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Discussion Forum
OS "C" school???
Started by Chels's mom. Last reply by Colleen SHIP-13 DIV -309 Jul 8, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Navy mom x2 on October 24, 2012 at 8:22pm
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so my day is almost here my sr graduates in 8 days nov 02 i am so siked but i was wondering is there an A school graduation his job training is for OS and looks like he might get a christmas break.
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Comment by Prettysmom6994 on October 18, 2012 at 11:34am
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my daughter leaves for Bootcamp Monday Nov. 5,2012. Slotted for January PIR and then "A "school mid January. I am just beyond words at how Proud of her I am. All you moms out there. Your child is making or has made an amazing choice for him/herself. It amazes me the THANK YOU's I receive in honor of my daughter.... I am truly HUMBLED xoxoxo GOOD LUCK TO ALL GOING, HAVE GONE AND OR DEPLOYED.
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Comment by ProudMomofRichard(Ship14/Div 08) on October 15, 2012 at 11:20am
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My Son Richard is in his 3 week of boot camp and will head over to A-school for OS training... I'm very proud and excited for him. If anyone would like to share any advice of what to expect when heading into A-school, please share... Thanks everyone!
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Comment by eljac913 (Ship 12 Div 053) on October 3, 2012 at 7:56pm
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M.J's mom.....GL is like a big college campus and their rooms are like dorm rooms. They have rooms and a common area. I forget how many to a room, either 2 or 4. They have their own restaurants and clubs also. We got a pass and could go in so we were lucky to see his room. It was amazing to me.
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thank you eljac913 means so much
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Hang in there M.J's mom....Graduation day is so worth the wait and you will be so proud. My son graduated last Feb and I am still learning the process. But I am so proud of my son as he is doing fantastic. Best of luck to you and your son.
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thank you eljac913 that does help he has been at GL for 3 weeks now and no letter or phone call cant wait til PIR nov 02
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Hi, my son is an OS stationed in JAX. When his ship goes underway, he has an approved Navy email that we can communicate through. There are certain rules to follow but at least we have the communication. Hope this helps to answer some questions.
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Comment by blm on August 21, 2012 at 7:28pm
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my daughter said it was more like a dorm room. there were three girls in her room, they each had a closet. She said though that she never had same roommate for more than a week or two-that was annoying to her because you just get to know someone and they move on...the area they are in looks very much like a college campus. You will be able to spend the weekend with him but he will have to be back each evening around 9:30, and you will have to go in and sign him in. Have a great weekend with him!
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i have a question my son will be leaving for bootcamp in 14 days after basic he stays at GL for OS what are the rooms like there how many to a room etc we were just wondering
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