Navy Nukes

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Comment by KenH on August 16, 2013 at 10:25am

That's great news, Bob! Every step feels like a little victory.
My son starts proto early next month in Charleston, if they don't postpone it again.
He's coming home for his 21st birthday next week.

Comment by Troy Baker on August 16, 2013 at 10:03am

Hey Bob, we are trying to do a meetup in Goose Creek, not set yet though.  Look up the group NNPTC in FB.

Comment by Bob morrell on August 16, 2013 at 8:42am

1 Week from today, our Matt will be Graduating Power School in Goose Creek.......so proud. He then goes to Ballston Spa.

 

Looking forward to meeting othere NAvy Dads/Moms and your Sailors.

 

GO NAVY!

Comment by Tom Lufkin on August 12, 2013 at 11:08am

Harold

 

I am a retired Navy Nuclear qualified submarine sailor.  I live in Goose Creek and I am very active at the school with many activities.   Several of my good friends are instructors at the school.  One of my best friends is  ETC(SS) Craig Opie who is the indoctrination Chief at the command. I am sure your son will meet him today.  Your son has an exciting and stressful experience ahead of him.  He will be on base for the greater part of the A school time because of study and other activities but will get to experience Charleston area as time goes by.  

 

On Labor day weekend, September 6th, the Command will have a "Day of Caring" at the school for all the students.  This activity will allow the local office of The United Way to come on campus and show the students what they can participate in to get volunteer hours in the community.  There will be many activities for the students I will also participate as a ham radio operator and demonstrate to the students what ham radio is about.   We teach licensing classes to students who have graduated power school and are in "hold" waiting for prototype. We are also planing to create a ham station on the base.

 

Hope this helps.  If you have any questions please give me a call.

              Tom Lufkin, W4DAX

           ETC(SS) Ret.

          843-442-5650

    

 

Comment by Harold Wilson on August 12, 2013 at 8:32am

Hello Everybody.  My son arrived in Goose Creek August 11th.  Thought I might be able to get some information here.  Has anybody been to Goose Creek to visit thier Sailor?  My wife and I are thinking about going down there Labor day weekend but wasn't sure how much time he would have to spend with us.

 

Comment by Evan Barnard on August 8, 2013 at 10:35pm

Joe M, thanks.  I was trying to decide between ipad with keyboard or a laptop.  Wasn't sure if he would need the power of a laptop or not.

Comment by Bob Brown on August 8, 2013 at 7:07pm

My ET3 son Eric just learned (tues) that he will grad and go to Ballston Spa after he graduates from NPS on August 23rd.

Comment by Joe M on August 8, 2013 at 5:27pm

Evan:  Also, space is limited.  All personal items must be kept in an armoire/desk/cabinet type piece of furniture that must be locked when they're away.  In other words, a laptop is probably best.

My son bought a small flatscreen TV and made sure he measured before buying to know it would fit.

Comment by Joe M on August 8, 2013 at 5:18pm

Evan: Yes they can have computers, game consoles, TVs, etc.   They are only necessary for their personal enjoyment.  Will not be used for school.  If they want internet, they'll have to purchase from local market (i.e. Comcast) and have it installed in their room.  

Comment by Richard A on August 8, 2013 at 3:29pm

Was heartbroken to read about the nuke that crashed his motorcycle......

Prayers and condolences to friends and family ---- seems like he was a popular guy.

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