Navy Nukes and the Navy Nuclear Program
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The Navy Nuclear Program and Supporting our Sailors
There is a tradition of military service in my family. My father-in-law was a Pearl Harbor survivor. My husband was Special Forces in the Vietnam war. My step son and his wife are both in the Army and have done tours in the Middle East, currently serving in Japan. Now my own firstborn is in the Navy. He's a Navy Nuke.
I have become quite good at shopping for, packing, and shipping care packages both overseas and domestically. I've even sent out some of my Navy Nuke shirts to my son and his friends. Check them out below!
If you are looking for information on the Navy Nuclear Program I hope you can find it here.
Photo is of sailors manning the rail on the nuclear aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise.
Navy Nuclear Power School
Navy Nuclear Power School, "Nerd Capital of the World"
U.S. Navy Nuke School
They come with IQs off the charts and ASVAB scores that number higher than their life expectancy, but that's what a 22-year-old needs to succeed when he's asked to run a nuclear power plant on a U.S. Navy warship
Gibberish. To the average "idiot," this talk is nothing more than gibberish: "Twenty k is 2R and 20k in parallel with 20k is 10k," says the man in a white lab coat, scribbling on a chalkboard as fast as he talks. Twenty-five students look on, seemingly absorbed. "To determine the voltage out we consider that the step is Vin over 3R, times one half to the N, times feedback resistance. N is equal to the number of nodes slash digits; therefore, the Vstep is equal to (Vin/3R)(1/2)n(RFB). Based on that, who knows what the step voltage is?"
A dozen hands go up. For these young men and women - students at the Naval Nuclear Power Command, Charleston, S.C. - the gibberish is decipherable; for them, digital to analog conversion is easy. They could do it in their sleep.
But we digress. Two months earlier most of these dungaree-clad students were in high school. Many of them got satisfaction from $15 lawn mowing jobs or quarter tips on a newspaper delivery route. But now, as they scribe notes on atomic and nuclear physics, it's clear they're preparing for something monumental: an education that will teach them how to run a nuclear power plant aboard a U.S. Navy submarine or aircraft carrier.
AFTER 18 MONTHS OF SCHOOL, THEY ENTER THE SECRET CONFINES OF ENGINEROOMS ABOARD SUBMARINES AND AIRCRAFT CARRIERS AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT THEY DO THERE IS NOTHING SHORT OF WHAT MANY CALL MIRACULOUS...
Yeah, they're way beyond high school math and science now.
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Nuclear Submarine, United States Navy Photographic Print
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Nukes are highly trained and get an intensive education
"The weight of the digital input is accomplished by a resistance ladder that acts as a current and voltage divider," continues Electronics Technician 1st Class (SS) Charles Bushovisky - a genius in a Sailor's outfit. "Our output equation is going to be a little different. If the inputs are all zero, are these resistors in parallel?"
A seaman's hand shoots up.
BUT WAIT, WAIT! Are you sure you know the answer? Will it be your final answer? Do you want a lifeline? Maybe willing instructors in the lab after class for one-on-one help or a review program on computer available at your leisure? Before you answer, remember that this is for $60,000! You got the first question right when you answered yes to "do I want to join the Navy as a nuke?" and scored the $12,000 enlistment bonus. But your reenlistment bonus will pay off up to 60 grand! So think hard. This is for the money!
His answer is right, of course. The students here, training to become machinist's mates, electrician's mates or electronic technicians, represent the top 10 percent of the nation's high school graduates.
"The majority of our students are 63 days removed from high school," said CAPT Bill Hicks, the school's commanding officer. "They're bright people who have never been challenged. The importance of what happens to them here is awesome. Graduates of the nuclear program make up only 3 percent of the Navy, but they fit into the top 10 percent of the Navy. I'm very proud of them!"
Hicks and his staff are especially proud, perhaps, of the top grads. Students like Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Robert Kilgore, who dumbfounded the staff with his blistering 99 ASVAB score and 3.95 grade point average, which made him the No. 1 grad in the early part of 2000. "No class in particular was tougher than the rest," said the Tulsa, Okla., native, who even compared the school to his college experience at the University of Arkansas. "The pace is really fast. Studying takes up a lot of your time. You have to put in more time here than you would at college."
