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Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola
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Let's chat about our "A" School sailors.
Members: 610
Latest Activity: Oct 18, 2021
Discussion Forum
Things at A school
Started by 1 Proud Mom. Last reply by Leah Oct 5, 2018. 6 Replies 1 Like
Can we go on base to visit our sailor?
Started by Sherri Mom 73. Last reply by Leah Oct 5, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Transportation While at A School
Started by MomL. Last reply by MomL Mar 21, 2017. 2 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Ariel thompson on September 9, 2014 at 7:12am
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ANYONE FROM THE FT.LAUDERDALE AREA DRIVING UP TO NAS PENSACOLA IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS TO SEE THEIR SAILOR? I WOULD LIKE TO DRIVE BUT DONT WANT TO ALONE. LET ME KNOW
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Comment by proudnavywife&mom on September 7, 2014 at 8:56am
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Need to get on my laptop later it is almost impossible for me to type anything and post on my so called smart phone
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*qualms
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Mamagrover mine is an aT & also was busy doing qualms
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Hello all, I have a son going to A school in Chicago, however I also have a son(Marine) at school in Pensacola for aircrew for the last six months(thanks to falling off top rack first night and broken wrist) and he daily wishes he had joined the navy. They will very much enjoy this school if they follow the rules, nothing like bootcamp or the marines there, my son states that the navy gets to do averything lol, movie theater, cars eventually, bowlling and the beach on base takes about 20 minutes to walk to. My marine wanted me to tell them they are about to go to an absolutely beautiful place and that as long as they act like grown men and women they are treated as such. Good luck to you all and I sincerely hope you all get to visit them. The beaches of Destin and surrounding areas are breathtaking, and we life in SW Florida...
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@mama g sorry silly auto correct
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Managing4 my sailor arrived sat he said it was much more laid back no yelling, they had to muster & got a tour of the base.He & some other sailors went to the movies on base last night, he went & bought supplies at the NEX & went to the gym today.Indoctrination is this week starting tomorrow.
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Comment by Paula on August 30, 2014 at 11:05pm
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mamag ship 13 div 265: Pensacola A school is not "another boot camp". In the beginning he may have some restrictions, but he can earn privileges. The instructors are not in their face. They will still be learning and have tasks and physical goals to meet, but he should do fine. My son was there for about 6 months and really enjoyed it. The only tough part is if they don't have a vehicle. Once they get privileges to leave base (or even to get around base) it can be a pain. Best of luck to your sailor!
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Comment by Debra (Zo's Mom) on August 2, 2014 at 11:39am
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My son arrived last week and made AROC after two days. His voice is so hoarse when he calls me, I can barely understand him...lol lol #heshappy
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Comment by namelessmom on July 31, 2014 at 1:36pm
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Just dropping by to say farewell. My son has graduated from A School (as an AM) and is headed, as a newly married man, to his C school assignment and PDS (same location). Best wishes to all -- he greatly enjoyed his time in Pensacola, and I hope your sailors do too!
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