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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 bethr311 on September 29, 2014 at 10:33pm
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Hi, Anna. If I remember right, it's usually a couple of weeks, give or take, before prototype classes start, maybe two to four. It seems like a looooooong time ago. My son's been there since late December and is just finishing up. Lord willing. As far as how many don't make it? I'd say a handful. It is hard, hard, hard, but the Navy wants them to make it. They've spent a lot getting them there.
BS should be beautiful this time of year. I was there in June and couldn't believe how green and pretty it is.
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Comment by V'sMom 1348 MT on September 29, 2014 at 9:55pm
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Hello everyone. My name is Anna and my son graduated from power school on Friday. He is on his way to Ballston Spa right now. I have a few questions. How long typically do they wait to "class up" (if that's what it's called)? I hate to ask this next question, but what proportion of power school grads do not make it through prototype? He did very well at power school but it sounds like prototype is very different.
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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 29, 2014 at 4:33pm
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Bravo Zulu!
Wendy - keep us posted on when your son takes his boards.
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Comment by Wendy4Cody on September 29, 2014 at 4:12pm
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Congrats! My son is about 3 weeks away.
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Comment by SlezaksMom on September 29, 2014 at 4:07pm
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Well, he qualified!!! He's an official Nuke!
I'm very proud, no matter what class he's in!! (Maybe 1311?)
Thank you ALL!!
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Hi All - Happy Monday!
SlezaksMom - I'm thinking his class # would be before 1401. My son's is 1401 & he didn't start proto until 4/14/14.
Wishing all of them success! Keep us updated ;-)
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@Bethr311 - I think 1401?
He got there in November '13, but I believe he classed up in January.
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SlezaksMom, what class is your sailor in? Wishing him success!
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Hi N4M family!!
I hear from my sailor last night and he is planning to take his boards tomorrow or Monday. He's been helping his shipmates study -- that's code for "we're all helping each other make sure we've got this stuff cold" the way they did in Power School -- and feels good about things.
He didn't get picked up for staff, but true to my sailor's optimism, he said he was good with it. What he likes about it are his friends...the Navy guys doing their thing right next to him. He's excited to get to the fleet and work with his crew.
Gotta get through boards first. So, if you're the praying kind, or candle lighting kind or just have a few extra well-wishes to spare, if you'do think of my sailor over the next couple of days, this nervous Navy mom would appreciate it.
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Yeah MichianaMom! Welcome to Ballston Spa! I think we have a pretty big group heading this way.....I hope everyone's ready for the cold! (That is one thing about BS that my son is not enjoying LOL!)
Happy RED shirt Friday!
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