Kilgore said he would go to New York to continue his nuclear training, and then report to a submarine.
The Evolution of the Aircraft Carrier
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Navy Nuclear Power School, Continued.
Sailors train to become Machinist's Mates, Electrician's Mates and Electronics Technicians
Based on a student's rate (MM, EM or ET), the initial "A" school varies from 13 to 26 weeks. From there, students go to the more advanced Nuclear Power School in the same building, followed by the six-month Nuclear Prototype School. By that time, enlisted personnel have a knowledge of operation, maintenance and supervision of a naval nuclear propulsion plant.
The Charleston schoolhouse itself is brand new. Opened in 1998, it includes six barracks, a galley called the "refueling complex," an activity center, a central energy plant and a three-story, 250,000 square-foot training center. In June, the 100,000th Sailor will complete Navy nuclear propulsion training, which began more than 50 years ago with the development of USS Nautilus (SSN 571).
"This school is everything a Sailor could dream of," said MM3 Robert Connelly. "I was in the Marines, but then as I got a family, I started looking for other career-orientated jobs. Once I heard about this nuclear school it was a no-brainer."
Chief Electrician's Mate (SW) Michael Mills, a section advisor and former instructor at the school, said part of the attraction of the school is the challenge itself. "This school is very demanding and the pressure to do well is intense; we keep our attrition low with instructors who know their stuff dead cold and are willing to help everyone succeed.
"The best thing we have here is a dedicated staff. If someone comes to you saying they need help, how can you turn 'em down? Anyone of us will bust our butt for 'em."
Mills suggested that the school and the naval nuclear field have a certain standard they live up to. "On carriers [nuclear-trained Sailors] are relied on for just about everything. This job is an endless pursuit of perfection - a mindset. Training is a way of life in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program."
And it's clear the training has begun here at the Naval Nuclear Propulsion School, and electrode by electrode, node by node, resistor by resistor, the secrets of nuclear power are unfolding.
Information Courtesy of United States Navy
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Eligibility for Nuclear Power Program
How to qualify for the Navy Nuclear Power Program
The Nuclear Power Program allows those who qualify to gain a solid understanding of science and technology as well as the ability and confidence to operate advanced nuclear propulsion plants around the world. Only the most qualified candidates are selected. Basic qualifications for the Navy Nuclear Power Program include the following:
U.S. citizenship;
High school diploma or college degree;
Successful completion of one year of high school or college algebra;
Good academic performance at school;
Qualifying scores on Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and an advanced placement test if necessary;
No older than 24 years on date of enlistment;
Meet physical standards;
Sound moral character.
Source: United States Navy
Tell me about you!
Are you a service member? Do you have a loved one in the military? Veteran?
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Nimitz Friends and Family Day Cruise
We got to spend a day on the Nimitz, exploring the ship , attending an Air Show, and spending time with our son. If you get a chance to go on a Family Cruise, don't pass it up!-
Nimitz Friends and Family Day Cruise
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On March 21, 2009, friends and family of the sailors on the USS Nimitz were invited to spend a day at sea on the Nimitz. We could not pass up this opportunity to see our son and the ship on which he lives and works, so on that Saturday morning at abo...
Keeping The Nukes On Board
- Keeping The Nukes On Board
- May 22, 2009: No one in the navy was surprised when it was recently announced that fifteen of the 350 sailors, who that maintain the nuclear power plant on the carrier USS George Washington, had re-enlisted, and received bonuses of about $90,000 each (for agreeing to stay in uniform another 4-5 years). Carrier and submarine crews tend to agree that the nuclear power plant personnel are the hardest working sailors on board.
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Support our Sailors!
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Educational Benefits in the Navy
The Navy Nuclear Program nets you a great education!
