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Comment by Pat L. in IL on April 13, 2010 at 7:15am

Welcome Cheyanna, So glad you joined us. In addition to us, there are 2 other groups you should join "nuke wives" and "nuke school charleston". A lot of the members in those groups are young wives who would of help to you. My son is single but has several married friends and he tells me the wives are very friendly and help each other. The main thing for you to know is that your husband will have tremendous demands on his time, days and studying in the evening. It will be your job to be strong and independent and support him because these classes are challenging. Best wishes and I thank both of you for your service. Pat

Comment by Cheyanna (Wife of Brent,Nuke MM) on April 13, 2010 at 2:03am

Hi Ladies- I am not Nuke mom but a Nuke wife. I will be joining my husband at the end of May in Charleston. Any insight or advice would be wonderful. Have a great night

Comment by Mark on April 13, 2010 at 12:16am

So sorry to hear the news Denise. The chances should be excellent, especially since he hasn't started class. If the services are on the weekend, I'd be shocked if his request weren't granted. He will have to cover his travel expenses though, and would be charged leave (and he can go in the hole on his leave, BTW). If classes had already started, they'd only let him go for immediate family. He needs to talk to his command about it ASAP, though. Unfortunately, he will probably have to pay through the nose for a flight to Idaho - airlines don't seem to cut people any breaks on this sort of thing anymore.

Comment by Mark on April 12, 2010 at 11:57pm

There probably won't be much you can do regarding the Navy stuff, mostly because he's a guy, and that's kinda the way we're built - but there is that whole issue with women thing, that if your relationship is as solid as it seems, he will really appreciate when the time comes.

Comment by Zazzws on April 12, 2010 at 11:52pm

I want to tuck my sailor in every night. Sing him a sweet lullaby. Tell him all that is going to happen to him. Tell him everything is going to be OK.
But that ain't gunna happen. He's a man. He qualified for nuke school and he is going to make it into the big time. The next year and a half or so are going to test him in ways that neither him or I have been tesred.
Tell me. How can I best support him during this difficult time in his (and my) life?

Comment by Pat L. in IL on April 12, 2010 at 11:41pm

Good night everyone! Thank you for being big enough to apologize to each other. Every family has a little tiff now and then and I consider all of us part of a big family. Love you all!

Comment by LLovesmysailor on April 12, 2010 at 11:32pm

My son is one of those 75% who is not planning on re-enlisting. He just doesn't want to make subs his life and once in the sub program there is no ability to transfer to surface. His prospects for civilian employment make that decision even easier. But, the Navy was a great choice for him and he doesn't regret it. His brother will stay in the Navy as a lifer.

Comment by Mark on April 12, 2010 at 11:17pm

Thank you very much for the kind words Edsmom... :)

Comment by RosaEdsmom on April 12, 2010 at 11:09pm

Mark~Thank you, and I also apologize. You make many valid points, and I will have to agree with you on the issue of recruiters. Ed actually had two different recuiters. One seemed to address the issues, the other...not so much. Ed decided at a very early age ( cubscouts to be exact) ...that this was the path that he wanted to take. And Mark...I have read your posts in the past...they are very informative and full of good information. :) Have a good night.

Comment by LLovesmysailor on April 12, 2010 at 10:54pm

CBmom, Don't be too disappointed but the real change in language won't start in BC. Start studying up on the Nuke speak and you can really impress him when you see him after his PIR.

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