Good afternoon all, my son just arrived at GC to start school. My question is after choosing a aircraft carrier home base, what is the "usual deployment" schedule?
pandalvr, when the carriers go out for deployment it's generally 6-8 months but can be extended or shortened due to "needs of the Navy". Is that what you were asking? When they are not deployed and not in the ship yard they go out for frequent "underways" which can last a couple days to a couple weeks. The carriers are on a rotating deployment schedule but this can be changed based on the schedule or mission of another carrier. Nothing is cut and dry. Let me know if that's not what you're asking.
Hi pandalvr - glad to see your son is at GC now. Were you able to go to PIR?
I think JayDee pretty much answered your question - but keep in mind it will probably be at least another 18 months before your son finishes up the nuke pipeline and heads to his first duty station!
Hello :) Any other Nuke Moms with sons/daughters in the STA-21 program? My son is an ETN (USS Alabama), just finished NIS and will start at Purdue in June. He'll only be a car ride away from home for the next 3 yrs so I'm very happy/excited!
Welcome LauraG to the group! Her son is in the STA-21 program and I know we have a few others on here who also have sailor's in the STA-21 program - please chime in!
I will recommend you read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** section above but I'm sure you already know most of this since your son has been through the pipeline! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Hello, Mr. Mom here, I'm new to the group and to social media. My wife is halfway through her Boot camp experience right now and she's loving it. She's contracted in to be a nuke at GC.
My only question so far that I can't get a decent answer online has been if my wife will be able to live off base with us in the house that we purchased. If anybody has any clue, I would greatly appreciate some insight.
Welcome to our newest member ~ JosephD! Nice to see a husband on here ;-D Be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.
Everyone (single sailors) lives in the BEQ during A school and Power school and everyone has to move off base during Prototype. Married sailors are able to live off base during these schools and normally they live in the base housing. I'm not 100% but I would think she should be able to live in the house you have purchased and her BAH would apply. Keep in mind she will most likely be spending A LOT of time in the Rickover - all studying is done there - nothing is done outside of the building. And prototype can either be in Goose Creek or Ballston Spa, NY. But there is a good chance that with her being married with a family she might stay in GC for proto.
JDubya'sMom- Congratulation!!! Enjoy PIR if you are able to go. It's such an amazing experience. My son thought he was going to be held at GL's but after PIR he said his paperwork came through at the last minute and he went straight to GC.
Welcome to our new members! This site is such a wonderful support system and it's because of the amazing women and some men who are here. Everyone is intelligent and thoughtful therefore this site is always supportive and positive. On other sites there seems to be a lot of arguing and drama. I never find that here and for that I am so grateful. Having a child in the Navy is enough stress for me, I don't need anything else to add to it!! LOL! Anyway, I don't get to comment much but I read all the comments and feel connected to all the Mom's here.
Tulip- I'm thinking of you and your son as he takes that long trip. I'm sure all will go well!!
Regarding the Mast. It always makes me sad when I hear about these situations. The Navy does not play games and there is no room for explanations or excuses. The rules are the rules if you break them you pay the consequences. I just hate to see futures compromised due to an immature mistake. I wish them all the best and I hope that seeing what can happen reminds all our Sailors to stay focused and don't attempt to test the rules!!
NNLori, you're right the Navy doesn't mess around with the rules, they're pretty black and white.
Something to keep in mind, not only do the sailors need to follow the rules, they also have a duty to report. That means if they are aware of a situation they have the responsibility to report it to their superior. By not doing so they can find themselves facing discipline for not disclosing.
From what I hear from our sailor at GC, rules ARE black and white, but masting also looks at a sailor's attitude toward what he or she might have done. The person may be asked for a reaction to the accusation. If they're defiant or denying, the consequences are worse than if the infraction is acknowledged and discipline accepted--respectfully. These young people are being trained to handle the most sensitive equipment in the most sensitive situations. They'd better toe the line!
