"What EMs do... My experience is pretty old and was on subs. Part of the duties that the link "old Lt" were right & some were wrong. An EM is responsible for a huge range is equipment on board, and something is always…"
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Bubblehead commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Holidays away are tough. I was on a fast attack a long time ago, and we calculated we were away from wives/girlfriends 65% of the time due to deployments (WestPac), local ops, and duty section in port (3 section duty). It's tough,…"
Bubblehead replied to mark hartman's discussion Sub vs Carrier in the group Navy Nukes"I can share my experience with sub duty from 73-77 on a fast attack.
As far as videos, there's a great documentary series about life aboard carriers, and there are many documentaries about subs. Check out Netflix.
Sub schedules v.…"
Bubblehead commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Some perspective from 40 years ago... (I was an EM on a fast attack from 73-77.)
There's little time for anything other than watch standing, maintenance, repairs, watch station quals and boat (submarine) quals until those things are…"
Bubblehead replied to Drew's Dad's discussion Communications from Subs in the group Navy Nukes"I was a nuke on a fast attack 34 years ago. We had no outgoing messages at all. I'm surprised to hear that there is anything outgoing now. (Remember, it's the silent service.) We did get incoming family grams, and…"
Bubblehead left a comment for Michael Louth"Michael,
My sympathies for a tough situation. (I'm an ex-nuke, and my son just entered the program. I've also held a higher clearance at one point.)
1. Advise everyone who received the email to delete the email…"
Chuck Brunson left a comment for Bubblehead"I don't know too many 2nd generation Navy Nukes, I think most of us tend to steer our offspring away from the program, focusing on the negatives vice the positives of the program. It's tough, not much immediate reward, but there…"
Bubblehead left a comment for Chuck Brunson"Chuck,
You must be proud of your son. I spent 6 yrs in, leaving as an EM1(SS) (nuke). Now my son is on the same path -- he just graduated boot camp on 1/14 and is now at GC. (I served on the USS Permit SSN 594 from 73-77.) …"
Bubblehead commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"In the "old days", the nukes would get a "short course" on damage control and escape when we went through Perl Harbor on a WestPac.
The training curriculum seems much better organized now, so I'd expect there's a better…"
Bubblehead commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"That escape suit is WAY better than what we used in the '70's. Then we had the Steinke Hood (look it up on wikipedia). That was good to maybe 200 feet. Pretty much useless in the waters we operated in.
We once had…"
Bubblehead left a comment for proudpapa!"Proudpapa,
PIR is getting close. I'd like to shake your hand at the PIR. I plan to wear a ball cap with USS Permit SSN 594 on it. Congratulations to you and to Nicolas.
Bill"
Bubblehead left a comment for Jim G."Jim G.,
I'm an ex-nuke with a son heading for nuke school, too. My son's PIR is 1/14/11. From what I've learned, the navy's programs are better organized than when I went through. I was in 71-77, on the…"
Bubblehead commented on John Augustine's group Nukes"My ELT info is old (left the navy in '77)... A sub usually carries about 3 ELTs, but underway, only 1 serves as the ELT. The rest stand regular watches. The on-duty ELT is on duty 24/7 and is responsible for the plant…"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Billy
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- Nuclear trained; rate to be determined; submariner
- Describe a little about yourself:
- EM1 (SS), 1971-1977; USS Permit SSN 594 73-77
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Navy Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is recently enlisted, My son is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- PRIDE
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- My wife has been using navymoms.com, so I thought I'd look for a navydads site.
Info: my son & me
Son: PIR on 1/14/11, going to EM A school, in the nuclear power pipeline and plans to volunteer for subs.
Me: I served 71-77, EM1(SS), nuclear, sub qualified. Served on the USS Permit SSN 594. That was the sister ship of the Thresher. It appeared in some shots in Hunt for Red October and was decommissioned & cut up in the early 90's.
Hometown: Westborough, MA (about 40 mi west of Boston).
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 11:41am on January 20, 2011, Chuck Brunson said…
I don't know too many 2nd generation Navy Nukes, I think most of us tend to steer our offspring away from the program, focusing on the negatives vice the positives of the program. It's tough, not much immediate reward, but there aren't too many programs that require as much of a young man or woman and prep them for tremendous success after they leave the Navy. I was more than willing to recommend it to my son, and he's doing very well. Sure, there are some rough patches, but he has always been one to keep his eyes on the prize.
- At 12:32am on November 30, 2010,
proudpapa! said… - Hello there BUBBLEHEAD .web check web check do you got a COPY .JUST WANTED TO SAY HI time is getting shorter all travel plans have been set in motion PIR 1-14 11 .HOOORAH
- At 6:39pm on November 19, 2010,
ken montigny said… - hi bubblehead, my son Ian just shipped out tuesday the 16th from Boston meps. I noticed Billy left from Boston also..
- At 2:17pm on November 17, 2010, proudpapa! said…
- SURE! familymatters7@hotmail.com I will the reply with my phone number if needed God Bless !
- At 1:52pm on November 17, 2010, proudpapa! said…
- hey bubblehead my son is in the same ship / div as yours ship 12 div 039..
- At 8:22pm on November 8, 2010,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads.com Bill! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads.com as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new Navy friends. Be sure to read the discussions add your comments or start a new discussion. Browse through the postings in the various groups or start a new one. I certainly have! If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...be sure to post them! In my experience someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) is stationed on the carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) recently completed her five-year enlistment on the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Bill this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how Billy is doing! Please remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors and the fleet in mind at all times. On the right or starboard side of every NavyDads.com page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link for some guidelines as to what we should and should not talk about in a public forum like NavyDads.com. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com! Show your support for NavyDads.com by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. Best Regards- Paul
- At 8:15pm on November 8, 2010,
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said… - Welcome aboard to Navy Dads Bill! When my son first enlisted, I was a little scared and worried for him. Not coming from a military family at all, I had no idea what to expect. What I found out was that he had made the most mature decision of his life! I found lots of answers to my questions right here on NavyDads.com. I will brag a little here and tell you that I was the first dad outside of the creator’s family to join this site. After two years, E.G. and Paul asked me to become one of the co-administrators. I was honored. But this is not about me, it’s about you and your Sailor!
I have one sailor in the family - my son Stephen is an AWO2. (Air warfare systems operator) He is a Petty Officer 2nd Class and flies in the P-3 Orion sub hunter. Currently he is with VP-45 in Jacksonville, FL. This is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Billy is doing!
We do ask that you remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors in mind at all times. On the starboard side of every Navy Dads page is an area we call “About Us.” Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link and the NavyDads Guidelines link. Also check out the FAQs at the top of the pages, and also on the starboard side. There is lots of information there as well. Also be sure to check out the “Navy Dads Tutorial” in the FAQ section. It’s a short video that will help you to navigate around the site.
Also be sure to stop by the NavyDads official store- Navyoutfitters.com. The Navy Blue tee shirt with the NavyDads.com logo is my favorite! Again, welcome and we’ll see you around the fleet! GO NAVY! HOOYAH!
Best Regards- Jim
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