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Congrats Tom.....the Navy journey starts for real now!  If you haven't read past posts in the in Bootcamp group yet, now is the time so you know what to expect over the next 8 weeks!  HooYah !!

Tom, 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 Navy family's that follow behind me. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and learn about the Navy. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons decesion in joining the Navy. Thank Collin for his soon to be service for me and thanks again for joining us.

Sincerely, E.G.

Tom has your son taken the practice test at the recruiters yet? the books that Jim listed are probably the best that you can find to prepare you for the ASVAB test. My youngest son Ethan took a practice test at the recruiters office this afternoon and scored a 75 on it. he said he was nervous and uncomfortable. Ethan is wanting to be an MA and his recruiter told us this afternoon that he should have no problems getting into that job with that score. As far as the wait that all depends on "The needs of the NAVY" a term you and your son will get used to hearing in the upcoming years.Our recruiter told us that the Navy has a clean slate right now and are taking people in all job classifications but from what I have heard on here from other dads and moms I don't know that this is entirely true.

Welcome to NavyDads !

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Welcome to NavyDads Tom! I'm sure you'll NavyDads.com useful, educational and informative. Please explore the site and make some Navy friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start a few. 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! I'm sure someone here can answer your questions or concerns 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) is stationed on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) just completed her five-year enlistment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Tom this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and be sure to let us know how Collin 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 son is 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