My son has been in the Navy for about a year. He recently graduated from nuclear power school. and is currently in prototype school. For kids who are not interested in the traditional college route, this is a great option. He is receiving his college education courtesy of the U.S. Government. He now has about 90 credits toward a nuclear engineering degree or a mechanical engineering degree. When he goes out in the fleet on an aircraft carrier there will be instructors on board so that he can finish his degree. He signed up for the GI Bill in boot camp so he now has access to $40,000 to further his education. What a deal! See the world and get an education.Update: My son will graduate from Nuclear Prototype School on September 5. The Navy sent his transcript which shows 100 college credits which will apply to a Mechanical Engineering or a Nuclear Engineering Degree.
Update: My son is now serving on the USS Nimitz.
Navy Nuke Shirt
No I Don't Glow in the Dark, but Thanks for Asking
Navy Nuke Dark T-Shirt
No I do not glow in the dark, but thanks for asking. A good gift for a navy nuke who gets asked this question frequently.
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Reactor Mechanic
For the MMs who work on the reactor.
Reactor Mechanic Fitted T-Shirt
For the MM Nukes who work on the reactor. A good gift for the nuke mechanic who works on the reactor. A gold nuclear trifoil overlayed with the text "Reactor Mechanic."
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US Navy Nuke, If You See Me Running, It's Already Too Late
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Proud Dad of a Navy Nuke
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Celebrate Your Navy Nuke
Nukes are working hard and deserve your support!
There is the idea that Nukes have it easy, playing golf and eating dinner with the captain. We can lay that myth to rest. They are the first ones on the ship and the last ones off. Are you a proud Mom, Dad or Wife of a Navy Nuke? These guys and gals are working super hard to get through their training or they are working hard in the fleet. Celebrate them by wearing a Proud Mom, Proud Dad, or Proud Wife T-shirt. Proud Loved One of a Navy Nuke!
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Proud Dad of a Navy Nuke Fitted T-Shirt
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Proud Wife of a Navy Nuke Jr. Hoodie
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Proud Grandma of a Navy Nuke Sweatshirt
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Proud Grandpa of a Navy Nuke Ringer T
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Join the Navy Poster
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Navy Books
Sailor's Bible and Navy History
U.S. Navy (U.S. Military Series)
Building on the official Navy chronologies, this handsome book presents a year-by-year summary of significant naval activities from 1775 to the present.
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The Navy
Honour, courage and commitment are more than just words to those who serve their nation as sailors in the United States Navy; they are core values.
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HCSB Sailor's Bible
Horace Greeley, founding editor of the New York Tribune, said "it is impossible to mentally or socially enslave a Bible-reading people."
Amazon Price: $18.24 (as of 07/05/2009)
The Bluejacket's Manual (Centennial Edition )
In 1902 when Lt. Ridley McLean first wrote this "sailor's bible," he described it as a manual for every person in the naval service. One hundred years later, it continues to serve as a primer for newly enlisted sailors and as a basic reference for all naval personnel--from seaman to admiral.
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Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy
Not confined to sea battles, Toll's history of the U.S. Navy's formative decades, from the mid-1790s to the War of 1812, rounds out affairs by anchoring the nascent navy to its financial supports.
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My Heart Belongs to a Navy Nuke
T-shirts and gifts for the sweetheart of a Navy Nuke.
My Heart Belongs to a Navy Nuke
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Nimitz Power and Light
Nukes Make it Happen!
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Nimitz Power and Light is for the Nukes on the Nimitz who make the power and light! Without the Nukes the ship doesn't go and the planes don't fly!
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Sailor's Bible (Leather Bound)
This is the Bible I sent with my son to basic training. A Bible is one of the few things they are allowed to bring with them.
The Bible might be called a library of freedom - not just temporal freedom but enduring freedom in the truest sense of that expression. Horace Greeley, founding editor of the New York Tribune, said "it is impossible to mentally or socially enslave a Bible-reading people."
HCSB Sailor's Bible
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For these perilous times, for the men and women who serve the cause of freedom around the world, Holman Bible Publishers is pleased to provide the entire Bible in a format that is handsome, easy to carry, and that is designed to meet the specific needs of those who serve in the most difficult of situations
Navy Nuclear Power School
Information on the Navy Nuclear Program
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"Naval Nuclear Power School is a nuclear engineering school operated by the U.S. Navy to train enlisted sailors, officers, and KAPL and Bettis civilians for shipboard nuclear power plant operation and maintenance on surface ships and submarines in today's nuclear navy. Due to its depth and fast pace, it is regarded as one of the most difficult academic programs in the world rivaling nuclear programs at such universities as Harvard and MIT."
