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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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Moms/Dads/Families with Nukes in Ballston Spa, NY

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Wanted to start a group for moms, dads, and other family members that have Nukes currently attending Prototype in Ballston Spa, NY.

Members: 170
Latest Activity: Jan 9, 2019

Thought I would start a group for the families of sailors stationed in NY for Prototype. It will be nice to chat about what is going on with our sailors whether it is good or bad so that we can support each other. I have connected with many people on this site but it is always nice to meet others that are going through the same things together. Also if you have had a sailor in NY for an extended amount of time then you can help the new ones just coming in on what to expect.

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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on May 22, 2017 at 11:21am: Hi all - Happy Monday!

Yes dots, this is a rather quiet group. My son did proto here and it was even pretty quiet back then....the nuke mom's page is more active. Is there a specific question you have regarding Ballston Spa? I'll try to help if I can :)

Comment by dots on May 20, 2017 at 5:09pm: Thanks

Comment by SoCal_Sailor_Dad on May 19, 2017 at 9:45pm: @dots, you're right, there's not been much activity here. Our son graduated a year and a half ago, so I'm not active, but still a member here. I'll post a note in the main Nuke Mom's group reminding everyone that this group exists.

Comment by dots on May 19, 2017 at 8:11pm: Looking for any Nuke moms with sons/daughters at prototype in Balston SpA,NY. I don't see any recent activity

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 4, 2016 at 10:34am: Does anyone know if there's a FB group for BS? Asking for another mom...

Comment by MMSailorsMomWA on January 21, 2016 at 6:46pm: boconavymom, congrats to you and your son! My son is also graduating on Jan 29th. Unfortunately, we live in Washington State and will not be able to attend. There is a mom on the NukeMom page that says she is going. I've asked her to take pictures of my son for me.

Comment by boconavymom on January 6, 2016 at 10:23pm: Excited to see my son on Jan 13th for his supposed grad date of Jan 15th.
But I now bought a ticket to see him Jan 28th thru the 31st for his new grad date of Jan 29th too. Hope it doesn't change again! :)
Any parents attending?

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on December 23, 2015 at 3:15pm: Hi all - Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

Comment by DonnaEricsMom on August 12, 2015 at 3:01pm: Thank you Kim, all information is help full I think. ; )

Comment by Tx Mom of Far Away Nuke on August 12, 2015 at 2:08pm: Welcome Donna! This website isn't as busy as Nuke Moms but it was very helpful during my son's stay in BS.