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Started by CBMom. Last reply by CBMom Jul 21, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Ft. Leonard Wood
Started by BabyFox. Last reply by lifesimplified Apr 2, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by JiggsMom on February 13, 2018 at 9:46am
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My son just took what he had at Basic Training first. Then, when he phased up I believe, we sent him some additional "civilian clothes", his computer, care packages:), etc.
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Comment by Miso123 on February 13, 2018 at 9:38am
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Good Morning, I know I read it somewhere , now I can not find it. What are they allowed to bring to A School as far as clothing goes?
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He was in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He is very excited to be heading to CA to be with Navy again!! (FLW is an Army base, so only about 80 Navy were there). He had some "buddies" from Boot Camp that went to Gulfport though and seemed to do well.
Good luck to your son! It will go fast! Just a blessing to see your child enjoying what they are doing:)
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Comment by ReeseMom on February 12, 2018 at 3:29pm
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Thank you JiggsMom!! Congratulations on your son finishing A school! Was he in Gulfport too? Isn't it a blessing when they feel good about what is coming up!!!
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Congratulations to your son and your family! Enjoy the journey, as we are.....It has been an amazing and eye opening experience so far and we cannot wait to see what else the future brings for our son. He has just finished A school and is leaving for CA tomorrow. He is so happy and looking forward to what lies ahead. Best wishes to all SeaBees!
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Good morning everyone! My son graduated from BC on 2/9 and is currently in A school in Gulfport. I am really looking forward to getting to know everyone and being part of this group!
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Comment by Seabeemom on January 22, 2018 at 11:53am
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It is definitely a smaller ceremony and nothing like boot camp. We went when our son graduated A school in Gulfport but were the only family there. We were welcomed and glad we went but most don't and our son started a week of leave so we took him back home with us. He flew back to Gulfport then to join his battalion.
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Comment by Birdie on January 22, 2018 at 11:40am
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We attended our sons A school grad at Sheppard AFB in TX. It was short but to us, worth it just to see him!! Our son had to leave that afternoon but we were able to have dinner with him the night before and lunch the day of. He changed jobs after already being enlisted so had his car, I’m not sure if this is the case for everyone.
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Comment by deelight33 on January 22, 2018 at 11:35am
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@ JiggsMom, Graduation for SeaBee A school is very short and your son is telling you what ALL recruits are told. My son told us the same two years ago. The graduation last for a just a few minutes, (nothing like boot camp). Normally they leave the same day or the day after to go to their next destination so their time with you could be very brief to absolutely none at all. Hope this helps <3
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Good Morning Seabee Moms! Hope everyone is doing well this week. Just a quick question: my son is telling us that we do not need to come to the A School graduation in Ft Leonard Wood because it is quick and not necessary. As a Mom, I am questioning this and want to be there if we are allowed and welcome (not to mention that he will be heading further away soon and this would be a closer place to visit/give a hug before he ventures to his next destination). Any thoughts would be appreciated. Take care and thoughts/prayers are with you and your sailors, as always!
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