What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
HM
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
12 year Marine Corps veteran from '85 to '97. A4M & Av8B jet engine mechanic, AV8B powerplant and fuel system instructor.
Prior Military Experience
Proud Marine Veteran, Desert Storm Veteran
What Brought You To This Site:
My daughter is recently enlisted
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
A number of different feelings. First, pride in my daughter and the path she chose to take. HM is a rating that's perfectly suited to her character. Fear and hesitation are also present. With Iraq and Afghanistan still ongoing, I'm afraid of her being sent to the region and the associated hazards that accompany it. She has a great head on her shoulders, and I trust she'll take care of herself along with taking care of fellow active duty service people.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Google search for military parent support sites.
Comments
As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your daughter 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
My son is an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't be prouder of him. When he first enlisted I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but 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 I hope this site will benefit fathers that come 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 daughters journey in the Navy. Thank Brittany for her service for me and for yours as well. Thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG