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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
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AECF - FCs and ETs
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For families that have a loved one serving the Navy as an FC or an ET. This is the place to share and learn more about their jobs and schools. For subs - look for the SECF group.
Members: 836
Latest Activity: Aug 6, 2024
Discussion Forum
Anybody out there?
Started by Jules. Last reply by Bandmom Aug 24, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Current A school at GL for AECF?
Started by BessLynn423. Last reply by ANOsMom Nov 11, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Anyone graduating A school on 10/26/18
Started by Dena4. Last reply by Anti M Oct 9, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Anti M on December 11, 2008 at 12:07pm
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Congratulations, Amanda, ET/FC is a fine choice.
LOL, A school was still instructor led when I went through ...our class fell into ranks in the hall, were handed our certificates and were told we'd graduated. Then we were cut loose for liberty and were to report back the next morning to select our orders. I don't recall, but we may have had a nice little speech from the chief or CO. I think if I found Mom's scrapbook/geneaology book, I might find my certificate. I have all the ones from C schools and BE/E (ATT) in my "I love me" folder.
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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on December 11, 2008 at 9:59am
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Generally A school graduation is held at 11 am but the 19th is going to be a crazy day there. I'm surpised they even have a graduation that day. Your sailor probably has the best info on that Anne -- hope you can get some good info so you can make plans.
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ohhhhhhhh Kelly, I had the privledge of attending A school graduation last Friday. It was awesome!!! The A school graduation is a combination of rates that include ET, FC, GM and IC. Of course the ONLY one that matters that day is...your Sailor!!! We had not seen our son in 8 months so it was really a fabulous morning for us....even if I forgot the waterproof mascara!
There were 20 plus sailors graduating that day but we also got to see a frocking ceremony as well as a re-enlistment ceremony of an ET. It was all very cool to watch! With the self-paced classes that our sailors are in - you won't get alot of notice of graduation, they have a target date but then it just depends on how they are tracking in the class. Our son kiinda knew...well I SHOULD be done...next week. It's just hard to plan it in advance.
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I got to see the NKO while in GL last weekend - I would LOVE the password to that site! So much information but...for some dang reason...Navy Moms don't get a password...........what's up with that?!!! LOl
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So happy for you Hoppi!!! Please join me in congratulating Hoppi on this big acheivement!!!
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YAY!
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Any news today ladies?
It's been an ugly day here, like monsoon weather since yesterday even tornado watches. Nothing new with my sailor now that he is inbetween schools so I have to live thru yours!!!
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You just have to love the support in this room! It's so good to have one another to help us thru the years ahead.
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Hey Pamela, the navy is always a learning experience! You'll get the hang of it. No need to be sorry!
I know my friend Troy never eailed when his ship was deployed, those emails were screened. Could be the case in the sandbox too, maybe.
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Been so busy since returning from GL ----- need to welcome our newest members...Patty M, Cathilee and Laura. Can't wait to hear about your sailors!!!
Nice job Kellie - knock those tests down!
I'll be watching for all the new orders tomorrow...hope it's all good!!
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