JayDee659 - YES, duty to report!! Wow, that is a tough one because that is another whole can of worms. These guys and gals are family for each other while they are away from home. They share everything together, the stress and the laughter. I can't imagine how hard it would be to turn in friends and fellow Sailors! I'm sure those reported on would feel betrayed. But if you don't your breaking the rules yourself. It's just an impossible position to be in. It just goes to show that it's best to just follow the rules and then you won't be placed in that situation and be careful with whom you associate. If someone else breaks the rules and you are there then you are involved!!! Just another thing for a Mom to worry about. As if we don't have enough! LOL!!
NNLori, yes it can be tough. When my Nuke was in ROTC in high school there was a situation that had to be reported. The worst part is that it was my Nuke's ex. There were enough kids that came forward that the school even opened an investigation. It was a bad situation and it took guts to report it but my Nuke feels that it was the right thing to do, and is correct. Of course, the ex's mom never spoke to me again. Hey, her kid shouldn't have been doing what they were doing.
JayDee659- Oh wow!! What a difficult situation to be put in for your Sailor, but they know the rules when they do it. It's not a surprise. I guess some feel that the relationships they have will protect their bad behavior but self preservation is strong. It isn't worth risking your career and that is how they need to think. DannysDad is right. You do something out of line better do it alone with no witnesses! You are taking a chance breaking the rules. It's just not worth it!!
JayDee mentioned "duty" and my son explained it to me as "failure to report". If you see someone doing an infraction, and you fail to report it, you are just as guilty - is my understanding. My son spent almost a month INDOC when he first got to GC and maybe had an opportunity to hear a lot more of the stories and reasons why they are so strict, and expect unfaltering honesty - it is directly related to their responsibilities on the ship and the nuclear reactor. It is a hard situation for them. No one likes to be the one that has to rat on someone else and possibly place a "mark" on them for life, or greatly affect their options. Even if the other person made wrong choices, and must pay the consequences, our young people may still struggle with the decisions to report or not report.
Most importantly, I find it is helpful for me to know what is going on, so that I can carry on a better dialog with my sailor. I have become more supportive of understanding why mine may stick closer to site and not venture out with others. He doesn't want to potentially put himself in a compromising position, especially since he is also under drinking age. (Which my husband had a totally different story being in the Army in the 80's - if they were 18, enlisted, and expected to shoot a gun, they were allowed to drink on Base and expected to take care of their buddies if they got intoxicated. - So, these newer rules were a surprise to him.)
And while the fault may seem like it lies with the shipmate who made a wrong choice, that isn't how the Navy sees it and our sailors are being trained as such to report improper behavior.
There are a lot of challenges for both our sailors and us as loved ones and I am glad I can find encouragement here, and I also find out things that I might not have been aware of so, I can more specifically pray for my sailor, or direct my conversations with my sailor.
I also talked with my sailor regarding the recent mast - it opened up a whole conversation on consequences of your actions, honesty and respecting the rules. I come away from that conversation with a good feeling - I think my sailor has his priorities straight :) I've noticed the tone of our talks has changed since he left for BC (was it only last AUGUST??!! It seems so much longer!) Instead of me being the main one talking and telling him this or that, or you should do this and don't do that, we now have adult conversations and suddenly HE'S doing most of the talking!! I'm getting a little weepy just writing about it, my baby is not my baby anymore he's a grown man....
BigSky21 - it is an interesting journey to experience our children going from childhood to adulthood, and I honestly relish the conversations that I have with my children as adults (or still one almost). On the other hand, they often tell me now that they can express themselves more, of areas where they feel I misjudged a situation. The benefit I have from that, is it helps with the younger ones, but I also gain an insight into my life that very few others could help me see that about myself. It is refreshing, even if it makes us "weep" a little for our babies. - Glad you had a good conversation!!
BigSky21 - and others - Interestingly enough, while I was writing here my eldest daughter (27) forwarded me something that was in her inbox from Paul Angone - 7 Best Ways to Support Your Grown-up Child. There is no easy way to paste that here, but this is his website http://allgroanup.com/
I just found it coincidental! - She says he usually writes for twentysomethings and she likes his common sense advice and wanted to share with my husband and I.
