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Any Nuke Mom's/Dad's out there from this year? ;-)
I was just wondering if any of you have son's/daughter's leaving right after boot camp to the Nuclear Power Training School in South Carolina? The only posts I find on this site are from 2013 and dating back as far as 2008. My son is going directly into the Nuke program right after his PIR on 11/14/14 and I was wondering if anyone else has the same situation? Thanks!!
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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NUKE moms
Just click on the above link. It will take you to a very, very active group with 2536 members. We have moms/dads with tons of experience. We also have a few dad who were prior service and even one who was a nuke himself. These ladies will take you from the beginning of A school right on up to boat assignment. You will not be alone. Good luck and welcome to the nuke community.
BQB
By the way, my son was a nuke officer on a sub. He finished his commitment in 2012 and had no problems finding a job in the civilian world. I am in Northern CA. If you find yourself feeling lonely, feel free to join our local CA group. We have 553 members and many meet and greets, with quite a few nukes in the group - both enlisted and officers.
SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Permalink Reply by Hero Momma K on
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Thank you BunkerQB! Great information and much appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by Lindahong on
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Hi, My son Richard is in the nuclear program and is currently in boot camp. His graduation date is 11/7/2014 and then to South Carolina.
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Hi Lindahong, That is wonderful! Maybe they will meet in boot camp and can study together while in school. We know they will be doing allot of that! ;-) Thank you for your response. Patiently waiting for that PIR!! Missing him terribly!!
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Hello Rhonda,
My son said your son is in the same group with him and he is very cool and wants to be roomy when they get to South Carolina. I am so glad he meets your son and they can be friend.
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Lindahong,
Click "MY PAGE" on the menu bar. This will take you to your personal page. Lemonlelelphant and other have left posts on your comment wall.
In particular, there is a post from Kathy, a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Navy Families group. (Clickable link). We have many from the Tracy area and many nukes. My son was a nuke officer on a sub. Additionally, we love to get together.
BunkerQB.
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Hi Lindhong,
That is wonderful! So great to hear someone knows him. I think he is a pretty cool kid if you don't mind me saying. ;-) I hope it works out they end up roommates. I am not sure how that works. Very exciting times ahead. I look forward to meeting you at PIR! Thanks again!
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Hi Lindahong,
I just remembered your son is PIR a week before mine. So I won't meet you at their PIR but hopefully in SC someday. ;-)
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I left info for you on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by fordfamily on
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My son arrived at GL last week, October 1st. He is leaving right after PIR for nuke school too. I'm still waiting for my son's letter. I received his box today and held his clothes and cried. I assume my son's PIR will be December 5th. So, they will there together at some point. Have you heard from your son yet? Does he like it? Take care.
Denise
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