Thank you for the warm welcome and words of encouragement. Thank you for hosting yet another Navy for Moms refugee. I have found some great groups in the last few days, this one included and I am completely humbled by the "Take this person under our wing" feeling I get every time I join one of these Navy groups. I greatly appreciate that. Thank you!
Jim, thank you for the welcome! I'm another Navy for Mom's refugee. Thank you for hosting us.
My daughter just finished power school but I'm not sure how Hurricane Matthew is effecting Prototype. As a female in the nuke field she seems to be in the minority but loves what she's doing.
My brothers both served in Vietnam, one a sailor in the brown navy and the other an MP on Hawaii. Different worlds. We can trace our family back to the American Revolution so there's a long history here. My daughter was an Academy finalist but is happy with her decision to enlist.
Thank you for the warm welcome Jim. I'm here to help in any way I can. If you get some new moms who are lost or have questions I will be more than happy to connect. Not sure yet how this site works but I'm sure I'll learn soon!!!!
Nothing new to report this morning on N4M. They are still trying to get it un archived! I spoke with John at the ad agency yesterday and he is just as frustrated...He had been told it would be back up at 4pm EST on Tuesday but no such luck....
Thanks Jim. I believe it was Cody's most mature decision too. And hopefully, Congress will treat the enlisted as they deserve. I am proud of both his sacrifice and his wife's. They are giving a lot back to this country that so many take for granted.
Thank you for the welcome, Jim, and thanks to your son for his service.
I did come from a military family, Dad was a Masterchief, so I was born and raised in the Navy. I joined as an ET, served nine years; married an ET who did a full 20 to retirement. When my nephew and my young friend joined, I knew my info was out of date and I ended up over on Navyformoms, With that site down, I thought I'd check out Navy for dads, make some new friends, and maybe connect with some I already know. Great to be here!
At 7:47pm on September 24, 2016, sharon grady said…
thank I did find the number and also the form to mail them for his pictures ill give them a call thank you so much.
At 6:56pm on September 23, 2016, sharon grady said…
thank you so much for all this info. my youngest son decided to go navy at the last minute. my older son has been in the marines for 4 years and will be hone any day. I think my younger one leaving was harder. I did cry when they both left for boot camp. but just knowing both my boys are so far from home scares me. having this group is a huge help. and a pleasure to meet all these familys who are going through the same thing. thank you so much for running it.
Thanks Jim, sorry I couldn't respond earlier. I certainly understand how proud you are because I have the same feeling. Looking forward to learning a lot as a member
At 8:11pm on September 5, 2016, Bill Fiffick said…
Thanks for asking. Last Friday, After a delay in his bootcamp he graduated. He is now in A school studying nukes. I flew up to spend the day with him in Chicago and he was in great spirits. Like you, I did not serve so I really did not know what to expect. He is a little different now than he was before. A change for the better. I want him to get settled in school before I visit.
Thank you for adding me to the site. Also thank your son for his service. Hopefully he has been directed how to put in a claim the the VA for his disability. It is very important that he get rated for all injuries incurred while on active duty. If he needs help the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a very good organization to get help. They even provide free lawyer to represent you in cases of appeal.
Thanks Jim. Good to be aboard! Grandson nearing end of 4 th week and seems to be doing OK. We are all proud of him and doubly happy to have this "new" community of Naval dads to keep us in touch. thanks to all! BTW I like to go by Larry and it should be easier to remember!
And a Thank You to all the other families on here who are going through or have gone through what we are feeling right now! He hasn't even left yet and we can already feel the support and feel like one of the group here.
Reading many of the comments you can almost feel that lump in the throat that I am sure many of you had, and then I hear the swelling of pride and it helps that lump go away!
Thanks Jim! No military family here, when he said he was joining it was out of the blue. Wife and I could tell he wasn't into going to college just wasn't sure what he wanted to do. After the initial numbness wore off when he told us it did start to make since and I have to say, like you said, this is the most mature decision he has made. And I have to add here that I am very glad we found this site, the information we have gotten in the last few days on here has been extremely helpful! And I still have lots on here to read!! Thanks again from a soon to be Navy dad.
Thanks for the Welcome! I just spent four days aboard the USS Stennis on a Tiger Cruise from San Diego to Bremerton with my son and had an unforgettable time. I learned so much that I didn't know and discovered what a great young man my son has become. Couldn't be prouder of him or our Navy!
