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Where are the different "A" schools and for What Jobs
I know that Master at Arms has a school on an Air Force base in San Antonio, Texas. My son is a Master at Arms, but he got sent to Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, VA. I know that alot of guys have "A" school in Great Lakes. There are about 20 different "A" schools across the street. Which ones stay there? I know the SEALS do.
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Permalink Reply by Doreen on
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My son is in A school at Great Lakes he is there for machinist's mate. Go on this site and it will give you a list of discription of navy enlisted jobs also you will see other sites with other information.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/navyjobs.htm also check out this site It's about A school.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/l/bltrngrestrict.htm -
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Permalink Reply by Brenda Sue on
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Thanks - this is REAL helpful - I am going to add these websites to the "Websites" discussion.
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This is great information. My son just graduated this past Friday, Nov 14 and is starting his A school in Great Lakes.
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Permalink Reply by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on
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What is your son's rate Vicki? Our son has been in school at GL since April. He is in AECF and will be an FC...soon.
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There is an "A" school in Gulfport, Mississippi. My son went down there after his PIR on February 29th. He is a seabee (builder). He is supposed to graduate from "A" school on May 14th.
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Permalink Reply by Linda E./Justin div 161 on
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just saw this post...........has your son graduated? My son just started school this Fri. He has been there since april 26th. He does indeed like it there, and is in phase2' now. did you go to grad? where is your son now?
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Hi Linda, My son grad 2/29/08. He has been in GL since then for school..He loves the school..He is in FC..I know he has orders to be in GL through 9/08. After that, he may still be in GL..Only the Navy knows..I went to Grad..sooo colda in Feb...snow ...loved grad though..Barbara
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There is an A school in Pensacola. My son Paul is training to be an air traffic controller. I understand it is very difficult. He said a lot have already been dropped out of the program. If all goes well he will graduate April 29th.
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This message is to NovesMom...My son just arrived at Pansacola for Air Traffic Training....He has not started classes yet. Just wondering if you could tell me a little about it. How is your son doing? How well did he do in High School? Are they really tough on them there? My son struggled through high school, but definitely passed all the tests that see if they have the capacity to learn AT....He knows he needs to have better study habits in this school. I just pray for him that he will realize he needs to step up the pace here for a few months,and not allow his taste of freedom to distract him.
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Permalink Reply by mom-Inlaw2-JoyMP on
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my daughter In law was to go there also in AE-A school for Aviation Tech
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My son is attending his A school in Pensacola FL. After having his basic at Great Lakes FL is a step up in the weather department.
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Hey Faith, I wonder if our sons know each other. My son Paul is in barracks Roosevelt. Where is your son? Diane
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