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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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go to your page and scroll down....I left you a message with the link to your PIR (Pass In Review=graduation) group. Your PIR group will be your lifeline for info and support
He'll get the weekend for liberty will have to report back to the "ship' every evening. -
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Another good group for you to join is the A school at Great Lakes group..
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He could also get all weekend liberty with overnights...and not have to report back until Sunday night. It all depends! He does have to call every night though.
He will get a few minutes after PIR and then have to report to A School to check in, then you will be able to go with you (whichever way it works out)....but the check in takes a couple of hours.
There is not really a formal graduation like the Boot Camp PIR because the classes are so small but you can go to the little ceremony that they have for them.
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Permalink Reply by Lynn on
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Hellp, My son did boot camp & A school in Great Lakes. He is now on a ship on the coast of Hati, then heading to Cuba. He loves it. He finished Boot camp on March 25,2010; Had graduation, then he had the weekend to spend with us. He started A School the following Monday. He had weekends free, but only had a 300 mile radius. But, He also had his weekend to do his duty watch for 24 hours. There is no graduation after A School, He was able to come home for a few days. But, some may not have much in between, if the are being sent to a place they are needed immediately. But, in A School he will be able to call home and e-mail, when not busy . But, They are kept pretty busy. He will be fine. Give me a shout if you want to talk. I know it is very hard for the first 3 months. Good Luck, Lynn
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Permalink Reply by Terri(Machinist Mate Mom) on
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Lynn
Thanks so much for the info. I am glad to hear your son likes it. My son Rob did the Navy Sea Cadets for 2 years and liked but I convinced him to go to college. Well that didnt work out and he enlisted when he came home. I look forward to his letters (only received one so far) and hope to get a call soon. I suspected there would be no graduation after A school and we would have limited time with him. What does your son do in the Navy? Did he choose to go abroad? I already booked the hotel for graduation in high hopes there will not be any delays,I would like to take my chances and book the air too. Thanks again
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