Hello to all NNMoms oteam
Have a question..help pls... How long is the schooling of MM(?) My son has mentioned of "six months" -- or (?) Is that just PHASE1(?) Then, he gets to take a break can go where he wants to go(?) -- perhaps reunion with his friends in CALI...(?) ; yet I personally mention to him an idea of taking a real vacation "Hawaii" -- told him one word...(my thoughts at those moments @/Gurnee Mil
Currently he has made connections the day prior his day on flight....I also made connection to one of the Navy Moms from Holiday Inn Libertyville back at last week's...
PedAlQueen - the MM's A school is 14 weeks and from what I have gathered, leave time between A school and Power School can just depend. Then Power School is 24 weeks, followed by Prototype.
But be sure to use it a few times before you go - to make sure you are familiar with it and it works! LOL - you don't want to get there and have a bad one!
Good eve NNMoMs, @ Chipmunk -- good to know and thanks for important info. And, @ Kaicat, that is a great idea!!! I was seeing my son with our quality moments within his family time his parents (self Mom + his Dad + grandMA - Dad side) .... : I am thinking he can use one! The one that has alarm timer for their running 5k three times a week or so during his own tasks on feet ....(he does not wear one!) Or I can momentarily give him another email short letter reminder...as I've just sent orders processed to him for HEART month goodies (delivery of protein bars/other selection(s)...- healthy energizer munchies)
Wondering if anyone's Sailor has mentioned any of their favorite places to eat around town? My son and his friends are always looking for some good cheap eats when they are out and about. When we visited for A school graduation we had some nice meals but I was looking for some suggestions that might fit a bachelors budget a little more.
Nukelukesmom - I could not remember the name of the place I wanted to recommend so I checked with my nuke - it is Hibachi Fusion. It is a Sushi/Teriyaki/Noodle place. I am not a Sushi person but I had a Chicken Noodle bowl that I have been hankering to have again ever since. My son and some of his friends seem to like to go there because beside having good food it fits their budget and is close enough that they have even gone sometimes on a week night. It's not walking distance but close driving distance.
Nukelukesmom - I have never been there, but I love the TV show - Diners, drive-in's and dives! I did some research for places that have been on his TV show that should all be about a 25 minute (I think) drive of GC and here are all the places I found:
I just want to share some good news with everyone - first of all - I am not even a real nuke mom yet because if any of you have been paying attention my son is still at boot camp! (for Christmas, New Year, Birthday...) BUT - I feel very welcome here and really like this forum - so I want to share some good news!
I got the first call from my son yesterday since he called me with the - instead of "I'm a Sailor" - "New PIR 030918" call - and he sounds great! He is really much happier now in his new division. He whispered to me that it has been like going from "Boot Camp" to "Summer Camp" (hopefully this doesn't get back to his RDC's! lol)
I just want to share the differences between the two divisions:
He can now eat whatever he wants (no restrictions against, cereal, jelly, sugar), his mail is not getting withheld, he feels the new ppl and RDC's actually care what happens to him and they want him to succeed, he gets 45 minutes of downtime to study each day, he can shower for 5 minutes - not 1.5 minutes, they all get to sit down when they study instead of standing up entire time, no general "hateful" atmosphere, he can actually ask the RDC's a question if there is a concern, and he is helping the other SR's study for their tests and whatnot because he already passes them all with 5's (except the running! lol).
SO - I am just feeling that my son has actually been really blessed by moving to a new division - and I wanted to share that with you.
Final note of concern though - a final thought from his old unit was that if he didn't pass the run at the next PFA they would discuss "separation" - I feel this was their idea of "motivational" speech? Because I was pretty sure if he fails the run again he gets to go to FIT and retake it - some people said even up to 10 times every 48 hours - can anyone confirm this for me? I am going to ask in my bootcamp group too.
I just wanted to share with you some good news and let you all know again that I appreciate you all!
Lazerguppie - Glad to hear your sailor is getting started on his classes. I believe I explained their study hour time/ jargon in the later sections of Nuke A school daily schedule... discussion. If nothing else, I try to find out or have my son let me know when his tests are.
