Navy Nukes

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Comment by Evan Barnard on August 8, 2013 at 3:23pm

There may be a string somewhere on this topic, but are sailors allowed computers at Goose Creek?  We are looking at a grad gift from boot camp so he can have it from the start, but wasn't sure if they can have them or if they would even be necessary other than the general email/entertainment value.  Any comments appreciated.

Comment by KenH on August 7, 2013 at 11:20pm

My son (ET3) was on grad hold since late May. He just heard he might start prototype in Charleston in early September. Hoping it happens. In the meantime, he'll be coming home for his 21st birthday in a couple of weeks.

Comment by Joshua C. on August 5, 2013 at 11:48am

Craig,

My son joined in September 09. His time at Goose Creek was challenging. He had some problems in power school but the staff will do whatever it takes to help the kids pass as they take students washing out academically personally. Academics and stupidity are what causes people to washout of the program. With very few exceptions everyone will Grad hold before prototype. My son is currently at Kings Bay. He's an MM2 and loves his work. So much so that during his current tour at sea he re-enlisted. Bare in mind that if your kid volunteered for sub duty there is no guarantee. Several of my son's friends volunteered for subs when they enlisted and got carriers.  

Comment by Brian E. Moore on August 1, 2013 at 3:25pm

Hi Craig,

Can't answer for after their training but my daughter is in Power School now. She will graduate sometime in December.

Comment by Craig Metalski on August 1, 2013 at 1:57pm

Hello all
My son just joined and is in the nuke program I am wondering if anyone can comment on their sons or daughters opinions of life as a nuke after training

Comment by JMBrouPTBSSGN on July 25, 2013 at 10:44pm

Hi Ted! Thanks! Same to you guys! My wife keeps in touch with Sharolyn on a regular basis and said she'd send pics. And our son brought home a nice portrait of their class! He's soaking up his Southeast Louisiana homecoming before heading back Monday! He even ran a 2 mi cross country race with us & his little sister's team yesterday! He's still in pretty good running condition. Will keep in touch!

Comment by Ted eckerson on July 25, 2013 at 1:48pm

Oops. Fri at grad

Comment by Ted eckerson on July 25, 2013 at 1:45pm

Was at the graduation last Saturday. Have a great pic of your son and ours. They have a great class and they get along great. Best to you and your family. ted

Comment by JMBrouPTBSSGN on July 23, 2013 at 8:47pm

Our EM surprised us last Friday! After passing A school enjoying a quality 10 days before he heads back to GC for 5 week hold then starts Power school. Was a nice 25th anniversary present! Since he's a former cross country runner, & his sister still runs, enjoyed visiting with his old team yesterday & tomorrow will join some of us parents & the XC team for a 2 mile fun race that's held every 2 weeks & our coach gets the team to run for practice. Going to miss him when he goes back, but his attitude is very positive & looking forward to continuing studies.

Comment by Joshua C. on July 23, 2013 at 8:28am

Unfortunately Grad hold is fairly common. My son was grad hold for two months back in 2011. The up side for him was that his Grad hold duty was to take college classes. Let your kids know that if they do go on Grad hold have them check to see if they can wrangle college classes. It will put them just that much closer to to a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology (BSAST) degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering thru Thomas Edison State College which works with the Navy.

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