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New Sailors Heading to A School at Goose Creek

My son's PIR is 9 May, then he heads to Goose Creek for A School. I'm looking to connect with any other moms out there who have a sailor doing (or has recently done) the same.

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Permalink Reply by Woodchuck mom on May 17, 2014 at 3:49pm

A school starts at various times, depending on how many nukes are available to fill a class. My sailor waited a month for his class to form because his boot camp group had a large number of nukes, so many joined a class within two weeks after their arrival and orientation. There were too many ETs for one class, so he waited. That is Navy life --hurry up and wait. I enjoyed that time because he had lots of time to chat online. Now he is busy with A school and does not have as much time to chat.

Permalink Reply by CB'sMom DIV 186 PIR 5/30 on May 19, 2014 at 4:47pm

Hello! My son graduates 5/30/14 and will be going to GC as well. I'm only a few hours from SC so I will eventually get to visit him in SC when they are settled and he finds out how it works there.

Permalink Reply by KevNukeMom on May 19, 2014 at 5:37pm

My son just arrived at GC Saturday! He was taken to airport at 5am for his flight at 4pm. He actually got some sleep in while waiting. The graduation was great! He called last night and is so excited about the freedom he has in comparison to bc. We are already planning our trip there.

Permalink Reply by MinnesotaMama on May 22, 2014 at 10:53pm

My son's PIR was 4/25. He's an ET that just started there about a month ago.

Permalink Reply by Popeyesmomma on May 25, 2014 at 8:43am

Is there anyone who has a child/spouse graduating 6/27 who's going to G/C?

Permalink Reply by darlene nuke mom ny on May 29, 2014 at 11:48am

My daughter is in GC, her PIR was 5/16, she is still waiting for class to start. Hopefully it will start soon.

Permalink Reply by Cybermama Ship 09, Div 160 on July 1, 2014 at 2:06pm

My son's PIR was May 2 and he left for GC on May 3. He began ET A school about 4 weeks ago.

Permalink Reply by krism on July 5, 2014 at 2:17pm

Hello!

I think my son started at Goose Creek at the same time as your son.

How are you doing?

Warmly,

KrisM

Permalink Reply by Cybermama Ship 09, Div 160 on July 5, 2014 at 7:18pm

I am fine. He was away at college for years; so, this is no big deal. BUT I would love to visit him and see Charleston. How are you doung? Are you planning a trip to SC?

Permalink Reply by krism on July 5, 2014 at 8:18pm

Hi!

Our son was also away at school on and off so we are just so happy that he is succeeding! I think I am mostly relieved that he is in a structure that is so good for his personal development. I still miss him a little anyway! I am planning to go in August on the week-end right before his birthday. He really wanted me to come! So, I have reservations and am all set for the trip! (We are all the way out in Oregon so the whole family can't go... a bit pricey for my husband and daughter and me to fly there. We did all fly to his graduation from boot camp, however!

Are you thinking about traveling also?

=) KrisM

Permalink Reply by Cybermama Ship 09, Div 160 on July 5, 2014 at 9:32pm

We are. We are in the wild west in New Mexico. We are both old retired folks who enjoy road trips; so, we drove to Chicago for PIR, visiting relatives along the way. Our return was on Highway 66. We will probably go to GC in Sept or in Nov., after the elections. Haven't decided yet. We have only been to western SC; so, this will be a treat.

Permalink Reply by krism on July 24, 2014 at 11:14am

Hello! Cybermama!

We were off on vacation with our daughter. We could be old-retired folks but are still working away supporting our last child who is at home and enjoying continuing to help others through our work. That road trip to Chicago sounds like it was fun! I bet you will have a great time on your trip to SC too!

I am flying out to see Ky a week from today and am very excited! Then when I get back it is back to teaching for the 2014-2015 school year.