Kai Cat - so glad to hear that your son is having a much better experience in his new division. As far as the PFA - I don't know how far back they are grandfathering some of the SR that have been at bc and whether or not they will be putting them in FIT or not. There have been a couple of Mom mention on BC group that their sons did not make their run on PFA for the initial requirement and will be separated, but I think they all arrived at RTC in Feb.
Hopefully, you get some answers soon, all the best for you and your son.
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions on restaurants. I am going to email these to him tonight. He just started T Track this week and I know he will be going off base more during his time off than he was during A school so these will certainly come in handy. Navy Moms rock!
Tracie - I would suggest sending the laptop priority mail in their flat rate box. Check with them to see if this works out the best way, but you can send up to 70 lbs. I think. Also, it gives you insurance and tracking and you can add insurance. My pkgs usually get to GC in 2 days +1 day for mail room to process.
kai cat I just found this article which seems to indicate that failing the PFA will NOT result in separation but it may only apply to enlisted personnel and officers who have already completed basic training? I will keep looking!
Tracie - Just because it is a laptop - I would recommend fedex or ups - they have (especially fedex at kinkos stores) special laptop boxes where they pack it for you if you buy the box and if it gets damaged they cover it.
My son and his friends have gone to a Mexican restaurant in Charleston that they love. I will have to get the name from him when I talk to him later and I will let you all know!
My sailor is doing good so far and about to graduate A school. However, we have been encouraging him to attend church or chaplain services and he is not interested and says his navy work is more important. Anyone else encounter this? We Raised him Catholic and he happily received confirmation 3 years ago. i know it is his choice but wondering if other encounter this? We definetly hear how important the Navy Nuke job is to him.
workingatit, while my daughter joined a church near the base, she found that due to her study/work schedule she had little time to attend regularly. She said that she felt bad telling them she couldn't be there for functions. Is it possible that your sailor just doesn't want to have to deal with the issue/guilt of not being able to attend regularly? As they move along the study demands and schedules become more demanding. While the local churches seem to understand that these kids from the base are under a lot of pressure, it may be hard on the kids to decline invitations. Just a thought.
workingatit.....we raised our son in the church too and since joining the navy he hasn't been attending anywhere. I have to believe he'll find his,way back. I think it's so important . When I mention it to him he tells me not to worry about it. So I just pray
kai cat - I am so happy to hear that your SR has been moved to another division and things are better! March 9th will be here before you know it. Keep encouraging him and sending positive letters!
workingatit, after sending 4 kids out into the world after thinking I've given them a solid spiritual foundation, only 2 attend church and my sailor isn't one of them. (Catholic here too) JayDee's point is a good one... they keep the sailors very busy and working worship in can be a challenge. Keep him mindful of the work of our Lord in his life then give it to God. And pray for him always, as I'm sure you do. Don't give up hope that he finds his way back. <hugs and prayers>
Workingatit, Rebecca, and some of the others. My son had shared with me that he and some of his friends had been doing a Bible study on Wed. I asked him last week how that was going, since I knew the 5K was in the afternoon now. He said, that one has been more difficult to keep up with, but that the chaplain or a chaplain assistant had been doing a study during lunch time on Tuesday (I think), and currently they were going through the book of Acts.
It is very difficult for these sailors to spend time in formalized church attendance, but as a mom, I have to focus my encouragement on my son's relationship with God, and his heart. We have discussed church attendance, and I have even been given some local church information. But for now, I am okay with the Bible study. Just getting that fit into their day, can be difficult. I also send encouraging emails with a scripture or short recap from our Sunday morning message here at home. A a devotional that they can read on their phones before bed or something will encourage them.
Attending church is about building each other up in our faith, and encouraging us to stay the course, and share the Good News and God's love. Encouraging our sailors to find those like minded as themselves among their shipmates will go a long way to helping them stay strong in their faith, not to mention your continued prayers for them.
