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Moms of "A" school Sailors
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Our sailors are now in "A" school - let's share!!
Members: 960
Latest Activity: Dec 3, 2022
Discussion Forum
Leave during A School
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Pensacola for A School
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Comment by mtnmom on April 7, 2010 at 2:35pm
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He's enroute to Norfolk, Va.
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Hi Teresa;
My son finished A school and is enroute to his new station today, so I've got the cell phone glued to me today.
Gen
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Comment by diannep on March 10, 2010 at 10:16pm
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Debbie: I echo what Gen said here. In fact, in DEP group, my son said that one of the recruiters told the group that when everyone went off to drink, etc., he would go workout to stay out of trouble. I'm sure that he would meet some other guys in there who would appreciate the company. Maybe they could all go get a bite to eat after working out? Remember...it just takes him meeting one "friend" who feels as he does...that will lead to others. Tell him to hang in there!
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Debbie--
My son spends a lot of his off duty hours in the gym. He told me he swims, rides a bike (stationary?) and runs. Does your son like to work out?
Gen
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Lee4kis: Still waiting! Maybe in another week or two for my son. Is he happy with this duty station? Good luck to him on his next adventure in the Navy!
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Thanks everyone for the "mailing the box" info. Sounds like the flat rate box is the way to go.
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Thanks, Connie. I have a pretty small box...had to put a few other things in it as well. I'm afraid the padded envelope would still get crushed. They don't make the phones as durable as they used to be! Mine is 4.5 years old, and still like a rock
(after being dropped, stepped on, squished, etc). :-)
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What is best way to get my son his cell phone at A School in Meridian? Insured Mail? Fed Ex? He has been there for a week and wants his phone...tired of using his phone cards. Any info on this?
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Comment by John and Yvonne on February 12, 2010 at 11:43am
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There is a lot to learn in a short time in "A" school. It can all feel very overwhelming at times. When you're just out of high school where there are spring breaks and summer vacations Navy "A" schools can be a shock. But be assured your sons and daughters can make it through it if they apply themselves. April is right that the incentive of being high in his/her class standing helps a lot when it comes time to pick orders.
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Comment by Jess23 on February 9, 2010 at 12:01pm
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April: I told me hubby the same thing.......atleast he's getting paid. It doesn't surprise me this happened......His BC date was moved from July to Dec, due to too many AGs
What did your son go to A School for.
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