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Dads!! How do you deal with out your son on those "Father, Son" trips? (camping, hunting, fishing....)

I am planning my first Fly Fishing trip without my son, admittedly where are some mixed feelings here. How have you guy's dealt with this?

Added by Dave J.S. on March 12, 2009 at 9:15am — 4 Comments

OFF TO BOOT CAMP

Our son Ray left yesterday to Great Lakes for his boot camp. We are so proud of him and know he will do well. We miss him already, though... We look forward to his Graduation in 9 weeks. I'm glad I found this website it will help me.

Added by Keith M. on March 11, 2009 at 7:52pm — 4 Comments

PIR - 9 days away

Mara's graduation from Great Lakes is only 9 days away. My wife and I are looking forward to her call after battle stations. I have started gathering directions to the hotel and list of things she requested we take. Everyone in the office is sick with flu. Everyone except me and a couple other people are coughing and sneezing and blowing their noses. I hope I do not get sick for the weekend.

Added by Tony on March 11, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Roosevelt quote re: Effort and Critics

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood: who actually strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows the triumph of high achievment: and who, at worst, if… Continue

Added by Tony on March 8, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Chat on Navy Dads

The chat feature on Navy Dads has changed a little. To enter into the chat room click on were it says Navy Dads (44 members online) then type your post in the box and hit enter to make the post show up. When you are done click the the arrow by the person icon and the chat box will be hidden again.

Added by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on March 6, 2009 at 7:18pm — No Comments

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Added by Georgia on February 24, 2009 at 8:40am — No Comments

PIR happens!!!

Well we finally got to see our son "Graduate" from Boot Camp on Friday 02/13/09. He was in Group 102, USS Triton. It was a great ceremony, seems to be very long when you are waiting to see your son for the first time in 9 weeks, but the wait is so worth it. A reminder to those who will be attend their childs graduation, be there very early, we arrived at 0715 and the good seats were already taken! The weather was of course cold and it snowed 4 inches… Continue

Added by Jerry Ireland on February 20, 2009 at 2:58pm — 3 Comments

MASTER AT ARMS

My son Colin graduated from basic training December 5, 2008. His A school was at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. He graduates February 20th 2009. He is Master at Arms and will be stationed at Norfolk Virginia. My wife and I are very proud of him as he is himself. He really enjoys being part of the military to serve his country. The Navy has given him a new purpose in life and he has taken full advantage of this oppertunity. We wish him the best of luck in furthering his career in… Continue

Added by william pascal on February 19, 2009 at 5:45am — No Comments

Update

We finally found out that Craig will be stationed in Lemoore, CA.
He is land based and will be part of the Black Aces. He was happy with these orders.
Now we are waiting to see if he can come home for a quick visit before he travels across the country.
God Bless all your sons and daughters. Praying for their safety.

Added by carol on February 17, 2009 at 10:33pm — 2 Comments

I'll Send You Some Of These Adhesive Labels If You Promise To Use Them To Spread The NavyDads Word!!

If you provide me with your mailing address (DO NOT post in the public area of the site- )CLICK THIS LINK TO POST YOUR ADDRESS I'll print up about… Continue

Added by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on February 12, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

A 'Kat' Update.....

Had a text from Kat...said whe was flying with the Captain and CMC to Indiana for something and she'd call on Friday to fill me in......interesting.............

Added by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on February 11, 2009 at 7:25pm — 3 Comments

Got A House in Hawaii

After living in Navy housing or a submarine for the past two years, Paul got a house just outside of Pearl Harbor, HI!

He's sharing the house with two shipmates. This way, they actually make money with the housing allowance that they get.

So, now my "little boy" has a BMW Z3 and a house in Hawaii (when he's not under the water). Amazing....

Added by Kenorian on February 11, 2009 at 9:18am — 3 Comments

UPDATE

Well lets see Tristan is doing great still in Jacksonville,Fl hes been doing some testing and going to "work" he traded his mustang GT for a 4x4 jeep...welll 3 weeks later he sold it and got a BMW...with in 4 days he "broke" it...was out racing and shifting to hard...lol..as you know this mommy been on his hiney bout the racing..grrr boys and the need for speed....lol...well i cant say much...heheh i did teach him to drive...he is awaiting the arrival of his 2nd lil girl ,due May 2. he will be… Continue

Added by Dana on February 11, 2009 at 8:01am — No Comments

Almost PIR!!!!

We leave tomorrow for G.L. for our son's PIR, driving from South Alabama to the G.L. Training Center. With all the recent past bad weather we decided to drive vs. fly: I will not miss this for anything !!! Jeremy is in Div 102 and it seems more like months (many) rather than weeks since we have seen him. I am a 20+ year retiree of the USCG and have been there and done that, but this business of my only son going through Boot Camp with little communication has been rough at best. His letters… Continue

Added by Jerry Ireland on February 10, 2009 at 8:38pm — 5 Comments

Day 6 for my Recruit...

...SR Browar, Ryan C. He's "Bubba" at home in the central California mountains.
Received his box today (his mother we enamored by the aroma) and we got his ship and division. Mail Call will commence immediately!
Any funny stuff that you're sent your sailors via mail?

HM (FMF)

Added by HM (FMF) on January 26, 2009 at 11:33pm — 2 Comments

Leaving for great lakes

The week went quick colin leaves tomorrow
can't wait to see him sown in on tuesday than off to GL

Added by John on January 25, 2009 at 7:44pm — 3 Comments

Great Lakes

One more week and my kids leave for great lakes i will miss them

Added by John on January 18, 2009 at 6:43pm — 2 Comments

Ship date

Did anyone have someone ship for RTC on the 13th of January ?

Added by Jamie Daniels on January 16, 2009 at 1:05pm — 9 Comments

I got photos.

My son hasn't written or spoke to me in almost a year; even though I constantly write him every week. Last night I received an email; he had posted pictures on his myspace account. It didn't say much, but it is a breakthru to me. I have been ecstatic all day. I'm just so proud of my son and even though in our past we made mistakes with each other. It's in the past. I'm still proud and I still love my boy. (young… Continue

Added by Gregory Eunice on January 7, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

It's A Girl!

Yesterday at 9:07am my granddaughter met the world outside. Her name is Madison Renee, coming in at exactly 8 lbs. and 18 1/2 in. long. Mom and baby are doing very good :). Madison has a head of hair and not sure yet who she resembles, although Mom, Emily, says she has her nose hehehe. Dad, Wes, is all excited, but unfortunately wasn't able to stick around for the birth due to having to return to base by today. I don't know when I will get any pictures. . . hoping by tomorrow sometime!

Added by Michele on January 7, 2009 at 5:43am — 3 Comments

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