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Aircraft Carriers
I don't know if this is allowed or not, so tell me if it isn't. I was just wondering which bases Nuke's generally are sent to for Aircraft carriers. I had found a list a while back on Wikipedia and found 13 ships in about 5 different general locations. However, when I had discussed it with my mom, she said there was only Washington and Virginia. I was just hoping to look at colleges around each of the potential bases, so I could get a general idea of which colleges to look into once he's done with A-school and we are relocated. I wanted to see which ones had my major, and, if not, whether or not I should look into online college before I really invest any time and money at one in Charleston.
As a planner by nature, it makes me feel a bit more in control of things if I at least have a vague contingency plan. At the very least, the illusion of control will help make me calmer about matters.
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Permalink Reply by Mark on
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There are also two carriers in San Diego and one homeported in Yokosuka, Japan - near Tokyo.
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You should also be aware there are two ports in WA - Bremerton and Everett, which are quite different when it comes to college planning. Your wiki article probably has it right. Navy.mil also would be accurate - it is no secret where carriers are based.
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Permalink Reply by lexievelyn8179 on
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How are they different?
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Just that, while they may look close on a map, they're geographically distinct from each other, at least for a realistic commute - ferries are a possibility, but would be a pain to rely on for a daily commute. Everett would probably have more options than Bremerton, though there are good options in Bremerton as well.
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Permalink Reply by uffda6 on
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I am no help when it comes to which bases are where, but I love you last sentence about at least having the illusion of control keeping you calmer. I tend to feel the same way I need to have some sense of control too.
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If you're still working on basic courses -- English, History, Math, etc -- you can start in Charleston with a couple of classes and transfer to another college. Most online colleges/schools are extremely expensive. It'll help cut costs. Out of state tuition costs can eat your lunch. What were you planning on getting your degree in?
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