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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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GROTON, CT. SUBSCHOOL & "A" SCHOOL MOMS

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hi My Son is currently in Groton, Ct. for Submarine School then "A" School.

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Comment by NavywifeAY on March 28, 2016 at 4:10pm: My husband graduates on 4-15 also!! I sure hope we can move with him. From what iv read sub school is 6-8 weeks A school is 63 days then C school for him is 7-17 weeks

Comment by NavywifeAY on March 27, 2016 at 6:15pm: Question!! How long does my husbands schooling have to be for us to move with him? Iv heard sub school is 6 weeks and A school is 8 weeks then his C school is 7-17 weeks depending on which one he gets auxiliary or weapons. Someone help!

Comment by Confetti on March 22, 2016 at 8:06pm: Flat rate boxes are the best & cheapest.

Comment by JoleneG4Cman on March 22, 2016 at 2:54pm: Hey Ladies... Can anyone tell me about how long it takes a care package to get to Groton...and what is the cost to ship? Do you recommend using the flat rate box...even if it is not that heavy??

Comment by middlemom on March 18, 2016 at 9:26am: so excited.. I booked my trip to go see my sailor graduate from BESS in April. tickets bought, booked a room at Navy Lodge and got my rental car.

Comment by Oceanslayer on March 13, 2016 at 10:51am: We have stayed at Marriott Residence Inn Mystic and Hampton Inn Mystic. Not to far from base both were very nice. I looked directly at their website and was able to get good prices. When I called since our son was staying with us. We checked in under him and were able to get the military rate. The other time we used AAA discount. Mystic is beautiful and we able to go to the Seaport museum. In Groton we to the Sub museum right next to the base. They do have a Navy Lodge there but it was not available for the dates we needed. Hope this helps.

Comment by Howthree on March 12, 2016 at 8:52pm: Hello

I am planning a trip from California to Groton to see my son. He is in A school going into C school for IT. I need some suggestions on where to near the sub base? I am flying into providence airport

Thanks

Comment by middlemom on March 7, 2016 at 2:36pm: Im frustrated right now. I want to attend my son's BESS but the flights are so expensive. Is it ok if I don't go or will I regret it.

Comment by Scott Proud Dad of Brian on March 5, 2016 at 1:34pm: Our son graduated from boot camp in February and after BESS his wife was able to move there into housing in May. He finished his schooling at the end of November as a FT. He reported to his boat at the end of December. The Navy moved them both times.

Comment by WearsLargeHats on March 5, 2016 at 1:08pm: My son said some of the students had their wives with them, but he thought they were mostly fleet returnees (sailors converting from other ratings). We didn't discuss it at length.

It may all seem confusing, but you and he will have plenty of support. Once he gets to Groton, it will be much clearer, and y'all can come up with a plan.