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Comment by CatMom509 on August 5, 2015 at 3:41pm

vince,

Those who are wearing Dress Whites should be sure that their neon pink, orange, or green underwear are not showing through!!  Lol!!!

Comment by CatMom509 on August 5, 2015 at 3:39pm

ellen0502.

Lol!!  So funny!!

Comment by diannep on August 5, 2015 at 3:37pm

Karen93:  The new sailors themselves do not know their flight plans until right before PIR since orders are not issued until they complete BattleStations.  I agree with ellen...plan on a Sat. departure, plan to meet your sailor at the airport in the wee hours to spend time with your sailor, take ID so you can secure an airlines gate pass to wait until your sailor departs at the gate....all are bussed there early in the morning to.....WAIT....flights go on throughout the day starting early in the morning.  On occasion, some sailors may not fly out until Sunday so try and book your own return on Sunday if possible so as not to miss any time with your sailors.

Comment by CatMom509 on August 5, 2015 at 3:35pm

Hello All!

     "For we were saved in this hope,

      but hope that is seen is not hope;

      for why does one still hope for what he sees?

      But if we hope for what we do not see,

      we eagerly wait for it with perseverance."

                                                 Romans 8:24-25

Comment by ellen0502 on August 5, 2015 at 1:45pm

LaCheez, You can take a few civies to him, but don't overdo it. There is not much extra storage in their room, and he may have changed shape or size while in BC. They also cannot wear civilian clothes (except in their room) until they have phased up, which takes several weeks.

There are also rules on civilian clothes. Jeans must not be frayed, torn, patched, etc, and the pant cuff cannot touch the ground etc. T-shirts that are black or white must have something printed on them to distinguish them from "underwear". My son will also not wear a plain navy blue shirt, as it may be mistaken for "underwear."

As for the Keurig, nope might not be allowed in his room, and again storage space is limited and it would need to be stored when he is not in his room. Same for the cup, he would not be able to have it in school, but he can probably have it in his room.

Sailors muster for school in front of their ship, and then march to and from the building together, so nothing in their hands. I am not sure he would get much use out of it in his room either.

The phone no problem he can take it back to base with him Friday night after liberty.

Comment by ellen0502 on August 5, 2015 at 1:23pm

Here is a story about "underwear" at A School at GL PIR weekend. :)

On Saturday my oldest son was the one with my Sailor when he checked into his Ship after liberty. In front of them there was a group of female Sailors also returning from liberty. They were all carrying pretty little pink striped shopping bags, and giggling. As with all Sailors when checking back into the ship, all packages inspected before they can enter.

Inside at the desk were two Sailors, one experienced at the door duty and the other "in training." The sailor who was learning the ropes at the desk was a young and very, very, very southern gentleman, and he was the one to check the group in.

When the girls got to the desk he said loudly, in his very, very, very southern drawl said,  "Oh Lawd...Now I gotta look through all y'alls drawers."  It gave everyone there a good laugh.

Comment by LaCheez⚓ on August 5, 2015 at 1:02pm

If a SR is staying at GL for A school, I was wondering if can bring him a few changes of clothes, phone, and maybe a one cup Keurig for his room, or is that not allowed. I also thought of an engraved YETI tumbler for him to take to class...also not sure if that's ok. Those things are amazing by the way. They hold cold or hot beverages for 12 hours...thought it might be a neat graduation gift, but if it's not, I don't wanna pay that much if he can't use it for a LONG time...any suggestions?
Super excited about next week...leaving in a week, can't believe our guys and girls are almost there!!
So proud of mine, but also all of them. A truly amazing experience,for them and their families. I've gained SO much info. From this site and I feel like I'm so much more in touch with Navy life now...but still learning!
Safe travels to all of you out there going to GL next week!!
God bless!

Comment by ellen0502 on August 5, 2015 at 1:00pm

Karen93, There is not a site for looking up when your Sailor leaves for A School. Do plan on them flying out on Saturday as most, if not all Sailors will fly out at that time. 

Comment by ellen0502 on August 5, 2015 at 12:56pm

lawlady, Boxer briefs are also fine, and they don't need to be white as long as they are a basic plain color. As with regular boxer avoid these types at all cost.

Comment by ellen0502 on August 5, 2015 at 12:47pm

Comment by Kkd 1 hour ago

Good morning everyone, just got a call from my SR & he passed his final PFA YAY!!! I'm so proud of him! He said Div 268 are doing their BAttlestations *(OPSEC), so I'm excited & nervous for them.. Can't wait to get the "I'm a Sailor" call *(OPSEC).  Hope everyone has a great day!

*(Battlestations info removed, the RTC considers this ship movement)

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