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We had a great time this week eating chicken wings and playing "Apples to Apples"

I am not at all concerned about his getting through Boot Camp or his enlistment, He a good kid and listens well.  I know he knows how to play with others, but who will teach him how to shine shoes when all they ever wear are sneakers. Most importantly, can any of todays young men walk without their face in their phone... LOL.

Thanks for the support.

Paul 

(US NAVY 1961 - 1962 E4 MA stationed Bainbridge, MD PAMI CONUS)

Click HERE to check out this week's blog update with story and pictures. Great fun eating pizza, mini-golfing, and then eating ice cream at DQ!

Hello Navy Dads.  Thank you all for the warm welcome.  I am a Proud Navy Dad!  My son is still in RTC so I don't know what title he is but as soon as he gets my letters I hope he writes and tells me so I can update.  Im new to this and am learning as I go. 

Thank you again.

Conrad Kilian Jr.

Got a question about MEPS medical report

My daughter went through MEPS, she wanted MA, there was a spot available and she had a good enough ASVAB score but...

they said no way because her eyes were not correctable to 20/20

we called BS and had her checked (again) by her Ophthalmologist.  He's an eye surgeon.  Not just a Walmat Optician.

and he said she's 20/20 in one eye, 20/100 (correctable to 20/20) in the other eye.  So she's 20/20 wearing her glasses.

we submitted her…

My son is returning from deployment in July and we're going down to see the ship come in.  We both have drivers licenses that will let us get on base.  My son is 15 and only has a school ID should I get him a US passport?

I am just going to post the link to my actual blog here because copying and pasting just isn't really working with all the pictures and videos that are in the blog.  Thank you for allowing me to share this with all of you and thank you for reading.

Be Strong, My Navy Sailor

Joe Olmsted

I have a question for any fellow Navy Dad/Mom/Admin...I know that military sites have blood drives, periodically. Does anybody know if I can donate to the military by-monthly without it having to be a blood drive? The reason for 'by-monthly', that is SOP for whole blood donation. I would greatly appreciate any help in pointing me in the right direction.

The time has come.  My son jerry is leaving for BC on Tuesday this week.  we will see him get sworn in and then he will start his amazing journey with the US Navy.  My wife and I cannot express how proud we are of him.  it will be tough seeing our oldest child leaving the home nest.

Jay Nolan

It's official; DD-214s are NOW Online.

Please pass on to other vets. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following websites for veterans to gain access to their DD-214s online:

http://vetrecs.archives.gov/

or …

Can someone help me I am trying to purchase a DVD Video The Navy Tribute by Nickel back band .

G_Swensen@msn.com  or

 605-660-3489 IF NO ANSWER PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE.

When my son finishes boot camp he heads to San Antonio for MA training. What day after graduation will he leave? Sat. or Sunday ? 

Got our call last night at around 9PM.  My wife took the call, and said it sounded very scripted...  but not much different than his usual calls... My son is very quick, and to the point..  just thought it rather funny that his communication style already matches the Navy!

When did Todd turn into Mr. Melillo?!?! Today I say goodbye to my Todd as he goes off to his new adventure. He is leaving for Navy Boot Camp today, and we will not see him for 8 or 9 weeks. After that he will be heading to A School for a year, then off to his new career in the Navy. I am not sure if it is going to be harder on him, or on me. For the last 19 years, he has pissed me off at least once every day... and also made me laugh out loud, as least twice as much. I lived 26 years…