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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) May 2, 2010 at 10:51pm

  You'll find out that they really do try to put their best foot forward at Great Lakes.....it may just be THAT easy!!! HooYah and Go Navy!!
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  E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin May 2, 2010 at 8:25pm

  Billy, Welcome Aboard!
  
  When my son first enlisted in the Navy I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to his future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads but found out I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. I'm new at this and hope this site will benefit fathers that follow behind us. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your Sailor. I'm so glad to find out their are so many proud Navy Dads just like myself. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Mason for his service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
  
  Sincerely, E.G.
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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) May 1, 2010 at 1:39pm

  it may be better in your case to drive on base if you have a handicapped permit and get as close to the drill hall as possible, otherwise it's probably a quarter of a mile or so to walk. There are some posts in the bootcamp and PIR groups about wheelchair access and handicapped access...if you go to groups you can search for a phrase...try handicapped or wheelchair and see what returns you get.
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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) May 1, 2010 at 12:53pm

  Click this link for RTC's PAO...they can answer your address question in specific
  
  we advise you consider taking one of the shuttles that run from many of the hotels to the base...traffic can be a mess and it makes life much easier...ask your place of lodging about it
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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) May 1, 2010 at 12:46pm

  Welcome Bill! My son's carrier, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is sponsoring your son's division in BootCamp...you are on the downhill slide now- PIR will be here before you know it!! HooYah!!
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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) May 1, 2010 at 12:42pm

  Welcome to NavyDads !
  
  Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com
  
  
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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) May 1, 2010 at 12:42pm

  Welcome to NavyDads Bill ! I'm sure you'll find the site as useful, educational and informative as I have. Explore the site and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I certainly have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) returned spring '09 from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) just completed her five-year enlistment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Bill this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Mason is doing! We do ask that you remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors in mind at all times. On the right side of every NavyDads page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link and the NavyDads Guidelines link.
  
  As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called A MUST READ for all New Navy Parents. Take a few minutes to read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why. And be sure to check out the videos as they address many of your questions and concerns.
  
  As PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. Best Regards- Paul