Navy Dads
Fred Stansbury
Male
Profile Information:
- Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
- Richard
- Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
- I come from a military family. my dad served in the Navy and Army for 26 years. My brother served in the Air Force for 30 years.
- What Brought You To This Site:
- My son is currently serving
- What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
- I was a proud father. Growing up in a military family you understand why the men and women put their lives on the line everyday.
- What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
- Dad
- Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
- On the Navy Web site. Saw Navy for Moms thought I would see if there was Navy for Dads
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com. We've some cosmetic changes to the site since this video was made, but nagivation remains the same.
Jan 27, 2011
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin
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 sons journey in the Navy. Thank Richard for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, E.G.
Jan 29, 2011
Paige
Hi Fred,
Thank you for joining the Destroyer group and for your friend request. I enjoyed reading your post "Great Day May 11 2011". I feel your pride in more ways then you can imagine. Coincidently, I took my first steps onto my son's ship the USS Howard (DDG-83) on May 10th 2009. And to make it even a more thrilling occasion for me than it already was... it was my birthday and it was also Mother's Day. And to put the icing on the cake (no pun intended, lol), it was my son's (Billy) first time on the ship as well. So, I had the honor of being with my son when he took those first steps onto his ship. He was in C-School at the time and hadn't reported for duty yet, so we were basically guests that day. We got a personal tour by one of his soon to be Chief Petty Officer's. It was an experience I will cherish forever. I think I was more excited about it than Billy was. I have had the priviledge of touring the Howard three times now.... most recently in March for a Family Day Cruise. I could go on forever about what I experienced that day of the FDC. My son has been active duty nearing 3 yrs. now and is currently on his first deployment with the ship.
Good luck to Rick! I hope he enjoys being a part of the crew of USS Truxton. I would be happy to share information about my son's experience on his destroyer if you have any questions.
Take Care,
Paige
May 13, 2011