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Comment by diannep on August 13, 2011 at 5:11pm

theraysmom:  BHappy messaged me about this ongoing conversation...our sons PIRed together (they were in brother divisions) and also went to A School together.  I don't think I can really add much to what she said...she covered it pretty thoroughly!  As far as the name of the class, I don't believe I ever knew the name of the class.  I just know that on the modules, there is one that was kind of tough...I think BHappy's son got through it with little problem, but my son got a bit "stuck" on it.  He lost alot of time on that one module...much more than he should have...but once he got passed it and got to the others, he did fine.  But as a result of that delay, BHappy's son actually was finished the class a good 2 weeks before my son was.  It is a self-paced class on the computer.

My son was actually in "hold" for about 3-4 weeks after he graduated while waiting for his written orders for his duty station.  At that time, the orders were "backed up" and most were waiting...it may not be that way now, I don't know.  Just depends. I didn't ask him many questions...he is older (was 23/almost 24 then) and didn't want me so involved with his life anymore....fine with me!  Wheeew!

Yes, you are correct.  They have to make their way themselves now.  I will say that my son really enjoyed A School...not the academic part so much :-) but he loved the atmosphere there.  It is a big change from bootcamp for them...much better!

I'm sure your son will do fine...and he is learning!

Emma:  Has your daughter started her school yet?

Comment by theraysmom(Ship11 Div 244) on August 13, 2011 at 1:09pm

Thanks ladies you have helped It is nice to see how much my son is going to have to learn in his A school I can see how he will be really busy. It is true the journey is different. My son isn't sure what lies ahead of him so I guess I just will wait(soo Hard) on him and let him lead( another hard one) but is nice to talk to others who are in the same journey just different places.

Comment by theraysmom(Ship11 Div 244) on August 12, 2011 at 4:52pm

BHappy (Sharon) Thanks, I did find the general description for the Yeoman A school. Thanks for the warning that he has no time after this week of indoc ( that's what he called it) He stated that it would calm down after this week. I guess he is in for a surprise. guess will just have to wait and see.This will be interesting journey. How long has you son been in the Navy? Does it ever become normal?

Comment by theraysmom(Ship11 Div 244) on August 8, 2011 at 10:42pm

BHappy (Sharon) thank you so much I feel like I am the only one struggling with these departure.I have been having a really hard time for the last 3 days. He has only text me one time since he has left which only three days ago but it seems like forever and I guess I want him to want to talk to me as much as I want to talk to him. I know I know not the Mom letting go type of thing to think but??? Anyways Thanks for the website you  recommended I was looking for something about Meridian and couldn't find it . Do you remember the exact name of the class he is in I know he has said Admin but I know there is more Than one group in that type of work.

Comment by theraysmom(Ship11 Div 244) on August 7, 2011 at 8:40pm

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anks my son was with us on Friday  and we were up at 2am to the airport as well my son was with with like a hour and a half as his plane was leaving a 655 am. He didn't want us to go passed security with him It was really really hard not to say we are going with you He told his sister later that it was hard for him It is almost like he doesn't want mix too much of the Navy stuff with the family stuff. This might sound crazy but this is soooo hard. All the changes and all the leaving. Does it get easier. Sorry to spill out my thoughts but this seems to be the place where people understand and have been where I am.

Comment by theraysmom(Ship11 Div 244) on July 16, 2011 at 8:07pm

thanks for the response. This site has been so helpful. I do know about the airport because of the wedsite and no matter what time we will be there to see him off. I am sad he is likely a grad-n-go as his last letter stated. It is better to know before hand at least for me.

Comment by diannep on July 16, 2011 at 7:41pm

theraysmom:  Mine was GradNGo....had PIR day with him, didn't know then that we could wait at the airport with him the next day....so that was all the time we got with him. 

Comment by theraysmom(Ship11 Div 244) on July 10, 2011 at 9:24pm

I know I ask a lot of questions I just don't know about so many things. I thought of another question though :) Do any of you remember if when your son graduated from boot camp if he was a grad and go or if you had time with him after graduation?

 

Comment by theraysmom(Ship11 Div 244) on July 4, 2011 at 6:16pm

Yea I thought of that but for now if he wants to see his friends he will come here as all of  his friends are here and I am free hotel. But I know that things could happen but I will just have to wait and see.

Comment by theraysmom(Ship11 Div 244) on July 4, 2011 at 12:20pm

Lady Hamilton thanks for the information

Thank you ladies you have made me feel so welcome in this group By this I can tell my son has made a good choice as he will be working with your sailors.

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