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Comment by Proud Navy Parent on June 20, 2013 at 9:51am

Struck a nerve! Yes we were also told we were free to go around airport not anywhere on "airport ground" some people give some what questionable advise. I have seen posts deleted and pictures also because they should not been used. We really need to be more mindful of our sailor our country and our well being. You never know what tiny little bit of info can be used for horrible things in the wrong hands. We are all in this together. My son put a copy of his orders on FB. Big NO NO! Did not mean to get you riled up! Sorry

Comment by Mike803 on June 20, 2013 at 9:27am

Proud Navy Parent,  first of all, I was in the US Army during my time in-country in 1967-68. I wanted my son to join the Navy so that his service time might be a better experience than what I had. Since you keep bringing up the airport, I will explain again that, at O'Hare, the Hilton Hotel was right there, on airport grounds. So, rather than wander the terminals aimlessly, or sit with him at the crowded USO, and since he had many hours before his flight, we actually took Sarge's suggestion and got a room for him at the Hilton so that he could relax, watch a little TV, take a shower, etc. We never left the airport. In fact, he was told to be back at the USO to meet his group at 1730 hrs and that he was free to go wherever until then.... Does that clear it up for you? Regarding your comment about national security, are you really serious? I was not looking for any national secrets, just some idea of what he might be doing once he gets to his permanent duty station. You see, whenever someone says, "you're not supposed to ask", it raises some red flags for me. We live in a free country where it should be encouraged to ask questions and look for answers. It seems to me that you and I fought for that right, among many others. And again, the information I was seeking is really not, in my opinion, a national security issue. In fact, as I have recently learned, there is a wealth if information readily available on the internet about PRP's posted by, among other sources, Military.Com, and the US Navy. Perhaps they don't know about national security either.... I do agree with you that, after the tragedy of 9/11, security has become a major issue. However, if, as a Navy parent, a veteran, a taxpayer, and a law-abiding, respectful citizen of this great country, I cannot ask what my son might be doing for his country without someone telling that I'm not supposed to ask or someone asking me if I know about national security, then something is wrong.....       

Comment by Proud Navy Parent on June 20, 2013 at 6:53am

I am former Navy also. A lot has changed since Vietnam I am sure. I mean know disrespect. But with the World Wide Web we all know it is much easier to come by information. After 9/11 security has become the utmost importance. You are familiar with OPSEC I am sure. And the sailor any where other than where they could be mustered. Was not where they were supposed to be. We were there at airport with son until 4 am and there was someone there with a muster sheet. I am sure there were details of your job you were not supposed to disclose being a police officer, just saying! Thank you and your son for your service to our country.

Comment by michele67 on June 20, 2013 at 2:23am

Mike803 Isent you a friend request  my son was in PRP for 1.5 yrs  Ill give you info on it ...

Comment by Mike803 on June 20, 2013 at 12:14am

First, as I already explained, I did not take my son from the airport, the hotel was at the airport. Yes, as a Vietnam Veteran and a retired police officer, I think I may know a little bit about national security, maybe even more than you..... Do you anything about the Freedom of Information Act? I hardly think getting some informal infotmation about their duties will have a natioal security impact.... Lighten up a little!

Comment by Proud Navy Parent on June 19, 2013 at 11:55pm

Coming from the same parent that took there son from the airport.... There are certain things that should not be shared in an open forum! Where anyone can read it! You do know about national security?

Comment by Mike803 on June 19, 2013 at 11:17pm

Why not? That does not sound like a policy adopted in the country I fought for. What does that mean, "we aren`t allowed"? 

Comment by lemonelephant on June 19, 2013 at 10:04pm

We aren't allowed to discuss any specifics about PRP.

Comment by Slbmo3 on June 18, 2013 at 11:36am

That was exactly where our son told us that he would be so I was somewhat surprised when he told us CA. He hasn't called since getting his orders so I don't have any more info than you do. I'm sure they will fill us in soon.

Comment by Mike803 on June 18, 2013 at 11:17am

Slbmo3

Congrats to your son also. Has he explained what he will be doing as a PRP? I am not completely sure what their duties sure. Our son told us originally that PRP's would be going either to Kings Bay, Ga. or Bangor, Washington. I am curious what their duties will be at these other locations. 

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