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Comment by LukeH on July 9, 2014 at 9:17am

Troy Baker, "Rig Ship for Ultra Quiet" by Andrew Karam is the quasi-fictional account of an ELT on the Plunger back in the 80s. It is a pretty good read and gives a bit of insight into the role of an ELT, as well as life on a sub. You can find it on Amazon.

Comment by KenH on July 8, 2014 at 11:08pm

My son bought himself a watch before prototype, plans to get a nicer one when he gets shore duty at the tail end of his contract. He doesn't want a new watch "full of bilge". I plan to buy it for him when he's ready.
We're leaving early Thursday for a prolonged 5 day father/son trip from Chicago to San Diego, where he will report to CVN 70 as a qualified ET. So proud of him!

Comment by Grant Miller on July 8, 2014 at 7:44pm

Thinking about a gift and considering a watch. Recommendations? I've heard that SEALS get some sort of Casio G-Shock (DW-9000?). Is there a watch favored by nukes or the Navy in general? I would like to keep it around $60 or under, if possible. Thanks.

Comment by B'sNukemom&dad⚓️MM on July 8, 2014 at 5:14pm

Troy - that's great news for your son.  Like you said - any extra training is a plus!

Hope everyone had a good 4th.  My sailor and his GF and one of his roommates were able to go to NYC for a long weekend.  They had a great time......he said they enjoyed seeing some of the sights - it was crowded but they had fun!

Comment by Troy Baker on July 8, 2014 at 11:11am

Just found out my son who qualified and will be graduating prototype in August has been picked up for ELT training and will be staying at prototype a little longer!  More for me to learn and figure out what he will be doing! I hear any extra training is big plus! 

Comment by Chris B. on July 3, 2014 at 6:59am

Completing one of the most difficult academic programs on the planet is a great accomplishment.  Congratulations to your son.  You have every reason to be extremely proud.

Comment by Troy Baker on July 2, 2014 at 7:30pm

Still waiting on orders, but he put in for GA, WA, CA, Japan.  Hopefully they will know pretty quick. He could have been done in May but some of the teacher issues slowed the group down and being MM sure helped him get done on time. 

Comment by Mike Whitesell on July 2, 2014 at 5:50pm

Troy, I am relatively new to the group as my son just started. Great to hear your son just finished and early to boot. BZ to him and congrats.

Comment by Joe M on July 2, 2014 at 3:46pm

Troy, great to hear.  Awesome to finish over a month early.  Hope he enjoys the downtime (relatively speaking) while awaiting graduation.   

Comment by B'sNukemom&dad⚓️MM on July 2, 2014 at 12:36pm

Awesome news Troy - BZ to your son!  Where will he be heading?

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