Just got word that my son is assigned to ship 11/division 006 with PIR on 11-16-12.
He's been there 11 days so I expect things to start getting a bit tougher.
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Our son A J is probably one of the newest Aviation Ordinance men serving aboard the USS George Washington. We are proud of our son but we are also proud of his shipmates and all the parents who can overcome their concerns and support and sustain them. In the same way that our sons and daughters support, strengthen, and sustain their ships, commands, and strike groups we can assist, empathize, and collaborate here at home to fortify one another as parents and patriots. May God bless us all.
Received my first phone call from my son grgory yesterday (9/27). it was
great to hear from him. sounded good (confidant). my son is assigned to
ship 09 division 355. i read all the posts about PIR and i can't wait to be
there on 2, Nov, 2012. Greg will be the next set of footprints in a long
family line of US Navy Sailors. Congratulations to all the new Sailors..
Just wanted to say thank you to Navy Dads for this site, It's helped me through this tough week, with some great perspective and information. We have four boys and Skyler is our first to leave, It's been tough for all of us. We know he will do well he"s been preparing for the last 2 years, workin hard. anyway just wanted to let you know Thanks, Don
my son just recently went to navy bootcamp on 9/5/12 this is what he wanted to do for several years. he is 18 just graduated was very excited at his good luck party he was telling people he was not scared or nervous he was excited. on sept 21 i got a phone call saying asking for me to not be upset but they were poss. oing to discharge him because he was depressed having a hard time sleeping and eating. In his letter we got the day before he had said things were not that bad. I waited and waited to find out what was going on. Today I finnally called admid. and they were told me he was in holding. what is holding? I do not believe he is depressed i believe he was that second week tired and a little flusterd. He told me that they had told him even if he leaves he can always rejoin in a couple of yrs if he wants how ever thats not what I have read. I believe that if he knew that it was slim of rejoining he would not leave and would give it his all. Any advise appriciated Im confused as what holding? Does he or does he not get phone call?
My son has been stationed in New Orleans for the last three months or so. Even though he dislikes the extreme humidity, he's grown accustomed to LPD 23's pre-commissioning weather and has taken every chance to learn and inhale everything about his duties and the Navy in general.
He is eager to hopefully get a ten day leave approved some time around Thanksgiving weekend. But obviously there are no guarantees. I know he really misses my brined turkey...
To date he's proud to have gotten his "Plankowner" ball cap, Globar War on Terrorism, Rifle Marksmanship and Pistol Sharpshooter ribbons.
He misses the family and we miss him too... Love You and hope to see you soon son!
"It's been about one year since I've enlisted in the United States Navy. Many things have changed in such a short time! Although, it is a good change. I'm happy with where I am at, and I cannot wait to continue on the path I'm on. Thank you all, friends and family, for giving me your support in adjusting to this new lifestyle. God Bless you all! Keep in touch, I'll reply when I can."
It's honestly been like mourning someone's death..... I was in the Marines for 6 years so I know there are pluses... but still.
I received a letter from my son, he is in boot camp now and will graduate Oct. 6. He mentioned in his letter that he was qualified with the M-9, but forgot to explain exactly what that was. Can any one tell me what that means.
My Son Nick just deployed three days ago and I was wondering if anyone out there has loved ones that are on the same ship or even in that group? I find it to be very stressful now that both of my two oldest sons are now deployed serving our great nation! I couldn't be more proud of them then I am now! Please post on this blog if you have someone serving on the same ship and maybe we can actually get a group formed. It really helps talking to other people who are going through the same stress and worries while our love ones our serving overseas to grant us our freedoms that we enjoy and make this nation the great nation that it is!
greetings...any dads out there with a sailor on ship 9, div 355 at RTC? also, is there
anyone going to EN "A" School? What does an EN do, i've read the job description, but
does anyone out there have any experience in this Rate. thanks
greg finley
Well- we received the Box from RTC today with our son's belongings. Backpack, shorts, t-shirt. We discovered in the pocket of his shorts his Driver License. Do you think this was a mistake on his part? Or would they have told him to send it home? I would think he needs it. He took a wallet, cash, Social Security Card and Driver license. If he needs it back we will wait till we get his address and mail it back.
Any Thoughts?
Rod Keefe
Talked to my son and he stated He hopes he gets on a smaller ship not an aircraft carrier. I ask is it better to be on a small ship where he will have more jobs to do than a large one. He is going to be a MM.
One of my favorite performances by Steps Ahead:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gEcTvoqQYM&feature=related
Enjoy.
Thank you to each of you for your warm welcome. Well, John left yesterday for RTC. We got the call last night at 1:00am from him for 10 seconds or so stating he was there and would call again in 3 weeks. I heard a loud voice in background shouting "You Have 5 Minutes!" then the line went dead. We didn't have a chance to say anything. Yesterday, at MEPS his recruiter said they would not sleep the first night and it would be tonight before they get sleep. Is that correct? Wow, after getting up at 3:30am yesterday they must be beyond exhausted.
I am looking forward to the future as a Navy Dad.
Rod Keefe
WELL, IT'S BEEN A WEEK TODAY SINCE GREG JR. LEFT FOR RTC. I WAS ABLE TO BE THERE WHEN HE AND HIS FELLOW SERVICEMAN TOOK THEIR ARMED FORCES OATH AT FT. HAMILTON, BROOKLYN, NY.
A VERY MOVING AND POWERFUL CEREMONY. ONE OF OUR MEMBERS SAID HE FELT LIKE HE WAS
SEEING HIS SAILOR GO TO KINDERGARTEN WAY BACK WHEN. WELL I'LL TELL YOU, I FELT THE SAME WAY TIMES 10...
I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM RTC IN 2 WEEKS. CAN'T WAIT. I ALREADY
WROTE HIM A LETTER AND AM JUST WAITING FOR THE INFO TO SEND IT,(LOL)
WELL, THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME SHARE THAT . ANYONE OUT THERE WHO'S SAILOR IS ATTENDING
ENGINEMAN SCHOOL? LET ME KNOW ..........THANKS......GREG FINLEY SR.
GOD BLESS ALL OUR SAILORS AND SOLDIERS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA
My son is stationed in San Diego we live in Tennessee. We
want to ship his car to him but don't know which company to use.They are so many
to choose from.Does anyone have any suggestions on who to use?
My son will be going to sonar school in San Diego soon. Does anyone have any info they can tell me? like; Where the school is actually located, how long he will be there, what are the rules on liberty, clothing, housing, personal items, car, etc..., etc... Throw a guy a bone here will ya.”