Welcome to our newest members - be sure to introduce yourselves and share where you are at on this Navy journey. My son is in GC and currently on T-track (graduated A school 4/6/18) - I will be posting about T-track as soon as he is able to proof my comments.
Congratulations to all of our sailors in GC who are graduating this week and to all of our New sailors in GL who have PIR Friday. If you are on BC Moms I bumped my discussion on flying out of GL after PIR in that discussion forum. Hopefully it is visible for a few days there.
Chipmunk - Thanks for sharing the article - I'm passing it along to my boys & their GF's.
My mom's new community where she lives is having a HUGE garage sale on Saturday. Keeping our fingers crossed we can get rid of a lot of stuff! We still don't have everything out of the old house - well we have stuff out of the house but still are working on the garage & sheds lol! The RE agent is going to put it on the market hopefully by tomorrow so fingers crossed it sells quickly. (Then we'll be forced to empty the garage!)
Welcome to the newest members. My son just graduated A school 4/20/18 and will be starting Power School later this year. Not sure of the date, but he is T Track until that starts.
Hi all! As you may know, I am mostly a lurker but I just want you all to know that I read and look at everything. Thanks for giving the gift of yourselves and your experiences to this wonderful family. This has been my life in the past year: new grandson (number 3) from Nuke son and fabulous DIL; Nuke now in GC for shore duty after multiple years on sub - he just passed 8 years of service and will probably be a lifer; daughter accepted to seminary and will be a priest in 3.5 years; youngest - our prodigal child- has returned to the fold; next week marks one year since Mr. B has passed. While we are all grieving, we remember him for the multitude of hilarious memories he has given us, as well as the benefit of his kind and caring nature. The newest grand baby bears his name and my hope is that he becomes the kind of man that his Pops was. Love to you all.
NonnaB: So good to hear from you. I recall you and KamMom going through the same thing 1 year ago. Congratulations to your nuke & dil. A new life, what a wonderful way to remember your husband.
Bringing out the warm weather clothes, searching for something RED!
NonnaB - I had the same thought that Buzzbeck did whtn I read your post - I was pretty sure that you and KAMMom had both lost your husbands within about a day of each other. This must be a difficult time. At that time my son was just graduating from bootcamp and now we're getting ready to go to his Power School graduation.
I've been wanting to get on here and post for some time. I've been following all of your posts - I've been happy with you all, sad with you all, laughed with you all and proud of our sailors as I've read your posts. But I'm very seldom on the computer when I'm reading your posts and I haven't figured out a way to post when I'm on my phone and when I'm on my notepad I could post but it's much more difficult.
B'sNukeMom - I feel like I've been on a parallel path with you as far as your mother's move but it's been us moving. We moved very close to the time you're mother moved and then we've been trying to get everything out of our old place (and in the middle of everything we had to have a new drain field put in). Our house was on the market the whole time and now we are down to the wire this weekend. We need to get the last of stuff from the garage and shed (how does so much stuff fit into a garage and shed that really don't seem that big - I think someone must go there when we're not there and put more stuff back in) this weekend, then we sign papers on Monday, the house should close sometime next week, then we leave for GC on Wednesday. Makes my head spin.
JDubya'sMom - I believe it was you that I've been meaning to comment too - if I remember right your son has PIR this weekend and he is an ET. My son's PIR was a year ago this weekend - he is an ET and now finishing Power School. Enjoy PIR tomorrow!
Most of you probably know about the Kentucky Derby - the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. For those of us who live in the area, the race itself is just the culmination of two weeks of Derby festivities. There are activities daily starting with the nations largest fire works display (truly amazing) last Saturday. Today was the Great Balloon Race. The breezes brought the balloons to our way and our office was treated to lots of beautiful balloons landing all around us early this morning. I just wanted to share with you that it might bring you some of the joy it brought to us. Also, there's a horse running this year named Lone Sailor. Guess who my money is going on.. :). He's had some great times in his warm ups.
