Hi back, Catskill Mountain Gere. They might bump into each other but they probably won't have time to sit and talk. Alex is a Petty Officer 2nd class and BJ will be an A School trainee.
I do have a couple of tips that you can pass on to your son, though:
When it comes time to fill out his wish list for duty stations he shouldn't ask for a spot unless he Really wants to go there because if it isn't a popular station he will probably get it. I spent time on Guam as a child and Alex was curious. He asked for Groton, San Diego and Guam. He got Guam.
Also, when he gets to the boat he should focus in and work hard on his quals. According to Alex they get very annoyed (I'm being nice) with newbies who spend time messing on their phones when they should be studying.
Hi Silverpuppy, Thank you for the tips I will pass them along and tell him to be on the lookout for your son. My hubby is army prior service & has told BJ the same, use time wisely, focus & study. It may sink in better if it comes from another sailor! Thanks!CMG
Silverpuppy- Hope everything is going well with your son & family. We are all well & my son's group was moved over to the THU early in the week. He has his phone back so we were to talk a few times:):):). He said they are packed in tight with other divisions but, a bunch were able to fly out. :(He is still on hold but, was told they may start a program there, go to Groton for sub school when a class opens up, then come back & finish what was started at GL. At this point any training schedule looks good. We're still keeping fingers crossed, hoping & praying he will fly out soon.
Silverpuppy
Hi back, Catskill Mountain Gere. They might bump into each other but they probably won't have time to sit and talk. Alex is a Petty Officer 2nd class and BJ will be an A School trainee.
I do have a couple of tips that you can pass on to your son, though:
When it comes time to fill out his wish list for duty stations he shouldn't ask for a spot unless he Really wants to go there because if it isn't a popular station he will probably get it. I spent time on Guam as a child and Alex was curious. He asked for Groton, San Diego and Guam. He got Guam.
Also, when he gets to the boat he should focus in and work hard on his quals. According to Alex they get very annoyed (I'm being nice) with newbies who spend time messing on their phones when they should be studying.
Oct 29, 2020
Catskill Mountain Gere
Hi Silverpuppy, Thank you for the tips I will pass them along and tell him to be on the lookout for your son. My hubby is army prior service & has told BJ the same, use time wisely, focus & study. It may sink in better if it comes from another sailor! Thanks!CMG
Oct 29, 2020
Catskill Mountain Gere
Silverpuppy- Hope everything is going well with your son & family. We are all well & my son's group was moved over to the THU early in the week. He has his phone back so we were to talk a few times:):):). He said they are packed in tight with other divisions but, a bunch were able to fly out. :(He is still on hold but, was told they may start a program there, go to Groton for sub school when a class opens up, then come back & finish what was started at GL. At this point any training schedule looks good. We're still keeping fingers crossed, hoping & praying he will fly out soon.
Nov 7, 2020