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Branden Gard
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I live in Orlando, Florida and I am a proud father of a navy recruit. I like golf and fishing, but I am having a hard time enjoying it lately since my best friend {my son} went off to boot camp.
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
I was very proud and excited for him, but a little worried he volunteer for submarines.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Since my son went off to boot camp I have been searching the net to find out more what he is doing and what to expect when he goes off to A school.And wow here I am. What a great site to fine information and know I am now able to comuicate with other navy dads. Thank You.

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I'm Going To See My Son

Posted on January 6, 2010 at 1:45pm 0 Comments

I am leaving tomorrow for my son graduation on Friday. He is on ship 03 Division 050. Is there anyone else going to the graduation on Friday January 8, 2010?

What A Great Site

Posted on January 5, 2010 at 2:00pm 1 Comment

I have been searching the web since my son went off to boot camp looking for information what to expect when he goes off to A school . Then today just 3 days before he graduates from boot camp I got lucky a found this site. I look forward to communicating with other proud navy dads from around this great nation of ours.

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At 7:32pm on January 5, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
Welcome to NavyDads Richard! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun, useful, and educational as I have. Explore the site 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 certainly 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 in the family - my son Eric (AM3) recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And richard this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Branden is doing! We do ask that you remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors in mind at all times. On the right 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 and the NavyDads Guidelines link.

As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your sonis going through. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called A MUST READ for all New Navy Parents. Take a few minutes to 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 as they address many of your questions and concerns.

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
At 5:19pm on January 5, 2010, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…
Richard, 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 Branden for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.

Sincerely, EG
 
 
 

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