SHIP 03, DIV 076; PIR 1/25/03; future Nuke;
Posted this on Navy Boot Camp, but figured I'd add it here also.
Considering the holiday traditions with family some of our kids are missing, whether at RTC or currently serving anywhere in the world; The l
Read more…My son will be graduating from boot camp January 11th and shipping out for Goose Creek at 1 am Saturday morning. He indicated in his latest letter that during weeks 1-4 of 'A' school, he will have 75 mile liberty on the weekends. Does anyone have exp
Read more…My son arrived at Goose Creek this past Saturday. He is "chomping at the bit" for me to send him some of his "stuff", mainly his PC and PS3.
Anyone know if there are any special instructions or regulations with regard to shipping items to him?
Read more…My son is in Ballston Spa and is having a hard time getting all his checkouts done on time. Shift changes seem to be an issue and the daily pace is a little tough. Are there any avenues to get some help or someone to talk to? Study techniques? ??
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"Nuclear Sub vs Nuclear Aircraft Carrier"
My son is still at boot camp then off to Nuke school. He is considering signing up for sub duty preferring to be "on/off 3 months" at a time vs carrier "6 months on/off". He is engaged (to a wonderful you
Read more…My son has a Droid Incredible 2 (Verizon) cell phone that is touted as a so called "world phone" it is both CDMA and GSM and supposedly all the cell phone frequency bands used world wide and so it works in 220 countries for voice.
I was wondering
Read more…My son is leaving Goose Creek Feb. 10th. and heading to Ballston Spa. He has yet to find a roommate. I've talked with Naval Support and availability is getting short and there doesn't seem to be too many one bedrooms available. I live in CT and will
Read more…A little input would be appreciated. My son is on a sub, we had thought he would be out for 3 weeks. He's only been on a few months and this is his longest cruise so far. I have e-mailed him pretty much daily-I convert the sports page from the loc
Read more…My son is a DEP and opted not to volunteer for Submarine duty. I was wondering what advantages and/or disadvantages does he have by not volunteering for submarine duty. He still can change it when he gets to RTC from what I understand?
Any comment
Read more…My son's ship out date is in July 2012. He is trying to get into RTC ASAP and his recruiter says that he is going to try to get him out by the end of December. I was wondering what the yearly schedule for A school for NF's are and do they start at
Read more…As we live not to far (Fl) from SC we elected to skip graduation in Chicago and will be going to GCreek for Labor day weekend. Any hints? Horrible hotels to avoid? Advice?
My son is just turned 18 and did well through basic but sounds a bit overwh
Read more…My son leaves for BC on the 19th of July. He qualified for the nuclear program. There are not enough words to say how proud I am of him.
Read more…My son graduates on October 7th from ET A school. Does anybody have any hotels / motels to recomend? My daughter & I are going down a few days early so any recomendations on what to do or see would be appreciated.
Read more…Can anyone tell me if Nukes are Grad and Go after PIR of do they normally have the weekend? Thanks, Thom
Read more…My son is a sophomore in college (Physics, Math major) and is very interested in the Nuke program, and might leave college Jr or Sr year to pursue. I'm a little unclear what the process is, the schools (A, B, and C school, Prototype) i.e. what scho
Read more…My son will be going to Nuke school at Goose Creek sometime in Jule his PIR is Jule 1st.
Does anyone know when the July classes start? and can anyone tell me what the first week is like there?
Thanks
Do any of you old Navy heads know if the base legal office will help the student sailors do their taxes?
How about any retiree groups on base?
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How soon am I allowed to bring his personal items from home? We are lucky enough to be about 5 hours from him. I am sure he would like his "stuff" asap. Has anyone else brought their sailors home items to them?
Thanks
Read more…My son wants to be a Navy Nuke. He is in the process of enlisting now. Does anybody have any advice. I know it is hard. I hear if you don't make it through nuke school you may lose rank or get kicked out. Any advice would be nice.
Read more…Me and my wife are new to the group. Our son Brandon just graduated from Boot 12-3-10 and is at Goose Creek ready to start Nuke school soon. He gets to come home for the holidays. Merry Christmas to all.
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