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Comment by Anti M on January 3, 2018 at 11:19am

Do not purchase any bedding until he checks in and finds out the rules for his particular barracks.  They each have different rules when it comes to personal bedding.  He certainly cannot leave a mattress topper on for inspections, and the lockers/wardrobes are fairly small.  Items such as towels must be stowed when not in use, so not too many.  Most of that cannot go to his first command with him if he is assigned to a ship, so don't load him up with a lot of stuff right away.

Care packages are allowed. Many shared rooms have a small fridge and microwave, but not all.  If a barracks has had problems with pests, food might not be allowed unless it is on sealable hard containers.  He can ask about these details when he checks in after PIR.

Comment by Sandi on January 3, 2018 at 10:54am

my son will be attending the A School in Great Lakes right after he graduates from BC the first of February.  I have heard of family buying better sheets, towels, mattress topper.  is this something I can bring to his graduation to give to him before he starts school?  and care packages, they are able to receive these in A School correct?  is there a microwave and fridge?  thanks!!!  

Comment by Phoenixmom on January 2, 2018 at 5:46pm

Ima I am right beside you the whole way, it has been so much fun having him home again, it's like I don't want him to go or let him go. He mentioned he wasn't ready to go back to the freezing cold. thanks for sharing!

Comment by Ima on January 2, 2018 at 5:32pm

Hi Ladies, 

I hope your holidays have been wonderful!!! Having my sailor home was such a gift for all of us. He and his siblings  laughed and bickered and hung out and laughed some more.  We've had a wonderful visit and i'm sad it is almost at an end.

Comment by Phoenixmom on January 2, 2018 at 1:07pm

Thank You Anti M will be watching the weather.

Comment by Anti M on January 2, 2018 at 12:51pm

I never knew any family member who attended a frocking, as it was just part of one of the morning musters.  As Allison has said, it can be arranged, but it is not much of a ceremony.  Experiences will vary wildly on this.  

Comment by Allison on January 2, 2018 at 12:46pm

Barefootie, yes you can go to the graduation. They should have chairs set up for family, and you can record/take pictures. Like AntiM said, your sailor will have to escort you on base beforehand, so make sure you're early, so he/she is not late. 

By frocking, I think you mean the promotion ceremony? He has to ask just to make sure there's even going to be a real ceremony or if it'll just be part of one of their routine briefings. I went to my husband's even though it was just along with morning turnover, but his grandparents and myself were the only ones in attendance, so it was a little awkward as everyone was in formation around us, and we just had our little chairs up front lol. His grandfather pinned him, and we had to sit through all their news/updates/heritage etc., but then after everyone was dismissed we got to take more pictures :). 

Comment by barefootie on January 2, 2018 at 12:35pm

How about Petty Officer frocking ceremony?

Comment by Anti M on January 2, 2018 at 12:34pm

Phoenix, the only problem he might have is the weather,  If a flight is delayed, then he just gets something from the airline saying his flight was cancelled or delayed, and be sure to call the quarterdeck number on his leave papers and let them know.  Should be good to go otherwise.

Comment by Anti M on January 2, 2018 at 12:33pm

Barefootie, the FC A school graduation is very small.  You can attend if your sailor knows, as they will need to come get you at the gate and escort you onto base. Mostly it is some saluting, reading the honor grad stuff, possibly a short speech, a few pictures when they hand out the certificates, and that's it.  We had ours in the hall, but that was some time ago.  I think if they know there will be visitors, they are a little fancier.  No marching or music or anything too ceremonial like PIR.

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