Welcome! HooYah to all Members of NavyDads.com

Hi Calvin,

After a waiver delay my son finally arrived at Great Lakes on May 13.  

The last couple of weeks were hard on him as we was ready to go.  I had no inkling what my emotions would be like.  I guess a bit in denial and then the reality that he has moved out for good.  Tough to take.  We've spent a lot of time together since he graduated from University.

He is really looking forward to Coronado.

Thanks for you thoughts.

- John

Hey! Thanks so much for adding me. My fiancee is in the Navy and he's currently in boot camp! It's been sort of rough because one second he's there all day, everyday and now he's just gone without any way of contacting him.

He's in Ship 11 Division 395 and I got my first call from him last Saturday which was SO exciting. Over the phone he told me that the following Sunday, they would be able to finally send out their letters, so I've been waiting all week to get it!

His graduation is on October 18th and I'm so proud of him! He told me that a lot of his ship mates were dropping out left and right because of panic attacks and stuff. The Navy sounds like it's a good place and like they take care of them though. I know it's just hard being away from families and what not! 

I actually am going to be leaving for boot camp myself in January, so I'm excited about that too! 

I'm also so glad that your grandson is doing well in the Navy! I'll keep him in my prayers. c:

I have definitely found this helpful! Thank you for all that you all do!

Calvin, thank you for the "welcome" to NavyDads. Really glad to be a part. My son just deployed last night, so membership here is going to help a lot.

Calvin,

I appreciate the warm welcome.  I'm extremely proud of my daughter and can't wait to see her at graduation. She is scheduled to graduate on 27 September and I'm counting the days. After 24+ years of service I retired from the USAF last summer, so I understand military service very well; however, the Navy is distinctly different service and I'm unable to offer my daughter any sound career advice.

I've learned quite a bit from the website already. 

Joe

Thanks for the info.  Schedule PIR is 9/27 (SR Killough, Caleb, Ship 09 DIV 370). So far only 2 calls home from Caleb to his Dad. The first one at 2:am local time (the safety arrival) missed that one.  But last week they connected for a few minutes.  Caleb was #1 in his first physical assessment.  So happy for him.

Thanks for the warm welcome.My father-in-law was in the Navy in WWII aboard the USS Wadsworth in the Pacific,he said it was the best job he ever had.Then two son and now a grandson. I can't wait to get back to Great Lakes to see him graduate.what I have seen of this site so far is great,so much more info than I had when my sons went in.Thanks to all who but this together . God Bless you    Mike

Thank you for the welcome, and for the information.

Thanks Calvin, i appreciate the welcome aboard. 

Thanks for the warm welcome! I'll be sure to poke around for info, ask question that I need to and help out where I can. 

Thanks Calvin. I'm glad I've found the site.The information has been very helpful so far.  I'll definitely keep you posted on what's happening with Marques.

Hi Calvin, thanks for the welcome!  Like you, I don't know much about military life having not served.  I was in the last draft lottery and didn;t get called.  My brother was a Seabee in 1969 in Vietnam and my olderst son was a navigator on the Nimitz.  Now my youngest son joined becasue he couldn;t find a job in law enforcement after graduating from college wih a BA in Criminal Justice.  He has three more weeks of boot camp before going to MA "A" school.  I can't wait to go to his PIR.  My son and daughter are going too.  We're all so proud of him.  Thanks for all the information.  I have checked out the web site and joined a few groups.  It helps to have others in the same boat to cope and understand all of this.  LOL...  I look forward to being part of Navy Dads and sharing my experience with everuone.  Hoo Rah!

Thanks Calvin & I apologize for taking me so long in respondinthe . I have had a crazy work schedule. Due to that, I haven't had alot of time yet to spend on the site, but the time I have has been great. Hopefully, I will get to spend more time with everyone soon. Everyone seems to be so helpful to each other. Thanks again

Thanks Calvin, I'm looking forward to connecting with every one.  Have a wonderful day!!

Thanks a lot for the warm welcome, very much appreciated. As soon as I have news, I will post what I deem necessary and appropriate.

Have a great day, and thanks again for reassuring me!

Cedric

Thanks Calvin, and glad to be aboard.  Great site, and his mom really liked Navy for Mom's as well. It helped us both out immensly while Michael was in boot.  I'll check out the other groups and thanks again.

Regards.

Thanks for the opportunity to join !!! Im excited to share my sons Navy adventure with him !!