Paul (Zac's Dad FC)

Male

Wheatland, WY

United States

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
Zachery
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
FC
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
I spent some time in the Air Force and am excited about my son joining the Navy. I drive a truck and drive all over the country. I'm not online much since I only get online a couple times a week. I like rock and metal music. I do play an online game called Rift. I have been married for 24 years. I was a Security Policeman and Computer Systems Operator while I was in the AF. I mostly worked the Help Desk and Network Control Center while doing computers. And, I did a little stint with Microsoft after I separated. I started driving a truck after my job was cut in the tech bust in 2003.
Prior Military Experience
Proud Air Force Veteran
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
I was surprised actually. He never really talked about join any service. I am excited for him though. It will really help him mature and will be a good experience for him.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
My wife was using Navy for Moms and I looked to see if there was one for dads. Glad I found you.

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  • Gary T.

    Paul, welcome to NAVY DAD'S. I wish to thank you for raising a son you has the desire to protect this great country of ours. I wish to thank you for your service to our country. Please do not hesitate to ask questions or interject answers. You will find that as Zachery progresses through Boot Camp your pride will grow and when he graduates is will be one of the best days of your life. Thanks again for joining us. Gary T.

    Apr 10, 2009

  • Robert D

    Paul, My son, Travis is on Ship 07 div 321 - He is graduating 9/11 - I am planning on going - any tips - -what have you learned about this div?? - and I haven't gotten mail - I know he is busy - but still worry about him....Thought you could give me some info on your experience..

    Aug 13, 2009

  • Joseph Brooks

    Hi Paul. My son John PIR'd September 6, 2019 & is now awaiting FC A school to start. He says he's been told 18 September.

    John is 22 and is joining after some college and working two jobs and lots of hours. I have family members who are Navy Reserve & retired who have influenced him to commit to service to his country via a Navy career. He chose an ET role and they assigned him FC and he's fine with it, and seems to look forward to it.

    We are all very proud of him.

    I am not a veteran. I worked 40 years in commercial aviation as an operations and safety manager. John was born in Los Angeles and has lived in the LA, Seattle, and New York area growing up. 

    Im an avid reader of history, and recently have read Neptunes Inferno, the story of the US Navy at Guadalcanal, and Shattered Sword, the story of the Battle of Midway from the Japanese perspective. I recommed both highly.

    I cycle, but currently out of shape and need to get my act together.

    I look forward to hearing from you and all the other parents, family and friends.

    Best to you and your son.

    Joe Brooks

    Sep 12, 2019