Well I stand corrected- my son got the call from MEPS today and was accepted into the CT group; he will sign his new contract tomorrow and will leave in April. Do you know anything about enlistment bonuses? I read that there is a 10,000$ bonus for CT field - would his recruiter tell him about it or should he ask, I would say ask but he doesn't want to push things.
Hi Tom, sorry for the delayed follow up and appreciate you asking - He scored a 118 on the DLAB, whatever that is, lol and the recruiter said they are checking to see if they will allow him into the crypto logic field with his scores and probably the bigger issue of the dui he had 3 years ago. He said it should be a week before we hear anything so I'm guessing it will be a month based on all he has been through.
Thanks Tom, appreciate that and also the information available on the site! I'm sure I will have plenty of questions as I look around and meet with his recruiter this week. He is now in the DEP and I have to be honest, I wasn't thrilled with the recruitment process or the job they talked him into signing for based on his ASVAB scores but I'm hoping he will be able to switch it if his preference opens while he is in DEP. This is what they told him and he assures me this is normal but I really have no clue - which brought me here as I am hoping it is actually how it is done today. Thanks again for the welcome and thanks to all of those that participate on the site.
At 2:06pm on February 18, 2016, GARY SWENSEN said…
Here are some pictures of our family of Veterans from the Civil war to Iraq
My dads younger brother witnessed the Flags over Iwo Jima he told me the day I enlisted in 1970.He never told his family and never talked about it again.
I have a 5 page story of what he witnessed on Iwo Jima.
As a retired, retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, and my bride is a retired, retired Navy Chief Petty Officer (Ex Company Commander in the olden days of boot camp) we could bring to your table over 50 years of Navy experience! Just ask us what we can do for you, your web site and, most of all, those parents who will have a million questions!
Our nephew Jesse is a "pusher" at boot camp as we speak and we will be using this site trying to catch him during P.I.R. so we can "critique" him. His father is always asking us questions about what has been going on in his career. Petty Officer First Class Jesse stayed a couple of summers with us in his early teens and we are so very proud of him.
Let us know what we can do for you guys and thanks for taking the time and energy to help parents get accurate info on what is really happening to their kids!
At 11:40am on February 18, 2016, GARY SWENSEN said…
Dear all the Dads who read this:: I am a Veteran from 1970-1973 Vietnam Era I was employeed at Great Lakes as civilian years ago.. WOW.....
Got to see Battle Stations being built....
I would watch the pool USS Indianapolis divers train..
There is a movie coming out soon with Nicolas Cage and Tom Sizemore about the actual ship during WWII. I am a History major from college it will be a must for all to see. While I was there working I ate the food at Great Lake with the sailors it was the BEST nothing like the Army chow I ate in the 70's.
Feel free to ask I will answer anything thing I can. I am retired now..
Thanks Tom, I have already been looking around, and my wife has been looking for 9+ months :). We are excited for him. I am sure we will have more questions as time goes on. Thanks for all the work you all do on this site.
At 1:48pm on February 10, 2016, Jerry Gowans said…
Thanks for the kind words, Megan will be going to Advanced IT in Pensacola when she graduates. She managed to get a good opportunity for herself. She has 25 days left in boot camp. I'm hoping she shines
Thank you I am so proud of William for his choice to join the US Navy and I know he is going to make us all so proud. My oldest grandson Thomas is now serving on the USS Port Royal whom I am also very proud of. Both of these boys are going to have awesome careers with the Navy. Again thank you
At 10:58am on February 9, 2016, Curtis Bowie said…
thanks navy dads
At 10:57am on February 9, 2016, Curtis Bowie said…
I keep hearing about the navy lodge? Is this a good place to stay or is there another place were we should stay? Guess I am jumping the gun a little but it was on my mind .
