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

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

Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::: I am an educator and have six children. My oldest son is currently in BC. I look forward to getting letters and to going to his graduation. I just got back from GL IL last night and I will post some pictures. Be proud!

What Brought You To This Site:: my son is recently enlisted, My son is currently serving

What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:: I was and continue to be proud of my son. I also believe the Navy will hone his existing strengths and leadership skills and look forward to watching his metamorphosis.

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At 12:16pm on February 2, 2009, Jamie Daniels said…: Hi Jason. My son's name is Greg. His ship # is 14 Div # 117 I've gotten a letter from him and that's all I did expect this because I was in 25 years ago. I have a good idea what he's doing and there isn't much time for anything other then the trainning they're doing. It should get a bit better in a week or so depending on how well the ships are doing. Gregs PIR is 3/13/09 can't wait.

At 8:04am on January 19, 2009, E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said…: Proudpapa, Welcome Aboard! 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 your son for his service for me and thanks again for joining us. Sincerely, EG

At 4:25am on January 19, 2009, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…: Welcome to NavyDads Proudpapa! 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 is on the second half of a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Proudpapa this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Michael 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. Best Regards- Paul

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