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Comment by glassdog on August 20, 2011 at 8:40am

Just want to let you all know I have really appreciated your help and information.  The humor has to be there so we all don't scream in frustration at our inability to get accurate information from our sailors.  I think many are just to used to saying"I don't know." or "That's what I heard."  From this site I have been able to point my sailor in the right direction many times.  Thanks again to all of you who do have and give us the information and help.(Many of you may not know, if you are a lurker, that Craig is on more than just this site to get info out to people.  Dealing with the Navy info and so many people you better have a sense of humor!) 

Also my sailor is heading for Hawaii on Tues.  We have really enjoyed having him at home the last few weeks!

Comment by CTmomof3 on August 20, 2011 at 6:09am

Thanks for the info Craig. but I'm still a tad confused. Why can't his wife go? They have an apartment, appears as of now (we know how things change) they are giving that up he's going to fla and she's movivg back to her parents. Can't she at least stay in ga (or does he lose the bah) and then when schools done they navy moves them to japan? Do their belongings get stored now and then shipped over in feb/march? I know they can't take any vehicle to japan so his...brand new loaded, way too expensive truck with a huge loan.is being stored and her vehicle is going to her parents for 3 yrs. Ok so,can you tell I think he made a bad decision on buying a truck? Lol To me it would make more sense and less hassle for her to stay in ga...he goes to fla...then they do a pcs move.
From past experience my son never asks the right questions because (he thinks) he knows all then finds out he didn't so that's the reason for my asking. It amazes me that he's so successful in his job but clueless in other things.
Hmm, so both my boys won't be living on the same base.

Comment by Craig on August 20, 2011 at 4:51am

I posted some pictures of NIOC Denver on the Pages area (the link below all the members pictures).  I still have another 10, that I will post later....

Comment by Craig on August 20, 2011 at 2:17am

HoldFast - I'm sorry you haven't experience the Navy humor yet.  Your husband will soon learn this same humor. Unlike the moms here, We sailors joke about everything.  That's how sailors keep their sanity in the fleet.   

I really do appreciate you thanking us for support, that's what we do here.  We provide everyone with information about all the CT ratings.  That's what all the members here enjoy.  This group provides support to everyone.   Yes, I totally understand your situation.  Beleive me, I have worked so many issues with wives wanted to join their husband in "A" school.

Please understand I know how your sailor personality will change, they all change because we (the CT's) are such a tight knit community.  Make dang sure you don't have a "short-fuse" with your husband if you decide to join him at "A" school.  He needs to get through school, and needs your support. 

If you choose not to post here anymore, that is your choice.  However, I do hope, for the sake of your sailor, that you at least continue to be a lurker here. You will learn a lot of information to help your sailor.  

Comment by HoldFast86 (Ship 12 Div 325) on August 20, 2011 at 1:20am

Thanks for taking something that is not easy for me a making it a joke. I wont be coming back to this group, thanks for the 'support'

Comment by Craig on August 20, 2011 at 12:50am

HoldFast - 

You said

• " I will do everything and anything I can to support that."
• "I will do whatever he tells me he is most comfortable with."

I can tell you one thing for sure, I know why you're pregnant....

Comment by Craig on August 20, 2011 at 12:28am

CTmomof3 -  Corry is basically only for the sailors fresh out of boot camp.  They try to keep the fleet returnies away for them since fleet sailors are a different breed.  We would corrupt them...Heck we corrupt ourselves!

 

So he would more than likely stay at the Gateway Inn located on NAS Pensacola.  It's a really nice place and his per diem will cover the whole amount.  He doesn't even need a Certificate of Non-Availability (CNA).  They have 1100 rooms, yea, I said Eleven Hundred.  Even though they have lots of rooms, he would be smart to go ahead and book a room reservation, and as the time comes closer he can just move the dates around.  If he doesn't have a car, then they have a shuttle going back and forth. 

The link to the Gateway Inn is www.dodlodging.net  Just click on NAS Pensacola. 

The Navy considers it a "PCS" school when course of instruction will be 20 weeks or more at one location. PCS school includes civilian colleges, Preparatory School,or other service academies. The 20-week limitation does not include holiday periods such as Christmas when no instruction is given. 

The rule is on page 1-B-1

PCS_Move_is_20_weeks_or_more

Comment by navymom3 on August 19, 2011 at 11:10pm

Holdfast- Sounds like you have your head on right for him to succeed. My oldest son had a very needy GF then wife while he was at school and it slowed him down at the end. But my middle son has no distractions and is doing great.

Comment by navymom3 on August 19, 2011 at 11:08pm

I smile-  My son loves it so far. First they go to NAS and do the Att pre class. Then they go to Corry station for there CTM class. When he got there is March he was told he would probably be there about 18 months because there was a wait for classes. But he will grad CTM class sept 16th. I think he waited about 5-6 weeks before his ATT class started. But everyone seems to be different. Some wait less and others more. But they will keep him busy while he waits. They have to get all there watch quals done then they do barracks support.

Comment by HoldFast86 (Ship 12 Div 325) on August 19, 2011 at 9:42pm

@Beachyblonde- I wish I could just drive down there all the time but I'm pregnant and nearing the end, we wanted me to move there so if he can be there even if just for the birth he didn't have to go out of the area. Thank you though, it does help to know it can be done.

 

@Craig- I have made it very clear to him that if I am to go down there that school has to be the main focus of his and I will do everything and anything I can to support that. Apparently phase 2 he could possibly move in with me and I told him that if he thought living with a new born and me would be too much for him while he is trying to get things done then I want him to stay on base. I'm not doing this to be selfish, I'm doing this because I know that my husband and I know for a fact that since I have had health issues throughout my pregnancy he would be more at ease having me near. I will do whatever he tells me he is most comfortable with. I just need him to succeed and no matter what he decides to do I will support him completely beyond a shadow of a doubt.

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