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Are the sailors guaranteed leave upon graduation? My son just began AM school today. He states there is 5 wks of training then a possible two weeks of "something" directly after (or maybe a break between the two sessions) then he can come home befor…
We just got back from visiting Paul last week, they didn't need a buddy. However he has told me that all overnight passes for Carl Vinson barracks have been revoked because of ARI, and underage sailor, passed out drunk on the beach in front of the b…
We are heading to Pensacola today. Joseph is Phase 3 and said to let him know when we got there and he would meet us at the motel. He has his car down there.
Brenda, Peggy stayed at the Gateway on base. She said it was nice but the rooms were small.
I was just in Pensacola this weekend visting my son and we were able to take him off base alone. Although there buddies like to come just because it gets them off base. Matt had one call were we were at the mall and we went and picked him up to go b…
Hi - My son has been doing some volunteering at least every weekend to fill the time, and during the week working out and working on some classes on line.
Has anyone stayed at the gateway inn right on base. my son told me about it but just wondering how it was and how expensive it was.
Hello....My son arrived April 18..... it seems that there is a lot of free time and he gets bored which, in return, he has been spending money on movies and places to eat,etc...... He has a decent buddy from boot camp that he tends to hang with and…
Kelly ~ I just got back from P-Cola and when we picked our daughter up, she didn't have to have a buddy with her. In fact, no one even checked. She's Phase 2. We pulled up right in front of her barracks and dropped her off in front of it.
Hello Ladies,
My son arrived on May 20. I also have a feeling of lack of structure and my son has not mention anything about a buddy system. He seems to really be enjoying himself, Thankfully, he has his cell and calls me several times a day (usuall…
Kelly,
Glad to hear that you think there is a lack of structure at the Pensacola A school (while they are waiting to class up). my husband and I think the same thing, we are concerned our son won't stay "on track & focused" without more structure.
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thank you for your response.. this is all so new to me...... keep in touch
Yes let me know about your experience when you get back form visiting your son!!!!
thanks for the information..... we are trying to decide if we are going to drive or fly down. It was expensive in April going to boot camp graduation to think of spending more money to fly to P-cola in July..... Just not sure if he will get leave af…
Morning, I just got back from P-cola yesterday and my son had brought one of his buddies with him, not sure if it was mandatory or not - but my son said the very same thing though.
the base by the way is really beautiful and make sure to visit the…
They actually do now according to Josh, because apparently a few weeks ago, a ton of sailors were not back in time. The whole place was on lock down for an entire weekend and for now when ANYONE leaves they have to have a buddy until further notice.…
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- About me:
- Im a new Navy mother. My first born child just joined and is now in his second week of boot camp. He is 19 yrs old. I have two other teenage daughters at home. I'm very concerned and worried over my son!!!!
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- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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- At 6:16pm on April 30, 2009,
Serena(Joseph's Mom) said… - .....I did see on here eairlier today where a sailor classed up sooner than expected, so it is probably not a good idea for them to take leave before they class up.
- At 11:21am on April 30, 2009,
Serena(Joseph's Mom) said…
- I do not know if they are allowed leave or not. My son did not come home before A school and that is why it has been so long since I have seen him. I think part of the problem is, they could class up at any time, so they don't leave cause it could delay thier start time. I do not know this for a fact, so if you want to be sure, I would ask Jacqueline on the pensacola group, she would know for sure. I do know you can go down to visit him tho!! I have heard of lots of moms doing that!!
- At 7:50pm on April 29, 2009,
Serena(Joseph's Mom) said…
- .... I respond so quickly cause I practaclly live here since my son left for the navy!!! LOL This site is great!!
- At 7:50pm on April 29, 2009,
Serena(Joseph's Mom) said…
- I just heard about the lockdown awhile ago!! I know, I hate that too, but I think it makes them more appt to look out for each other. Someone should have stopped those underage guys from drinking maybe, or at least warned them or something, cause they all know that if someone gets in trouble they all do!!!! So your son is AM too? Joseph is aviation structual mechanic. there are different AMs , what is your sons ?? My son had to wait 5 and 1/2 months to class up!! I have heard they are trying to shorten that, but I don't know for sure when it is suppose to start, cause I also heard that they were putting a hold on everything untill oct-november!! So we will just have to see, you never know what to believe sometimes. But i am glad my son has finally classed up!! I am dieing to see him!! the Pensacola group os great!! Jacquline is a great help, so you can get a lot of info on that group if you hang out there alot!!
- At 6:50pm on April 29, 2009,
Jacqueline Manning said… - Yes it is very sad, but those sailors wont be around much longer. My son went through 3 lockdowns while he was there. It sure is a shame. Tell him to keep him head up aand keep his Military Bearing. Those who dont are the ones who will fall to the side.
- At 5:53pm on April 29, 2009,
Jacqueline Manning said…
- Hi Kelly
There is no "typical" wait for any class. They are full with over 5000 students right now. I know they are working hard to class up people as soon as they can. He just needs to suck it up and know that he is not the only one on hold. He needs to take his ATT & AWAT and be prepared. Do everything he can to stay busy and just hang in there. He is getting paid, on a beautiful base, and crossing off time on his contract. Wish I could tell you a typical hold, but thats just not possible.
- At 8:01am on April 29, 2009,
Serena(Joseph's Mom) said…
- Hi, Kelly!! My son started school for AM a couple weeks ago, and is doing real wel l!! I would love to chat!! He has enjoyed his stay in Pensacola too!! I have not seen him since he left for bootcamp last september, so I am waiting for him to finish AM school so he can come home for a visit!!
- At 3:21pm on April 21, 2009,
Austins Proud Mama! said… - Hi there!! Yes... we all made it home. It was so hard to say good bye all over again. But at least he has his cell phone now and we can talk and text. It makes things so much nicer. It was good to see you there! Austin is in Mississippi now... he said his training may not start for up to 2 weeks. So that isnt too bad i guess. BUT 6 MONTHS!!?!! Holy shiz... why so long?
- At 9:12pm on April 18, 2009,
Joline (Matt's Mom) said… - Wow Kelly, I just read this to Matt and all he could do is shake his head. Matt's orders were changed too but not all for the bad. Instead of being a Grad and Go to San Diego on Friday as planned, after PIR he told us that his orders were changed. He is now staying in Great Lakes for 34 days and begining his A school here. After that he will be sent to San Diego to finish up his school. They'll begin the basics here.
It actually worked out well for us because rather than following him to the airport on Friday, he had liberty with us through Sunday night. When he went to report to the new base, they told him he was being granted overnight liberty for both Friday and Saturday nights...we were thrilled. So things have worked out well for him/us.
I have to say Matt had told us that there were lots of kids whose orders were being put on hold. That was the original message he had received last week and then they changed again a couple of days before PIR. I'm not sure what's going on with orders right now but it seems that's happening to a lot of kids.
Good luck to Ryan. I really hope he's not put on hold that long. My friend's son had PIR on 2/13, was a grad and go and was put on hold. His A school isn't beginning until May 15th so he's been there in holding since 2/15. I really hope our boys aren't kept for too long. After Matt heard about Ryan, he said "I hope they don't hold me here for longer than they've told me." I guess time will tell. Keep in touch. Let me know how things progress.
- At 6:32pm on April 14, 2009,
Joline (Matt's Mom) said…
- Pictures!!! I didn't know they were going to send pictures. I didn't receive anything in the mail today. Just a couple of days Kelly and we'll be able to hug our sons....CANNOT WAIT!
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