NUKE moms

Yea!  Happy Birthday Fiona!!!  Such a cutie, hard to believe it's been a year already.

If they don't pass the "dash for cash" they will still move on to power school but they won't automatically advance to E4.  They'll have the opportunity to pass it again later.

Chipmunk  - What is ICE?

Soccermom19 - I am not exactly certain what ICE is. I think it is one of the Electrical tests that the ETs take. I need to look it up, when I originally heard my son talk about it, I thought it was their comprehensives, but then he said something to his father Saturday about ICE, and I just know it is a very detailed test that they have to have everything exactly right. His father is an engineer so they talk "shop", and I talked about the "business" things we needed to deal with.

Any navy moms have a sailor graduating the MM A school Feb 16th?  I can't make it but my sailor said it was no big deal and he does not get any extra time off. I still feel bad but I will try to send him something in the mail. 

He also said after power school he may have to wait a few months at GC before prototype school. Has anyone had any experience with this? 

Thanks so much. BTW - my sailor's girfriend enlisted as DEP in navy (hoping for CTE? assignment)  so we will see how this will work our for both of them. They seem fine so far. 

Workingatit, the hold before going to prototype is not unheard of.  Sometimes it's due to maintenance. My Nuke was told that she could have a 6-8 month hold and ended up starting fairly soon after power school was over. If I were you I wouldn't worry about it until it happens, this will save you a lot of stress along the way. 

Good advice, JayDee. All things happen in Navy time. My son was in grad hold for some months waiting for proto. That was a while back now but it wouldn't surprise me if that is still the case. When my son went to BS there were 2 plants and now there is only 1.

workingatit - I have heard the same thing. My son said that he could have a wait time of 8 months.

Many of you probably got the email message from AZNuKeGma.  I was explaining to her that when you send a message to the group as a whole it will go to the email address that you used when you signed up for N4M.  It doesn't go into your "inbox" on here.  I don't know why, it's weird!  And when the message is sent the sender doesn't see your personal email address either.  I asked her to share her comments on this page so we can all comment back to her.  

She was sharing that her grandson will be going to Ballston Spa for prototype and he is very happy about it ;-D  (My son was in BS for proto and he really liked it there too - a change of scenery from GC!

B'sNuke thanks for reaching out to AZNukeGma- I saw her comment on main chat and in my email.

So, I got a few minutes in with my son today - Just FYI for those at GC - Sometimes around 4:15 - 4:45 pm if your sailor goes back to their BEQ to change and shower after PT or the 5K (since they are doing that in the afternoon currently) you might be able to get them to answer their phone if you just happen to call them. Usually, I text first but I was driving today at that time so couldn't and he had just texted me.

Passed his last E-funds test and no it wasn't ICE (he told me but I couldn't write) that is their last section, I think. He did say they are doing the official PFA tomorrow and to pray he didn't get stopped on the push-ups. They have more eyes watching them here than at BC and they have to have their form just right. He did well on his test, not the best, but that is okay!!

Thanks for the responses! Navy moms are awesome!

workingatit - my son had a 4 month hold between power school and proto and then it was 9 months to get through proto.  There were lots of shutdowns.  He was lucky in that he qualified 3 weeks before graduation so he didn't have to do much in those last few weeks.

Navy moms are awesome indeed!!!!

I want to thank everyone for answering my questions about dating/marrying in the navy! Also - thanks for not thinking I am some sort of creeper! (LOL)

All of your comments have greatly relieved my mind about my son finding someone if it is meant to be.

Chipmunk and soccermom19 - wanted to answer your question about ICE.  As you said Chipmunk it is the last class (about 4 weeks long if I remember right) in A school for ETs.  I don't remember exactly what the letters stand for but I believe the E is for Equipment.  At any rate it is a very difficult class - it was definitely the most challenging part of A school for my son.

There are places on the internet that list the 6 most academically challenging jobs in the military (not just the navy) - the top 3 in this list are the 3 nuke jobs (ET, EM and MM).  It list the ET as the most challenging and what my son heard (I don't know if this is fact but it is what he heard) is that the ICE class is the reason that ET is considered the most challenging.  In other words - it is very challenging - but my sailor made it through and I've no doubt yours will as well.

Thanks ProudOfK ! I thought ICE was toward the end of A school for ETs, which is why I was confused the other day when listening to only one side of the conversation my husband was having with our son.

I will say, I don't think I could honestly study one subject all day long, go do PT or a 5K, grab dinner and head back for 5 hours of study. He was only on 10-0 but he knew he had to study that much for this last test in E-funds. Not only that but to immediately jump in the same day and start a new subject while waiting for your other test to be graded, not a day in between or anything.

Ladies, this is why you don't always hear from your sailors!

Hi all - Happy Thursday!

A little more nuke humor for the day - click on the picture to make it easier to read!

LOL B'sNuke Perfect!

PattiP - where you been?  Haven't heard from you in a while.....what's the latest on your son getting out?  Any firm plans in place yet?