Ok this is going to be one of those stupid questions. My son is worried that if he gets his wisdom teeth out before basic that it may delay him from going. Ship date is end of May. I say he will be fine to get them out now. What is your opinion? Thanks
Tom. Thanks for the encouraging words ..Very new to this....Son is first to enlist in 2 generations....last were my Dad (Navy, WWII) and my wife's Dad, (Army, WWII) ! This is a a new adventure for us, but we are very proud of him! He has his first week of boot camp under his belt... we actually got an unexpected call from him today! Great to hear from him....He is going SO and is well prepared physically...Just have to get through the mental piece...Looking forward to his PIR on March 18
What is the chance of my son changing his rate before basic? He went to MEPS wanting to get in computers and there wasn't any in the field so he took MA. He will have his degree in IT when he gets to GL.
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Thanks Tom, appreciate that and also the information available on the site! I'm sure I will have plenty of questions as I look around and meet with his recruiter this week. He is now in the DEP and I have to be honest, I wasn't thrilled with the recruitment process or the job they talked him into signing for based on his ASVAB scores but I'm hoping he will be able to switch it if his preference opens while he is in DEP. This is what they told him and he assures me this is normal but I really have no clue - which brought me here as I am hoping it is actually how it is done today. Thanks again for the welcome and thanks to all of those that participate on the site.
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Here are some pictures of our family of Veterans from the Civil war to Iraq
My dads younger brother witnessed the Flags over Iwo Jima he told me the day I enlisted in 1970.He never told his family and never talked about it again.
I have a 5 page story of what he witnessed on Iwo Jima.
Gary Swensen 1970-1973 Army
Hello Tom.
As a retired, retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer, and my bride is a retired, retired Navy Chief Petty Officer (Ex Company Commander in the olden days of boot camp) we could bring to your table over 50 years of Navy experience! Just ask us what we can do for you, your web site and, most of all, those parents who will have a million questions!
Our nephew Jesse is a "pusher" at boot camp as we speak and we will be using this site trying to catch him during P.I.R. so we can "critique" him. His father is always asking us questions about what has been going on in his career. Petty Officer First Class Jesse stayed a couple of summers with us in his early teens and we are so very proud of him.
Let us know what we can do for you guys and thanks for taking the time and energy to help parents get accurate info on what is really happening to their kids!
Dear all the Dads who read this:: I am a Veteran from 1970-1973 Vietnam Era I was employeed at Great Lakes as civilian years ago.. WOW.....
Got to see Battle Stations being built....
I would watch the pool USS Indianapolis divers train..
There is a movie coming out soon with Nicolas Cage and Tom Sizemore about the actual ship during WWII. I am a History major from college it will be a must for all to see. While I was there working I ate the food at Great Lake with the sailors it was the BEST nothing like the Army chow I ate in the 70's.
Feel free to ask I will answer anything thing I can. I am retired now..
Gary Swensen Yankton, S.D. G_Swensen@msn.com
Thanks Tom, I have already been looking around, and my wife has been looking for 9+ months :). We are excited for him. I am sure we will have more questions as time goes on. Thanks for all the work you all do on this site.
Thanks for the kind words, Megan will be going to Advanced IT in Pensacola when she graduates. She managed to get a good opportunity for herself. She has 25 days left in boot camp. I'm hoping she shines
Thanks again
JG
Thank you I am so proud of William for his choice to join the US Navy and I know he is going to make us all so proud. My oldest grandson Thomas is now serving on the USS Port Royal whom I am also very proud of. Both of these boys are going to have awesome careers with the Navy. Again thank you
thanks navy dads
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Michael Moraitis
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Tom. Thanks for the encouraging words ..Very new to this....Son is first to enlist in 2 generations....last were my Dad (Navy, WWII) and my wife's Dad, (Army, WWII) ! This is a a new adventure for us, but we are very proud of him! He has his first week of boot camp under his belt... we actually got an unexpected call from him today! Great to hear from him....He is going SO and is well prepared physically...Just have to get through the mental piece...Looking forward to his PIR on March 18
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