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

What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc: MAA

Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::: Active Navy 72-76 Reservist 76-81, Also I have a Nephew that a E-8 and great nephew that's a E-4 in the Navy. I went to San Diego for basic and "A" school. serve aboard the USS Hollister DD-788 as a Electrician's Mate Second Class Petty Officer ( LPO )

Prior Military Experience: Proud Navy Veteran, Vietnam Veteran

What Brought You To This Site:: my son is recently enlisted

What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:: I'm PROUD that he decided to serve our COUNTRY as his Dad did before him ! God bless America may she all way be right, But America right or wrong !!!

What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor: Son

Please Share: How Did You Find Us?: I was looking up the 11 General Orders, I know he'll need learn for basic training :)

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At 6:15pm on August 30, 2010, Raffaele A. Gazzillo said…: Hi Elbert, Kris will not get leave after graduation from basic. If he isnt a grad and go you will be able to spend some time with him, after PIR, sat. and sun. He will be able to take leave after A school.

At 2:43pm on August 29, 2010, Raffaele A. Gazzillo said…: There is only one MA school in San Ant. there are many class, one class graduates evey week.

At 4:51pm on August 20, 2009, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…: Welcome to NavyDads Elbert! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors- my son Eric just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Elbert this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Kristopher is doing!

As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. Thanks to one of our members we have two excellent videos that you can access from the Video area on the NavyDads.com main page: New Bootcamp 1 of 2 and New Bootcamp 2 of 2. These videos will answer many of your questions and concerns and will give you a better understanding of how the United States Navy transforms our children into sailors!

Be sure to spend some time in the Bootcamp group- there are many questions and answers available to help you understand what your sailor is going through. And 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. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire.

And Elbert- thank you for your service to our great country! Best Regards- Paul

At 12:55pm on August 20, 2009, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…: Elbert, Welcome Aboard!

My son is an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't be prouder of him. When he first enlisted I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but 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 I hope this site will benefit fathers that come 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 Kristopher for his service for me and yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.

Sincerely, EG

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