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Grandson lament

I am not at all concerned about his getting through Boot Camp or his enlistment, He a good kid and listens well.  I know he knows how to play with others, but who will teach him how to shine shoes when all they ever wear are sneakers. Most importantly, can any of todays young men walk without their face in their phone... LOL.

Thanks for the support.

Paul 

(US NAVY 1961 - 1962 E4 MA stationed Bainbridge, MD PAMI CONUS)

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Thanks

Hello Navy Dads.  Thank you all for the warm welcome.  I am a Proud Navy Dad!  My son is still in RTC so I don't know what title he is but as soon as he gets my letters I hope he writes and tells me so I can update.  Im new to this and am learning as I go. 

Thank you again.

Conrad Kilian Jr.

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Arrival

I was watching the video of the recruits arriving and it helped to kind of know what he is experiencing right now. I am anxiously awaiting the "I arrived " phone call.
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1week with injury question.

My future sailor is to ship out next Monday july 11 and got a small cut today July 4th. They gave in 2 stitches to heal quicker. He is scheduled to get the out Saturday. What could this mean to his ship date?
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MEPS Medical Error

Got a question about MEPS medical report
My daughter went through MEPS, she wanted MA, there was a spot available and she had a good enough ASVAB score but...
they said no way because her eyes were not correctable to 20/20
we called BS and had her checked (again) by her Ophthalmologist.  He's an eye surgeon.  Not just a Walmat Optician.
and he said she's 20/20 in one eye, 20/100 (correctable to 20/20) in the other eye.  So she's 20/20 wearing her glasses.
we submitted her doctors report to her recruiter and he said he'd send it up the line
my question is what is the likely outcome?

  • 1) they accept the doc report

  • 2) they retest her

  • 3) tough luck sailor

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ID to get on base

My son is returning from deployment in July and we're going down to see the ship come in.  We both have drivers licenses that will let us get on base.  My son is 15 and only has a school ID should I get him a US passport?

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PIR

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!

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

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

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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leaving for BC

The time has come.  My son jerry is leaving for BC on Tuesday this week.  we will see him get sworn in and then he will start his amazing journey with the US Navy.  My wife and I cannot express how proud we are of him.  it will be tough seeing our oldest child leaving the home nest.

Jay Nolan

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It's official; DD-214s are NOW Online.

Please pass on to other vets. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following websites for veterans to gain access to their DD-214s online:

http://vetrecs.archives.gov/

or http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ ;

This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD-214 for employment purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. 

Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180, which can be downloaded from the online web site. Because the requester will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional information will be minimized. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the records centers mailroom and processing time. Please pass this information on to former military personnel you may know and their dependents.

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Question

When my son finishes boot camp he heads to San Antonio for MA training. What day after graduation will he leave? Sat. or Sunday ? 

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We got our very short call!

Got our call last night at around 9PM.  My wife took the call, and said it sounded very scripted...  but not much different than his usual calls... My son is very quick, and to the point..  just thought it rather funny that his communication style already matches the Navy!

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How can I do this?

When did Todd turn into Mr. Melillo?!?! Today I say goodbye to my Todd as he goes off to his new adventure. He is leaving for Navy Boot Camp today, and we will not see him for 8 or 9 weeks. After that he will be heading to A School for a year, then off to his new career in the Navy. I am not sure if it is going to be harder on him, or on me. For the last 19 years, he has pissed me off at least once every day... and also made me laugh out loud, as least twice as much. I lived 26 years of my life without him... so why is it so hard to let him go?

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