Posted on Feb 4, 2022
What is it like being a new SSGT and single parent at Nellis AFB, any concern's?
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What is it like being a new staff at nellis Afb for single parents like? Any concerns?
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2W1X1: Aircraft Armament Systems
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Weapons 2W1X1: Aircraft Armament Systems Single Parent Nellis AFB Military Family
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Been there and done that at Fairchild Afb Spokane Washington. Having 2 small children from my first wife that I had custody of back in the early 70's. I was able to use a fellow SSgt's wife to baby sit my children while I was on duty at the hospital. After duty hours I would retrieve my children fix their dinner bathe them and put them to bed. The next morning I would make their breakfest and deliver them to the baby sitter. It was here that I meet my future wife who was in the Air Force. She saw my needs and gave up her career to take me on with 2 small babies. 48 years later and 2 additional children, 9 grandchilldren, 7 great-grandchildren, and were still going strong. Living on base made it much easier to utilize the services offered.
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Aircraft Armament Specialist. With deployments, have you set up extended care for your child? That is priority #1. Nellis is a great place, expensive, but great. You are going to have some long hours, on occasion depending on your unit. Enjoy.
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Yes, I have a care plan in place. I am also willing and eager. Currently thinking of doing a "one for one" swap from Creech to Nellis. Rumor has it Nellis is not very welcoming for single parents, although I have never gave that excuse in my career, but I am hoping that if something were to happen out of my control due to my parental status that supervision is more accommodating than what I have been told.
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