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Great Lakes A School Q&A
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The purpose of this group is to allow family of new sailors assigned to school at Training Support Center Great Lakes a chance to voice questions to a Student Division Commander
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 2332
Latest Activity: Feb 19
Discussion Forum
leave after A/C school-- orders are confusing
Started by MANDY. Last reply by Anti M Aug 16, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What happens after ASchool?
Started by SailorMom18. Last reply by Phoenixmom Feb 13, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
BECC Info?
Started by adubz33. Last reply by SuBHuni34 Nov 29, 2018. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Vee, Michael's Proud Grandmother on April 2, 2009 at 12:09am
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Thank you, Laurie....I can't tell you how happy I am tonight and relieved! And, do listen to Will. Everything I have heard is that they do not know where they are going to until the end or near the end of A School. Remember, Will's our leader; he hasn't led us astray yet! Goodnight all....Hang in there tough, Laurie!
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Laurie....I am almost certain that your son is playing an April Fools joke on you. I had almost forgotten it was April Fools Day even tho Roni warned us early this morning. Now, I'm wondering if the message I got tonight from my Michael was a joke. Oh, I hope not because I am so filled with pride right now. He started ATT School last Thursday and says that he has the highest GPA in the class as of today and aced his first test; got 88% on the 2nd test; the third is tomorrow,,,so I'm hoping he does as well on that one. I had to share with all of you because my tummy has been in my throat for a week now. Thanks for listening....
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Gail, we are all waiting to stand by you to cheer when you get that call!! Your son will do just fine...it's us moms and gramas who suffer the most I think (and the dads)....Hang in there and let us know as soon as you get that call!!
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Theresa....lmao....you are too funny!
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Good evening, Will....did your OIC like your mural??? He had to! I hope today went well for you.
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Becky...."jup" is the new word for "up"....lol lol
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Becky...look jup above in Discussion Forum for the info on the storage...Roni started a discussion on it....
Theresa...what did you make your ark out of? lmao I'll gladly accept a dinner invitation for that lasagne....
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Let's all wish Chris D a very Happy Birthday!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CPO CHRIS D......Thanks, Hoppi, for the heads up on this special day....Vee
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Comment by Ruth, Gun's Mom on April 1, 2009 at 4:30pm
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I understand my son met Will though I guess I misunderstood as I really did think there was a modeling club--it's been so long ago for that discussion--must be many pages back. He may have been a bit embarrassed since I gave him the wrong info. I'm glad he found you though.
The USO is awesome at O'Hare. They gave my sailor a couch to sleep on and a safe place when he missed his flight home in December. I immediately sent them a donation!
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Hi there, Will....good to see you today! And that's not an April Fool's joke....we have been busy and trying to field some of the easy questions; leaving the difficult ones for you of course....our fearless leader. Have a great day....Vee
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