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TrekkieDad
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N4M Guidelines and OPSEC

My son and I are both on Facebook. The various commands of the Navy recognize both the value and dangers of social networking, and on their own Facebook pages they remind sailors and their families t…

Tagged: safety, OPSEC

Replied Jan 9

Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?

I've come late to this "party", but I was curious as to what my friend Bea had to say. My older son is an officer in the Navy, commissioned August 2008. The military is not a choice I fostered for ei…

Replied Nov. 29, 2009

Son has a degree but was encourgaged to go enlisted?

Our son is a SWO serving as a division officer on a destroyer home ported in Hawaii. He was commissioned a little over a year ago. The expected career path of a SWO who stays in the Navy is to comman…

Replied Nov. 4, 2009

Son has a degree but was encourgaged to go enlisted?

My son had his BA, and went into DEP about a year later. He preferred going in as an officer, but was willing to go enlisted. He took a lot of different exams, but eventually the Navy decided to send…

Replied Sep. 23, 2009

 

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TrekkieDad replied to my2sons's discussion 'What to expect at Commissioning' in the group Moms of Officers
Our son was commissioned two years ago, so a few things may have changed. We saved a little money by staying closer to Providence and renting a car. Prices were pretty high in Newport. The two events we attended were Hi Moms and the graduation. (Hav…
on Tuesday
NavyMomXXXY commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
Congratulations to your son. Be sure to let us know if there's anything we can do to help, or if you have any questions we can answer.
on Monday
Pat commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
He has orders but won't graduate until August 27.
on Monday
NavyMomXXXY commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
Pat, the ship is currently in port, and will be there for a few days. Does your son have his orders yet? Usually takes a couple of weeks to square everything away, and TrekkieDad is right, most likely will go to Pearl first, but not always. When our…
July 22
Pat commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
We haven't heard yet when or where he will meet the ship, but he is very excited about his orders. Thanks for hosting this group.
July 22
TrekkieDad commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
Since the O'Kane is underway, Pat, I'm guessing your son will first report to the command at Pearl Harbor. It could be a while before he's actually sent out to the ship.
July 19
Pat commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
Our son just got orders to O'Kane. He's a new supply officer coming out of Athens.
July 19
Pat joined TrekkieDad's group
USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana
"Ohana" is Hawaiian for "family" and anyone connected to a sailor on the USS O'Kane (DDG 77) is part of our ohana. Aloha e komo mai.
July 19
NavyMomXXXY commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
TrekkieDad, when our daughter watched her first ship deploy without her, she said it was incredibly hard - she wanted to be on it so badly. But, everything happens for a reason and worked out for a reason.
July 13
rodney commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
Our son's first deployment. Just left GM A School at Great Lakes a 3 weeks ago. Excited about his new adventure. Don't know what to expect but excited just the same.
July 12
rodney joined TrekkieDad's group
USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana
"Ohana" is Hawaiian for "family" and anyone connected to a sailor on the USS O'Kane (DDG 77) is part of our ohana. Aloha e komo mai.
July 12
TrekkieDad commented on Melissa (Tucson)'s group 'Destroyer Moms (DDG)'
Fair winds and following seas to the USS O'Kane, which recently left for deployment to the Middle East and Western Pacific.
July 12
TrekkieDad commented on Heloisa/N's mom's group 'NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO NAVY MOMS'
@Paymaster: my son's ship left w/o him, as he just had knee surgery. We just sent his brother over to Hawaii to give him a hand for as long as they can stand one another. As for me, I was in a multi-bike crash on Wednesday and spent a couple nights…
July 12
TrekkieDad replied to BunkerBee's discussion 'KOFFEE KLATCHERS' in the group SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA NAVY FAMILIES
Very little pain or discomfort. Getting around with crutches ok. I think I even surprised the hospital staff at how quickly I was up and about. They kept saying they couldn't believe that I was 60 yo. Today I had my wife take me to the bike shop whe…
July 12
TrekkieDad replied to BunkerBee's discussion 'KOFFEE KLATCHERS' in the group SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA NAVY FAMILIES
Just outside the town of Woodbridge. The lead rider, who has combat first aid training in the army, attended me until help arrived. Spent some time in the ER in Lodi, and then I was transferred to San Joaquin General, where I spent the first night a…
July 12
TrekkieDad commented on TrekkieDad's group 'USS O'Kane (DDG 77) Ohana'
Here's a link to the official press release: USS O'Kane Departs Pearl Harbor Our son said it was weird watching the ship leave without him. His recent knee surgery keeps him ashore.
July 12

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At 9:12pm on June 23, 2010, mountainmom_209 said…
My late husband found this town from riding with the Port of Stockton.... and now my daughter joined the Navy.
At 5:02pm on February 14, 2010, Vickyrun said…
You were in Sutter Creek!! And you didn't call me!?! Lol
At 3:43pm on February 14, 2010, amyvong said…
Yes, indeed! I had hoped to go skiing with Lydia while she's here on the East Coast, but she injured her leg over New Year's and isn't quite healed yet. Instead, I think that she and Steve will try to come down to the DC area to sightsee one weekend.
At 4:25am on January 1, 2010, Sharon said…
Trekkie mom and dad! Hope to see you again at the meet and greet on Jan 10th! How wonderful to have your boy home. You are very blessed. Take care... Sharon
At 9:44pm on December 16, 2009, amyvong said…
My daughter Lydia was aboard - and I have discovered that you have met her! Lydia and I took Steve to dinner last night at Roy's in thanks for the nice dinner you treated her to when you visited here in Hawaii. I had the opportunity to watch as the ship came into dock but my pictures look just like the ones you have already posted at the top of the group page. (Lydia was not on the rails since she had the conn and your son was on the bridge as the JOD (Junior Officer of the Deck). I suspect he is there by now and I know you will have a very Happy Holiday all together.

Cheers,
Amy
At 11:51pm on December 15, 2009, NavyFolks said…
I was excited to see the post on the O'Kane. I'll look to join the O'Kane group.
At 11:51am on October 24, 2009, DJ...JetJockeyMom said…
TrekkieDad, I just deleted that post :)
At 1:39pm on October 16, 2009, ma said…
well my daughter is ok ready to see some land, and her boyfriend is in the army stationed in afaganiskin how ever ur spell it. so she is really worried about him. I've tried to encourge her but she hasn't heard from him in a while and can't help but worry. Hope all is well with your son and family.
At 1:01pm on October 9, 2009, marsbars232 said…
Hi trekkiedad! Wanted to say hi over here since not on Officerfamilies anymore.
At 1:46pm on October 6, 2009, ma said…
thank you that is perfect thanks for all your info, hope things are good for you and your family, ours is good, my daughter hasnt called or emailed in a few days but im sure she is busy. stay in touch thanks again that is perfect for us to stay.

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