NUKE moms

My son is currently stationed in Ballston Spa. Your son’s class will be the first class to attend since it was closed for maintenance several years ago. The Ballston Soa area is beautiful and your son should find many things to do there during his down time. Good luck to him and the other sailors who will be completing Prototype. 

My son's boat (formerly PCU IOWA) was commissioned on Saturday in Groton.  It is now the USS IOWA!!!

It was a GREAT ceremony in spite of the cold and dreary weather!

Wow, val, that's exciting that your Sailor will be going to Ballston!  Will he be in the first class since reopening?

val - I think your son will really like it there.  B really enjoyed his time there.  We visited twice and had fun seeing the area.  We didn't make it into NY City, but B did.

MomofJoseph - that's awesome!  Glad you were able to be there for it!

The USPS is coming out with a new Forever stamp to honor the Navy's 250th year.

Here's the link to pre-order:

Navy 250th stamp

Thank you, B'sNukeMom for sharing about the Navy stamp!!!  I love that!

Oliver's Easter Egg Hunt!

I got him the shirt he's wearing....it says "Eggs-cavator" and has a bulldozer on it....it's so cute!

B'sNukeMom -

That is adorable!  Thanks for reminding me about the great Easters when they were so little!!  Great days!!!

 B'sNukeMoM - Those pics are so adorable!  Thank you for sharing!!!

I don't recall if this was a graduation weekend for Prototype or not, but it is hard to believe that 6 years ago, Easter weekend was at the same time and correlated with Prototype graduation. My husband and I flew out to SC and spent the weekend with our son. A lot has happened in that 6 years. 

Happy Tuesday!

My daughter got assigned her rate, MMN!! That's what she was hoping for.

Great news AZ_RACCOON!

WooHoo!! AZ_RACCOON - Please tell your daughter congratulations!! 

Happy Wednesday!

I will Chipmunk, thank you!!!

Happy Thursday!

You may have noticed that I have changed my user name. Today is my ETN's last day of active duty.

It has been a great growth and learning experience. He is now deep into his new life, including flying lessons. Luckily, for Mom, his motorcycle has turned in to a bit of a lemon that he doesn't have time to fix.

His timing was perfect. Being a short-timer, he was sent back early from deployment.  Then 2 weeks later, his ship, the Carl Vinson, was extended and sent to the Middle East. My special love and prayers for those families who were preparing for a Homecoming that is now delayed.

I will stick around, mostly as an observer. I am in San Diego if you need my emergency help here.

Fair winds and following seas.

CanukaVet - Thank you for the update!  I'm happy for your son, but my heart hurts for the rest of his crew and their families!  I wish the best to you and your family (and am grateful that you'll stick around to help those of us still in the midst of it all)!

Much love to you!

CanukaVet - thanks for the update!  And thank you to your son for his service!  Boy that went by fast lol! 

Please do stick around as your insight is helpful and much appreciated. 

And remember, if you delete your profile, EVERYTHING you have ever posted will disappear! 

Fair winds and following seas to your son in his next adventure!

You may have heard the news that a Navy jet went overboard on the Truman on Monday (4/28/25).  Fortunately no one was seriously injured.

Jet Overboard 4/2025

Hi all - Happy Thursday!  B,C & Oliver arrive on Monday! I can't wait.  We're doing Disneyland Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Celebrating hubbies 65th birthday and Oliver's 2nd.  And they'll be here for Mother's Day too! Woohoo!

My husband got our daughter's "I'm a sailor" call yesterday! We officially have a sailor! It's so exciting and I am so proud of her! Next stop A-school, MMN!

AZ_RACCOON-  Bravo Zulu to your and your sailor!!! Welcome to the next phase of your journey.

B'sNukeMomVet - Yes, these six years went by so fast; for me at least. Thank you, I will stick around.