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Single dad (since my son was 3 y.o.), he's always seen his Mom once a week or so, but lived full-time with me. He left for bootcamp on 12/15/10. I'm currently making the transition from "hockey dad" to "Navy Dad" . . . funny, it feels like a natural progression.
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is recently enlisted, my son is recently enlisted
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
Extremely proud and grateful for both his service and the Navy's opportunities being offered to him.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Google, the recruiter had given us a Navy For Moms business card in a packet. I've joined there and they've been helpful. I looked around thinking that there might be a "dads" group and found this.
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yeah! bad example with google earth but I'm sure countries have satellites with real time data or I hope at least we do. I imagine it would be impossible to hide a battle groups movement in open waters with today's technology.
Thanks for the compliment on the site. Not real sure about the n4m's rules on names. If your child is in special forces, cryptology, etc then I agree leave their names out. Other than that you can research many sites including navy.mil which is the Navy's official website and find bios with first names, last names, rank, birth place, etc on the Navy's top brass. Also, the Navy post Sailors first and last names in articles every day, which is public record. So I don't understand it. The Navy Times paper has many articles about Sailors with names. You, I, and are enemies can subscribe to Navy Times and have it delivered to our house. So go figure. Our rules are to just use common sense. Don't post exact locations of their ship, dates & times of where their going, etc. But then again, I and others can use google earth to see which ships are in ports. Just the other day I pulled up google earth then zoomed in on the Jacksonville port and looked at the ships lining the docks. It's cool to see. I imagine our enemies could use their satellites to see which ships are docked and which one's are gone. So in my opinion theirs really nothing we parents can do to put our children in harms way. I believe our enemies know exactly where are ships are and if they don't their not much of a threat. So bottom line just use good judgement in what your comfortable sharing with others about your Sailor. This is a site that anyone can visit and read through. Also, thanks for the t shirt order, I'll have it out to you today.
E.G.
Play the following video for a brief introduction to NavyDads.com
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
When my son 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 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 Brandon for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, E.G.