Thank you, Jim. I still kind of shocked right now, to be honest. I read many of the discussions on this page including all of the information about separation on this page and on the boot camp page. I mailed a letter today that requested Michael sign a HIPPA form. I have not called legal yet or the separation administration office. I am hoping Michael will call tomorrow so I can get a little more information from him. Do you recommend I call either one of them to get more information? Thanks again, Robin
Thank you, Jim. I was beaming with pride when he made his decision to join, and only got nervous about a week before he shipped off. The not knowing how he is doing is unsettling, but we have to let them go sooner or later. Taking it one day at a time.
Thank you very much for your warm welcome. Speaking of past lives; I too had a brush with the Marines back in the Vietnam era. My draft number was at the top of the list & I thought don't just get drafted, join an outfit you want to be in. I passed the Marine tests (height by 1/2 inch) and was all set to report the next week. Then they stopped the draft & i yielded to the chorus of ALL of my friends urging me not to become a monster., so I did not report. Regret that now.
I am very proud of my son and the choices he's making. Week before shipping, he was nervous/scared, but knew that it was the right path at the right time, so went ahead.
He is in Dicv 934 and from what I hear that may mean that he may not march in at graduation.. Any clue about that?
This morning our son phoned home to wish his mother a happy birthday. In our brief conversation he mentioned a Tiger Cruise coming up for the Stennis (CVN-74), and I'd sure like to know more about that.
It's pretty coincidental: After my son told me he re-signed again I was cleaning out some stuff in my bookmarks and re-discovered Navy Dads.
Once I stumbled upon it I remembered what a great support resource it was when he was in boot camp. Simply scrolling through and reading others who had the same questions I had was a big help.
Now that my son has announced an intention to make the Navy a career, I have taken Navy Dads out of the depths of my bookmarks and placed it front and center on my bookmark bar.
Jim, thank you good Sir for your reply, your outreach and your welcome. It is certainly a new journey and between you, Paul and Navy Dads I feel I am getting caught up to speed. My boy Christopher and I have had letters flowing regularly while he is in boot camp, graduating on Friday. Thank you, your son and your entire family. God Bless - Bob
Thanks for the add, Jim. Since I, too, have no military experience, I feel like I’m in the dark. However, I have found a wealth of helpful info on this site already. Thanks to your son and all your family for his service and your sacrifice. Thanks for your support of all us newbies!
Thanks all for welcome. Surprised didn't learn of this group till now. My son (AW) left RTC thanksgiving weekend for Pensacola and was finally classed up for NACCS and starting next week. He can't wait to find out his final rate. He would like AWF or AWS "Dry". Have a lot of questions so looking forward to hearing the experience of other seasoned Navy Aircrew Dads with Airman in Pensacola. GO NAVY!
Thank you for the warm welcome! I’m very excited and proud that my son joined the Navy. I have no doubt it’s one of the best decisions that he has made and that it will be so good for him and his future. Honestly, I’m a little jealous of him. I’m super excited to go to PIR in December and see my boy after his time in training.
Thanks again for induction into Navydas. Go navy! HOOYA!
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Thank you, Jim. I still kind of shocked right now, to be honest. I read many of the discussions on this page including all of the information about separation on this page and on the boot camp page. I mailed a letter today that requested Michael sign a HIPPA form. I have not called legal yet or the separation administration office. I am hoping Michael will call tomorrow so I can get a little more information from him. Do you recommend I call either one of them to get more information? Thanks again, Robin
Thank you, Jim. I was beaming with pride when he made his decision to join, and only got nervous about a week before he shipped off. The not knowing how he is doing is unsettling, but we have to let them go sooner or later. Taking it one day at a time.
Thank you very much for your warm welcome. Speaking of past lives; I too had a brush with the Marines back in the Vietnam era. My draft number was at the top of the list & I thought don't just get drafted, join an outfit you want to be in. I passed the Marine tests (height by 1/2 inch) and was all set to report the next week. Then they stopped the draft & i yielded to the chorus of ALL of my friends urging me not to become a monster., so I did not report. Regret that now.
I am very proud of my son and the choices he's making. Week before shipping, he was nervous/scared, but knew that it was the right path at the right time, so went ahead.
He is in Dicv 934 and from what I hear that may mean that he may not march in at graduation.. Any clue about that?
This morning our son phoned home to wish his mother a happy birthday. In our brief conversation he mentioned a Tiger Cruise coming up for the Stennis (CVN-74), and I'd sure like to know more about that.
Thanks Jim..we friend requested them..waiting for a response. Heading to the commissioning ceremony in July..should be exciting
Thank you Jim!
I have a counter on my phone that now says 4-days before boot camp!
I am excited for him and sad he is leaving after 18+ years
This Sunday we will be celebrating with friends and family.
Thanks for the welcome,
David
Thank You for the warm welcome Jim!
Thanks, Jim
Thanks, Jim,
It's pretty coincidental: After my son told me he re-signed again I was cleaning out some stuff in my bookmarks and re-discovered Navy Dads.
Once I stumbled upon it I remembered what a great support resource it was when he was in boot camp. Simply scrolling through and reading others who had the same questions I had was a big help.
Now that my son has announced an intention to make the Navy a career, I have taken Navy Dads out of the depths of my bookmarks and placed it front and center on my bookmark bar.
Thanks again for the welcome back.
Thom
Thanks so much for reaching out and the warm welcome Jim! We are are very excited about this new chapter in all our lives!
Jim, thank you good Sir for your reply, your outreach and your welcome. It is certainly a new journey and between you, Paul and Navy Dads I feel I am getting caught up to speed. My boy Christopher and I have had letters flowing regularly while he is in boot camp, graduating on Friday. Thank you, your son and your entire family. God Bless - Bob
Thank you
Thanks for the add, Jim. Since I, too, have no military experience, I feel like I’m in the dark. However, I have found a wealth of helpful info on this site already. Thanks to your son and all your family for his service and your sacrifice. Thanks for your support of all us newbies!
Thank you Jim for the kind words. I am very proud of him. Looking forward to hearing from him in a couple of weeks or so.
Thanks all for welcome. Surprised didn't learn of this group till now. My son (AW) left RTC thanksgiving weekend for Pensacola and was finally classed up for NACCS and starting next week. He can't wait to find out his final rate. He would like AWF or AWS "Dry". Have a lot of questions so looking forward to hearing the experience of other seasoned Navy Aircrew Dads with Airman in Pensacola. GO NAVY!
Thanks for the welcome, Jim!
I look forward to exploring the site!
Best,
Dennis
Thank you for the warm welcome! I’m very excited and proud that my son joined the Navy. I have no doubt it’s one of the best decisions that he has made and that it will be so good for him and his future. Honestly, I’m a little jealous of him. I’m super excited to go to PIR in December and see my boy after his time in training.
Thanks again for induction into Navydas. Go navy! HOOYA!
Mark
Thank you Jim! This has been a remarkable journey for our son John. I look forward to learning more about the process and experience of others.
Thank you for accepting me. I’ve very proud of my daughter and not having a military background I hope to better understand her life in the Navy.
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