My nuke is scheduled to arrive at GC the week before Memorial Day weekend. Does anyone know if they are allowed liberty the first weekend they are there? I have family in the area that *might* want to visit him, but I don't want to suggest it to my nuke or them unless I know it would work. I know they still have a curfew so he'd only be able to go out with them during the day. Anyone have details about what to expect?
DannysDad - my son arrived at GC the weekend before LaborDay weekend - he was given some liberty time and that is when he actually went out and purchased his new laptop. If you read my discussion above (there are several posts within it) - Nuke A school Daily schedule - there is a post around Nov. that explains the various phases. My son had to be in his dress uniform, and he had a limit to the radius distance he could travel from NNPTC, but had Monday off as a holiday, along with Saturday and Sunday.
JayDee659 - Thanks for sharing the balloon pictures, my husband's grandfather use to fly balloons - this was a sweet reminder. Enjoy the horse races and the best of luck to your chosen one!
ProudOfK - I know all too well the issues of moving a houseful of stuff - and then we move and fill it up again!! My husband and I were evaluating our strategy last night for removing an item of furniture from our garage (from my mother's estate - that went to daughter - that came back after her marriage last June !) so that we can loan it to a single mom in need. The point was how to get it out of the garage and move the least amount of other stuff in the process!!
NonnaB - congrats to your nuke and DIL. How sweet that they choose to honor MrB with his name for the baby :) That speaks volumes for the kind of man he surely was <3 Keeping you and KAMmom in my prayers as this anniversary approaches.
JayDee - love the balloon pictures! That would be amazing to look out the window and see these floating by. On our 5th anniversary hubby surprised me with a balloon ride near San Diego. Definitely an adventure!
ProudofK - boy I will be glad when all this is over. I'm hoping the house sells quickly. The garage sale will be an adventure tomorrow. They open up the gates to her community and let everyone in - apparently they do it twice a year and it's a pretty big deal. Its' just one more thing on our "to do" list right now though....and I agree with you - I swear as we take stuff out of the garage/sheds someone is sneaking stuff back in! I have no idea where all this is coming from :-/ I'm thinking we'll be doing the same thing - as soon as the house sells we'll be in panic mode to finish getting everything out lol! Good luck with finishing up yours and enjoy your trip to GC!
Danny'sDad - your son should have some free time especially if he is getting there the week before the holiday weekend. He definitely will have a curfew but if they don't mind they could probably at least take him out for a meal or two. (Of course, nothing is set in stone until he gets there lol!)
CSW
Apr 23, 2018
pandalvr
Good afternoon all, my son just arrived at GC to start school. My question is after choosing a aircraft carrier home base, what is the "usual deployment" schedule?
Apr 23, 2018
JayDee659
pandalvr, when the carriers go out for deployment it's generally 6-8 months but can be extended or shortened due to "needs of the Navy". Is that what you were asking? When they are not deployed and not in the ship yard they go out for frequent "underways" which can last a couple days to a couple weeks. The carriers are on a rotating deployment schedule but this can be changed based on the schedule or mission of another carrier. Nothing is cut and dry. Let me know if that's not what you're asking.
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi pandalvr - glad to see your son is at GC now. Were you able to go to PIR?
I think JayDee pretty much answered your question - but keep in mind it will probably be at least another 18 months before your son finishes up the nuke pipeline and heads to his first duty station!
Now the real fun begins!
Apr 23, 2018
Laura G
Hello :) Any other Nuke Moms with sons/daughters in the STA-21 program? My son is an ETN (USS Alabama), just finished NIS and will start at Purdue in June. He'll only be a car ride away from home for the next 3 yrs so I'm very happy/excited!
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome LauraG to the group! Her son is in the STA-21 program and I know we have a few others on here who also have sailor's in the STA-21 program - please chime in!