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Naval Nuclear Power School
Proud Mom of a Navy Nuke
T-Shirts for loved ones of Nukes.
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Pink concentric circles and leafy branches with the text, "Proud Mom of a Navy Nuke." A more feminine way to express support for your Navy Nuke.
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My Heart is on the Nimitz
For the loved one of a sailor on the Nimitz
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My heart is on the Nimitz. A patriotic heart with a flag theme. A little flaming heart and a gold banner for the loved one of a sailor on the Nimitz.
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The Nuclear Training Pipeline--An Overview
What you can expect in the Nuclear Power Program
Enlistment at Paygrade E-3
Recruit Training, Great Lakes, IL
2 months
"A" School, Charleston, SC
Electronics Technician (ET) - 6 months
Electrician's Mate (EM) - 6 months
Machinist's Mate (MM) - 3 months
Advancement to Paygrade E-4
Nuclear Power School, Charleston, SC - 6 months
Math Review
Math (Algebra, Trig, Etc.)
Thermodynamics
Reactor Technology
Radiological Fundamentals
Intro to Physics
Nuclear Physics
Metallurgy
Reactor Operations
Rate Instruction
Nuclear Prototype School,
Ballston Spa, NY or
Charleston, SC - 6 months
Nuclear Propulsion Systems
Nuclear Plant Operations
Qualifications
From Prototype some MMs will go to Engineering Lab Tech School or Nuclear Welder's School Program
From Prototype some will go to NROTC, Naval Academy or BOOST Program and then into the Officer Training Pipeline
The rest will go to a Nuclear Carrier or Submarine. They are assigned to the Engineering Department of a Nuclear Powered Carrier/Submarine for Nuclear Operations Advanced Qualifications and Training.
After 21 months of service and completion of training they are eligible for re-enlistment and up to a $60,000 bonus.
Meritorious advancement to E-5
Source: U.S. Government Publication
Navy Gifts for Navy Families!
Great Navy gifts!
Navy Welcome Tin Sign
Shows an aircraft carrier with its planes.
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United States Navy
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"Carrier" A Series on PBS
Doesn't deal much with the Nukes but you can see what life on a carrier is like.
It seems that a lot of it is about attitude. It is what you make of it, as are most things in life. Some of the crew were unhappy and thought they had made the wrong choice by joining the navy. Others loved their jobs and all the benefits that go with it. The separation from family and friends was hard on all of them. Some families and relationships couldn't stand the strain of separation while others seem to manage.
Near the end of the deployment they made a stop in Hawaii and those that wanted to participate could fly their spouses, parents and children out to the ship to cruise with them from Hawaii to San Diego, the home port. This is called the Tiger Cruise
You can watch full episodes of Carrier and read more about it here:
Carrier on PBS
Opening segment of "Carrier"
"Carrier" a PBS Series that follows the Nimitz on a 6 month deployment.
Nuclear Mechanic
A great coffee cup for a Nuclear Mechanic's coffee break.
Nuclear Mechanic Mug
A great design for the Nuclear Mechanic. The words "Nuclear Mechanic" overlay a bold nuclear trifoil. A great mug for a Nuclear Mechanic's coffee break.
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Nuke Power Nuke Pride
A gift for the Nukes
Nuke Pride Jr. Hoodie
A great design for Nukes. Nuke Power, Nuke Pride in red stencil letters overlays a nuclear trifoil.
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Navy News
- Coronado Naval Base has change in command
- By Steve Liewer CORONADO ? Capt. Yancy Lindsey took over command of Coronado Naval Base from Capt. Anthony Gaiani in a ceremony yesterday at North Island ...
- Naval Base Coronado Change of Command
- Naval Base Coronado is made up of eight Navy facilities. Those facilities are: Naval Air Station North Island, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, ...
