NUKE moms

This is my 4th deployment to live through. Twin 1 to join was an it on a destroyer. He deployed twice for 9 months, but could call and fb chat. I could send care packages often. He now is out of the navy and moved to Alaska. Twin 2 to join is the one on the sub. It is a fast attack. The first time the obundsman was not great about communicating. He did internet call when they were in a port. Also she did give a heads up to one time to send cards to someone who was meeting the boat. I also emailed daily and he got them in bunches occasionally then would shoot me an email. He also would ask, Is anything weird going on on the news?? They would not have a clue. This time we were given a list of things we could do ahead of time. I bought him a calendar day and made a poster that will be put up that day, His birthday. and a halfway box sent to be packed aboard. and all those letters. She lets us know everyone the boat came in from an underway as well. After this deployment my twin 2 will be finishing up his 6 years next year and be coming home to go to college.

The toll road issue is a total bummer. Something not good there. I had heard of there being issues with the toll roads in Virginia as that is where twin 1 was stationed. 

I did not know about the instagram thing. I will have to look into that. I am a member of the FB group Loved Ones of Hawaii Submarine Sailors. You have to go thru a process to join as it is a closed group but it is a pretty good one. 

Kai Cat - and any others whose sailor was in THU after PIR, if you can share your sailor's experience with X'sNukeGF in her discussion above, I know she would appreciate it.

Co-Twin, I'm curious if you contacted the obundsman or if they contacted you about packages, letters, etc.  Looks like things went PERFECT for you!

I would love to get on the nukes mom fb page. 

A Branson trip would also be doable for me. Very close, in fact! I don't chat much on here, but it would be great to meet some other Navy mamas. 

Happy Friday!!!

I have my RED on!!!

I would like to be a part of the Nuke moms FB group if possible.

Good morning!  I actually follow subspotr on Instagram.  Very cool pics!

Chipmunk - thanks for sharing the info on ET's and PT.  My son actually texted last night (first time in over a week, yeah!) and said they start morning PT in April.

A girl's trip sounds super fun.  If the dates work out with my work schedule I would love to fly in from WA state to meet up.

Hammer, have fun at PIR!  I spent the entire time with my eyes fixed on my sailor and barely took in the rest of it.  I've watched it live streamed a couple times since then to pick up what I missed.  I still get all teary waiting for those doors to open!   I hope you have plenty of tissue.

Hammer - have a great time.  It is an AWESOME experience.  Take it all in.  It is so wonderful!!!  Enjoy time with your sailor!!!

Hammer -  Soooo glad you are at PIR today!!! Enjoy the day and time with your sailor!! Today you can wave from the stands instead of from outside RTC!!

Hi all - Happy RED shirt Friday!  I've got my red on :)

For anyone who would like to join the Nuke Moms FaceBook group please send me a message on here.  (You will have to friend me first if we aren't already friends.)  Keep in mind that the FB group is for MOMS only and your sailor must have already had PIR.

The Hammer - woohoo PIR!  I'm sure you're having a wonderful time!

momterp - ugh - so disappointing that your son hasn't been able to get his mail :(  And especially since it's birthday stuff.  Happy Belated Birthday to him! 

Things must have really changed there lately.  When my son was there he never had a problem getting packages - and I always sent the USPS "if it fits, it ships" boxes - I guess we were lucky. 

Another reason to join the FB group since there is a mom in GC that personally delivers packages AND takes a picture for you! 

I have a question regarding ombudsman contacts.  My son will be leaving on a deployment soon, it will be his first.  He has mentioned to me that he has made me the contact person for the ombudsman.  I have yet to receive any information from her.  It concerns me because my son leaves sometime next month and it would be nice to have any information she can give me.   Any suggestions as to whether I can find out who she is, and how I can contact her?

Thank you for any information you can share with me.  I am doing my best to be patient.

I just checked the tracking on my USPS priority pkg to my son and it was delivered at 10:39 AM Goose Creek, just as it said it would be. I sent tracking # and expected date to my son and also just texted him that it was there so he could check on it. He has said that sometimes it takes them a day to sort the mail.

momc - I don't know anything about deployment yet, but when my son was INDOC at GC he gave me the name and numbers of the ombudsman, I believe their info is online as well for NNPTC. You might check with your son and see if he has been given that information, and contact them directly.

Anyone wanting to be on nuke mom FB page can private message me and I’ll get you on

I’m just catching up! Would luv a girls trip! And I’m in Tennessee finishing building our house hopefully in summer. Would luvv navy mom visitors going thru Knoxville, Tn!

My son says the shuttle at GC isn't operating anymore. Can anyone update the website page for GC?

kai cat - which website page are you talking about updating?

Just a reminder to any new members you can join Blue Star Mothers.  I've put the link to the N4M page on here and you can find info on what they do and hopefully you can find a chapter in your area:

http://navyformoms.ning.com/group/bluestarmothers

B'sNukeMoM⚓️MM - This is the web page:

http://navyformoms.ning.com/group/Nuke_A_School_FAQ

kai cat - I'm heading home so I'll have to take a look at this on Monday (it's too hard for me to do things from home on my phone!).

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

kai cat - you son's class is right behind my son's class. How exciting! Thing will get really busy for him - if he's anything like my son he will love it!! 

Are any moms going to be in goose creek April 11 thru the 15 th? Would love to meet you ladies.

