I have questions about the seals

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Permalink Reply by Bri's Mom on November 17, 2009 at 9:25am

My brother-in-law was a Navy Seal and retired after 20 years. It's an absolutely grueling time in buds. but he says that it made him the man he is today and the friendships are lifelong and closer than brothers.

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Permalink Reply by Brian McMenamin on November 17, 2009 at 1:25pm

I know the anxiety that you must feel regading your sons' interest in the SEALs program. I had the same feelings when one of mine told me of his plan - which was to try out for the SEALs. I asked him why he wanted to join a group like that and his answer kind of resolved things for me - he said, "...if I am going to wind up in a difficult situation, I want to be surrounded by the best trained guys in the world." Kind of hard to argue with. He is now in training in Coronado, CA.
It is a very difficult group to get admitted to, requiring hard work at training and even harder work when, and if, he gets to BUDS. Have your son contact a pre-SEAL training program, and he will learn in a short time if it's for him and if he has what it takes to meet their very difficult criteria. Good luck and God Bless your son for considering defending our freedoms.

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Permalink Reply by lrillings on November 17, 2009 at 1:44pm

My son (now 25yrs old) wanted to join for the same reasons. First when he saw the recruiter The recruiter gave him some advice along with movies (about Seals) and books to read. Long story short Jason has joined the Navy 6 yrs now and has just entered a division of the seals. There is nothing wrong about keeping an open mind and lucky enough he can enter the seals after his enlistment (3yrs). Jason was given a choice of orders after his first 3yrs and 2 deployments. It more frightful for us as parents to let them go. But I don't have any regrets. Jason is my only child. This is what he wants to do. I may not always agree but he has become a wonderful young man and I will stand by his side and support his decision. Being a proud mom and loving him I trust him to do what's in his heart. Of all the military services We narrowed it to Air Force or Navy. I'm glad he chose Navy. I hope this help you can ask me anything. God Bless

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Permalink Reply by lrillings on November 17, 2009 at 1:45pm

To all God Bless

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Permalink Reply by cindinas on November 17, 2009 at 8:35pm

WOW! I just found this thread... and am thrilled to see such input and perspective!
I, too, am the proud mom of a Navy SEAL. Sept 11 was the fall of his senior year in HS, and although he wanted to enlist then, we encouraged our son to go to college. 3/4 of the way through, he sat us down and told us that he wanted to be a Navy SEAL, not an engineer "in a cubicle", and that from all the reading he had done, he was planning to finish college first. He had already been training for 2 years!
One month after his college graduation, he enlisted... with a SEAL contract and an 8-month delay to be able to commit to full-time training. The mentorship program was unexpected and a wonderful contribution to his knowledge base. Over 250 young men were in his class at the beginning, and only 29 graduated with their Tridents!
We met many of these wonderful young men along our son's path... and, it's true, being a SEAL is not for everyone. The physical, the academic, the psychological challenges are beyond anything one can imagine.
I recommend the young men thinking about this path to train, study, get the first college degree first! The maturity and sense of accomplishment will carry them through their training... and gives them time to decide what PLAN A actually is. THAT's the time to sign. Google SWONEC. Read the books listed there. Talk to your recruiters. And run. And swim. And do pushups. LOTS&LOTS&LOTS!
Best wishes... God Bless... from the Mom of a SEAL Combat Medic

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Permalink Reply by cindy delisi 1 day ago

Hi There!

Love your son and admire his sense of purpose. My son has found his true calling in life with the U.S. Navy. I have never been more proud in my life! We at Navy4Moms don't divulge specific info about our children, but honor your son's commitment and allow him to choose his direction. If it is not the correct one for him - he will find his way as my Navy son has. And SEALS rock!...as do ALL sailors!

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Permalink Reply by D'sMum35 10 hours ago

http://www.navyformoms.com/video/opsec-internet-safety I think we all need to watch this video and pass it along. This site is unsecured. We are not supposed to put pictures of SEALS or SWCC on the site. Thank you all for all you do!

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Permalink Reply by Kimandtheboys 9 hours ago

Cindy's sailor is not in Special Ops. Yet. ;)

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Permalink Reply by D'sMum35 5 hours ago

Yes, but in general we just really need to remember to be careful. Our pride shines through, but my son has been deployed, and I am just really worried about him, and I know others share my feelings.

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