I also do not come from a military background but wanted to join the military when I was young, but due to certain circumstances I did not get to go then life caught up and I had several children. Now that he made this decision I was very proud but since he left I have been having a difficult time adjusting and have even gone to questioning my parenting for the last couple of years. I am happy he is there and some of the stuff that I have seen on this site has calmed me down and have me looking towards the future instead when I will be able to shake his hand and enjoy some great Chicago style pizza with him!
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Thank you for the warm welcome and words of encouragement. Thank you for hosting yet another Navy for Moms refugee. I have found some great groups in the last few days, this one included and I am completely humbled by the "Take this person under our wing" feeling I get every time I join one of these Navy groups. I greatly appreciate that. Thank you!
My daughter just finished power school but I'm not sure how Hurricane Matthew is effecting Prototype. As a female in the nuke field she seems to be in the minority but loves what she's doing.
My brothers both served in Vietnam, one a sailor in the brown navy and the other an MP on Hawaii. Different worlds. We can trace our family back to the American Revolution so there's a long history here. My daughter was an Academy finalist but is happy with her decision to enlist.
Once again, thank you for having us!
Thank you for the warm welcome Jim. I'm here to help in any way I can. If you get some new moms who are lost or have questions I will be more than happy to connect. Not sure yet how this site works but I'm sure I'll learn soon!!!!
Nothing new to report this morning on N4M. They are still trying to get it un archived! I spoke with John at the ad agency yesterday and he is just as frustrated...He had been told it would be back up at 4pm EST on Tuesday but no such luck....
Thanks Jim. I believe it was Cody's most mature decision too. And hopefully, Congress will treat the enlisted as they deserve. I am proud of both his sacrifice and his wife's. They are giving a lot back to this country that so many take for granted.
David
Thank you for the welcome, Jim, and thanks to your son for his service.
I did come from a military family, Dad was a Masterchief, so I was born and raised in the Navy. I joined as an ET, served nine years; married an ET who did a full 20 to retirement. When my nephew and my young friend joined, I knew my info was out of date and I ended up over on Navyformoms, With that site down, I thought I'd check out Navy for dads, make some new friends, and maybe connect with some I already know. Great to be here!
thank I did find the number and also the form to mail them for his pictures ill give them a call thank you so much.
thank you so much for all this info. my youngest son decided to go navy at the last minute. my older son has been in the marines for 4 years and will be hone any day. I think my younger one leaving was harder. I did cry when they both left for boot camp. but just knowing both my boys are so far from home scares me. having this group is a huge help. and a pleasure to meet all these familys who are going through the same thing. thank you so much for running it.
Thank you, Jim
Thank you for adding me to the site. Also thank your son for his service. Hopefully he has been directed how to put in a claim the the VA for his disability. It is very important that he get rated for all injuries incurred while on active duty. If he needs help the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a very good organization to get help. They even provide free lawyer to represent you in cases of appeal.
Thank you for adding me to the group -- Looking forward to some great information sharing and support.
Thanks Jim. Good to be aboard! Grandson nearing end of 4 th week and seems to be doing OK. We are all proud of him and doubly happy to have this "new" community of Naval dads to keep us in touch. thanks to all! BTW I like to go by Larry and it should be easier to remember!
And a Thank You to all the other families on here who are going through or have gone through what we are feeling right now! He hasn't even left yet and we can already feel the support and feel like one of the group here.
Reading many of the comments you can almost feel that lump in the throat that I am sure many of you had, and then I hear the swelling of pride and it helps that lump go away!
Thanks everyone!
Thanks Jim! No military family here, when he said he was joining it was out of the blue. Wife and I could tell he wasn't into going to college just wasn't sure what he wanted to do. After the initial numbness wore off when he told us it did start to make since and I have to say, like you said, this is the most mature decision he has made.
And I have to add here that I am very glad we found this site, the information we have gotten in the last few days on here has been extremely helpful! And I still have lots on here to read!!
Thanks again from a soon to be Navy dad.
Thanks for the Welcome! I just spent four days aboard the USS Stennis on a Tiger Cruise from San Diego to Bremerton with my son and had an unforgettable time. I learned so much that I didn't know and discovered what a great young man my son has become. Couldn't be prouder of him or our Navy!
Thanks jim will be looking forward to communicating with you all and following the Navy and my daughters career!
Hello Jim,
I also do not come from a military background but wanted to join the military when I was young, but due to certain circumstances I did not get to go then life caught up and I had several children. Now that he made this decision I was very proud but since he left I have been having a difficult time adjusting and have even gone to questioning my parenting for the last couple of years. I am happy he is there and some of the stuff that I have seen on this site has calmed me down and have me looking towards the future instead when I will be able to shake his hand and enjoy some great Chicago style pizza with him!
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