Todd G.'s Blog (4)

Are there any parents here that have a family member with a PIR date of 22 Jan, 2016. My Son, Dallas, is assigned to Ship 12 Div 078. Are there any parents that have an SR assigned to same ship, USS Triton, and Division?

my Son, Dallas just left for basic training. He is traveling from Shreveport, La. He is scheduled to land at O.Hare around 1900hrs. I am having a harder time than I thought with letting him go! I'm not going to lie to you, when I got home from the airport I broke down. I know it is going to get better, but I don't like this feeling. " I'm a grown man with 29 yrs of military, i''m not supposed to feel like this!" I was filled with all of these emotions. Thinking about all the missed time with my… Continue

Are there any future or present Intel dads here? Can you give me any advice for my Son Dallas. He ships out for Boot Camp on 1 Dec. He isn't getting ahead of himself. He is curious as to what to expect when he gets to Damneck Va.? Of all of the intel rates what is the best one to get into and ones to stay away from? I have told him one step at a time by get to basic training, getting through basic training, and then on to A school. He understands this, but none the less, curious as I would be… Continue

How many parents here have had children get "cold feet" or second thoughts before shipping out to basic training. What did you say or do to change his or her mind? So far so good, but my Son Dallas has until Dec 01 2015 to ship out.