- Pieces of Navy helicopter recovered from ocean
- Brown didn't specify which parts were found, but he confirmed that they were brought to North Island Naval Air Station for analysis. Navy officials have not ...
- Fleet command changes hands
- ?The size of the Navy is inadequate to the task,? the admiral said as he stood aboard the aircraft carrier Nimitz at North Island Naval Air Station, ...
Life Aboard a Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier
What can I expect while living on an aircraft carrier?
Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are the most sophisticated ships in the world--floating towns with many of the same conveniences.
Aircraft carriers have closed-circuit television stations, studios, radio stations, and newspapers. Libraries are stocked with study books, fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks and current magazines. There are even opportunities to attend accredited colleges and universities while on board.
Life aboard aircraft carriers is challenging but exciting with opportunities for overseas deployments and foreign port visits. Many of your shipmates may be sailors you already know from training.
Source: Government publication
Life Aboard an Ohio-Class Trident Submarine
What can I expect while serving on a submarine?
A nuclear-powered Ohio-class Trident ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) (also known as a "Boomer") is one of the most modern and complex ships in the Navy. The largest of the submarine fleet, the SSBN has a crew of 15 officers and 148 enlisted men.
Each Trident sub has 14 nine-man, U-shaped bunkrooms, serving as the crew's main living and sleeping areas.
A closed-circuit television system shows prerecorded network programming, sports, and movies. The library can accommodate about eight people. The lounge is big enough for 15 crewmen. Physical fitness is still a priority and hydraulic weight equipment, pulleys, treadmills, rowing machines and stationary bikes are available. Excellent meals are served in a spacious dining facility.
Source: Government publication
Attack Submarines (SSN)
Attack submarines are smaller, but faster and more operationally flexible than the ballistic missile submarines. The stealth and versatility of attack submarines provide an opportunity to be involved in exciting military operations.
If you see an aircraft carrier group sent by the President to a hot spot around the globe, chances are a submarine is already there.
A Place For Navy Moms to Connect
There's even a section for Nuke Moms.
Are you wondering what your son or daughter is in for now that they have joined the navy? Do you have questions about where they'll be going next, what you can send them, or what they can take with them? Maybe you are a long term Navy Mom and can answer these questions. There is a group for every type of Navy Mom that you can think of from submarine moms, frigate moms, aircraft carrier moms, and moms from every state. Check out Navy for Moms for information and support.
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Read about Navy Nukes here
- Take this rare opportunity to enter the classified world of Navy Nuclear Propulsion.
- They put nuclear power to a greater use, operating the most advanced Fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers in the world. They pursue the highest degree of intellectual and personal challenges imaginable in their field. They assume the kind of leadership roles that even their most talented peers wait years to take on.
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Information on Prototype School in New York and T-shirts for Navy personnel.
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Navy Nuke Prototype School
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I thought some of you might have questions about what Prototype School is like. The following is what I have gleaned from conversations with my son and I'm hoping it will give you some insight as to what you can expect at Prototype School. If you've...
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Navy T-Shirts and Gear Designed Especially for Navy Personnel and their Loved Ones
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If you are looking for a gift for someone in the Navy, you have come to the right place. "The Navy Store" has T-Shirts, Mouse Pads, Mugs, Bumper Stickers and more great apparel and merchandise for Navy personnel and their loved ones. There are gifts...
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A Care Package for a Sailor
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My husband and I are having fun sending care packages to our son who is serving on the USS Nimitz. When he gets a box his friends gather round to see what is in it. They know we always send enough to share. Nick says his friends like to see what is...
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T-Shirts Designed Especially for Navy Nukes
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Navy Nukes are hard working sailors, whether they are still in school or out in the fleet. Their area of expertise requires extensive training to prepare them for a job on a nuclear aircraft carrier or a nuclear submarine. If you are a Navy Nuke you...
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USS New York and September 11
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What sets the USS New York apart? Its construction incorporates 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the ruins of the World Trade Center. The steel was melted down and poured into a mold to form the bow stem. The idea for using recovered steel from the Wo...