I will recommend you read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** section above but I'm sure you already know most of this since your son has been through the pipeline! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Apr 23, 2018
JosephD
My only question so far that I can't get a decent answer online has been if my wife will be able to live off base with us in the house that we purchased. If anybody has any clue, I would greatly appreciate some insight.
Thank you
Apr 23, 2018
pandalvr
Yes that is what i was asking
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest member ~ JosephD! Nice to see a husband on here ;-D Be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.
Everyone (single sailors) lives in the BEQ during A school and Power school and everyone has to move off base during Prototype. Married sailors are able to live off base during these schools and normally they live in the base housing. I'm not 100% but I would think she should be able to live in the house you have purchased and her BAH would apply. Keep in mind she will most likely be spending A LOT of time in the Rickover - all studying is done there - nothing is done outside of the building. And prototype can either be in Goose Creek or Ballston Spa, NY. But there is a good chance that with her being married with a family she might stay in GC for proto.
Apr 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Tuesday!
Apr 24, 2018
JDubya'sM❤️M
This proud mom has a sailor!
Apr 24, 2018
CSW
Congrats!
Apr 24, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Congrats JDubya'sMom! Now PIR on Friday ~ whoohoo!!
Apr 24, 2018
JayDee659
Congratulations !
Apr 24, 2018
Chipmunk
Welcome Aboard to all the new members!
Congratulations to all the new sailors in GL and to those graduating this Friday in GC.
Apr 24, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
PattiP - any word on the DD214?
Apr 24, 2018
Buzzbeck
Congratulations!
Apr 25, 2018
NNLori
JDubya'sMom- Congratulation!!! Enjoy PIR if you are able to go. It's such an amazing experience. My son thought he was going to be held at GL's but after PIR he said his paperwork came through at the last minute and he went straight to GC.
Welcome to our new members! This site is such a wonderful support system and it's because of the amazing women and some men who are here. Everyone is intelligent and thoughtful therefore this site is always supportive and positive. On other sites there seems to be a lot of arguing and drama. I never find that here and for that I am so grateful. Having a child in the Navy is enough stress for me, I don't need anything else to add to it!! LOL! Anyway, I don't get to comment much but I read all the comments and feel connected to all the Mom's here.
Tulip- I'm thinking of you and your son as he takes that long trip. I'm sure all will go well!!
Regarding the Mast. It always makes me sad when I hear about these situations. The Navy does not play games and there is no room for explanations or excuses. The rules are the rules if you break them you pay the consequences. I just hate to see futures compromised due to an immature mistake. I wish them all the best and I hope that seeing what can happen reminds all our Sailors to stay focused and don't attempt to test the rules!!
Apr 25, 2018
JayDee659
NNLori, you're right the Navy doesn't mess around with the rules, they're pretty black and white.
Something to keep in mind, not only do the sailors need to follow the rules, they also have a duty to report. That means if they are aware of a situation they have the responsibility to report it to their superior. By not doing so they can find themselves facing discipline for not disclosing.
Apr 25, 2018
SailorsLIMom
From what I hear from our sailor at GC, rules ARE black and white, but masting also looks at a sailor's attitude toward what he or she might have done. The person may be asked for a reaction to the accusation. If they're defiant or denying, the consequences are worse than if the infraction is acknowledged and discipline accepted--respectfully. These young people are being trained to handle the most sensitive equipment in the most sensitive situations. They'd better toe the line!
Apr 25, 2018
NNLori
JayDee659 - YES, duty to report!! Wow, that is a tough one because that is another whole can of worms. These guys and gals are family for each other while they are away from home. They share everything together, the stress and the laughter. I can't imagine how hard it would be to turn in friends and fellow Sailors! I'm sure those reported on would feel betrayed. But if you don't your breaking the rules yourself. It's just an impossible position to be in. It just goes to show that it's best to just follow the rules and then you won't be placed in that situation and be careful with whom you associate. If someone else breaks the rules and you are there then you are involved!!! Just another thing for a Mom to worry about. As if we don't have enough! LOL!!
