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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: 169
Latest Activity: Jun 19
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
A Sailors Perspective of Prototype from 2009
Started by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet). Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Jun 19. 2 Replies 1 Like
Apartments in Ballston Spa
Started by WATTCO1957 Ship 12 Div 083. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Jun 18. 20 Replies 2 Likes
April Graduation
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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on December 15, 2013 at 2:42pm
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Wow that looks cold - beautiful, but cold!
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Comment by ktrsb CVN-75 on December 15, 2013 at 1:59pm
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Brrrr! This is Rock Springs.
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Comment by OkSuzy on December 12, 2013 at 2:55pm
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Sorry B, my thoughts and prayers are with him and the others. Hoping next week you will sharing better news with us!
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Hi All - well my son didn't pass PS comps on Tuesday. He and 29 others will "re-comp" on Wednesday next week. Not exactly what he was hoping for but it is what it is. He says next week is "One & Done" so hoping things go well for he and all the others.......Please say an extra prayer for all of them to pass!
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My son just finished Ballston Spa, great experience! Enjoy,....and congratulations!
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Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on December 10, 2013 at 5:23pm
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NancyJo, that is correct. MARF and S8G are in two separate buildings on site which gives them no real access to each other.
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Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on December 10, 2013 at 5:13pm
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Penny you always know so much more than me!! My son needs to learn better communication skills. He is staff in the MARF plant and has also been there for over a year. Penny and I figured out some time ago our sailors don't know each other even though their progress through the pipeline has been virtually neck & neck. My son says it isn't likely that if you work in an opposite plant that you will know each other.
I guess I'm surprised, Wendy, that he won't be home for Christmas since he doesn't start until Jan 6. But, if there is one lesson to take from all the info we share is that everything is done navy way on navy time. Maybe next year...hope so!
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Yup, that is the bummer but they will give them Christmas Day off at least.... no more, no less! My son is one of the MM instructors up there and has been there since 6/2/12 and loves the northeast, the trees, the snow and the hills. If any of you have questions about prototype and how it pertains to MM and S8G, I am happy to answer. One of the first questions you will need to ask your sailor is which plant they are in - there are two: MARF and S8G. I'm pretty partial to S8G!!! They are also in one of five sections: section 1, section 2, and so on and remain in that section throughout the six months of Prototype and they are given an instructor that sticks with them throughout that time as well and sees to is that they understand the material and pass the qualifications. Hopefully, they will get one that cares!!
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Comment by Wendy4Cody on December 10, 2013 at 4:04pm
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My son starts January 6. He has been there with 3 of his buddies sharing a duplex and learning how to live in the snow and ice. He has been working his shifts and learning to cook more. I wish he could come home for Christmas. This will be the first year without him... :-(
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Welcome jbkbmom, glad to have you. Classes start 2 days before Christmas? Bummer!
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