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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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Comment by cris on February 10, 2011 at 5:40pm: Is anyone elses child going to WA station? My daughter is upset that she didnt get overseas orders...Im not. She can grow up a little more before taking that big of an adventure. Its beautiful up there and I think shell really enjoy it once she gets there. Its pretty far way but not around the world.

Comment by michellesmom on February 10, 2011 at 5:14pm: thanks Anita! and congrats to your son. my daughter is considering the same field. looking forward to any info i can get about the graduation. my biggest concern is not wanting to book my departure flight friday, too early in the day, as not too miss the small ceremony, and a little private time with her. she knows i have to get back that night, but i would like as much time as possible.

Comment by Justin's mom(MA) on February 10, 2011 at 1:26pm: Kelly...All he wanted was his PHONE!!!..I mailed it to him overnight. Should be there today. I will ask about Chris...Mine better call when he gets his phone....:) He was in div 911. Thanks to all moms/wives/gf who keep all of us newbies informed.

Comment by Anita MA Mom on February 10, 2011 at 2:13am: Hey michellesmom, and tennismom I can let you know specifics . My Son will graduate Feb 25th , we are going on the 23rd. Not sure yet if he can have his car waiting to find out . If he can have his car we will drive there and fly home Anyone know for sure if after MAA can they have their car if they are staying there for MWD school???

Comment by michellesmom on February 10, 2011 at 2:05am: tennismom, she said she can come home within a week after, not sure for how long. thanks for the heads up on the morning ceremony. she said it was small as well, but wasnt' sure time of day. i may have to fly in thursday morn, and out fri eve to get back to FL :( thanks again. how did your sailor fair thru OC spray, LOL??

Comment by Anita MA Mom on February 9, 2011 at 11:03pm: Big CONGRATS TO MY SON!! Made the Military Working Dog Position today!! The only one chosen this time. HE IS SOOO EXCITED and so is Momma he will stay in San Antonio for at least 12 more weeks, so no Japan for now. PRAISE THE LORD FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS!!

Comment by LaurieM Ship 2 Div 902 on February 9, 2011 at 10:53pm: Congrats to # 11100 graduation coming up on Friday. We are so proud of our Reservist Garrett. Will see him Saturday.

Comment by Kellymcd11 on February 9, 2011 at 10:40pm: Justin's mom My son Chris graduated on 2/4 also he was in ship 11 div 61 he jsut called and said they are on there way to Texas. I wonder if your son is traveling with him. He said there are eight of them. He starts on the 14 also

Comment by Brenda Sue on February 9, 2011 at 9:05pm: CCO727 - yes, if they are in a port he will both e-mail and Skype with me. He won't put the camera or speakers on the Skype (just type) because he says he is in a public room.

Graduation from MA school is NOTHING like PIR! I'm still glad I went though. I can't help with scheduling - mine was in Virginia three years ago. I bet it is in the morning (and my son got to spend the rest of the weekend with me).

Comment by tennismom3 ship 07 div 043 on February 9, 2011 at 6:59pm: Hi Michellesmom, our son graduates on March 18th. He told us that it is a small ceremony held in the morning.....that is all I know. We are going to get airline tickets soon and probably stay in a hotel by the River Walk. I hope that helps. Does your daughter get to come home for a few weeks after MA school?