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Class 1202 (Graduation date- July 20th)
Our sailors will moving on to the 2nd phase of "Nuke" School. Indoc starts on Feb.9th and classes on the 13th. Since we will all be in the "same boat" together, I thought it will be nice to share our experiences. Lets continue to support our sailors and each other!
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Permalink Reply by Betsyleebig on
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You were right. After leaving 5 messages on his phone, he finally called back. I think he gets a kick out of his worry wort of a mother. Said he was going to have his friend's listen to my messages. He did pass both tests but said a lot of the kids did poorly on the inrate test. Told me he is just mediocre no matter what he does. Told him in the long run as long as you pass no one years from now is going to ask how you did on a certain test as long as you know your job.
We have made reservations in Charleston for the weekend after graduation. I think he should come home with us for a week as he is of the understanding there is going to be a 6 month wait before prototype starts. He can fly back from Florida.
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Permalink Reply by Shannon on
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Oh, so glad you heard from him. I think they have to do this kind of stuff to prove to themselves (and to us worry wart moms) that they are MEN now, not our baby boys. I'm going to see my son in a couple of weeks and I KNOW I have to refrain from throwing my arms around his neck and giving him a big kiss, but it's gonna be difficult.
I have to get on the stick and make our reservations SOON. Are there any good recommendations for cheap places to stay? I know at PIR we stayed at the NAVY Lodge but what about Goose Creek?
I agree that your son should come home for a visit, I'm hoping mine will too.
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Permalink Reply by Jo1 on
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Shannon,
You could try the Foster Creek Villa's on base. It's old base housing that they rent out for around $70.00 a night. I'm not sure if they are booked up yet.
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try this link:
http://hotelguides.com/south-carolina/nws-charleston-sc-hotels.html
It shows about 10 hotels within 5 miles of the NNPTC.
Does anyone know what time graduation is on the 20th?
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Happy mother's day to all. It will be a year on May 22 that my son went to boot camp. In so many ways it seems just like yesterday. Hopefully this time next year he will have completed the third phase of their training!
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Permalink Reply by tina41 on
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GOOD MORNING ALL!!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU ALL!! I PRAY EVERYONE HEARS FROM THEIR SAILOR TODAY!!
besty---my son went to boot camp on july 19th. he will graduate from power school a year later!! it sure is amazing that they have come so far in the last year!! i am so proud of all of them. they have and (will still be) working hard!!
i havent heard anything about graduation yet. we have reserved our hotel rooms for it though.
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hello everyone!!
matthew did good on his exam today. i hope everyones sailor did good! i sent him a package today. put some things in he asked for. it is nice to send him things. i know he can buy things there , but it makes me feel better.
sorry that im ranting! i am feeling a litte down tonight. missing matthew!
hope you and your loved ones are all doing good!! take care and God Bless!
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Permalink Reply by Amanda/Colins mom, MM PT 1204 GC on
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Colin did well on his test today also.......8 more days and the boy will be home for a long week-end! YAY!
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good morning everyone!!
HAPPY FRIDAY TO ALL!!!
next weekend is a long weekend. i hear some of you are getting company! HOORAY!! matthew was wanting us to go down for memorial day weekend, but we were down for easter and going down in july (HOORAY!!!). it sure would have to been nice to be able to though.
you all enjoy your friday!!!
God Bless and take care!!
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I'm going there for the long weekend. Haven't seen Spencer since PIR in August! I am soo excited to get to spend 4 days with him.
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i am sure you will have a great time! tell him we all said hi and are proud of him. if you would like some ideas for things to do, here are a few we have done while down there: patriots point, boat ride to fort ? (sorry, couldnt remember the name), folly beach. im sure your son will have things for you to do. just some suggestions. i pray you have safe travels.
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