Apr 25, 2018
JayDee659
NNLori, yes it can be tough. When my Nuke was in ROTC in high school there was a situation that had to be reported. The worst part is that it was my Nuke's ex. There were enough kids that came forward that the school even opened an investigation. It was a bad situation and it took guts to report it but my Nuke feels that it was the right thing to do, and is correct. Of course, the ex's mom never spoke to me again. Hey, her kid shouldn't have been doing what they were doing.
Apr 25, 2018
DannysDad
A) The fault lies with the person(s) who put their shipmates in a position to have to report the infraction.
B) My kids never seem to have a problem telling on each other.
Apr 25, 2018
SailorsLIMom
Love B) in your comment! Isn't that strange, how they don't mind doing that? ;))
Apr 25, 2018
NNLori
JayDee659- Oh wow!! What a difficult situation to be put in for your Sailor, but they know the rules when they do it. It's not a surprise. I guess some feel that the relationships they have will protect their bad behavior but self preservation is strong. It isn't worth risking your career and that is how they need to think. DannysDad is right. You do something out of line better do it alone with no witnesses! You are taking a chance breaking the rules. It's just not worth it!!
DannysDad - (B)- That's funny!
Apr 25, 2018
Chipmunk
JayDee mentioned "duty" and my son explained it to me as "failure to report". If you see someone doing an infraction, and you fail to report it, you are just as guilty - is my understanding. My son spent almost a month INDOC when he first got to GC and maybe had an opportunity to hear a lot more of the stories and reasons why they are so strict, and expect unfaltering honesty - it is directly related to their responsibilities on the ship and the nuclear reactor. It is a hard situation for them. No one likes to be the one that has to rat on someone else and possibly place a "mark" on them for life, or greatly affect their options. Even if the other person made wrong choices, and must pay the consequences, our young people may still struggle with the decisions to report or not report.
Most importantly, I find it is helpful for me to know what is going on, so that I can carry on a better dialog with my sailor. I have become more supportive of understanding why mine may stick closer to site and not venture out with others. He doesn't want to potentially put himself in a compromising position, especially since he is also under drinking age. (Which my husband had a totally different story being in the Army in the 80's - if they were 18, enlisted, and expected to shoot a gun, they were allowed to drink on Base and expected to take care of their buddies if they got intoxicated. - So, these newer rules were a surprise to him.)
And while the fault may seem like it lies with the shipmate who made a wrong choice, that isn't how the Navy sees it and our sailors are being trained as such to report improper behavior.
There are a lot of challenges for both our sailors and us as loved ones and I am glad I can find encouragement here, and I also find out things that I might not have been aware of so, I can more specifically pray for my sailor, or direct my conversations with my sailor.
Apr 25, 2018
bigsky21
I also talked with my sailor regarding the recent mast - it opened up a whole conversation on consequences of your actions, honesty and respecting the rules. I come away from that conversation with a good feeling - I think my sailor has his priorities straight :) I've noticed the tone of our talks has changed since he left for BC (was it only last AUGUST??!! It seems so much longer!) Instead of me being the main one talking and telling him this or that, or you should do this and don't do that, we now have adult conversations and suddenly HE'S doing most of the talking!! I'm getting a little weepy just writing about it, my baby is not my baby anymore he's a grown man....
Apr 25, 2018
Chipmunk
BigSky21 - it is an interesting journey to experience our children going from childhood to adulthood, and I honestly relish the conversations that I have with my children as adults (or still one almost). On the other hand, they often tell me now that they can express themselves more, of areas where they feel I misjudged a situation. The benefit I have from that, is it helps with the younger ones, but I also gain an insight into my life that very few others could help me see that about myself. It is refreshing, even if it makes us "weep" a little for our babies. - Glad you had a good conversation!!
Apr 25, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Wednesday!
Apr 25, 2018
Chipmunk
BigSky21 - and others - Interestingly enough, while I was writing here my eldest daughter (27) forwarded me something that was in her inbox from Paul Angone - 7 Best Ways to Support Your Grown-up Child. There is no easy way to paste that here, but this is his website http://allgroanup.com/
I just found it coincidental! - She says he usually writes for twentysomethings and she likes his common sense advice and wanted to share with my husband and I.
