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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.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
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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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 MN Mom of MM on May 28, 2014 at 1:21pm
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I had read something once about the antiperspirant and aluminum in what we put in our armpits. At that time ( before my diagnosis) I switched to just deodorant from Melaleuca because I've purchased ecofriendly products from them for years. I have no idea what caused cancer for me, but I did work in a factory that made plastic film for bags, gloves, aprons and such for 6 years, and I do think hormones played a part. Also read how we today are so different from our ancestors. They had more children,earlier, than the majority of us, (I had one and only at 41)so they were either pregnant or nursing for a good part of their lives, therefore did not have monthly hormones rushing through their bodies and they did not ingest more hormones in form of "the pill". Just things I read and found interesting after my diagnosis. I thank God every day for a healthy body, and prayers for all those out there fighting.
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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on May 28, 2014 at 11:28am
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Patti - thinking about you today as you start your radiation treatments...Stay Positive! We are all here for you ;-)
What's the talk about the deodorant? I vaguely remember hearing something in the news years ago - is there a link between deodorant/cancer or is it related to your radiation treatment?
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Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on May 28, 2014 at 10:34am
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I've been out of the loop so was unaware of your cancer, PattiP. Scarey word, scarey time. Know that all the Nuke moms are thinking of you, and prayers are winging to heaven for you.
Isn't it funny how your sailor knows so much about your treatment? At least the science of it, anyway. REMs are every day conversation for that bunch. Sometimes it's hard for a son & a mother to talk about something like cancer. Sounds like his training has opened the door to some conversation that might make it easier to share.
God bless you, Patti, and keep us posted.
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PattiP, It has been 7 years since my last radiation treatment. I had 28. I had stopped using any antiperspirant before the cancer diagnosis. I only use a natural herbal deodorant. Anyway, my prayers are with you. I found that the 10 minutes or so I spent on that table, was my special time for conversations with God. We talked about everything from how my garden would be planted, to building a garage, and my desire to see what life was like in NYC. It took them longer to get me lined up and the table and machine set than the actual treatment. Be sure to start using the lotion or cream they give right away. Helps to sooth the sun burnt feeling you have by the end of the time. God Bless.
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Hi PattiP! Sounds like you've been having a great time with your sailor home! Hopefully you will get to visit him in Japan at some point in time - start saving your spare change! Did you join the Japan Mom's group? I know another mom from my area that has a son there and she said that is a very active group.....lots of chatter & sharing of info.
Good luck with your radiation treatment - how long does that go on for?
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Kind of quiet here now that Patti and Laura's sons have moved on! Hope everyone is well....Happy RED Friday and Happy Memorial Day.
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Comment by Mommamac MM(CVN77) on May 9, 2014 at 10:36pm
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Wishing all the mothers a wonderful holiday, I know we will be thinking of our sons a daughters on this day. I'm so proud of our son and his decision to join the Navy.
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Happy RED Friday and a (early) Happy Mother's Day!
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My son was supposed to be done in November and his date has been pushed back to December. He's staff at the MARF plant. I wonder if their problems are why he's there an extra month. I need to ask him the next time we talk.
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Wendy - I'm wondering if the first part that he qualified for is the section they call "Off Crew". That is what my son is doing right now - M-F only....I think he said it's about the first 2 months of proto and then they go to "On Crew" which is the rotating shift work. Does that sound like what your son is waiting for? His "On Crew" to start? My son was originally MARF but because of the reactor problems they switched his whole group to S8G.....I know that many of those that were already in MARF are experiencing HUGE delays. He also said that there are some that their graduation dates have been delayed until after the date they've given his group. Of course his isn't a for sure date either LOL. He said you can count on there being delays at some point in proto. Oh well......hurry up & wait, right?!
Patti - glad you were able to give the news to your son in person.....and he can see how you are doing so hopefully less worry for him! Keep us updated on your treatment. Continued prayers for you our Navy Seasister!
Hope everyone has a great day!
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