"The way this one was so unorganized I might have been able to go. My son took his father and his two brothers. He went by the published rules and what he was told. Very little was what happened. I'll get in on the next one somehow."
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David's Mom commented on Pat's group USS NIMITZ CVN-68"Cheryl, did your son take you into the female berthing area or were you escorted by a female? If by a female then she was the co-sponsor."
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"My son is on the Nimitz and still an E4 and no barracks available to him (limited availability) and has to live on the ship while in port (althought he stays with a married couple a lot in their spare bedroom). He can't get BHA until he…"
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Power School graduation was the biggest of the three ceremonies and glad I was able to attend all three, four if you count RTC (which I do). The command at Ballston Spa (and I heard at Goose Creek also) felt that a Grad Ceremony was in order a year…"
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"My son graduated from Ballston Spa on April 22, 2011 and there was indee a ceremony. It was held at the VFW Hall a few miles from the housing/base area and at least 100 or more parents in attendance. It was as formal as the A School graduation we…"
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"There is a Chappel there with a Protestant Worship and Fellowship (used to meet at 10am Sundays) and a Roman Catholic Mass ( 8:30am and 11:30am). The Chapel is behind the big NEX and Mac Donalds. It's approx a mile or so down the road from the…"
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Explanation of Phases
Posted by Casey~ Ryan's Wife, Nuke ELT MM2 on May 25, 2010 at 10:25pm in Loved Ones in the Nuke Program!
Back to Loved Ones in the Nuke Program! Discussions
First of all, Jake Gallagher's posts on the main page of…"
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"My son stood those 12 hour shifts between schools and would have been happy to get 5 days leave even if it wasn't on Christmas Day. This year I get him for 5 days and plan to really enjoy them as don't know when the next time will be."
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"My son was also pressured to go sub all through A and Power School. He began receiving sea pay and special duty pay the day he reported to his assigned Carrier. His friends got their sub pay when they reported to duty on their assigned subs but that…"
David's Mom replied to Michael Le'au's discussion Going to RTC before your scheduled Shipping Date... in the group Navy Nukes"Nuke A School starts every week except the two weeks of Christmas Stand down. The second School they take is Power School and it starts every 8 weeks (except the Christmas break). Two or so years ago when my son entered he got an early in call and…"
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Power School Class 1105 should graduate on Dec 2, 2011. The Moms on N4M have heard from their sons as to that date. It would also be right in line with the previous graduations as they are 8 weeks apart (with exceptions for Christmas Stand down)"
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"My son hasn't been to Groton as he is an EM (on the aircraft carrier Nimitz) but he just told me told that only subs have MM's that are Nuke welders."
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"Paul,
Go to Navy.com and click on jobs then nuclear. There are job descriptions and training descriptions. In a nutshell it's about 6 months of Power School in Charleston (Goose Creek actually)then about 6 months of Prototype in either…"
David's Mom commented on John Augustine's group Navy Nukes"The sailors will be given a 'housing brief' in plenty of time to find housing. They will be given websites to use and what to avoid. They will inform them of the snow removel requirements, parking during snow etc. Also there are great…"
David's Mom replied to Cheryl Hartman's discussion Hi all! in the group Navy Nukes"Wait until he graduates Boot Camp then A School, Power School, then Prototype. Proud multiplied by 10x or more if possible. Good luck to your son."
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- At 8:07am on April 5, 2010,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - David's Mom, Welcome Aboard!
When my son first enlisted in the Navy I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to his future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. We have many moms on the site and benefit greatly from their point of views and we are willing to help the moms in any way we can. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your Sailor. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank David for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, E.G.
- At 10:35pm on April 4, 2010,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads !
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- At 10:35pm on April 4, 2010, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads David's Mom! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun, useful, and educational as I have. Explore the site and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I certainly have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) returned spring '09 from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) is about to complete her five-year enlistment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And David's Mom this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how David 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 right side of every NavyDads page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link and the NavyDads Guidelines link.
As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called A MUST READ for all New Navy Parents. Take a few minutes to read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why. And be sure to check out the videos as they address many of your questions and concerns.
As PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. Best Regards- Paul
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