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mm school
Started by Cowboys. Last reply by tina41 Feb 2, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by sfuller2010 on January 2, 2011 at 6:15pm
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Im a MM rating and my A school is showing 8 weeks in GL....
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Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on January 2, 2011 at 6:08pm
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Hi everyone, my son just informed me from bootcamp that he will be in A-school from 2/9/11 - 5/20/11 ...or something like that. Since it is only three months, can I assume that he will be an MM rather than an EM or IT? Anybody able to comment?
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Comment by luxibabi on December 19, 2010 at 8:17pm
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hello everyone! I was curious if anyone knew what the precedure was for moving oversea, as far as pets go. I heard they get quearentined, just wondering if anyone has expierianced it first hand! thanks.
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Hi All, I am trying to figure out answers to a few questions and am having a hard time. Could anyone tell me a little more about BESS graduation, do many people go? I can tell it is not like PIR, is there another graduation ceremony after A school? My son will continue on in Groton for MM. The only thing I know is it is Dec 3, coming up quick and I need to make plans. Thanks!
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Comment by navywife (MM3) on November 5, 2010 at 7:35pm
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Any wives out there with a hubby with a rate of MM ? He is due to finish BESS school in a few weeks and trying to find out how long A school is, if we can move with him, etc. Any help would be great!!!!
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Comment by Terri(Machinist Mate Mom) on October 27, 2010 at 3:35pm
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Karen-does your son like it?? Did he have to wait any amount of time before he went to his duty station? ALso how long ago did he finish A school?
My son is due to be done with A school somewhere near Thanksgiving.He has to then do his strand which I beleive is MM school
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Zephyr-your son is Nuke?
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Karen-thanks for that info. I just hope is isnt put on hold.
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Comment by Zephyr on October 25, 2010 at 10:14am
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Hi there. New to military. My son is beginning school and wants to be MM. Any info about Goose Creek, academics, diet, or living situation that can be shared? Do sailors get time off to enjoy Charleston, or too busy with responsibilities? Want to be 100% supportive, get care package ideas, etc., but getting little direct feedback. Thanks in advance for tips!!!! God bless.
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Sash-thanks I would love for him to go to Hawaii..My son said his orders may not come now until he is almost done...What does your fiance do in Hawaii?
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