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

What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc: Is trying out for the seals

Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::: 48 yrs old. Served in the Air Force, One son in the Army, youngest son going into the Navy Dec. 5. Married 5 kids two boys three girls.

Prior Military Experience: Proud Air Force Veteran

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

What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:: PROUD, PROUD, PROUD

What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor: Dad

Please Share: How Did You Find Us?: My mom showed me this site

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At 8:30am on December 22, 2010, RONALD H. LABENSKI said…: Thank you Harry. Glad to be aboard, looking forward to chatting with you on this site. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Ron

At 6:03pm on December 21, 2010, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…: They are only allowed to have a few personal items from home. Scripture, journal, etc. When my son was in boot over two years ago they let the recruits keep watches they showed up with on their arm. My only guess is once word got out about keeping the watch, they banned it as well.

The biggest obstacle in boot camp is the timed run. The watch is a huge advantage in keeping up with your timed runs during practice, to let you know the pace needed to run in 1 of the 3 timed runs during boot camp. I believe it is a 1 1/2 mile in less then 13 minutes. Makes sense them getting rid of them.

The bright side is! You won't have to buy him a new watch at graduation. HooYah!

Tell him I wish him the best during boot camp and with his SEAL training.

At 12:09pm on October 13, 2010, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…: Harry, 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 sons journey in the Navy. Thank J for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.

Sincerely, E.G.

At 5:00pm on October 8, 2010, NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin said…: Harry, Welcome to NAVYDADS and SEAL Dads (NSW) Group. When you have a chance be sure to read Posting on NSW Forums (this is a must read) on the SEAL Dads (NSW) page. Everyone here is ready and willing to help answer any question you have regarding this long journey your Son or loved one is starting. Tell your Loved One that my Family and I appreciate his desire to join the Navy and we are Proud of his decision. He will be in our thoughts and we wish him the best.

At 6:10pm on October 7, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…: Grandpa273 will probably send you a message about your profile and some things SEAL folks shouldn't display on their profile (your son's name for instance).....

At 6:02pm on October 7, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…: Welcome to NavyDads !

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At 6:02pm on October 7, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…: Welcome to NavyDads.com Harry! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new friends. Read the discussions and add your comments. Browse through the postings in the various groups or start a new one. I certainly have! If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...be sure to post them! In my experience someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the direction to find out. I'm blessed 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 enlistment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Harry this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how your son is doing! Please remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors and the fleet in mind. On the right or starboard 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 for some guidelines as to what we should and should not talk about in a public forum.

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. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called A MUST READ for all New Navy Parents. 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 available in the Bootcamp Group as well.

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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