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Comment by Chipmunk on November 13, 2023 at 10:25am

JNMnavymomOH - Thank you for your generous hospitality to our sailors at NNPTC and NPTU. My son spent both of his Thanksgivings in GC as it was just not practical for him to fly home for such a short time. The first year, he went to dinner at a married friend's house. The next year, during Prototype, they had some of the instructors who hosted a meal and game time, someplace, which he enjoyed. 

Comment by joe-mom on November 13, 2023 at 9:32am

JNMnavymomOH - This is incredibly generous of you! My son is in the same Prototype class as yours. Haven't heard from him in a long time, but if we do, I'll mention this and reach out to you for details. Thank you for your kindness to our sailors.

Comment by JNMnavymomOH on November 12, 2023 at 10:18pm

Hello everyone!

My family and I are opening our rental home in Ladson for ANY sailor at NNPTC and NPTU, actively in school or not, for Thanksgiving weekend.  This includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  We also have a game room with cornhole, ping-pong, basketball, card and multi-player video games. My son is in the new Prototype class that started 11/7/23.  I hope to meet some of your sailors and give them hugs and fill their bellies with homemade cooking.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on November 10, 2023 at 10:17am

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on November 6, 2023 at 12:42pm

Comment by NickSydmom on November 5, 2023 at 4:43pm

B’snukemom so true!! 😂😂

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on November 4, 2023 at 12:01pm

Comment by Chipmunk on November 3, 2023 at 11:40am

TIME Change reminder!!! 

Happening this weekend! We FALL back!! 

Comment by Chipmunk on November 3, 2023 at 11:21am

Good morning everyone!! Life has been busy. I mentioned my son's bicycle at A school elsewhere and thought I should share some things here, especially for those with loved ones either getting ready to head to Nuke school, thinking about a Nuke rating or otherwise. 

NNPTC where Nuke A and Power school are located is a nicely little wooded area, but there are paths where the sailors are allowed to ride their bicycles. My son did not have a car when he first arrived at GC and so he bought himself a bicycle at the NEX. Sometimes, there are sailors who are ready to sell their bicycles as they keep moving through the pipeline, but he just bought his new, kept his bicycle and eventually bought a bike rack and transported it with him to his duty station. After 6 years, he still has his bicycle. My son was able to ride his bicycle on the paths at NNPTC as well as ride to places like Wal-mart and such in GC. 

For A school and Power school the sailors are housed in BEQ's (Bachelor Enlisted Quarters) on site, all housing and food is provided for them. For Prototype, however, they will be expected to find their own housing, pay for it out of pocket, and find their own transportation to Prototype which is located farther down the road at the joint base. Your sailor will receive BAH - Basic Allowance for Housing. However, that is a reimbursement and can take a bit to be added to their paycheck. Your sailor may be required to make a 1st and 2nd month deposit, or a deposit fee, a utility deposit, and such expenses that they may not be prepared for (even when they tell them at A school and PS to prepare.) So, as proactive parents, we can also be aware of what their needs are going to be. Many of the sailors will look for roommates and split the expenses, which does allow them to pocket the extra BAH. They will also be expected to cook and provide for their own food. When my son was there, the lunch area at Prototype was undergoing some changes, so he had to pack his own lunch as well, and I do not know if they had access to microwaves or refrigerators. 

When your sailor is setting up arrangements for Prototype housing and possibly planning to room with other sailors, they all need to keep in mind how they will deal with the rental and utility expenses if someone is left behind, not getting their orders immediately after Prototype. I know this happened when my son was leaving GC, and it has happened to other member's sailors as well. Sometimes one person is left behind and if another sailor is paying the electric bill, another one was the sole person paying the rental (even if others were paying them), there can be issues with breaking the leases, etc. - Your sailors should be able to break their leases with their military orders - if I am recalling correctly. Someone can get left holding the entire bag of expenses, when they were not planning for it. So, there should be an agreement and understanding before the initial rental is planned on. 

I realize this is a lot, but put it on the back burner, be aware of the housing situation, and especially the need for a vehicle and a driver's license for Prototype. And never hesitate to ask questions. 

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on November 2, 2023 at 10:32am

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