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  E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin October 6, 2010 at 12:39pm

  Michael, 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 Jerred for his service for me and thanks again for joining us
  
  Sincerely, E.G.
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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) October 4, 2010 at 8:51pm

  Welcome to NavyDads !
  
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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) October 4, 2010 at 8:50pm

  Welcome to NavyDads.com Michael! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new friends. Read the discussions and add your comments. Browse through the postings in the various groups or start a new one. I certainly have! If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...be sure to post them! In my experience someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) is stationed on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) just completed her enlistment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Michael this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Jerred is doing! Please remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors and the fleet in mind. On the right or starboard 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 for some guidelines as to what we should and should not talk about in a public forum.
  
  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. 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 available in the Bootcamp Group as well.
  
  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
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  NavyDads Admin, Tim October 4, 2010 at 8:24pm

  Welcome aboard Michael. Bravo Zulu to you and your son for his recent enlistment. I myself have a son thats in his 2nd year in the Navy and another son in the DEP program. I do understand your mixed feelings, trust me.
  Might I suggest that you join the Navy bootcamp and the PIR tips and hints groups. There is alot of information in these groups will help you out with what Jerred is going through right now and what you can expect at the end of his time in Bootcamp before he moves on to his a-school.
  We have alot of informed people on this site that know what you are going through right now and might have the answers to help you out if you ask questions. Great to have you here and and I look forward to having some further conversations with you.
  Tim