Apr 25, 2018
Chipmunk
Welcome to our newest members - be sure to introduce yourselves and share where you are at on this Navy journey. My son is in GC and currently on T-track (graduated A school 4/6/18) - I will be posting about T-track as soon as he is able to proof my comments.
Congratulations to all of our sailors in GC who are graduating this week and to all of our New sailors in GL who have PIR Friday. If you are on BC Moms I bumped my discussion on flying out of GL after PIR in that discussion forum. Hopefully it is visible for a few days there.
Apr 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Almost Friday!
Chipmunk - Thanks for sharing the article - I'm passing it along to my boys & their GF's.
My mom's new community where she lives is having a HUGE garage sale on Saturday. Keeping our fingers crossed we can get rid of a lot of stuff! We still don't have everything out of the old house - well we have stuff out of the house but still are working on the garage & sheds lol! The RE agent is going to put it on the market hopefully by tomorrow so fingers crossed it sells quickly. (Then we'll be forced to empty the garage!)
Apr 26, 2018
soccermom19
Welcome to the newest members. My son just graduated A school 4/20/18 and will be starting Power School later this year. Not sure of the date, but he is T Track until that starts.
Apr 26, 2018
soccermom19
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN - good luck with the garage sale!!
Apr 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 26, 2018
DannysDad
(Speed of light)^2
Apr 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hey everyone - don't forget to wear your red tomorrow!
Apr 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest member ~ Mrs Ginger!
Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info up above and of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have!
Apr 26, 2018
NonnaB
Hi all! As you may know, I am mostly a lurker but I just want you all to know that I read and look at everything. Thanks for giving the gift of yourselves and your experiences to this wonderful family. This has been my life in the past year: new grandson (number 3) from Nuke son and fabulous DIL; Nuke now in GC for shore duty after multiple years on sub - he just passed 8 years of service and will probably be a lifer; daughter accepted to seminary and will be a priest in 3.5 years; youngest - our prodigal child- has returned to the fold; next week marks one year since Mr. B has passed. While we are all grieving, we remember him for the multitude of hilarious memories he has given us, as well as the benefit of his kind and caring nature. The newest grand baby bears his name and my hope is that he becomes the kind of man that his Pops was. Love to you all.
Apr 26, 2018
Rebecca J
NonnaB. Thank you for your post. God bless you and your family. So wonderful that your grandson has Mr B's name.
Apr 26, 2018
Chipmunk
DannysDad - my husband said the same thing to me, when I had shared B's funny!!
NonnaB - thanks for sharing! Glad to hear things are going well for the family. God's peace for your family.
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN - So glad to hear you have an opportunity to participate in the garage sale at your mom's residence!!
Apr 26, 2018
Buzzbeck
NonnaB: So good to hear from you. I recall you and KamMom going through the same thing 1 year ago. Congratulations to your nuke & dil. A new life, what a wonderful way to remember your husband.
Bringing out the warm weather clothes, searching for something RED!
Apr 26, 2018
ProudOfK
NonnaB - I had the same thought that Buzzbeck did whtn I read your post - I was pretty sure that you and KAMMom had both lost your husbands within about a day of each other. This must be a difficult time. At that time my son was just graduating from bootcamp and now we're getting ready to go to his Power School graduation.
Apr 27, 2018
ProudOfK
I've been wanting to get on here and post for some time. I've been following all of your posts - I've been happy with you all, sad with you all, laughed with you all and proud of our sailors as I've read your posts. But I'm very seldom on the computer when I'm reading your posts and I haven't figured out a way to post when I'm on my phone and when I'm on my notepad I could post but it's much more difficult.
