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What can be taken to 'A' school
My son's PIR is on 10/03/14 and he will leaving for A school the next day. He has asked for me to bring him some items, but I am not sure what all he can take. Can he have personal items such as his regular clothes etc..Is he permitted to bring some of his own snacks. Any information you can give would be greatly appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Holly MA Mom on
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Hi Mimi,
If you scroll down in the "Discussions" section in this group a little further down than the one you started, you'll see a discussion titled, "Breakdown Week by Week" started by Lemonelephant. That is a very handy and recently updated post that tells you everything from what to bring to the airport after PIR to what you should mail to them and when. I can tell you that he won't be able to wear civilian clothes (except in the privacy of his room - maybe) until he graduates A school and he won't be able to drive, but he can have whatever snacks he brings to the base with him and his cell phone (your lifeline to him) and laptop. You may want to forewarn him that cell-phone reception is pretty terrible in the barracks and internet signal isn't great either, It works enough for him to get by though.
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Permalink Reply by Mimi on
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Hi Holly,
Thank you. Yes that week by week was great. In one of his letters he has asked me to bring with us to graduation a whole list of things I did tell him I would mail him a lot of that but wanted to see what he could actually have. :) He is craving some of his favorite protein snacks. I can't believe we only have 6 days left.. I am so excited.
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Permalink Reply by NovaMom on
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Hi Mimi my son just had PIR and left for MA school. Our son's might be in school together!
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That would be great,:) I am excited to be able to talk with him more:) what time did he leave after graduation?
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Mimi I don't know. He told me he couldn't take his phone to A school, so he said I didn't have to come to the airport. He didn't tell me when he was leaving or from what airport. I have no idea how long he was waiting as it seemed there were several groups leaving at different times.
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