January 2010 Blog Posts (14)

THE WATCH ~ for our sailors who have come full circle in the Navy.

This sailor has stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night

This sailor stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade

This shipmate stood the watch

Yes.. even before some of us were born into this world

This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history

This shipmate stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and… Continue

Added by Dolores PDL on January 29, 2010 at 8:29am — No Comments

For anyone that has ever served in the Navy! These are great.

http://www.navyformoms.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-simulate-being-a-sailor?xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_url

Added by MarkM on January 27, 2010 at 3:28pm — No Comments

Proud uncle

my nephew did not qualify for gunners mate, they offered him seaman title, does anyone know what he will be doing in this position when he graduates from boot camp?

Added by Jeffrey Tarquino on January 23, 2010 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

IT A School

MY son will be going into IT after bootcamp, How long is A school in Pensacola?

Added by Mike Scutt on January 15, 2010 at 10:18pm — 2 Comments

Bootcamp

How many weeks Long is navy IT School in Penscola?

Added by Mike Scutt on January 11, 2010 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

He Made It

Tonight, I received the last call I will receive from Brett for the next three weeks. He got to call to inform us that he had a safe flight and made it to Great Lakes to begin his Navy career. He left a mid-70s Southern California sunny day this morning and arrived to temps of mid-teens and light snow. I will miss him terribly while he is gone, but know he is doing what he wants to do. I know that he will come back a stronger, more determined young man. I am so proud of him.

I am… Continue

Added by Richard Whitaker on January 8, 2010 at 12:04am — 2 Comments

I'm Going To See My Son

I am leaving tomorrow for my son graduation on Friday. He is on ship 03 Division 050. Is there anyone else going to the graduation on Friday January 8, 2010?

Added by Richard Gard on January 6, 2010 at 1:45pm — No Comments

Navy lodge at greatlakes chicago

I would like to know if anyone stayed at the navy lodge at the great lakes,and if so how was it.

Added by Joseph M Tarquino on January 5, 2010 at 6:05pm — 2 Comments

What A Great Site

I have been searching the web since my son went off to boot camp looking for information what to expect when he goes off to A school . Then today just 3 days before he graduates from boot camp I got lucky a found this site. I look forward to communicating with other proud navy dads from around this great nation of ours.

Added by Richard Gard on January 5, 2010 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

A Sailor's Holiday Visit

Comment by Randy Leeper just now

Delete Comment Hi Sub Dads,

We had our first visit of our son who is in sub school at Groton, CT. Dave arrived on Dec 28th and returned to Groton on Jan 3rd. It was our first chance to spend any time with him since he left for basic @ GL- August 26th. He was a 'Grad-n-Go' so we only saw him for 45min at the base and 3 hrs at O'Hare. We definitely saw changes with our son (all good). He was more confident and proud of his accomplishments (and so… Continue

Added by Randy Leeper on January 5, 2010 at 9:43am — No Comments

Ship 04...Div75

Is there a St. Pierre mom and dad out there? My son P. Tibbe is on the same ship as him and he wanted me to let you know that they are both dealing with the day in and day out life that they didn't expect at all..... Any how my name is Rich and maybe we will have a chance to meet at there graduation,

Take care !

Added by Richter Tibbe on January 4, 2010 at 10:34pm — No Comments

Navy Dad from CT

Looking for information on gradution day.My son is on ship 14 division 089

Added by Joseph M Tarquino on January 3, 2010 at 3:14pm — No Comments

schedule of boot

I was directed to this and it might help those of us who want to know what the hell is going on to our kids an family...

netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/pdfs/Recruit_Trainee_Guide_rev_A_July_2009

Boot Camp

Boot Camp. This is where the amazing Navy transformation from civilian to Sailor happens. You’ll report to Recruit Training Command (RTC) in Great Lakes, Illinois. Be advised: RTC is a huge campus, but you’ll never feel alone. On it are hundreds of recruits just like you finding… Continue

Added by clay H on January 1, 2010 at 5:42pm — 2 Comments

Marriage in the Navy

My son has been in the Navy now for just over a year. Even though there are alot of people there to make friends with there is that lonesomeness of the true opposite sex contact and that need to want a relationship. Well my son got dragged into that mess and i am really writing this so if and im sure there are other parents in this same situation. My son met this girl through one of his roommates while living on base. She lived in Kentucky and every couple weeks I found out that he would make… Continue

Added by CHARLES R. STRAUSS on January 1, 2010 at 6:00am — 5 Comments

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