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For friends and family of CTNs - Welcome to all new members!
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Discussion Forum
Son is leaving for bootcamp in March
Started by Meiko. Last reply by clockard Jan 13, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! I can see this board is a little slow, so I hope someone will see my little post! My kid is leaving for bootcamp in March. He signed for CTN on October 1, 2018. My question is about the security clearance. When do they begin that process?…Continue
liberty for memorial weekend
Started by ProudNavySonMom Apr 30, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, does anyone know which days the liberty weekend for Memorial Day will start and end? I am planning something and my son is new at Pensacola and doesn't know when he can find out, thanks for any help!Continue
How's and What of CTN A School Florida
Started by PrincessShannon. Last reply by ProudNavySonMom Apr 30, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello there, my SR will PIR 1/23 and then go on to A school in Florida, my question is how does this work, what do they do and where do they go while waiting to class up? I have heard little about the process and am just curious if he will have to…Continue
To have or not to have a vehicle in Corry?
Started by Navymommy. Last reply by kandi.s Nov 29, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello momsmy son is leaving for Corry station for CTN trainingi have a dilemma, is it best for the sailor studying for A school and JCAC? (is that correct)for CTN not to have a car or to have a car?his stepdad(a military himself) says its a party…Continue
In holding? For how long?
Started by Navymommy. Last reply by karen Jul 25, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello moms,my son has been in holding for security clearancehe has not "badged" up as he saysIm wondering how long this will be....Im hoping he doesnt get depressed or disappointedor lose that high and or enthusiasm right after boot camp having…Continue
car
Started by Wizard. Last reply by Navymommy Jul 13, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My Son did have a car, it was a good thing ... the base is far from everything and it's much safer for them to drive than walk to the beach and to town. Just remind him that a ticket for speeding or any infraction off base would get him kicked out…Continue
Spouse at A school
Started by garden gal. Last reply by Texasmom Nov 17, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, It looks like my son has passed his next-to-last hurtle to enlist as a CTN. He will hopefully be signing his DEP contract next week. He has one question I told him I would ask this group.Everything we can find says that the Navy will pay to…Continue
Fort Gordon
Started by 1 Proud Mom. Last reply by karen Oct 30, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My CTN will graduate school in November and is headed to Fort Gordon. Any info about the base, area ... anything will be appreciated. So far all I know is it is in Georgia. LOLContinue
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Comment by Chimelle 3/149 on November 14, 2011 at 5:18pm
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Son graduated JCAC today! We're excited for him, though sad because we couldn't make it today to the ceremony. He's official!
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Comment by prov2324mom on November 6, 2011 at 12:42pm
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USNproudMom,
My son graduated in May. He took 10 days leave and then reported to Ft, Meade. He had a temp job on the Honor Guard while his clearance was finalized. He started his real CTN job about the second week of October. He has a lot of on the job training. They have to get to certain levels in training in certain time frames. It depends on where you are and what "group" you are in as to how hard it is. My son was excelling and working very hard to get to the next "level' so he got moved to a more advanced area. Now they expect more from him in less time but he's learning quickly. He's also taking certification classes too. I'm not sure if this is how it is at all the stations but I'm sure it's similar. One thing about Ft. Meade is he was told it has the most opportunities to learn all there is to know about CTN. That is why he wanted to go there.
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Comment by USNproudMom on October 25, 2011 at 12:28pm
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Does anyone know what comes after JCAC?
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Comment by Craig on October 25, 2011 at 8:50am
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That is great Chimelle.... When a sailor gets exactly what he wants, it makes life soooo much easier.
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Son got verbal orders for NIOC Norfolk today! It's where he wanted to go, so I'm very glad for him. He still has another couple weeks of schooling left before heading there. It sounds like his class has senioritis now.
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Comment by momoffour(Ship 11 div 119) on October 21, 2011 at 8:58pm
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Thanks Craig! I will tell him to try and get everything auto bill pay. As far as the car, I am hoping his roommate, another CTN, is not going the same time but after my son returns so they can take care of each other's car. He has earned some four day leaves so hopefully between that and holidays we can get it all worked out!
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momoffour - What he should do is use NFCU's automatic bill pay. Anytime a bill comes it, it automatically pays it. He does nothing. I use mine all the time. When credit card bills come it, the they get paid.... For other bills, ie electric, phone, garbage I have them automatically debited from my account. That why, if they don't get paid, then it's their own fault.
Per the car, they have storage lots on the base for deployments. But there is alot of mice and rats. So, it is recommended to just let a "trusted" friend take care of the car when he's gone. That why, both people get win....
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ekauwe - Most people that ask your type of question are the ones that suck at running. They need another way to pass the PFA other than running. So a sailor could do the treadmill, Elliptical, Stationary Bike, Swim, or the run for the PFA.
Doing anything other than the run is up to the CO's discretion. ie Participation in an alternative cardio-respiratory event is not an entitlement.
So, I wouldn't worry about it. You'll do great!
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He has found out that he will be deployed and I am wondering what he should do with his car. It will be for less than six months but wondering if he should bring it home or leave it at his apt and have his roommated start it up every so often. I am more curious if he needs to make someone power of attorney or just put someone on his bank account to pay bills(not that he has many). I know he can have his cell phone suspended. I just don't want him to wait until the last minute to make a game plan, even though he is not a procasinator like some of his siblings LOL!
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Hello everyone! First , I must say, how about those Cards!! Me being from St Louis, I am a huge fan! I remember they won the world series my senior year of college, what a crazy night on campus! Anyway, back to a couple of questions, when they are deployed what do most do with their cars? Second, are they able to pay bills on line or will they need to give power of attorney to someone (if they are single)?
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