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Power School Graduation October 18th- Info?
Thanks in advance!
Jody
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Permalink Reply by chelc33 on
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Good question, Jody! I'll be there, too. All I know is there are two NEX stores there and I'm planning on getting some Navy stuff, for sure.
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Permalink Reply by JohnW58 on
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They will be selling items near the graduation which if weather permits will be outside. They sell glasses shirts etc.
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Permalink Reply by Jodyweaves on
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Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on
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Jody, It has been 3 yrs. since I was there but think the graduation ceremony is the same. About 15 min before the ceremony starts, they are called to attention according to their group number. Great opportunity to take pictures. Also during the ceremony when each sailor receives his certificate, you are encouraged to come up close to take a picture. They turn toward you when they are shaking the sailors hand and makes for a GREAT picture.
Try not to miss buying the NNPTC Challenge Coin available at graduation.
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Thanks! Do they sell the coins right near the ceremony area?
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Permalink Reply by susank on
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Jody when I was there several years ago they were selling the coins on a table outside the building where the bathrooms are. Try to get one in the beginning because there is a limited supply. Several moms on here wanted someone to buy extra ones for the Mom's on this site that missed them. I think they are about $10 or less.
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"In the beginning", as in before the ceremony starts?
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Yes!
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Permalink Reply by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on
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Good morning, my son graduating Power School 12/2/12 and it was beautiful - freezing cold, but beautiful. Regarding souveniers, prior to the ceremony there will be a table set up outside one of the buildings there (not Rickover but the one where the mailroom and rec area are). You will be able to buy covers, shirts, dog collars, etc. About pictures, no worries - as the CO will encourage everyone to come up front near to the stage when your sailor's division is up for receiving their certificates. Also, prior to the formal graduation, all of the sailors will be standing in formation by division behind all of the chairs. This is a perfect time to get lots of pictures of your sailor with his division and also any other sailors photos for moms that are not able to make it!! Other than that, if there is anything else you need info on or I haven't covered, please let me know.
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Permalink Reply by tina41 on
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hello all!! ceremony
it is a very nice ceremony!! we got there about 30 minutes early ( there was a little traffic going onto base. have IDs of everyone in your vehicle ready to show at the gate, at least we had to). we were able to hang out with my son until they had to get in formation. maybe try to learn where you can meet your sailor or where he will be standing for formation. there is a lot of people and about half of them have white on!! ENJOY IT AND THE TIME WITH YOUR SAILOR!!!!
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Thank you everyone for your insight and great tips!! I'm so excited:)
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