What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
E3
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
I am a General contractor. I am 51years old. I have been told I was blessed with the long gene as I have made something for our family out of good old fashioned hard work. I have become affectionately known around our home as Dr. 2x4. I tend to way in on subjects around our house a little on the heavy side. Mom is the Ying and I am the Yang. I think together we have brought a good balance of viewpoints to our sons life. I enjoy golf, racquetball, swimming and weightlifting. I am ever hopeful that there is a motorcycle in my future.
What Brought You To This Site:
my son is recently enlisted
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
I was very happy for him. My wife and I were continually wondering where was this young mans life headed. It seems most young men his age are all out wandering aimlessly. I mentioned the military option many times previously to his deciding to sign up. In this day and age I think we parents have been guilty of doing to much for our children. I knew the military would help him find himself. I know he signed up because we encouraged him to but I know he will take full ownership of this and make us all proud of him. As we get closer to his boot camp date we are starting to see signs that he is taking this seriously. We pray for him every day. I know this will be the best thing he as ever done. I am extremely proud that he is taking charge of his life.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Step Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Navy for Moms site
Comments
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. Thanks to one of our members we have two excellent videos that you can access from the Video area on the NavyDads.com main page: New Bootcamp 1 of 2 and New Bootcamp 2 of 2. These videos will answer many of your questions and concerns and will give you a better understanding of how the United States Navy transforms our children into sailors! In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called "A MUST READ for All New Navy Parents". I would suggest you take a few mintues to read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why.
Be sure to spend some time in the Bootcamp group- there are many questions and answers available to help you understand what your sailor is going through. And 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. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. 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 sons journey in the Navy. Thank Todd for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG