NUKE moms

LOL JayDee!

Oh and you know I'll let you know once I ever make it out that way!

Well, I wasn't there but it looked like Vegas with you gals was a rather good time. ;)  I'm all over Branson but it doesn't sound like B'sNuke will be free to make that trip in a while.

Bnukes - I am just waiting to take your son and GF to dinner/lunch!  I know all the best places around here! LOL  And these college kids at MSU never have any $ :)

I will keep waiting to send the invitation

awwww kai cat - that is so sweet of you!  I'll definitely pass the invite on to them once he arrives :)

Trust me NancyJo - I'm gonna need a trip lol!

Just got word my SR’s rate is ET. 

Less than three weeks until PIR. 

It’s flying faster than I thought.

Congrats!  Your heart will go through your chest when you see your sailor at PIR! 

Ceej0347 - Exciting news!! And yes the time to PIR does fly faster than we think! Be sure to check my discussion on BCMoms group about Flying out from GL - and as time gets closer - Nuke A school daily schedule. The first section is in the pages to the right but there is more info in the discussion and is geared a little more to ET since that is my son's rate as well.  Be sure to read the other pages to the right also, they give you insight into what is ahead - always remembering Semper Gumby (stay flexible)!   Also, I think they will be in their dress whites by then, so plan accordingly and have a Tide to Go pen ready to send with him to GC.

Hi all - Happy Tuesday!

Ceej0347 - yes,exciting news.  The next 3 weeks will definitely fly by!

Welcome to our newest member ~ APK sailor mom!

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Hi all - Happy Wednesday (is it Friday yet???)!

Welcome to our newest member ~ Nuke mom and wife!

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Good morning everyone!! I want to say thank you to all of you! I so enjoy following the conversations and I learn so much from each and everyone of you. I'm sorry I don't respond more and individually. I have "issues" with using this site on my phone so I am not able to respond and many times I want to. By the time I get to my computer I can't remember who said what. So I apologize but please know I value all of you and this site for the support it provides me!! Thank you so much. I cheer for those with good and happy news and my heart breaks for those who have difficulties in life and in the pipeline process. I have to say I've never met a more intelligent, supportive and kind group of women in my life. It's just so amazing. I wish so much that I could know you all by name and face (then maybe my 55 year old brain could keep you all straight. LOL!! ) 

I did want to share some exciting news to the conversation!! My son is in A school to be an ET and his graduation coming up in May and I am so excited! He was able to get reservations for us at the Foster Creek Villas!! I really thought I had waited too long and that they would all be taken!! But for once I got lucky!! My daughter is not happy because I hear they either don't have wifi or its really bad but hopefully we can come up with strategies to overcome that issue!! I heard someone was able to connect through the camp ground wifi. We shall see. It's becoming real now and I can't wait to see my son. I haven't seen him since January 1st!! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. After he told me he was able to get the Villa he said "guess I have graduate now" LOL!! Yup cause I'm coming!! LOL

Hope everyone is having a happy hump day!! :)

NNLori - that's what we are here for - to help everyone through this crazy nuke pipeline in any way necessary.  No need to apologize my friend!  I too have a hard time responding from my phone but I'm lucky in that I sit at a desk all day so I can keep up with what's happening (during the week anyhow!).  The weekends I read but don't respond as much.  And I agree ~ it's gets a little difficult to keep everyone straight sometimes (especially since I know many of you on FB too) but that's ok - no one will get hurt feelings (I hope!).

And that is wonderful news that your son got you a reservation at the Villas - May can't come soon enough lol!

Rebecca J - I hope that the "switch" works out and you get to spend Easter with your son!

Good Morning!

NNLori, which class is your son? Mine is scheduled to graduate A school in May too, class 1807-T.

B'sNukeMom, is it OK to post a group photo of class 1807-T on here? I have one taken this week before their dash for cash....

bigsky21 - it's ok as long as no last names are visible.

I'll check to make sure, but I don't think there are any names - they're all in their gym clothes.

This is 1807-T before their Dash for Cash this week - wish I had an "after" shot as well :)

bigsky I love the picture!  It reminds me of my daughter's ROTC days a they wore the same PT gear.  

I would like to wish all you ladies a happy Easter.  My company is closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday so today is my last day this week.  I hope you all hear from your sailors.

Aw what a fun picture!  Hopefully someone sees their Sailor there too!

Have a wonderful Easter JayDee!  I hope you get to talk to both your girls :)

bigsky21 - I love the pic and I spy my son!  You made my day... thank you so much :)

KayCee, I know how you feel, made my day when my son sent it to me!! :)

KayCee - Yay!!! So happy you spotted your son in there :)  definitely makes for a good day!

