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Moms of Aviation Rescue Swimmers

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Members: 317
Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

This group is for family members and friends of Aviation Rescue Swimmers, or sailors in training to be Aviation Rescue Swimmers

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Comment by Melissa on October 1, 2015 at 12:56am: MaryMama, I will chime in with Jodi - don't count on Thanksgiving leave. My son was supposed to be allowed to come home for Thanksgiving because his brother was getting married and he was the Best Man - only at the last minute, there was no leave granted and instead he stayed on base and stood watch.

Comment by Jodi-alumni Ship 4 on September 30, 2015 at 9:21am: MaryMama, if your son is in Pensacola and still in school, he will probably get to come home for Christmas as the school is shut down. However in my son's case he didn't get leave granted until about 2 weeks or so before. If I remember correctly many of the moms just took the gamble and booked flights. I however was not that brave and had to pay almost double to get my sailor home that first year. It was worth it though :). I wouldn't count on Thanksgiving as that is such a short time off and he may have duties to perform.

Comment by A's Mom on September 29, 2015 at 11:40pm: Does anyone know anything about the base in Bahrain?

Comment by mtnestr on September 29, 2015 at 7:57pm: also, even though there may be a break in classes, there are still duties and watches that need to be maintained.....and there isn't a guarantee leave will be granted....others who've been around longer can chime in if you have more info.

Comment by mtnestr on September 29, 2015 at 7:55pm: We have been a "Navy family" going on two years and I have not yet ever been sure of when either of them will get leave more than a couple weeks ahead (if that). My suggestion would be to wait.....if you can't wait, I suggest using SouthWest airlines as they allow you to make changes flights without penalty. I know that's not what you want to hear, but I have always been told I have to be Navy Flexible...or Navy Gumby.

Comment by MK5Diver on September 29, 2015 at 3:30pm: My son is now an Air Rescue Swimmer and did come from BUDS. Like others who have already posted, the waiting was definately difficult considering the fast pace of everything leading up to BUDS and BUDS itself. It seemed like a well oiled machine as compared to the Air Rescue Swimmer pipeline. I believe they have streamlined it better now as compared to what my son experienced when he went through. Either way--the school is still pretty difficult but nothing most of the guys from BUDS can't handle. When I ask my son if he would go back to BUDS he has said he hasn't ruled it out but he really loves his job, loves his squadron and loves jumping out of helicopters! Everything about the job is dangerous and they are a great group of sailors. Good luck to your son and to your family.

Comment by mtnestr on September 26, 2015 at 10:05pm: Hi, Birdie, My older son went to Pensacola from BUDs. He trained in IT and is now placed elsewhere. My younger son is currently AIRR.....so I have some experience with both programs, but not exactly the same situation as your son.

Comment by Grace on September 26, 2015 at 11:24am: Hi Birdie,

Our son also came from BUDS. At first I think his struggle was just getting over the disappointment. Then it's difficult to adjust to the waiting periods. Going from RUN!RUN!RUN! (with a boat on your head!) to the waiting is hard. The last thing is food. Not sure if anyone else's son that came from BUDS has talked about the food but our son has. Not only did they get double rations out in San Diego, apparently is was really great food.

The instructors are really awesome in Pensacola so your son is in good hands there. Once he's assigned duties and starts class he'll be fine. The program is tough and challenging but he'll be prepared.

Our son has finished in Pensacola and is headed out to the East Coast now! I think when he got to Pensacola from BUDS he was disappointed to be there. Now I really think he's going to miss it. He's done really well with the program. I wish your son the same experience.

If you have a chance to attend graduation try and go. You get to meet the instructors, classmates and get a mini class in what they do as Rescue Swimmers. The Navy Lodge in Pensacola is beautiful too.

Good luck to your son!

Grace