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Posted by Bill Harper on April 27, 2016 at 4:09pm
I just looked at my countdown clock on my phone. 1 day, 17 hours until my son graduates from basic training at G.L. My wife and I can hardly wait for Friday, April 29th to get her Here!
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Glad I found NavyDads!

Posted by John Marx on April 10, 2016 at 8:48am
I found the NavyDads page on Thursday night while in the hotel. My son had his PIR on Friday. Better late than never on finding the page I guess. I am sure the site will be of help in the future too. We were very surprised to find out that my son was awarded the Academic Excellence award at the ceremony. Very proud dad here for sure.
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Military Blood Donation

Posted by Z Dad on April 8, 2016 at 2:03pm

I have a question for any fellow Navy Dad/Mom/Admin...I know that military sites have blood drives, periodically. Does anybody know if I can donate to the military by-monthly without it having to be a blood drive? The reason for 'by-monthly', that is SOP for whole blood donation. I would greatly appreciate any help in pointing me in the right direction.

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Our journey

Posted by Chad on April 2, 2016 at 1:01pm
Thank you all for welcoming me. I will share a bit of our story. My son Tyler was struggling in our public high school. Failing many classes. Always did great on tests. Everything else seemed unimportant to him. We tried many ways to motivate him, all unsuccessful. We found Lincoln's Challenge Academy. A military school sponsored by the national guard. It is here ho found his calling. Earning many honors, participating in extracurriculars, and graduating 3rd in his class. Part of the program was taking the ASVAB. He ended up scoring a 93. Military service was not on our radar before the academy. Now it seemed his destiny. The Navy called and he met with the recruiter. They offered him an incredible opportunity, a humbling chance to serve, and an important leg up on life. He always wanted to be part of something bigger, to help others, and serve people in a positive way. He has that now in the United States Navy. He has graduated basic now and is currently in A-school learning his trade(CTI). I am proud of my son. I am proud to be part of the US Navy family. I don't think the general public understand the sacrifices both the service member and their families choose to undertake. No matter how far, how long, or how hard I am always behind and with my sailor and the US Navy family.
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