Retired NAVY Dad

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I am personally retired after having served 20+ years in Uncle Sam's Finest NAVY. After my retirement, I met the most wonderful woman who also had a great 14 year old son. The kid didn't know me from Adam, but said he wanted to join the NAVY when he graduated from High School. Wow, where did the last 4 years go? Our son has graduated and has enlisted in the Navy himself. Proud you ask? DAMN PROUD... carry the torch for one more generation.

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My son is currently serving, I am a sailor

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Proud that we all have kids that aren't afraid to stand up for what they believe is right for our Freedom; which many of us ourselves took that same oath.

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Luis September 9, 2009 at 7:23pm

Hey Dave, thanks for the chat. Hope to talk to you soon again. Luis
NavyDads Admin (Paul) February 20, 2009 at 8:07am

We look forward to having someone with your experience helping answers questions and concerns from new NavyDads. We have several members that have retired from the Navy and they have been a great help in dealing with issues that come up....

The best thing you can do is to monitor the site and jump right in when you see a post that you can reply to. Right now we have a lots of concerns about the delays in classing-up....I gues many of our newer members haven't yet learned and the hurry-up and wait rule!!!!!

Dave- we're glad to have you on the site !! Best Regards- Paul
NavyDads Admin (Paul) February 19, 2009 at 11:36pm

Hello Retired NAVY Dad! I wanted to introduce myself and say hello! You have been a member of NavyDads for quite some time and I may not have had to opportunity to touch base with you. As NavyDads Admin I hope you've found the site as fun and useful as I have. Continue to explore 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 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- my son Eric is on the second half of a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat recently returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Retired NAVY Dad this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Ron is doing! And thank you for your service to our great country. Best Regards- Paul
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin July 9, 2008 at 5:19pm

retired NAVy dad my wife fiqured it out. You and Chrystal have alot in common. Nice to see you both on here. Thanks again. EG
Chrystal July 9, 2008 at 3:07pm

Hey Dave - Who do you think is more proud of their son, you or me? LOL =)
Michele July 8, 2008 at 2:27pm

Well duh to me lol I see it is China Lake, CA. . .when I was younger (teenager) my family lived in CA, LA, Redding, French Gulch, and Anderson. I don't recall a China Lake. . .where abouts it that?
Michele July 8, 2008 at 2:22pm

Dave - A quick note to say how ironic you & your wife have the same names as my aunt & uncle (married).
Do you do the teaching voluntarily or a business? I know the travel agency has to be a big hit with all those going to PIR's :). By the way, what area of U.S. do you reside in?
Michele July 8, 2008 at 9:04am

Dave - Thank you for the friend request :). Are you in the (J)ROTC program teaching? My daughter has been in that program through her high school career, this fall will be the start of her senior year. They grow up too fast! I have been on the Parent Board of JROTC since its conception 2 yrs. ago and the LTC (Army) keeps encouraging me to stay another year and another. Even though I am only a substitute teacher currently you couldn't convince me I am not certified by how I am a permanent fixture in the middle school and I have many friendships with administration and fellow teachers. Now I am babbling, if you aren't an ROTC instructor tell me what it is you teach? I love having a fellow educator aboard :). Oh and don't worry I will have some questions for you as they pop up lol.

Hope your family and you had a great Birthday (July 4th) weekend, only possible because of you and many others past & present!

God Bless,
Michele :)
Michele July 7, 2008 at 5:57pm

I wanted to extend a 'welcome aboard'! I can see you are getting to know some folks on here :) They are all wonderful! As Terry did so well I also would like to thank you for your honor, courage, and commitment to serve our great country! To forewarn you, I always have lots of questions so if you can answer any of them for me it is greatly appreciated :). My son is in A-school in GL but will be going to Pensacola in about a month, he is going to be an AT. I noticed your son will graduate on 8-8-08, how neat! It will be a treat for you especially :).

God Bless,
Michele :)
Kevin July 7, 2008 at 2:05pm

Hey Dave, it's great to see that "love note" from Uncle Sam each month! Another thing that has been a blessing is the Tricare standard. When I was active duty a lot of people complained about Navy medical, but I always felt like we got good care. Now we can still choose our provider and have the largest chunk paid by Tricare, and even meds are only $3. My daughter has had 2 ER visits in 2 years and they paid over $20K, while we only paid a portion. Many of my coworkers have a huge monthly insurance bill and "benefits" that don't even come close. I thank the Lord for His blessing on my service and these real and tangible benefits. Oh, we like the Commissary, too!
We are also looking forward to more calls or mail from Luke and visiting him for the PIR. Just hope we don't have to change our flight plans again. Enjoy, Kevin

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