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Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names): Kirsten

Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::: Proud Dad. Started out as a Combat Medic in the Army Reserves (81-82). Enlisted in the Active Army (82-93) as a Non-Morse Interceptor/Analyst with tours in NTTC Pensacola,
Field Station Berlin, Field Station Kunia-Hawaii and Ft Meade-Maryland. Then joined the Maryland Army National Guard (93-03) as a Military Policeman/Investigator. While in the Guard did some time in Panama, Germany, Italy and a wonderful 7 months in Bosnia (SFOR 10). Finally I retired and am currently serving in the Retired Reserves.

Prior Military Experience: Proud Army Veteran, Proud National Guard Veteran

What Brought You To This Site:: My daughter is recently enlisted

What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:: Honestly...being an Army vet (as are my Dad, uncles and brother)....first thought was why the Navy. Although they deny any enfluence, my ex-wife and her side of the family are all Navy vets. However, I am very of proud of her decision to enlist, regardless of the Service.

What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor: Dad

Please Share: How Did You Find Us?: My ex-wife informed me of this site.

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At 8:47pm on April 2, 2011, Gina Reyes said…: Hi Wil,

Thank you for the info. Congrats again!

-G

At 10:37pm on April 1, 2011, Gina Reyes said…: Hi Wil,

thanks for sharing all the great information regarding your experience at PIR. Oh yeah... CONGRATS! My son arrived for BC on 3/24 and so far we believe he scheduled for PIR on 5/20. He too will be heading across the way to GL of A school. How long after Liberty Call were you able to actually leave base and roam about town? I heard it could take up to 5 hours from Liberty Call?

Thanks!

G

At 11:48am on June 12, 2010, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…: Wil, Welcome Aboard!

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 daughters journey in the Navy. Thank Kirsten for her service for me and yours as well.Thanks again for joining us.

Sincerely, E.G.

At 12:15pm on June 10, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…: Welcome to NavyDads !

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At 12:15pm on June 10, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…: Welcome to NavyDads Will! I'm sure you'll NavyDads.com useful, educational and informative. Please explore the site and make some Navy friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start a few. I certainly have! If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what she is going through...be sure to post them! I'm sure someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) is stationed on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) just completed her five-year enlistment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Will this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and be sure to let us know how Kirsten is doing! We do ask that you remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors in mind at all times. On the right side of every NavyDads page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link and the NavyDads Guidelines link.

As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your daughter is going through. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called A MUST READ for all New Navy Parents. Take a few minutes to read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why. And be sure to check out the videos as they address many of your questions and concerns.

As PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. Best Regards- Paul

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