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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.

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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 June 13, 2014 at 10:19pm: Have not heard that Bethr311. I wonder what is going on. Sailor is supposed to call Sunday - I will see if I can find out anything.

Comment by bethr311 on June 13, 2014 at 7:02pm: Just spoke briefly with my son, it sounds like people are dropping out like flies. Anyone else hear anything like this?

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on June 10, 2014 at 12:26pm: Patti - so glad he is enjoying Japan. Yep everything I've heard from others who have sailors in Japan is that they really love it. Just wish it could be a little closer to home to make visiting easier LOL.

William - yes, I'm trying to keep the stuff for my son - figure he doesn't want it now but maybe someday when he is older he might like to share it with his family.....but for now he doesn't care! I've never been a "scrap booker" though - I just put things in plastic sleeves in a binder and hope I didn't miss anything! It's not pretty but at least it's there.....

Comment by Laura on June 9, 2014 at 8:37pm: Patti, I have new terminology to learn. Will have to look into ship page at some point. Glad Joe has friends arriving soon.

Comment by Laura on June 9, 2014 at 7:03pm: Glad Joe is enjoying Japan. Alex and Maggi reported today. Hope to get call this weekend re:mailing address etc...

Comment by William in Nashua on June 9, 2014 at 5:02pm: B'sNukeMom the power school diploma other than a souvenir is not necessary. My son brought his home it is 'somewhere' in the house where I can't find it that is. Usually I keep a drawer with his stuff in it. The prototype one is more important because that is the last school.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on June 9, 2014 at 3:01pm: Patti - glad the treatment is going well.....make sure you use your lotion!

That's crazy about the diplomas. I don't have my son's PS diploma. Remember he didn't graduate with the class and had to recomp. I asked him where his diploma is & he has no idea.....When I told him I wanted it to keep he said "the only one that counts is the final proto diploma" so not to worry about it. Well you can imagine that didn't make me happy but what was I going to say?! Now I'm worried since your son needed them.....you would think the Navy would have those records - ugh!

Gonna be a HOT day here in sunny SoCal - close to 100, but cooling down during the week.

Hope everyone has a good week!

Comment by William in Nashua on June 6, 2014 at 6:29pm: Amen to that.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on June 6, 2014 at 6:26pm: Never forget the brave souls who gave their lives to ensure our freedom by bravely fighting on the beaches of Normandy.