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Comment by enjoyapril (ship12 div 372) on August 19, 2013 at 1:25am

Hi my son is in BC right now he has a PIR date of 10/4/13 and is going to A school for HT looking for other moms that have the same PIR date??

Comment by Tinat (Ship 02 Div 943) on August 6, 2013 at 11:27pm

Thanks so much for the info!

Comment by Janai'sMom on August 6, 2013 at 10:30pm

Hi Tinat,  I just got off the phone with my daughter who has been at A school for about 7 weeks.  She purchased an internet plan for $25-$30 per month.  She said it's more than enough for what she uses it for (Netflix, Hulu, surfing the net, etc.)  She said they do have free wifi in some areas, but if you want to use your electronics in your room, the per-month purchase plan is the way to go.  She signed up for it the first week she was there, quick and easy to do.  I hope this helps, congrats on your soon to be Sailor!

Comment by Tinat (Ship 02 Div 943) on August 6, 2013 at 10:18pm

I have a question I hoping some one can help me with. My son is currently in BC but will be graduating soon and staying in A school for Hull Tech. Does anyone know if there is free wifi anywhere on the base? I'd like to get him an ipad and don't know which one to get. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Comment by rolandsmommy on July 23, 2013 at 11:31am

hi there ladies. um i just wanted to know basic engineering school is how long?

 

Comment by Elane on July 21, 2013 at 9:53pm

mine had his PIR mid Oct...6 years ago, but for him he had the weekend off with me, then the started BECC, (Basic Engineering... ) then when a class was available he started his HT A school.   I think he was in one of the first go at your pace class type structure.  (they had a time frame to complete the class in but could go fast/slow within that time frame).  There was also the wait for the next class he needed to start.  But his first duty assignment was on a ship in San Diego early March.   I think he had a break during Christmas were we went and got him, and had him back by a specific time.   His sister was in college in Chicago at the time and we live in Omaha.  so the 8 hour drive was doable for us.   Keep in mind ladies there is nothing for sure in the Navy...everything happens on their need schedule. 

Comment by Mamma Marsha on July 21, 2013 at 5:15pm

@shelia--- so if im A school they do get a Christmas break? Thats great!
What about stationed ports?

Hope Every one is having a great day

Comment by SheilaD on July 21, 2013 at 12:15pm

Just a quick note to the new HT moms here - my son did PIR on Oct 21, 2011 and A school at GL, until Feb. 28th.  They did have off for the Christmas stand down, and he came home for about 8 days ( he had watch, so he couldn't leave earlier) .  He also came home after A school, before he left for his first command, in San Diego.  We live in NJ. 

He is now on the USS Boxer and really enjoys his job.  He's HT3 now and hoping to be HT2 later this year.  They will be deploying in late August (his first!). 

Sorry to be so quick - i don't want to be late for the Navy Moms lunch in NJ!   :)

 

 

Comment by Mamma Marsha on July 21, 2013 at 10:53am

Well i found my big girl panties and put them on! :)
@ Proudmom Its a good thing he stays at his sisters!
Everything will soon remind you if your Sailor.
Are yall having a family/friend gathering before he leaves?
Knowing my Sailor likes his job makes this easier.
******Everyone have a wonderful day*******

Comment by Mamma Marsha on July 21, 2013 at 2:34am

@proud mom. Im there with you. my Sailor is my baby also & 19. This will be the First Christmas apart also. He turned 19 in BC- (that was hard.) I cried myself to sleep last night. As he just left for Japan (week yesterday) and thankfully we can talk a bit on messaging and we were talking about his type of ship and i googled it so id know what he was talking about and i mentioned the fact that it had missiles on it snd i didnt like that part and he started laughing and said MOM they all have missiles, im in the NAVY. So i played it off and said cool and to take pics. Said my good nights but could barely let him go(14 hr time difference) so he said mom go to bed Its my job now to watch over yall. Told him i loved him and cried myself to sleep.... Needless to say im cring again. But I know he has yo grow up and the Navy will make him a great man/Sailor.. Im proud to call him mine.
Get ready for letter writting! I fid it daily while he was in BC and once he got out he told me they kept his spirits up. I even sent him one from the dog!! Said he laughed so hard he couldnt keep quiet.
So like i said before huggem& kissem then stare at them to soak it all in cause letting go is a HARD thing to do.

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