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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on July 19, 2013 at 7:00pm

Congrats Mike and BZ to Scott!

Comment by John J Carbone on July 19, 2013 at 6:11pm

That's great Mike! Until the Gerald Ford gets launched, the GHW Bush is the newest carrier in the fleet.  My youngest son is an FC-2 on the Nimitz, the oldest carrier in the fleet.  They are on deployment now, and he loves the ship.  I haven't seen him since February.  They are currently with the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility.  We can't wait to see him.

Enjoy the 2 weeks with your son!

Comment by Mike Bennett on July 19, 2013 at 3:15pm

Thanks Stephen.  I'm so proud of him.

Comment by Mike Bennett on July 19, 2013 at 3:09pm

Thanks John.  Yes, he got assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier in Norfolk, VA.  It was the best of the three choices they gave him.  He's coming home with me tomorrow for 2 weeks before he has to report to his first assignment.

Comment by John J Carbone on July 19, 2013 at 1:45pm

BZ Mike to you and your sailor!

Does he have orders for his next assignment?

Comment by Mike Bennett on July 19, 2013 at 11:51am

My sailor graduated from MA "A" School today in San Antonio, TX.  The ceremony was smaller than PIR but very nice and yes emotional.  I got to pin his badge on him for the first time.  I'm so proud of him! 

Hoorah!

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on July 19, 2013 at 7:11am

Michael Welcome to the group! :)

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 29, 2013 at 2:05pm

Excessive Heat Warning in California...

Active for next 4 daysLocations: Carquinez Strait and Delta; Central Sacramento Valley; Clear Lake, Southern Lake County; Motherlode; Northeast Foothills, Sacramento Valley; Northern Sacramento Valley; Northern San Joaquin Valley; Southern Sacramento Valley

Dangerous heat today through the middle of next week.

Strong high pressure over the Desert Southwest will build into Northern California the next several days bringing very hot daytime temperatures. This event is expected to last through at least the middle of next week, possibly longer. In addition to the hot days. Overnight lows will be in the 70s to lower 80s, offering minimal relief.

Excessive Heat Warning in effect from 2 pm this afternoon to 6 pm PDT Wednesday.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from 2 pm this afternoon to 6 pm PDT Wednesday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect.

• Daytime high temperatures: daytime temperature values in the valley and foothills will climb to the 105 to 112 range over the next several days. Overnight minimum temperatures will only drop into the 70s or Lower 80s.
  
  
• Timing: This afternoon through Wednesday.
  
  
• Locations include: Stockton, Modesto, Sacramento, Chico. Redding, Paradise, Grass Valley, Lakeport

• Impacts: increased levels of heat stress to people and livestock, with limited relief from the heat overnight.
  
  
• For a detailed view of the hazard area, visit http://www.weather.gov/sacramento/hazards Interact with us via social media following #HEATWAVE www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 25, 2013 at 5:02pm

San Diego Padres Host Annual Navy Appreciation Day...
Story Number: NNS130624-23Release Date: 6/24/2013 9:39:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Hogue, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The San Diego Padres conducted their annual Navy Appreciation Day at Petco Park June 23, as a tribute to all Sailors serving in the San Diego area.

More than 80 Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), Combat Camera Pacific, Naval Base San Diego and Naval Special Warfare were invited onto the field to line up along the base paths as part of the opening ceremony.

As the color guard paraded the colors on the field, the Sailors stood at attention and saluted while Navy Band Southwest played the national anthem.

Following the national anthem, Rear Adm. Dixon Smith, Commander, Navy Region Southwest, was invited onto the field to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

Sailors from Naval Special Warfare then took the field and met with players from the Padres before the game started.

"The Padres organization has always been exceptional at recognizing San Diego County's military," said Smith. "I just want to thank the Padres."

Sailors and family members in the San Diego area received free tickets to the game courtesy of Navy Region Southwest Morale Welfare and Recreation. Military in uniform can receive 50% off any available tickets at all Sunday regular season home games in 2013.

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SAN DIEGO (June 23, 2013) Sailors take the field during a Navy Appreciation Day before the start of a San Diego Padres baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Navy Appreciation Day is the Padres' way of saying thank you to Sailors in the San Diego area for their military service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Hogue/Released).

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on June 19, 2013 at 12:31pm

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Greater San Diego Region:

Free Food Distribution to Military Family courtesy of Sons of Thunders this Saturday

HONORING OUR MILITARY FAMILIES
"OPERATION BLESSING"

Bring your bags and stock your refrigerator and pantry!

This SATURDAY, JUNE 22 at 10 AM

Free Grocery tickets given out 8:30 am - 10 am ONLY

Active Military and their dependents only.

Military ID required.

Plenty of FREE PARKING!!!!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

320 Date Street
San Diego CA 92101
(near Balboa Park)
DIRECTIONS:

First Presbyterian is located between 3rd and 4th Avenues just north of the I-5 freeway.

From North County:
CA-163 S toward Downtown
Take exit 1B for I-5 N/ 4th Ave.
Follow signs for 4th ave and merge onto Date St.

From South County
I-5 N via the ramp to San Diego
Take exit 16B for 6th Avenue toward Downtown
Slight right onto Elm St
Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto 4th Ave
Take the 1st right onto Date St.

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