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

B'sNukeMoM⚓️MM - Do you do the graphic design on all the awesome pics you send to us?

bigsky21 - I LOVE this picture!!!  OMG - they all look soooo happy!  I am surprised they are wearing yellow though.  I figured all their stuff is blue and white (except their new green camo!).  I can't wait to see me son doing this....a long away..

kai cat - No, I'm not creative at all lol!  Google search is my best friend for pictures and stuff :)

I hope everyone has a Blessed Easter. For those who are traveling to PIR or lucky enough to visit their sailors - enjoy!!!

so, I guess this is a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway.  Does A School graduation have the same "Pomp and Circumstance" as PIR did?  So all the same hoopla, everyone all very decked out in their best, same as PIR?  Sorry if this is a dumb question, but trying to figure out what to wear to the event because I am roaring in and roaring out to be there because of my new job and I'll be lucky to get time to change.

Soccermom19 the sailors will be in their dress uniforms. It's a shorter ceremony, more to the point. I wore nice black jeans and a dressy shirt and felt perfectly comfortable. 

soccermom19 - hope things are going well with your new job!! And I think dressing nice, but comfortable, will be just fine.

Happy Easter to all!!

Hi all - Happy Friday!!!!  What a week lol!

soccermom - A school is more comfortable and I'm sure you'll be fine it whatever you choose to wear.  How's the new job going?

Welcome to our newest member ~ momofbyron!

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Have a good weekend everyone and a wonderful Easter!

Welcome momofbyron!  It may be a quiet weekend around here but welcome and feel free to ask any questions.

Kpoohbear - I noticed your son has left for GL!!!  Way to go for him!!

I spent my day shopping for new clothes, trying to figure out what to wear for our visit to GC. Almost time for A school graduation!

Happy Easter!

Boots in the house! One happy momma as I welcomed my sailor home today following yesterday’s Prototype “graduation” and his 10 hour drive home. He will be home for his birthday (although I have a business trip) to spend some Father-son time with my hubby. 

Easter blessings to all of you and to our sailors wherever they may be.

Hello everyone!  I've added a post on the discussion forum for DTP above if anyone is interested.  DTP is now behind our sailor as he headed for GL on Wednesday and reported to base this morning :)  Hopefully not a long wait before he classes up for GM A School!

Hi everyone.  Hope all is well.  For those that inquired about how I'm doing on my new job, thank you.  My first week was very, very busy.  In fact, this is the first Good Friday that I can remember not having off, either by taking a vacation day or as a designated company holiday  But as I work from home I was able to dye eggs while listening to a conference call and make lambs out of butter, one of my family traditions.  Saturday we get food blessed at church and then I visit relatives and have an annual dinner out with cousins.  Then Easter Sunday having dinner with family.  So a very busy weekend and then the next week on the job with a huge number of To Do's and To Learn.  Happy and feeling blessed to be working now. 

Thanks everyone on comments about what to wear for A School graduation.  I made to sure to tell the new boss when they came with the offer that it was contingent upon me getting off a couple of days for that.  So all is good for that.  And happening very, very soon.

Everyone have a Happy and Blessed Easter.

I’m getting excited for my sons A school graduation also 2 weeks away. So happy for you moms who get to have your  sailors home for Easter. I sent mine an Easter basket on Tuesday and he still hasn’t got it. I called and told him it was coming so he knows he is loved and missed. Happy Easter to all.

Tulip & Rebecca J - I'm so happy for you to have your sailors home!!  It must feel just great :)

soccermom19 - I'm so happy your new job is going well and you got the time off for graduation!

Happy easter all!  And- for those of you whose kids are on Spring Break - enjoy this week of family time!

Does anyone know if the sailors at A school get more money after boot camp (if they are living in the BEQ) for living expenses?  Is there an increase in pay for just living expenses? (not E level)

Thanks!

Kia cat - I don’t believe so.  When they move off base for prototype they will get some money for living expenses. Or, if they get married and move into married housing there is some living expense money (although, from what I hear, it is almost all absorbed by “rent”).

Happy for those who have boots in the house for Easter - enjoy your time with your sailors.

NickSydmom - I am sorry to hear your son hasn't received his basket yet. I don't know how they handle the mail room, but I have sent my son several pkgs, via Priority Mail and so far he hasn't had any issues. I mailed one last Wed and it arrived in the morning on Friday and my son picked it up that afternoon. I also gave him the tracking number.

I shall pray for the lost Easter basket to be found!!

Happy Easter everyone.