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Profile Information:
- Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
- JH
- What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- SO
- Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
- Proud Dad
- What Brought You To This Site:
- My son is currently serving
- What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
- Hooyah
- What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
- Dad
- Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
- Lucky
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin
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 JH for his service from me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely,
E.G.
Aug 25, 2011
291Dad
Thanks Scott. Hopefully we will make it through our respective classes. Yes, I have already been contacted by two different people about my post. I have changed the info. Thanks for the heads up. Good luck to you and your son.
Sep 7, 2011
Mike
Hi Scott,
Reur query on supporting your son. One thing I don't do is comment to him on a Plan A, Plan B, or a C alternative should he not accomplish this training. And I'm a Plan A,B,C kinda guy, hah. He asked me before boot camp not to ask him about that as he said he needed to concentrate solely on accomplishing his objective! He felt if he had an alternative to consider, he'd fail the training because during the training the alternative might look too attractive. So we've honored that. Nor do we discuss with him 'IF' he should fail or 'WHEN' he will accomplish something on his training into the future.... we just stay in the here and now with him and congratulate him on the day to day evolutions that he accomplishes and he likes to tell me funny stories (its not too funny at the time of course) about the training as I had basic training and advanced infantry training back in the 60s. Should he fail this training of course we'll be there to pick him up and help him move onto a Plan A! This approach may not be what your son needs or would like to have. We're going to visit him soon, I think his knowing that may also help him a bit! One note there is a lot of struggle, aches and pains, effort and accomplishments to achieve before reaching Hell Week of course! Good luck to your son, my son is only a few weeks ahead of him with loads of training and evolutions to go! Best regards, Mike!
Sep 28, 2011