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Not a Navy man myself, but my son did the NJROTC during high school for 4 years so picked up some info there. But this site has a lot of knowledgable Dads, and someone can normally find an answer. I hope your planning on going to his PIR (graduation) it is awesome, and along those lines make sure you have Jason order his PIR DVD and The Keel (like a yearbook). Even if he doesn't want it now, Mom will!

Welcome aboard, like the others have said any questions just ask, I am sure someone on this site will have an answer for.

Ron,
Welcome. I am also a Ohio person. Look forward to communicating with you. This site is very good about answering any questions you may have. Look at the groups and forums.

Tony

Welcome to NavyDads Ron ! 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 Ron this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Jason 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

Welcome aboard Ron. My son Nicholas started basic on 01/13/09. Currently assigned to ship 14. Looking forward to your input and questions. I wish you and your son the best.