Navy Nukes

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Comment by Ric Pallson on March 16, 2012 at 8:06am

The ceremonies are a big deal, especially Power School. Good to hear there is now a Proto ceremony for grads and parents.

But what totally amazes me how, 2 years after proto, my daughter is a totally competent Nuke, on her second deployment, responsible for whatever she does (classified) and relied on by her shipmates and officers.  Wow. Our kids become really serious reliable people in a few short years.

I'm totally amazed -- and pleased -- .

Kris -- yeah I've been to many church basement lutefisk dinners in MN and ND.

How such landlocked kids become totally competent sailors -- duh!

Amazed.

Ric

Comment by Kris Jenson on March 13, 2012 at 6:29pm

regarding worhsip services...not sure if there are many midwestern/scandanavian/lutheran/ELCA parents on here but those services are rare on any bases. son went to chapel at BC but it was missouri synod which if your lutheran you know the difference-lol.

I'd say in the Nuke pipeline the most impressive ceremony is Power School.

they joke about nukes being nerds but mines kind of the opposite, 6ft, 200lbs, not a gamer but very OCD.

Comment by jeremy mcelroy on March 13, 2012 at 6:12pm

Dangerous situations? hehe never had any of those on deployment making circles under the water. Unless of course you consider running low on any decent food and having to eat even worse crap every meal =D.

Comment by Cheryl on March 13, 2012 at 3:59pm

my son graduated prototype last month and there is a ceremony, it is a quick one, but family and friends can attend. They wore dress blues and top Sailors from each crew get an award, as well as the highest GPA.

Comment by proud dad Nuke sailor on March 13, 2012 at 3:59pm

I was lucky. I was able to take my son on a cruse at Christmas, right after his graduation from Prototype we went to Jamaca, grand camon and cozemel. My son ask me to hold onto some things for him after his graduation. One of the things he ask me to hold onto was a picture of his graduation prototype class. My son told me he took more pride in being in that picture than any other picture he has been in. I told my son he should be proud of this completeing this, that not everyone could do this. My son is curently serving on the CVN72 we do not talk about any of the ships movements. My son is proud to serve on a quarter mile of the US. I told my son he owes me one after the Christmas cruse, he will be sponsering me on the Lincon when a Tiger is avalable, I will be there. We can all be proud of our sailors, they are the best of the best. 

Comment by Craig on March 13, 2012 at 3:33pm

Congratulations NukeDad! Cherish your time and safe travels too.

Comment by NukeDad on March 13, 2012 at 2:24pm

 Class 1209 MMs graduate A school  GC on Fridiay. Flying out Thurs to watch my sailor, my hero, get his crow, exactly 18 yrs, 7mo  young.Will drive back to windy city with him for an unexpected  days leave  the navy granted to all 1209 'ers;  they earned it. Wants to pick up his mountain bike and show off his mini cooper to his friends back home ..guess i lose the other half of my round trip plane ticket for some quality  time with my  new PO3. Know his grandfaher LCDR USN (ret.) is so proud.

Comment by kay law on March 13, 2012 at 1:28pm

I posted a link on FB on the Enterprise yesterday wishing them God speed for all to see. I prayed for all our Sailors and continue to do so daily (many times a day). I also pray for the families of the military. We are very proud of our guys. I know how hard it is for us families at home. We have spent our entire lives protecting and loving them and we just want the powers that be to be good stewards of our precious treasure.

Comment by Thomas Mazzaccaro on March 13, 2012 at 1:16pm

I saw that the Enterprise was on its final deployment through Twitter.  They were in my prayers this morning and will continue to be as well as all our service men and women. 

Comment by Craig on March 13, 2012 at 1:12pm

Point taken. While it's true that there had been no specific mention here, I believe it's fairly well known that the Enterprise and its sailors have recently departed on its last scheduled deployment. My positive thoughts and prayers are aligned with each of our sailors and their families, all who serve, and have served our country.

As parents, we're all at slightly different points in "the process". Count me among those highly concerned about current conditions, particularly those in the Middle East and Afghanistan. As families do, let's focus on supporting our sailors, whatever their current location or role, and each other to the best of our abilities.

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