Any moms out there going to GC for April 20th graduation?  Would love to meet up particularly on the 19th when our sailors won't be available.  Let's get together and see the town!!!  Please reach out either on this message board or PM me. 

Anyone have any idea which airport, O'Hare or Midway, is more likely to be used from RTC to GC A school? My SR is scheduled for PIR on 4/20 and it would be good if we can use the same as we need leave on Sat afternoon.

Mbear99 theres no telling which airport. It's based on what airport the Navy can get good flights at a good price. My Nuke flew out of Midway. We were fortunate enough that Delta moved our flights as a courtesy. 

JayDee- Thanks for the info.

Your Sailor should put you on the sub's obundsman list for her to contact you. In case of emergency or of you have questions you can email her. It is her job to keep you informed as of deployment and and homecomings and mail drops. This one who is new since last deployment is doing a really good job. She even lets family know when the boat comes in from underways. For newer members, an underway is a short out to sea to test equipment and practice maneuvers etc... A Deployment is from 3 months to 6 months out doing what they train for, a mission. Out to their assigned waters. Subs run silent during these deployments. 

I was fortunate to go to 2 PIR's. I have twins who joined the navy. One is out now and is a veteran.  I think he is in the reserves now. Moved to Alaska, little town by Homer. The other one has a year to go on his sub.

I had my class do a service project through Molly's Adopt a Sailor. The mom of a student at my school works at a daycare. She had every kid make something to send. These are my favorites. They are precious! 

Here are some more.

OMG! Those are darling! Our adoptees will LOVE them!!!

What a great project. Love them. Love the hand flag.

Thanks for sharing the pictures of the cards!!

MBear99 - As JayDee659 said, there is no way to predict which airport your sailor will fly out of. For example, my son flew out of O'Hare.

NickSydmom - hopefully, I will be there before you, so we won't be able to meet, but enjoy your visit to GC and graduation!!!

CO-Twin - thank you for sharing this information.

My EM landed in Charleston last night around 11:15 and should be nestled in his new room at GC by now. Per advice, I sent him the list of items he might need along with a gift card to the NEX. His flight last night didn't leave until evening... so I spent the whole day at the airport with him... what a great time!!! Now for a day of rest...

The Hammer - so glad you were able to have the day with your son at the airport. That is a great idea to send him with a list of things he might need and a NEX gift card!!  There are so many different scenarios of traveling from GL to GC which is why it is hard to give exact information. My son's plane left at 6:30 AM and they were landed and waiting in Charleston for transport to GC before we even had made our way out of the suburbs of Chicago. We also checked out of our motel early to be with him and then drive south home. That worked best for us and he was shopping with his division mates Sat afternoon. You live nearby GL, and being able to spend all day with your son having a late flight was a wonderful time for you. He will sleep well and have time to shop today at the NEX. Have a restful day today.

Rebecca J - I haven't had a chance to share BNHs with you. I know that sub deployment is hard on both our sailors and their families. It hit me last night when I was texting with my son, had been on the phone with him in the morning and also had email from him. This will be all different in another year when he is finished with school and out on the fleet. May God's peace be with you as your family and son stay the course.

3B's - Those handprint hugs are amazing!  Thanks for sharing.

3B'smom - what a fantastic project. Those handmade cards will bring warm, happy smiles to many sailors!  Thanks so much for sharing.

Enjoy your Palm Sunday everyone!  I am thankful for all of you and the amazing support and information here!  This Navy journey is every bit a rollercoaster as described by the seasoned Mom's - and to think I'm only in the beginning of the ride.  So appreciative of this group!

Going to see my sailor at the end of this week. We will only have 2 nights and a day, but that's okay! I have Easter treats for him and I made him a blanket with blueberry yarn (he is disappointed he does not get to wear blueberries), after reading on here blankets are hard to come by.

lazerguppie, enjoy your visit with your sailor.

 BlancheMarie, thank you for your Sailors service and for your insite. My son is in Power School so I have yet to experience deployment but your text made me tear up. I appreciate the one word text and I understand the neverending support of the Navy Moms. So glad to be a part of this!

Those cards are awesome!!  The poem made me cry. 

My sailor arrived at GC late Saturday night. He's pretty happy to be rooming with a sailor who is halfway thru power school as he has been answering a lot of questions for him. This feels like sending him off to college! I don't have the anxiety that I felt during boot camp yet... which is wonderful! Happy Monday!

Good Morning all - Happy Monday!

lazerguppie - enjoy your visit with your son!  I'm sure he'll like the blanket - and I agree, I like the blueberries better too!

BlancheMarie - haha, gotta love the text message!  Short & sweet lol. (this almost fits!)

The Hammer - glad you got to spend the day with your son before he flew out.  Now the real fun begins!

3B's - Oh I love the cards - thank you so much for sharing!

We're still trying to get my moms house ready to sell.  We're finally getting closer - almost have everything out of the old house (but that doesn't include the garage or sheds yet!).  She's completely in at the new house and loving it.  It's been making for some long weekends though.....

B'sNukeMom that text statement must describe my SIL.  He's really into cars and on Saturday there was a nicely restored El Camino parked next to us.  So I took a picture and sent it to him with a brief note asking how he was (our daughter is on an underway).  Crickets.  Sigh, at least I tried.  After our daughter gets back, I'll mention it to her, she'll ask him and he'll claim to have never gotten the text.