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Comment by BeachBunny on June 10, 2015 at 9:56am

Hi Pcola group...

I popped into this group, to let the members here know there's a more active Pensacola group....we'd love to have you:

http://navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool

There's great information about the things to expect in the discussions area and tips from members about visits...on the group.

Pcola members are always changing as training runs 3-30 weeks for most...but there's a few members that have stayed to answer questions...

Ginger66...why did your sailor not have liberty for 2 weeks??..hummm they can drive and have their cars there before phase 3...which base is your sailor at, Corry or NAS?? as the rules can be different for ratings...

Sailors is Pcola have a duty/watch rotation schedule, before planning a visit ask them which week is their rotation but remember it's subject to change, have to learn to be Navy Flexible...

Cupikake ...there's lots of great information on the other Pensacola group as this one it's very active..:))

Comment by Ginger66 on June 6, 2015 at 11:32am

We just got back from visiting our son in Pensacola.  He has been there for six weeks now, and this is how things went for him.  The first 2 weeks he had no liberty.  The following 3 weeks he had limited liberty.  He could be off base after liberty call, but had to be back signing in at his barracks by 9:59 on weeknights and by 11:59 on weekend nights.  We were visiting during his 5th week, so we took him off base on Thursday evening for awhile, then on Saturday he "phased up" to stage 3 which meant his liberty was less restricted.  He still has to be back at 9:59 on week nights, but on weekends he can leave Friday after liberty call (around 4:30-5) and doesn't have to be back until Sunday night.  Also in phase 3 they are allowed to drive.  We were able to allow him to drive our rental car (we cleared this with the company ahead of time) and he was thrilled!  He hadn't driven a car since before he left for BC in February.  When we went to pick him up he had to call the gate and let them know we were coming.  They have to know the make of your car, license #, and who is in the vehicle.  You also have to present your I.D. at the gate.  Once through the gate we drove over to the barracks where he met us and helped us find parking.  We then walked over to his "ship"  (basically like a dormitory) and had to sign him out.  It was the same procedure when we took him back, you have to sign them back in.  We stayed at a condo over on Pensacola Beach.  It was about a 30 minute drive to go get him, but it was really nice to hang out with him in the condo instead of a hotel room.  We could make meals and just walk out to the beach.  All he really wanted was just to have some time off base.  He was there for about 3 weeks before he classed up.  And they have watch or duty every so many days.  For him it is every 5th day.  We planned our visits around the days he had duty.  He was able to map out ahead for us which days he had duty so we were sure to visit when he didn't have duty on the weekend.  Hope this info helps!

Comment by Cupikake on June 5, 2015 at 7:20am

Hi all! I have lots of questions about A school in Pensacola. My son is there waiting to be classed up and has been given very little info at this point, but I want to know when I can visit him and if he can leave base now with me just to go shopping for necessities? Does anyone know how this works or can point me in the right direction? I'm frustrated a bit and just want to support him and give him some comforts of home while he's there. HELP!

Comment by Gmans/Mom on June 3, 2015 at 8:15pm

My son is graduating BC on 6.12.2015. He will be headed to Pensacola for A school, his rate is an ABH. Aren't there 2 different bases? If so, how do I know where he'll be?

Comment by b_radsmom on May 25, 2015 at 3:24pm

So sorry to hear that Proud2bnavyMom. I'm new to this as well. Maybe the Red Cross might help? I pray everything goes well with your treatment, and that you get to see your sailor soon.

Comment by Proud2bnavyMom on April 27, 2015 at 1:41pm

My sailor just arrived here in Pensacola not long ago & he still has a few weeks before training begins for Air Traffic Controller school. I am his proud mom & his dad & I just received news that I have grade 2 breast cancer.  I need to be able to break the news to my son, but I would rather not do it over the phone. I live in TX & disabled due to Rheumatoid arthritis (not receiving disability $ currently). Wondering if the military / Navy has been known to help with things like this? Doctors are going to want to move pretty quickly with operating on tumor & beginning treatment & I would very much like to see my son to tell him in person before all that takes place.  

Kinda new here, so if any answers or recommendations are available would, they would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks so much,

Proud2bNavyMom

Comment by mztessa1 on April 1, 2015 at 11:01am

Hi everyone,

My daughter has not yet shipped out for A school as she will be leaving for bootcamp May 5th.  I wanted to join the group now so that I can know what to expect  far as (care packages, cellphone, etc...) in June/July when she is scheduled to arrive for A school.  Look forward to connecting.  Have a great day.

Comment by dtsec3 on April 1, 2015 at 10:49am

Hi I'm new at this too...my son is in Pensacola now and seems to be doing well at A school..does anyone know about how wi-fi works on base?

Comment by Sarah's Mom on March 29, 2015 at 2:31pm

My daughter is in Pens. i sent her out a care package Sat. she has a regular address the post office asked if she had a apo # it would be a lot cheaper, Sarah said they don't have one, anyone know why they wouldn't?

Comment by Sarah's Mom on March 16, 2015 at 8:45am

Hello, i'm really new at this my daughter will be graduating 3/20 and then off to AT-O school? any suggestions.Can they have there phones on ships? probably to expensive right? what about calling cards? please help.Thanks

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