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September 2012 Blog Posts (21)

Got the info on my SR

Just got word that my son is assigned to ship 11/division 006 with PIR on 11-16-12.

He's been there 11 days so I expect things to start getting a bit tougher.

Added by MarkinDetroit on September 30, 2012 at 3:05pm — 1 Comment

A J Mandigo 'New Guy'

Our son A J is probably one of the newest Aviation Ordinance men serving aboard the USS George Washington. We are proud of our son but we are also proud of his shipmates and all the parents who can overcome their concerns and support and sustain them. In the same way that our sons and daughters support, strengthen, and sustain their ships, commands, and strike groups we can assist, empathize, and collaborate here at home to fortify one another as parents and patriots. May God bless us…

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Added by Rick Mandigo on September 29, 2012 at 10:08am — No Comments

First phone call from greg jr

Received my first phone call from my son grgory yesterday (9/27). it was

great to hear from him. sounded good (confidant). my son is assigned to

ship 09  division 355. i read all the posts about PIR and i can't wait to be

there on 2, Nov, 2012. Greg will be the next set of footprints in a long

family line of…

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Added by gregory finley sr. on September 28, 2012 at 11:38am — No Comments

just to say thanks

Just wanted to say thank you to Navy Dads for this site, It's helped me through this tough week, with some great perspective and information. We have four boys and Skyler is our first to leave, It's been tough for all of us. We know he will do well he"s been preparing for the last 2 years, workin hard. anyway just wanted to let you know Thanks, Don

Added by Don Giovannetti on September 27, 2012 at 6:39pm — 1 Comment

my son just recently went to navy bootcamp on 9/5/12 this is what he wanted to do for several years. he is 18 just graduated was very excited at his good luck party he was telling people he was not s…

my son just recently went to navy bootcamp on 9/5/12 this is what he wanted to do for several years. he is 18 just graduated was very excited at his good luck party he was telling people he was not scared or nervous he was excited. on sept 21 i got a phone call saying asking for me to not be upset but they were poss. oing to discharge him because he was depressed having a hard time sleeping and eating. In his letter we got the day before he had said things were not that bad. I waited and…

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Added by meannda wallage on September 26, 2012 at 9:35pm — 1 Comment

Phone service at sea

My son has been deployed to Guam and is readying to leave on board a ship. Does anyone have any suggestions as to phone service. We don't think there will be wifi on board ship. Looking for suggestions on inexpensive phone service.

Gary

Added by Gary Storch on September 25, 2012 at 9:27pm — 2 Comments

Pre-Commissioning Unit Experience...

My son has been stationed in New Orleans for the last three months or so. Even though he dislikes the extreme humidity, he's grown accustomed to LPD 23's pre-commissioning weather and has taken every chance to learn and inhale everything about his duties and the Navy in general.



He is eager to hopefully get a ten day leave approved some time around Thanksgiving weekend. But obviously there are no guarantees. I know he really misses my brined turkey...



To date he's proud…

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Added by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on September 23, 2012 at 11:02am — No Comments

The Latest from ABHAN Oliver...

"It's been about one year since I've enlisted in the United States Navy. Many things have changed in such a short time! Although, it is a good change. I'm happy with where I am at, and I cannot wait to continue on the path I'm on. Thank you all, friends and family, for giving me your support in adjusting to this new lifestyle. God Bless you all! Keep in touch, I'll reply when I can."

Added by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on September 23, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Left 4 days ago...

It's honestly been like mourning someone's death..... I was in the Marines for 6 years so I know there are pluses... but still.

Added by BK on September 22, 2012 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Question

I received a letter from my son, he is in boot camp now and will graduate Oct. 6. He mentioned in his letter that he was qualified with the M-9, but forgot to explain exactly what that was. Can any one tell me what that means.