Son just texted and said he had misunderstood, it was just a practice PFA today the real Dash for Cash will be in a week or two. The funny thing is, that is what he had told me on Tuesday and then yesterday said it was today. I think he was more focused on his test. I said hopefully you got some of your jitters out this way!

Hi to all, does anyone have information on the A school graduation? My son is graduating on March 9, 2018. Thank you!

Hey everyone - don't forget to wear your RED tomorrow!

B'sNukeMoM⚓️MM

Love the pic!!!  That is really great.

J's/S'smom - If they are flying they will most likely be going over my head!! Some days the flight path goes over our place, not as often as it use to when one of the runways was being fixed though.

Chickpea13 - Check the Main Chat, if able, AZNuKeGma, told you that she would be at the March 9th graduation.

I just saw it and wasn't sure if she managed to convey that to you or not.

J's/S'smom - Are they in an area where they cannot get service from their provider?  Is that why the only call when there's wifi?

My son just passed digital now on to the last course, ICE. I hear it is so difficult. Then comps.....Prayers please....Graduation supposed to be March 16 (class 1749-T)

J's/S'smom

there is an app called, Whatsapp.  You can download that onto any phone Android and iPhone.  Anyone can make a call to anywhere in the world for free.  You don't need to be near WIFI in order for it to be free.  You can text and call.  I use it all the time to call a friend who is living in Istanbul.  There is never a charge.  Try it!!

Hi all -Happy RED Friday - are you all wearing your red?

We also used Whatsapp - it worked great.

J's/S'smom - March will be here before you know it.  Patti - I'm anxious to see where your son ends up (glad you popped back in too!).  It will be interesting if he heads back to Japan.  J's/S's - what does your Marine plan on doing?

proudNukemom - positive thoughts heading your way for your son and his classmates ;-D

Hello all, anyone have a nuke in class 1802?  I don't hear from mine often so it would be nice to have some information if anyone has any updates on their status?  I know they just started power school this week.

some more nuke humor (cuz you know they're either in a sub or stuck in the bottom of the ship)

ok Nuke moms, I need some help.  My sailor cannot make it to his sister's wedding, so they want his sailor pic, life size face, on a stick as a prop for pics at the wedding.  He wants to use his portrait.  But the portraits I have are small, so blowing it up makes it look so grainy.  Not enough pixels. 

Anyone have ideas as to how to get this small face in a portrait blown up the size of a real face and on to a stick?

Thank you!!!

I got my red on how 'bout you? !! (Sorry, a little bit of high school football spirit chant humor) (or robotics or whatever activity.)

Patti P - you will have to share your really engaging books with us, if you don't mind.

proudNukemom - Thanks for sharing. Mine just started digital on Wed after their test. Glad to know ICE follows that. Mine is 1801-T - suppose to graduate April 6.

mjnavynukemom - Is your son MM? I think one of my friends is in the same class. If she doesn't respond, I will see if I can put her in touch with you.

J's/S's Mom - I will be watching the skies!!

Good morning 

Bnukemoms Love the funny pic

soccermom - we had B's boot camp picture put on a stick (I had posted some pictures of it previously or you can see them on my page).  A mom in our Blue Star Mom's group had them made but I don't know where she got them from.  Try something like Vistaprint.  They might be able to help.

And good morning AZNukeGma!  Glad to see you here ;-D

Chipmunk - my son is ET.

 mjnavynukemom - That is interesting. My son is ET but his class is 1801-T, he is no where near power school yet. He isn't set to graduate A school until April 6th.  I believe the MM's who were class 1802 just had or are going to have their A school graduation and will start power school soon, but the ET's have 6 months versus the 3 months of the MMs, which is why I assumed your son was MM.

SantaBabs81 - Great idea!!! I hadn't thought of Etsy.  I will definitely try that.   Thank you!!

Have a good weekend everyone!

One day closer.......

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Hey everyone - this is being shared in the FB group. They are sending free care packages to the troops. You pick 4 items & they will ship them free of charge.  Easy peasy. It’s being done through Crown Royal so you have to enter  your birthdate to prove you are over 21.

PattiP - Thanks for sharing your books I will have to look them up.

soccermom19, you might still be able to order a larger photo from your son's BC graduation so it would be closer to life size for better resolution with enlargement. I'm pretty sure there was a form with our son's photos so we could order more if we wanted.

PattiP those books all sound great (I looked them up)--thanks for the recommendations!

Comps for my boy and Z.horsey's girl tomorrow. The countdown is on for A school graduation on Friday. I just can't wait to see him! 

Our daughter, too, has comps tomorrow! She’s nervous about it,  studying a lot. Will be so glad when it’s over, what an achievement!

Prayers for those with comps tomorrow. My son will be there in a couple of months.

Proud Nuke Mom- My son told me they call ICE- I Cry Every Night. :/  My son isn't to that point yet but that part of the program has a reputation apparently. My impression is that none of this is easy!! They work so hard!! 

Hi all - Happy Monday!

Good luck to everyone who is taking their comp today!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  We have weather back in the 80's today - only problem is there are some winds with it, which in turn lead to fires.  There was a fire burning in Malibu this morning but I think they got it contained fairly quickly thank goodness!