B'sNukeMom - I feel like I've been on a parallel path with you as far as your mother's move but it's been us moving. We moved very close to the time you're mother moved and then we've been trying to get everything out of our old place (and in the middle of everything we had to have a new drain field put in). Our house was on the market the whole time and now we are down to the wire this weekend. We need to get the last of stuff from the garage and shed (how does so much stuff fit into a garage and shed that really don't seem that big - I think someone must go there when we're not there and put more stuff back in) this weekend, then we sign papers on Monday, the house should close sometime next week, then we leave for GC on Wednesday. Makes my head spin.
JDubya'sMom - I believe it was you that I've been meaning to comment too - if I remember right your son has PIR this weekend and he is an ET. My son's PIR was a year ago this weekend - he is an ET and now finishing Power School. Enjoy PIR tomorrow!
Apr 27, 2018
NonnaB
Buzz beck and ProudofK, KAMMom and I both lost our husbands on the same day. I keep her in my heart.
Apr 27, 2018
JayDee659
Most of you probably know about the Kentucky Derby - the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. For those of us who live in the area, the race itself is just the culmination of two weeks of Derby festivities. There are activities daily starting with the nations largest fire works display (truly amazing) last Saturday. Today was the Great Balloon Race. The breezes brought the balloons to our way and our office was treated to lots of beautiful balloons landing all around us early this morning. I just wanted to share with you that it might bring you some of the joy it brought to us. Also, there's a horse running this year named Lone Sailor. Guess who my money is going on.. :). He's had some great times in his warm ups.
Apr 27, 2018
DannysDad
My nuke is scheduled to arrive at GC the week before Memorial Day weekend. Does anyone know if they are allowed liberty the first weekend they are there? I have family in the area that *might* want to visit him, but I don't want to suggest it to my nuke or them unless I know it would work. I know they still have a curfew so he'd only be able to go out with them during the day. Anyone have details about what to expect?
Apr 27, 2018
Chipmunk
DannysDad - my son arrived at GC the weekend before LaborDay weekend - he was given some liberty time and that is when he actually went out and purchased his new laptop. If you read my discussion above (there are several posts within it) - Nuke A school Daily schedule - there is a post around Nov. that explains the various phases. My son had to be in his dress uniform, and he had a limit to the radius distance he could travel from NNPTC, but had Monday off as a holiday, along with Saturday and Sunday.
JayDee659 - Thanks for sharing the balloon pictures, my husband's grandfather use to fly balloons - this was a sweet reminder. Enjoy the horse races and the best of luck to your chosen one!
ProudOfK - I know all too well the issues of moving a houseful of stuff - and then we move and fill it up again!! My husband and I were evaluating our strategy last night for removing an item of furniture from our garage (from my mother's estate - that went to daughter - that came back after her marriage last June !) so that we can loan it to a single mom in need. The point was how to get it out of the garage and move the least amount of other stuff in the process!!
Apr 27, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 27, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Good Morning and Happy Friday!
NonnaB - congrats to your nuke and DIL. How sweet that they choose to honor MrB with his name for the baby :) That speaks volumes for the kind of man he surely was <3 Keeping you and KAMmom in my prayers as this anniversary approaches.
JayDee - love the balloon pictures! That would be amazing to look out the window and see these floating by. On our 5th anniversary hubby surprised me with a balloon ride near San Diego. Definitely an adventure!
ProudofK - boy I will be glad when all this is over. I'm hoping the house sells quickly. The garage sale will be an adventure tomorrow. They open up the gates to her community and let everyone in - apparently they do it twice a year and it's a pretty big deal. Its' just one more thing on our "to do" list right now though....and I agree with you - I swear as we take stuff out of the garage/sheds someone is sneaking stuff back in! I have no idea where all this is coming from :-/ I'm thinking we'll be doing the same thing - as soon as the house sells we'll be in panic mode to finish getting everything out lol! Good luck with finishing up yours and enjoy your trip to GC!
Danny'sDad - your son should have some free time especially if he is getting there the week before the holiday weekend. He definitely will have a curfew but if they don't mind they could probably at least take him out for a meal or two. (Of course, nothing is set in stone until he gets there lol!)
Apr 27, 2018