Navy Nukes

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Comment by GP on December 6, 2009 at 6:55pm

Wow, PIR seems so long ago and it was only the end of June. Unfortunately,most recruits DO NOT know about there travel plans until a few days before or sometimes not until the day of PIR. The Grad and Go is one of the most feared expressions for parents of a sailor. It basically means that you're sailor will be leaving the same day as PIR. You will get to spend a few hours (6-8) with them at the airport in a special area set up by the USO before they leave. I don't want to scare anyone, but it is something that you should be prepared for. I was fortunate that my son did not fall into that category and I was able to spend Friday - Sunday with him from 8 am until 9:00pm each day. How sailors are chosen for Grad and Go is a mystery to all. My son's friend at GL was a grad and go and ironically, they were in the same "A" school class at GC, so it was again confirms the motto, "the Navy does what the Navy wants to do." I suggest you look into the PIR group as they usually pass along some good info. And to David and Steven and to all parents out there, God Bless your sons and daughters for their sacrifice for our country!

Comment by Steven S on December 6, 2009 at 10:31am

My son started GL Dec 1. Can you guys tell us about your Nuke's PIR.? Did you get to spend a couple of days together? Assuming he sticks with his plan, we are just wondering what has happened in the past.

Thanks

Comment by David on December 2, 2009 at 7:12pm

I have a question for the old hands, my son is now at GL and is about half way through! When will he find out his travel to GC? And yes he signed up for the nuke program.

Comment by GP on December 2, 2009 at 11:17am

Mike M Welcome to the group. When my son was at GL, I only heard from him twice by phone. I do suggest you write him at least once a week as I know my son told me that most of the recruits look forward to receiving mail every day. They don't also have time to write back but just reading letters from home is a big morale booster. I used to include a sports page from the paper or website to keep him up to date.

Comment by Susan J on November 18, 2009 at 4:30pm

Glad he feels better, and do tell him to keep fighting pending the outcome of that inquiry. BUT..if they do discharge him..make sure he knows NOT to sign it if they give him an RE-4 re-entry code on his DD214..that means he has no chance what so ever to ever enlist in any military again. They will tell him it can be changed in a few years..this is NOT TRUE!

Comment by Sheryl on November 18, 2009 at 4:22pm

I am glad he feels better. I feel for him and you and your family for what you are going through now. I love my son so much and it is hard to watch them grow up. Try to remember that this is the stuff that teaches and makes them grow whatever happens. We can't take away everything and fix it anymore. But you are doing an excellant job of what you can and I feel God's hand in this!!

Comment by Dr 2x4 on November 18, 2009 at 4:18pm

Sheryl, his health at the moment appears to be good. He had the severe reaction at week 2 or 3 of bootcamp. They treated it and he is fine. He is sweating it out in Ship 5. He says he is the only one there that wants to stay in.We keep telling him to keep fighting. Be the squeaky wheel! It always worked for me. Thanks for your words of encouragement.

Comment by Sheryl on November 18, 2009 at 4:14pm

How is your son's health now?

Comment by Dr 2x4 on November 18, 2009 at 4:11pm

Update. My wife is part of Navy for Moms. There has been a group of Moms writing letters on Todd's behalf. One of those Moms was just contacted by Senator Jon Kyl's office. It is amazing how many people have reached out to touch our son. Thank you! Thank you!

Comment by Sheryl on November 18, 2009 at 4:07pm

Excellant!!! Hooraahh!!! Almost home.

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