Added by Casey Bey on September 21, 2012 at 5:08pm — 2 Comments

Extra phone call

21 days into boot camp and we got a surprise Thursday call from our son Greg. He had called last Saturday for the first time. He earned an extra 7 minute call from his CPO today because he found another sailors pay stub in the laundry and turned it in immediately. He also finished first in his division in the 1 1/2 mile run and is talking on some responsibilities within his ship. I am thrilled and surprised at the growth he has already shown and what 3 short weeks have meant to him. I got him… Continue

Added by Lon Sellers on September 21, 2012 at 1:40am — No Comments

USS RUSHMORE LSD 47

My Son Nick just deployed three days ago and I was wondering if anyone out there has loved ones that are on the same ship or even in that group?  I find it to be very stressful now that both of my two oldest sons are now deployed serving our great nation!  I couldn't be more proud of them then I am now! Please post on this blog if you have someone serving on the same ship and maybe we can actually get a group formed.  It really helps talking to other people who are going through the same…

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Added by Ray Gonzalez on September 20, 2012 at 11:45pm — 1 Comment

boot camp

greetings...any dads out there with a sailor on ship 9, div 355 at RTC?  also, is there

anyone going to EN "A" School? What does an EN do, i've read the job description, but

does anyone out there have any experience in this Rate. thanks

 

greg finley 

Added by gregory finley sr. on September 19, 2012 at 11:38am — No Comments

The Box Arrived

Well- we received the Box from RTC today with our son's belongings. Backpack, shorts, t-shirt. We discovered in the pocket of his shorts his Driver License.  Do you think this was a mistake on his part? Or would they have told him to send it home? I would think he needs it. He took a wallet, cash, Social Security Card and Driver license. If he needs it back we will wait till we get his address and mail it back.

Any Thoughts?

Rod Keefe

Added by ROD KEEFE on September 17, 2012 at 10:25pm — 3 Comments

What size ship is best?

Talked to my son and he stated He hopes he gets on a smaller ship not an aircraft carrier.  I ask is it better to be on a small ship where he will have more jobs to do than a large one.  He is going to be a MM.

Added by Scott Brummer on September 16, 2012 at 8:48pm — 5 Comments

The first 24 Hours

Thank you to each of you for your warm welcome. Well, John left yesterday for RTC. We got the call last night at 1:00am from him for 10 seconds or so stating he was there and would call again in 3 weeks. I heard a loud voice in background shouting "You Have 5 Minutes!" then the line went dead. We didn't have a chance to say anything. Yesterday, at MEPS his recruiter said they would not sleep the first night and it would be tonight before they get sleep. Is that correct? Wow, after getting up…

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Added by ROD KEEFE on September 13, 2012 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

BOOT CAMP

WELL, IT'S BEEN A WEEK TODAY SINCE GREG JR. LEFT FOR RTC.  I WAS ABLE TO BE THERE WHEN HE AND HIS FELLOW SERVICEMAN  TOOK THEIR ARMED FORCES OATH AT FT. HAMILTON, BROOKLYN, NY.

A VERY MOVING AND POWERFUL CEREMONY. ONE OF OUR MEMBERS SAID HE FELT LIKE HE WAS

SEEING HIS SAILOR GO TO KINDERGARTEN WAY BACK WHEN. WELL I'LL TELL YOU, I FELT THE SAME WAY  TIMES 10...

I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM RTC IN 2 WEEKS. CAN'T WAIT. I ALREADY

WROTE HIM A LETTER…

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Added by gregory finley sr. on September 12, 2012 at 11:41am — 6 Comments

Auto Transport Company

My son is stationed in San Diego we live in Tennessee. We

want to ship his car to him but don't know which company to use.They are so many

to choose from.Does anyone have any suggestions on who to use?

Added by CHRISTOPHER WOODROW BYRD on September 12, 2012 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

Would like some info on STG school.

My son will be going to sonar school in San Diego soon. Does anyone have any info they can tell me? like; Where the school is actually located, how long he will be there, what are the rules on liberty, clothing, housing, personal items, car, etc..., etc... Throw a guy a bone here will ya.”

Added by Jerry Peer on September 8, 2012 at 6:58pm — 5 Comments

Getting Nervous

John leaves for Great Lakes 9-12-12 and I have feelings like I did when I first saw him walking to school as a kindergartener with his backpack on. It is amazing the mix of emotions that are sweeping over me. When will I settle down? 

Added by ROD KEEFE on September 6, 2012 at 10:53pm — 2 Comments

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