Please be sure to read the pages to the right (12) under the member profiles - lots of good info there. Also look at the **NEW MEMBERS** section at the top. The discussion forum also has lots of good stuff too - be sure to hit "view all". And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have!
toriA2424 - Welcome to Nuke Moms - we hope you will share a little about where you are in your Navy journey. My son is currently in A school at GC (Goose Creek, SC).
Chipmunk and Nancyjo....great advice. I'm praying my son meets someone on his sub who can be a good influence on himas far as continue his faith.
Has anyone in this group ever been to a sub commisioning? We are attending the commisioning of USS Colorado on March 17. I'm looking forward to seeing the inside of a sub up.close and personal. My sailor leaves friday for his first deployment. I'm looking forward to hearing what it's really like to be on one. I know he is not looking forward to being a nub (non useful body). That is something they all must go through.
thank you Chipmunk, NancyJo, Rebecca and others for the encouraging comments! I will try to be positive and maybe later on he will continue his faith. Thank you all for the encouraging comments.
Rebecca J, would love to hear about the sub commissioning later. I have never been inside or near a real sub.
I will definitely report back after the commissioning. I'm really looking forward to seeing where my sailor will.be spending his time out at sea. At least I'll have a little better picture of what it will be like.
Two new members ~ welcome to DomsMom and GoldenCatDragon!
Please feel free to jump right in and ask any questions you may have. There's also plenty of helpful info on the right (12 pages) under the member profiles.
Dominic's Mom and GoldenCatDragon - welcome to Nuke Moms. - We are glad you are joining us. We have a very active group and a range of love ones supporting their recruits and sailors from all stages of Navy life.
Please share a little with us of where you are at in your Navy journey. My son is currently in A school at GC training as an ET.
B'sNukeMoM....haha I was on that one in Disneyland too. Years ago. I foot all about it. I bet USS Colorado will be a bit different. I know I won't be able to take any pictures. You have to put your phones in a bin before boarding.
Good evening everyone. I know sailors have to have a buddy when leaving the base. How does it work if my parents want to pick him up and take him to dinner? Also, he will hopefully be classed up by the time they visit - is it reasonable that he could have dinner with them during the week?
SubMom, I don't know how to answer the first part of your question - but if your son has actually "classed up" and started his studies when your parents visit, then finding time during the week for dinner may be trickier, depending on what his required study time is. It will be best for them to have phone contact and also know that your sailor won't be able to call until after class and also PT or the 5K run which currently, I believe they are doing every Wed afternoon.
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hey everyone - have a good weekend!
For those of you with deployed sailors, remember, you are one day closer!
Feb 9, 2018
submomIII
PacNWmom - I second B'sNuke. I am about 3 hours north of there - so if you are coming more north, let me know!!
Feb 9, 2018
PedALqueen4ever
Have a question..help pls... How long is the schooling of MM(?) My son has mentioned of "six months" -- or (?) Is that just PHASE1(?) Then, he gets to take a break can go where he wants to go(?) -- perhaps reunion with his friends in CALI...(?) ; yet I personally mention to him an idea of taking a real vacation "Hawaii" -- told him one word...(my thoughts at those moments @/Gurnee Mil
Feb 9, 2018
PedALqueen4ever
Feb 9, 2018
PedALqueen4ever
Feb 9, 2018
Chipmunk
PedAlQueen - the MM's A school is 14 weeks and from what I have gathered, leave time between A school and Power School can just depend. Then Power School is 24 weeks, followed by Prototype.
And yes, they stay very busy!
Feb 9, 2018
kai cat
Mrstkath - Hello! Just to let you know - this is the watch I just got for my son for PIR graduation:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BU6RUU6/ref=oh_aui_search_deta...
Should come up as: Casio Men's GD350-1B G Shock Black Watch
soccermom19 - I would recommend this steamer:
https://www.amazon.com/Lemontec-Portable-Handheld-Powerful-Capacity...
But be sure to use it a few times before you go - to make sure you are familiar with it and it works! LOL - you don't want to get there and have a bad one!
