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PIR 1/14/2011
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This is for all of us who have recruits graduating from RTC on January 14th, 2011. Here we can all support eachother through the long separation and prepare to see our US Navy Sailors for the first time after RTC.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 111
Latest Activity: Jul 29, 2011
Discussion Forum
A School at Port Hueneme
Started by Mossgirl4. Last reply by Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936) Jun 25, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have recruits going to Port Hueneme after boot camp graduation?
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Feb 25, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
AO's going to A-School in Pensacola
Started by Proud AO Mom. Last reply by Proud AO Mom Jan 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
If your SR's job is Aviation Ordanceman going to A-School in Pensacola I'd love to hear from you.Continue
Anyone Grad and Go for " A" School in Groton, CT?
Started by Eileen (USS Albany). Last reply by Kate-Ship 12/Div 039 Jan 17, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My Sailor (YEAH!!) is Grad and Go for "A" School in Groton. Am wondering if any other Moms know if their guys are going? Any good links for Groups there?
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Comment by lojogo Ship 11 Division 057 on December 3, 2010 at 5:48pm
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Lex and Kat: that would be hard to decide. We always knew our Son was staying in Great Lakes for A school since he is Advanced Electronics, so I don't know what advice to give you. I'm sorry, I think you are going to have to follow your heart and do what is right for you Like lex said. Good Luck!
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Comment by kat on December 3, 2010 at 5:41pm
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lex..I think you need to do what feels right for you. I'm worried about that also. I haven't heard whether my son is grad 'n go yet, but I did by the trip insurance in case I need to change dates. I figure I can visit him at A school on a weekend when I would be more reasonably sure I'd be able to actually spend time with him..
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Comment by Lex on December 3, 2010 at 5:37pm
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advice please!! how do u deal with son/daughter husband or boyfriend being grad n go does anyone else think its not worth going too i feel if i go itll make it harder for me to except him not being around?? dont kno what to do?? helpp
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Blessedsailorsmom, I know what you mean. We are going back and forth on renting a car. I am a little nervous for us driving, being from California, on those icy roads. We are staying so close at The Navy Lodge, I would just rather take taxis if that is possible. But we will be there for a week so I'm not sure what to do.
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navfam...I know our kids are in the same ship/div...I have only received one short letter and ZERO attempts at a phone call! Ugh. In my early married years my husband was active duty Marine Corps. I guess maybe I understand somewhat, but it is frustrating to want to hear from them so bad. It's crazy how fast time is going though!
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Comment by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on December 3, 2010 at 4:56pm
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to rent or not to rent?????? ( a car???)
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LOGANS MOMS BOY IS SMART !!! LOL maybe u should post that heads up on the dep group LOL! :)
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Blessedsailorsmom, My son was vans guy too. He actually bought boots at the Military Supply at the first of this year so he could get used to wearing that type of boot. He didn't mention anything about his feet hurting yet. So hopefully that helped a little.
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thanks J&D my son said they hurt his feet reallly bad but now broke them in? I sure hope so! it so weird to picture my son in boots!! LOL he was such Vans type of guy!!!LOL
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Dramaboysmom you r too sweet!!!
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