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What day of the week do they leave for A school?
I have heard many different stories as to how long sailors have after PIR before departing for their A school. Does anyone know from prior experience sailors leaving for HM A school, how long will they have for liberty after PIR? I want to spend as much time with my son as possible but I don't want to be stuck in GL if he has already flow out. Thanks for any words of wisdom.
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Permalink Reply by Jana on
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My son PIR'd August 26 and he flew out to San Antonio on August 27. They got at the airport early and I met him at the airport that morning and hung out with him until his flight left. I don't think he left until about 5 p.m. I was able to get a gate pass and go sit with him at the gate and watched him board the flight. If you can, I would highly recommend that you go with him to the airport and get a gate pass, but he needs to be with you to get the gate pass. At the airport, you can give him his cell phone, laptop, IPOD, etc. Unfortunately we didn't have much time with him, just after PIR until he had to be back on base (I think around 8 p.m.) and then the time we had together at the airport. I was driving from Texas to Great Lakes, so we stayed until Sunday and then started the drive back on Sunday, but I think the hotels are pretty accommodating if you make a reservation through Sunday and decide to leave Saturday instead.
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Permalink Reply by Mom of Taylor on
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Thank you, and that is what I've heard for the most part.
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