Feb 9, 2018
PedALqueen4ever
Feb 9, 2018
PedALqueen4ever
Feb 9, 2018
Nukelukesmom
Wondering if anyone's Sailor has mentioned any of their favorite places to eat around town? My son and his friends are always looking for some good cheap eats when they are out and about. When we visited for A school graduation we had some nice meals but I was looking for some suggestions that might fit a bachelors budget a little more.
Feb 10, 2018
JayDee659
Nukelukesmom my daughter and sin in law liked Cookout and Way Back Burger.
Feb 10, 2018
Lazerguppie
My nuke classed up on Wed. Here's to a great, stress free first week!
Feb 11, 2018
ProudOfK
Nukelukesmom - I could not remember the name of the place I wanted to recommend so I checked with my nuke - it is Hibachi Fusion. It is a Sushi/Teriyaki/Noodle place. I am not a Sushi person but I had a Chicken Noodle bowl that I have been hankering to have again ever since. My son and some of his friends seem to like to go there because beside having good food it fits their budget and is close enough that they have even gone sometimes on a week night. It's not walking distance but close driving distance.
Feb 11, 2018
kai cat
lazerguppie - So happy for you and your Nuke!
Nukelukesmom - I have never been there, but I love the TV show - Diners, drive-in's and dives! I did some research for places that have been on his TV show that should all be about a 25 minute (I think) drive of GC and here are all the places I found:
http://earlybirddiner.com/
1644 SAVANNAH HIGHWAY
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
http://www.perfectlyfranksonline.com/
Monday - Saturday
11:15 - 8:30
118 North Main Street
Summerville, S.C.
https://www.ilovetheglassonion.com/
1219 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
http://www.fuelcharleston.com/
211 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston SC
http://tattooedmoose.com/home.html
1137 Morrison Drive
Charleston, South Carolina
I don't know if they have enough time to check out these places - but they might be good options!
Feb 11, 2018
kai cat
I just want to share some good news with everyone - first of all - I am not even a real nuke mom yet because if any of you have been paying attention my son is still at boot camp! (for Christmas, New Year, Birthday...) BUT - I feel very welcome here and really like this forum - so I want to share some good news!
I got the first call from my son yesterday since he called me with the - instead of "I'm a Sailor" - "New PIR 030918" call - and he sounds great! He is really much happier now in his new division. He whispered to me that it has been like going from "Boot Camp" to "Summer Camp" (hopefully this doesn't get back to his RDC's! lol)
I just want to share the differences between the two divisions:
He can now eat whatever he wants (no restrictions against, cereal, jelly, sugar), his mail is not getting withheld, he feels the new ppl and RDC's actually care what happens to him and they want him to succeed, he gets 45 minutes of downtime to study each day, he can shower for 5 minutes - not 1.5 minutes, they all get to sit down when they study instead of standing up entire time, no general "hateful" atmosphere, he can actually ask the RDC's a question if there is a concern, and he is helping the other SR's study for their tests and whatnot because he already passes them all with 5's (except the running! lol).
SO - I am just feeling that my son has actually been really blessed by moving to a new division - and I wanted to share that with you.
Final note of concern though - a final thought from his old unit was that if he didn't pass the run at the next PFA they would discuss "separation" - I feel this was their idea of
"motivational" speech? Because I was pretty sure if he fails the run again he gets to go to FIT and retake it - some people said even up to 10 times every 48 hours - can anyone confirm this for me? I am going to ask in my bootcamp group too.
I just wanted to share with you some good news and let you all know again that I appreciate you all!
Feb 11, 2018
3B'smom
Big Kid is a bit of a foodie. I'm not sure what the price point is on these, but he said that some of the places he has enjoyed are:
Feb 11, 2018
Chipmunk
Lazerguppie - Glad to hear your sailor is getting started on his classes. I believe I explained their study hour time/ jargon in the later sections of Nuke A school daily schedule... discussion. If nothing else, I try to find out or have my son let me know when his tests are.
