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Ballston Spa NPTU Prototype, Saratoga Springs New York
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We're moving to Saratoga Springs, NY in July for my husband's Prototype School and want to get to know people already there or going there soon!
Location: Ballston Spa/Saratoga Springs, NY
Members: 34
Latest Activity: Jul 31, 2018
Discussion Forum
looking for furniture for my son
Started by Tracydel. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) May 31, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My son is moving into an apartment near ballston spa. He has queen size mattress & boxspring but needs a frame.He also needs a couch and coffee table. Maybe someones Sailor is moving out and…Continue
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Comment by javajo50 (MM Power School 1103) on July 2, 2012 at 1:56pm
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I would love to hear from any parent or sailor who can give me a little insight into being in the ELT part of Prototype. My son is currently at the tail end of Prototype and will be starting ELT I think in August. I know he's very excited about it as we are but I'm curious how this will impact is journey in the Navy as well as his future once in the civilian world? Thanks in advance for anything ya'll can share with me :)
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Comment by JHahnwx on April 16, 2012 at 11:27am
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Probably asked a dozen times, but..
Do any of you know if there is a formal graduation ceremony at Ballston Spa? If so, is it anything more than just a "grip and grin" thing? My wife and I are trying to decide if we should travel there for it. Complicated by the fact we will likely be moving about the time he is done...June 1st we think.
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Comment by pmgcakes on January 2, 2012 at 12:18pm
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After Graduating PS in October, my son finally reported to BS on 12/16, love having him back in our home state, I got to see him 3 times in the month of December (woo hoo) he is working every day, but as of this weekend still no "class up" date
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Comment by andrewsmom/sue on November 5, 2011 at 10:35am
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My son will be graduating from Power School at Goose Creek this December and moving on to Ballston Spa for Prototype School. Any comments on the school would be appreciated. Thanks:)
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Comment by amanda on May 6, 2011 at 2:41pm
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Maybe because he's an MM? Has he had any other holds?
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The class that was just sent to BS was also put on hold for 2 months. That's ok with me though! Longer I have with him on land :)
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Comment by DebbieinCA on May 5, 2011 at 10:51pm
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Hi Nick's Mom,
Unfortunately, my son's been held in Goose Creek for 2 more months. I guess they cut the number of nuke's they're sending to NY right now. He was supposed to start prototype in June. Now, I'm not sure when.
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Hi Everyone,
My son leaves Goose Creek for Ballston Spa on April 29th. Anyone know of a good place to stop for the night on the way? Driving straight through just sounds like a really bad idea to me. I haven't had the opportunity to do it yet, but it seems like there are so many great places to explore in between South Carolina and New York.
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Comment by cnbadger on July 13, 2010 at 8:21pm
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Hi, We are moving there in August for my husbands duty station! Have you guys found a place to live yet? We have been looking but it's really hard when we cant view the area that the home is in. How long will you guys be there?
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