Dana proud father of a submariner

YES! We finally got the form letter with his address, and a short comment from Josh. He says he is doing fine, so now we can start writing to him. His mother was VERY happy, as was I. Josh has a contract to go to school to be a Machinist Mate on a sub, which is really cool because his grandfather, my dad, was a MM1 on a surface ship in WWII. Josh didn't know that until after he had selected the job. He is very excited about the idea of sub duty, and so am I. I think I have every submarine book and video there is, although I served on a destroyer.

I hope your son has graduated by now and is doing well. Josh's twin brother Adam is finishing his 1st year in the Air Force, so that's cool you have two boys in the Navy and AF, as well.

My son Joshua, 19, left for boot camp on June 19th. We haven't heard from yet, but we did receive "the box" today, so I know he did arrive safely. And I am sure he will do fine. His twin brother Adam is finishing up his first year in the Air Force and will soon be part of a flight crew on the AWACS. His achievements and success really motivated his brother to enlist. He had to fight a little harder to achieve his dream, and finally pushed himself to finish his GED so that he could be accepted. He was really excited about his future in the Navy, and hopes to go to sub school and train as a Machinist Mate. He has the contract, but time will tell if his dreams will come true. I know his grandfather would have been proud, as he was a MM 1st class in WWII. And as an ex-Navy man myself I am very proud as well; as I am of his high flying brother in the Air Force. I wish them both the best of luck, as they pursue their dreams of a military career. Now if we could just get that initial phone call from him I'd be happy as a clam at high tide!!!