Kai Cat - so glad to hear that your son is having a much better experience in his new division. As far as the PFA - I don't know how far back they are grandfathering some of the SR that have been at bc and whether or not they will be putting them in FIT or not. There have been a couple of Mom mention on BC group that their sons did not make their run on PFA for the initial requirement and will be separated, but I think they all arrived at RTC in Feb.
Hopefully, you get some answers soon, all the best for you and your son.
Feb 11, 2018
Nukelukesmom
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions on restaurants. I am going to email these to him tonight. He just started T Track this week and I know he will be going off base more during his time off than he was during A school so these will certainly come in handy. Navy Moms rock!
Feb 11, 2018
3B'smom
Tracie -
Rate and Name
NFAS Indoctrination Division
NNPTC
101 NNPTC Circle
Goose Creek, SC 29445-6324
Yes, he is FN. Hope you have safe travels home.
Feb 11, 2018
Chipmunk
Tracie - I would suggest sending the laptop priority mail in their flat rate box. Check with them to see if this works out the best way, but you can send up to 70 lbs. I think. Also, it gives you insurance and tracking and you can add insurance. My pkgs usually get to GC in 2 days +1 day for mail room to process.
Address:
FN first last name
INDOC
101 NNPTC CIR
GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445-6324
Feb 12, 2018
momterp
kai cat I just found this article which seems to indicate that failing the PFA will NOT result in separation but it may only apply to enlisted personnel and officers who have already completed basic training? I will keep looking!
http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=103868
Feb 12, 2018
momterp
kai cat Here is the latest on passing the PFA during boot camp:
http://navyformoms.ning.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/physical-fitnes...
It seems from reading this that your SR's previous division leadership may not have been giving correct information.
I hope he gives it all he's got--that's the best any of us can do!
Feb 12, 2018
kai cat
Tracie - Just because it is a laptop - I would recommend fedex or ups - they have (especially fedex at kinkos stores) special laptop boxes where they pack it for you if you buy the box and if it gets damaged they cover it.
Feb 12, 2018
kai cat
momterp - thanks for the info! relieves my anxiety!
Feb 12, 2018
NNLori
My son and his friends have gone to a Mexican restaurant in Charleston that they love. I will have to get the name from him when I talk to him later and I will let you all know!
Feb 12, 2018
workingatit
My sailor is doing good so far and about to graduate A school. However, we have been encouraging him to attend church or chaplain services and he is not interested and says his navy work is more important. Anyone else encounter this? We Raised him Catholic and he happily received confirmation 3 years ago. i know it is his choice but wondering if other encounter this? We definetly hear how important the Navy Nuke job is to him.
Feb 12, 2018
workingatit
Any recommendations for Charter fishing in Charleston area?
Feb 12, 2018
JayDee659
workingatit, while my daughter joined a church near the base, she found that due to her study/work schedule she had little time to attend regularly. She said that she felt bad telling them she couldn't be there for functions. Is it possible that your sailor just doesn't want to have to deal with the issue/guilt of not being able to attend regularly? As they move along the study demands and schedules become more demanding. While the local churches seem to understand that these kids from the base are under a lot of pressure, it may be hard on the kids to decline invitations. Just a thought.
Feb 12, 2018
Rebecca J
Feb 12, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Monday!
kai cat - I am so happy to hear that your SR has been moved to another division and things are better! March 9th will be here before you know it. Keep encouraging him and sending positive letters!
Feb 12, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
workingatit, after sending 4 kids out into the world after thinking I've given them a solid spiritual foundation, only 2 attend church and my sailor isn't one of them. (Catholic here too) JayDee's point is a good one... they keep the sailors very busy and working worship in can be a challenge. Keep him mindful of the work of our Lord in his life then give it to God. And pray for him always, as I'm sure you do. Don't give up hope that he finds his way back. <hugs and prayers>
Feb 12, 2018
Chipmunk
Workingatit, Rebecca, and some of the others. My son had shared with me that he and some of his friends had been doing a Bible study on Wed. I asked him last week how that was going, since I knew the 5K was in the afternoon now. He said, that one has been more difficult to keep up with, but that the chaplain or a chaplain assistant had been doing a study during lunch time on Tuesday (I think), and currently they were going through the book of Acts.
