Nuke School Charleston

UBU'sMom - Congrats & Bravo Zulu to your son!  My son just finished up in December & is also in VA.  He's on the USS Truman. 

My son is graduating today - so sad I cannot be there!!  Does anyone know if there is video of graduation that we can watch?  

kjzmsmom congratulations to your son for graduating.  You might want to ask again on the Nuke Mom's group too. Make sure you son purchases the graduation photo of the class that is a keeper.  UBU'sMom great news he got an attack sub Lol. 

"Hello, Wondering if anyone is familiar with how the medical waiver process works or how long it takes. Graduation was 4/3/15. Our sailor has been cleared for transfer by basic training medical staff but now need waiver from A school in order to transfer. Does anyone know how long this can take? Or what our sailor can do to help expedite the process?" Thank you and Happy Easter all!

I am looking for wives who live with their husband through nuke school to find there experience and any advice they have please message me or add me!! i am really needing some info. :) thanks ladies you guys are awesome!

Dinky(1404GCprototype) - Yes, after PIR he was to ship out to Charleston.  But was told he was staying put until his medical waiver came through. He is still in the GLs working as a yeoman waiting for his waiver. Thank you for your post. Happy to hear it was a quick turn around for your sailor.

Well my son made it to GC. On to the next part of "our" adventure.

My son arrived at GC yesterday.

I hear you BlancheMarie, that is exactly how I feel too. ...I can breathe again. It was stressful waiting for that phone call. Just got the suitcases packed. Ready to head to Charleston! Congrats on your son too. =)

Bravo Zulu to your sailors BlancheMarie and cindyb!  (and to all that passed PS comp).  Have a wonderful visit!

Congratulations my son and  to all the sailors who passed their comp test yesterday ..  I as well will be making the trip to Goose Creek .. Hope all has a safe trip and awesome visit

That's awesome Chris!  Have a great time in GC!

Hey everyone! My husband is a Nuke, is currently in basic training and will be going to Goose Creek after graduation! I had a question for any wives that live with their husbands-how long did it take for you to be able to move in with your husband once he got arrived Goose Creek? I know there is a bunch that goes on, but I was just wondering what other people's experiences were!

SJ0522, thank you SO MUCH! That makes me feel so much better!

Hi from SC not too far from GC!   We are still waiting for our SAilor to "class up" for A school.  He is an ET.  I think the will begin class with the EM's very soon.  Apparently, they alternate weeks for starting their classes.  As soon as he starts, we should know his graduation date provided he stays on track.  He seems to be doing just fine while he waits.  Although cleaning is not much fun, there is little stress right now.  BEst to all those coming in today and next week.  If you Sailor is an ET or EM and has not started classes yet, we may have Sailors in the same group.  Let me know. Thanks.

Hi all... I noticed a few of you had sailors that have just started at GC so I just wanted to give you a timetable of what my daughter (EM) has done so far.  She arrived in GC in May 2014.. she graduated "A" school in Nov 2014,  She will graduate power school on July 10, 2015....  each segment was 6 mos but she had "holds" both before and after A school...  I'm told that everyone's schedule is different but I hope this guideline can be helpful.

If anyone wants to chat, feel free to comment or send me a friend invite...

Hi all - Happy Wednesday!

bobnver - I think I recognize you from the FB group!  Come on over & join the nuke moms group too.  It's a little more active than this one!

http://navyformoms.com/group/nukemoms

Hey Michelle0206,    I just sent you a "friend " request.  Do you know what class he is in?  Our son is also an ET class 1536....and has had a week of classes.   I will send you a message when you confirm "friend" status.

Thanks,

Morning, my son just arrived in Charleston on Saturday.

Welcome Redwind and any other new mom's!

Make sure you join the Nuke mom's group too - it's a little more active than this group....

http://navyformoms.com/group/nukemoms

Van1612 - If you haven't done so yet, you should join the Nuke Mom's group. They are much more active than this group, and someone will likely be able to answer your question there.

I live far away, so don't know the ins and outs of cars and liberties, though I'm traveling to NC later this week and am planning to see my sailor son while I'm there. Yippee!!

Van1612 -- see "Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival at Goose Creek" in the discussions above.

Welcome Yella Horse Gal!  Make sure you come on over to the Nuke Mom's page - it's a little more active than this one.  You'll get a quicker response to your questions over there!

Hi tmansmom - Welcome!  Make sure your read "Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival at Goose Creek" & "Nuke 'A' School" above.  Both will give you some good info.  Also, make sure you come over to the Nuke Mom's group.  It's a little more active than this page and you will get quicker responses!

How big is the graduation from A school? 

Good Morning.  I know we don't normally post any information on here that identifies a sailor but I think it's important to post this.  This Sailor - Vincent Ferdin - is missing.  He is in Goose Creek, SC, in the last part of prototype.  His mom, Rena Ferdin, was contacted by the Navy on Monday that he had been missing for 2 days.  HE IS STILL MISSING.  She is in Goose Creek & has been there since Tuesday.  Please share this with your sailors & perhaps someone will know something or remember something that could help in finding him. This has been posted on various FB groups and there is also a FB page dedicated to finding him "Finding Vincent Ferdin".  

Hi my name is Kayla, My boyfriend has been in Charleston since the start of August and i finally get to visit him in October! I am supper excited! We have been talking about going to the ball, but i am nervous because i don't know anyone or what to expect! Do any of you have any advice for first time attendees?!

heidi86 - unfortunately they have not found him yet.  There's also a FaceBook page: Finding Vincent Ferdin that posts updates.

Did anyone get pictures from A School graduation on 10/9/2015?? I was unable to attend and was hoping to see if I could find any pictures of my son.. Thanks in advance

Vincent Ferdin is still missing.  Please continue to share this information.  (Especially with your sailors in Charleston/Goose Creek.)

My son is graduating from PIR December 11. He will be attending Nuke school in Charleston. Can anyone hazard a guess on whether he will be able to come home for Christmas? 

A new flier was posted on FB today for Vincent Ferdin - he is still missing.  Please continue to pray for his family that they can find out something soon.

My son is currently in South Carolina,  He as told us there is stand down in December.  

Hi Redwind & KarenLynn - You should also join the Nuke mom's group - it's a little more active and you will get answers quicker! They normally split the holiday standown into 2 separate breaks and normally your sailor will get one or the other - of course that could also change at any time!

http://navyformoms.com/group/nukemoms

VINCENT FERDIN HAS BEEN FOUND!!!  This was posted this morning on their FB page.  What a blessing!!!  So thankful.  I'm so very happy for his family.

B'sNuke thank you