Artero, 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.

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Greetings Arturo! When my son joined the Navy I really had no idea nor a clue on what he’s about to partake in besides what I’ve seen on tv and some stories I've heard from friends and relatives who have served in the military.

However, I'm so honored and very proud of his decision to serve our great country.

From the start, I’ve perused Navy and recruiter information online and beyond but I felt that I needed more peace of mind to help keep me from worrying too much. I also wanted to hear from real people who've been around the block and others to share knowledge and experience throughout this entire journey.

That's when I found this website while searching for answers...

We're all in this together and I hope you too will find NavyDads.Com useful with lots of real shared information.

Don't forget to check out our Groups section and join a group that shares your interest. Please keep us posted on your sailor's progress via status updates, discussion forums, blogs and photos...

A Warm "Thank You" from our family to your son Nickolas for his service!

Welcome Aboard... :)

Yes Artero .. I understand your concern. Communication is restricted so you take what you can get. My son said the first two weeks were a bit rocky for the Division but that appears to be true for ALL Divisions. It's a rough ride. My son's last letter indicated that things were calming down as everyone adjusts to Navy life. He also said he was proud of the Division because they had gotten into a rhythm and are now working together as a unit. It's interesting to note the difference in his attitude from his early letters to the last one I received  He's much more confident and his sense of humor has returned in the context of what he's going through. I have no doubt your son is doing well. I'm starting to get a sense of what this young man has become in just 8 short weeks. I've read other parents reactions to their sons and daughters after graduation and the consistent theme is that they emerge confident and strong individuals. You should be very proud.

David