It is very difficult for these sailors to spend time in formalized church attendance, but as a mom, I have to focus my encouragement on my son's relationship with God, and his heart. We have discussed church attendance, and I have even been given some local church information. But for now, I am okay with the Bible study. Just getting that fit into their day, can be difficult. I also send encouraging emails with a scripture or short recap from our Sunday morning message here at home. A a devotional that they can read on their phones before bed or something will encourage them.
Attending church is about building each other up in our faith, and encouraging us to stay the course, and share the Good News and God's love. Encouraging our sailors to find those like minded as themselves among their shipmates will go a long way to helping them stay strong in their faith, not to mention your continued prayers for them.
Feb 12, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest member ~ toriA2424!
Please be sure to read the pages to the right (12) under the member profiles - lots of good info there. Also look at the **NEW MEMBERS** section at the top. The discussion forum also has lots of good stuff too - be sure to hit "view all". And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have!
Feb 12, 2018
Chipmunk
toriA2424 - Welcome to Nuke Moms - we hope you will share a little about where you are in your Navy journey. My son is currently in A school at GC (Goose Creek, SC).
Feb 12, 2018
Rebecca J
Has anyone in this group ever been to a sub commisioning? We are attending the commisioning of USS Colorado on March 17. I'm looking forward to seeing the inside of a sub up.close and personal. My sailor leaves friday for his first deployment. I'm looking forward to hearing what it's really like to be on one. I know he is not looking forward to being a nub (non useful body). That is something they all must go through.
Feb 12, 2018
workingatit
thank you Chipmunk, NancyJo, Rebecca and others for the encouraging comments! I will try to be positive and maybe later on he will continue his faith. Thank you all for the encouraging comments.
Rebecca J, would love to hear about the sub commissioning later. I have never been inside or near a real sub.
Feb 12, 2018
Rebecca J
Feb 12, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Two new members ~ welcome to DomsMom and GoldenCatDragon!
Please feel free to jump right in and ask any questions you may have. There's also plenty of helpful info on the right (12 pages) under the member profiles.
Feb 12, 2018
Chipmunk
Dominic's Mom and GoldenCatDragon - welcome to Nuke Moms. - We are glad you are joining us. We have a very active group and a range of love ones supporting their recruits and sailors from all stages of Navy life.
Please share a little with us of where you are at in your Navy journey. My son is currently in A school at GC training as an ET.
Feb 12, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Rebecca J - can't wait to hear about the commissioning. The only sub I've been on is the one at Patriots Point (oh and the one at Disneyland!).
Feb 12, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Another new member! Welcome to Chantal!
Feb 12, 2018
CSW
Our son says there's going to be a new nuke rate for the Columbia class subs Boomers that are suppose to start coming on line 2021.
Feb 12, 2018
Rebecca J
Feb 12, 2018
Rebecca J
Feb 12, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
For anyone interested - here's the link to info on the USS Colorado:
https://usscoloradocommittee.org/
Feb 12, 2018
SubMom
Good evening everyone. I know sailors have to have a buddy when leaving the base. How does it work if my parents want to pick him up and take him to dinner? Also, he will hopefully be classed up by the time they visit - is it reasonable that he could have dinner with them during the week?
Feb 12, 2018
DSmom
Feb 12, 2018
AZNuKeGma
Submom
we took our grandson off base last summer with no problem.
we met & picked him up at the Nex. And he got to stay one night with us at hotel ☺️
Feb 12, 2018
Chipmunk
SubMom, I don't know how to answer the first part of your question - but if your son has actually "classed up" and started his studies when your parents visit, then finding time during the week for dinner may be trickier, depending on what his required study time is. It will be best for them to have phone contact and also know that your sailor won't be able to call until after class and also PT or the 5K run which currently, I believe they are doing every Wed afternoon.
Feb 12, 2018
soccermom19
Hi moms, Anyone out there with a nuke in A school whose class is 1803-T?
Feb 12, 2018