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December 2011 Blog Posts (6)

A Saliors Night Before Christmas


Sailor's Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, the ship was out steaming,

Sailors stood watch while others were dreaming.

They lived in a crowd with racks tight and small,

In a 80-man berthing, cramped one and all.

I had come down the stack with presents to give,

And to see inside just who might perhaps live.

I looked all about, a strange sight did I see,

No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.

No stockings were hung, shined boots…

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Added by Steve Burgess on December 23, 2011 at 8:46pm — No Comments

Feeling very welcome...

by the Navy Dads Admins. Thanks, guys.  As an Instructor in the Navy Sea Cadets for the last 5 years, I feel I have a leg up on a lot of the "newbie" things.  Ratings, Lingo, history, etc. are taught to our cadets and at the National trainings our unit hosts.  There is no having a leg up on the emotional roller coaster, however.  One day last week I would just well up with pride and tears for no apparent reason.  I told a friend whose daughter is in the Army that it is just part of the…

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Added by Becki Bohan on December 19, 2011 at 8:28pm — 1 Comment

Promotion

Received a short phone call from my sailor yesterday to inform us that she has been promoted to E3 effective immediately. She went in as an E2 due to her having 2 years of college. We are very proud of our daughter and expect to see future promotions based on her abilities and commitment.

I have no doubt she will prove to be a great asset to the Navy and our country and I haven't stopped smiling since hearing this. lol

Added by Mark Harris on December 13, 2011 at 1:42pm — No Comments

Year One

One year ago today my son started boot camp. There have been times when the clock stood still and times that have flown by. I have learn so much and I know I have much more to learn.

Thank you Navy Dads for your understanding, support and your willingness to share knowledge.

Added by Timothy Conway on December 8, 2011 at 8:43am — 1 Comment

Ship 02 Division 910

Anyone with a son or daughter in this unit? It would be great to hook up and compare notes. Fair winds and following seas.

Added by Frank M Deans on December 7, 2011 at 3:34am — 3 Comments

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