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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.
Discussion Forum
Apartments in Ballston Spa
Started by WATTCO1957 Ship 12 Div 083. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Oct 30, 2018. 19 Replies 2 Likes
April Graduation
Started by Koko. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Feb 7, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
A Sailors Perspective of Prototype from 2009
Started by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet). Last reply by DianePat May 6, 2016. 1 Reply 1 Like
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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 12, 2015 at 1:10pm
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1proudmama - haha - Like Wendy said it's all taken lightly!Besides, I'm not the one that will be doing this my son will and he knows what he's getting himself into! (At least I hope he does LOL ;-)) Mine will be carrier - he got orders to the USSTruman. He doesn't want anything to do with subs! (Did I ever mention that he doesn't even like the ocean that much! Too much "scary" stuff down there.)
It's all good! Like Wendy said - we have to be able to see the humor in all of this or we would worry ourselves to death. My hair has greyed so much over the last 2 years I don't know if I can take much more!!
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Comment by Wendy4Cody on January 11, 2015 at 11:49pm
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Oh, and on a sub, too. Lol!
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Not at all! Taken lightly here! If I over thought this whole process, I would worry constantly! My son was trained to do his job just like all our sailors have been, and we are so lucky to be able to see humor when there are so many things we could worry about. I'm blessed to have such a great support system!
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Comment by 1proudmama/EM/USSLincoln/CVN72 on January 11, 2015 at 9:34pm
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oh gosh insert foot in mouth. lol tried to make you feel better. Atleast hes not an MM on Sub. lol Being an MM there will be more demand for him to stay better bonus. EMs seem to reeinlist I think they even get lesser signing bonus don't know if thats because it is easier or not as good of job opportunities on outside. My husband did say ETs are in the nice a/c area MMs in the hot dirty places and EMs sleeping in the barracks. boy they must have hand picked my child for that job. This is all in fun and should be taken lightly. lol
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Mine's a MM too. He just went underway this week. Pretty good feeling knowing he is doing what he trained for.
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Awww no he's an MM! He knows it's going to be lots of hard work though. At some point he'll probably wish he was an EM lol!
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B nukesmom your son is an EM right like my boy.,according to my ET husband and his friend that has been in for 30 years say EMs have it the easiest on the ship. They joke with my son saying oh only if we were EMs life would be so good. I don't know how much truth or just plain old riddling they are giving to my son. Hope this gives you some comfort on his decision to reenlist. Now of course they riddled how bad it was to be an mm but this is coming from a bunch of ETs revelling in their old age. :)
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1proudmama - you might actually get your wish on the delays LOL! Especially S8G.....hopefully it will all work out so you can all go the graduation!
My MIL booked her flight so she's going with us to the grad. College son can't go & he's a little bummed. The only one he was able to make it to was BC...
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
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I would love delays hoping he graduates in summer. I have a 10 and 13 year old so summer graduation would be ideal. Plus we could visit again. He started in August suppose to graduate February and yes with maintenance problems likely not happening before May. His roommate stated months after him and is art marf and will probably graduate before him. Send like graduation is every two months so 1401 January, 1402 March, 1403 May. Bnukes mom explained the difference between two plants better then I could so I'm glad she chimed in.
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Go to google earth & type in 360 Atomic Project Rd, Ballston Spa, NY. You can see the plant & surrounding area.
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