What Civilian Jobs Are Available for Navy Trained Nukes?
Life After the Navy
- Bechtel Company
- Bechtel has built over half of the country's nuclear plants and is involved in their operation and maintenance.
USS Nimitz
USS Nimitz nuclear aircraft carrier at sea.
News about the USS Nimitz
- Everett may have to lobby for Lincoln's replacement
- A statement from a Washington state congressman that another carrier, the USS Nimitz, would replace the Lincoln was unexpected because it came so early. ...
- Navy won't confirm USS Nimitz is coming to Everett
- By Jerry Cornfield and Elaine Helm EVERETT -- It's clear the USS Nimitz will be moored in Bremerton in a year and a half. Whether the aircraft carrier winds ...
- 16 bloggers and a day on the USS Nimitz
- (I previously wrote an intro and link post about the bloggers who went on the USS Nimitz.) When the Navy issued the invitation for 16 bloggers to spend a ...
- 'Tophatters' Tip Their Hats to 90 Years of Success
- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG), commanded by Rear Adm. John W. Miller, is comprised of Commander, CSG 11; the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ...
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Navy Nuke Feedback
I hope I've given you enough information on the Navy Nuclear program.
Susan52 wrote...
I think purple and Navy go very well together. Congratulations on the new star!
Posted June 12, 2009
stargazer00 wrote...
in reply to Jeremy Sampson Congratulations on entering the Navy Nuclear Program, Jeremy! You sound a lot like my son. Just remember to work hard and keep a good attitude! Good luck!
Posted June 10, 2009
Jeremy Sampson wrote
I am 24 years old and after fumbling through college and wasting tons of money on classes I wasn't interested in I finally went to my local navy recruiter office and took the ASVAB. It was by the grace of God that I some how scored well enough to earn a place in the Navy Nuclear program. I truly believe this opportunity is a rescue line from God himself! I truly believe this experience will foster the focus I need to finally tackle an advanced education. I was certainly on the cusp of failure. This opportunity means the world and more to me. I will restore my pride and confidence in myself and ultimately make my family proud of me. Every time I think about the Navy Nuclear Program I laugh to myself and thank God. I am probably going to become a better Christian because of this. I ship out for basic training October 1, 2009. I pray I am am strong enough to undertake this great opportunity!
Posted June 10, 2009
Tipi wrote...
I was just looking at Support Our Troops and decided to follow your link over to visit you. I agree with all of the wonderful compliments you have gotten on this lens, and you know that.
I am taken back when I see lenses of movie stars taking top ratings on Squidoo and other sites. The jesters are paid and praised, when the real heroes are gone unnoticed, paid real well, and not praised enough. - I do love this lens!
Posted May 27, 2009
HawaiianTraveler wrote...
I'm so glad that I saw this lens at SquidU this morning - it's fantastic!
Posted May 27, 2009
x3xsolxdierx3x wrote...
This is an AWESOME lens! :) 5 stars (found it on SquidU!)
Posted May 27, 2009
Tipi wrote...
Hi, stargazer! I just wanted to stop by again because I love this lens.
I hope you had a nice Mother's Day yesterday. I celebrated with my
son, who was celebrating his birthday too. That was pretty neat!
My best wishes to you and your family....always!
Posted May 11, 2009
Shelly wrote
Excellent work here! I Squidooed over from a link at Tipi's (sisters). Boy would you get stars etc. if I were a member, all I can do is say what a "fantstico" lens along with Susie!
Posted May 08, 2009
stargazer00 wrote...
in reply to jdluntjr My mistake! You are correct. The Enterprise is the only one in its class and the oldest carrier in the fleet. It is the only one with eight reactors. I will change that.
Posted April 29, 2009
jdluntjr wrote...
wonderful page. I'm fascinated by the navy. It was interesting to get a look inside the nuclear training program. Just a point about your first photo. You indicate it is the Nimitz class carrier Enterprise. Actually the Enterprise is a class of ship all of her own and was the first Nuclear carrier, predating the Nimitz class ships by several years. I really endjoyed this. Thanks
Posted April 29, 2009
