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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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
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Comment by CCR on November 18, 2008 at 2:44pm
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Yes, that makes sense Nancy, avoid LA. thats if he takes that way. Mary was saying there is ice around Dec 1st, so I thought going due south from GL would be better and then cut over at missouri to amarillo. I don't want him driving alone.
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Comment by Anti M on November 18, 2008 at 11:47am
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Mary, somewhere in the forums Hoppi explained that a car in A school requires permission and paperwork, and is not allowed during Phase 1. I can't find the discussion, so maybe someone could ask her?
Pamela, my friend Troy is an ET on the Dubuque ... small world. I doubt they've crossed paths if your son is doing IA, though. The Dubuque was hubby's ship also, when it was homeported in Sasebo.
LOL, Nancy, it was 17 from Flagstaff to Phoenix. Looks like a straight shot ... but is really not the best road for a semi.
IA = individual augmentation
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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on November 18, 2008 at 10:20am
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They can have their car at A school Anne. Perhaps not during Phase I and they have to register the car on base to get the base pass which means it needs to be current with plate and proof of insurance.
Am I overlooking anything?
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This group has certainly taken on a new dimension with your membership Pamela! So glad that you have joined us.
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Welcome Pamela, so glad that you found us. You are our first IA and we would love to hear more about your son. How long has he been in Iraq?
We have DEP, boot camp, A school, C school and Fleet Sailors in the group but no IAs - been hearing more and more about the IA program in recent months. Did your son volunteer for IA? Do you get to hear much from him?
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That makes sense, Nancy ... I just know where we were sent in the truck.
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Comment by Navymom24055 on November 17, 2008 at 11:07pm
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Thank You..I am still learning..It nice to have someone to answers question when you have them...Once again thanks,,,
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Hey, you where talking about advancement results,,My son took his for E5..But I don't understand..Is it only so many that get it..This is his 1st time trying also,,,I am still learning...about this Part.
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That could make a nice Christmas gift for our sailors - hoping we see some advancements here.
Us? We are just trying to advance out of...A school!!! LOL!
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That run south from Flagstaff to Phoenix is twisty ... very pretty but neither flat nor straight.
Hubby will be home tonight, I'll ask him what way he thinks is best for a no-ice driver.
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