louann: My son is a yeoman also. Yes, I know what you mean about being far away! Maybe he can put down Norfolk as his 2nd choice? They rarely get their first choice....well, if he knows that, he may put San Diego as his 2nd or 3rd choice! :-)
clclrt: Not sure if the A stands for apprentice or is just the first letter in the alphabet! HA! Couldn't find an explanation of it through google.
When do they fill out the request for their choices? Once he classes up my sons A school will only be 6 weeks so I'm on pins and needles wondering when we'll find out where he will end up. San Diego would be nice, since we are in CA, but I think he's aiming for farther away than that. He's been the military type for a long time and tells me stuff on a need to know basis so I rely on N4M's to give me more information (which always amazes him, now when he tells me something he asks me if I already knew).
I think A school is just the first letter because my hubby went to both A & B school.
Hi Everyone, my son graduated 10/15 and is attending A School at GL. I don't know much other than he is going to be a Medical Corpsman. He did mention that the Marines will be needing alot of corpsman and they may need them sooner than later which I am not going to even think about. Anyway, I'm glad I'm here!
Hi LindaB,
My son Drew also grad on 10/15 and is A School at GL to be Medical Corpsman! He said he won't start for a few days, maybe a week or so, but I have heard that sometimes they don't have enough for a new class, so they have to wait until they have so many to get a class going. Did your son; tell you when his A School starts? I bet they will be same calss...
Hi DrewsMomRita, My son said that they will probably start "officially" by the last week of October, or the first week of November. They probably will be in the same class!!! I hope that it doesn't affect any liberty they may get for the Christmas holidays.
LindaB...I hope it doesn't either. Drew said they will have Xmas leave for two weeks! I bet they will be in the same class. He also mentioned the Marines ...ugggh... and said they were waiting for enough in a class to start A School. I hope next week. The sooner they get out, the sooner they move on... I think they all get the Xmas time off, no matter when they start. Someone said the base basically shuts down from Dec 17 to Jan 2.
DrewsMomRita, Thanks for the info on Christmas leave. That's what I heard too. That they encourage the sailors to go home for the holidays;.I know, my son mentioned the Marines as well...ugggh is right! That is what my son said that they were waiting for enough people for classes. I guess we just have to wait & see!
Please help me to spread the word, i'm trying to reach as many mom's as possible.
INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With the holidays coming up, I can see where this could be a real problem.
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LindaB - glad to have you here!!
Skye - oh my goodness - how awesome and exciting! Try to keep your plans flexible, Ma Navy has a way of changing her mind and plans often! :-)
Hi Alicia, your daughter will be able to have her lap top and her cell phone. The first week they get settled in.and learn who is in their room with them. When will she be going to A School?
Hello. My son's PIR is Dec 3. His job has been changed which I do not know yet. However, what I do know is that he will be some where in Mississippi. Can anyone tell what A-Schools are in Mississippi? Thanks
Lou2, my son is an AG and is in A school in Biloxi. He is on Keesler Air Force base. There were some that were on the flight down with him that went to Gulfport (I think) but I have no idea what rate they were. Good luck!
I am so new at this. My son is in great lakes now in bootcamp and will do his A school out in great lakes as he is in missle guidance. His PIR is 01-7-11 and not sure when his school will start. Is there any information if they get a week or days off after the graduation.Mom2wrranch
Help!!! I need some advice here!! Daughter will be coming home for Xmas from San Diego to NH/due back on 1/3. Should I get her plane ticket back for 1/2 just in case of any weather delay????
Renie, you may have already got this answer, but if he is grad and go there is a chance he will get to stay with you for the weekend. He will have to leave you after PIR to move over (and I heard it takes quite a few hours to process) but then he can stay with you. Mine was grad and go to Mississippi but others in his division got to spend the weekend. If he isn't grad and go, you will have to pick him up in the morning and drop him off at night - they will tell you the times. It is just the weekend unless Monday is some type of a holiday (ours had Monday off because it was Columbus day but we didn't find out they had it off until just a couple weeks before PIR).
semaggie, this is just personal opinion but I would always give extra time. We are in MN so we are used to things being cancelled/changed due to weather and automatically try to have an alternate plan.
I agree with kellig. Give extra time to travel. Any delay that comes up can have bad effects if you schedule it too close. Most of the time it is not needed, but the extra time gets rid of a lot of unnecessary stress.
Renie,
My son had PIR on 11/5/10 and is just now classing up (Monday). He did get to see us after PIR and on that Sat and Sun. As I understand it some sailors got an overnight, our son did not. He moved across the road on that Tuesday and has been there ever since waiting on class to start. It was really hard at first because they are used to being told what to do every minute in bc and if they don't go straight into school they are given "busy" work to do, I think my son got a little depressed but I just spoke to him , he is making new friends and they went to Chicago today and he sounds ready to start school Good Luck
Hi! Was wondering when your Sailors where coming home for Christmas..I was told mine had to buy his own ticket at GL which he did..they gave him an 0950 flight on the 17th! I am wondering what is the earliest they can leave base for Ohare? I am really worried he is not going to make such an early morning flight. Anyone else know anything..also he was told he has to bring ALL personal belongings home due to the fact there has been thefts when others leave their stuff. Seems strange to me but that is what he was told. Any help would be greatly appreciated..
They start processing the Sailors out very early in the wee hours of the morning and the buses and taxis start taking the Sailors to the airports early in the morning. I think they will make sure they get them to the airport on time...remember they have been helping them do this for years. My son told me they just need to make sure that all valuables are locked in their locker because there will be workers and people through the buildings....they should all have lockers.
Thanks so much Josh's mom..I just can do so much better here at home with just a little info. My son is not one to give me much info so I like to know more than he gives. I appreciate it alot!
Mine was the same way, but after a while he started giving me much more info, I guess it was because he is more comfortable with what he is doing and where he is at. It just takes time...I talked to him tonight and he said the first bus leaves the base at around 4 am..just make sure he signed up to a bus to take him to the airport. Josh told me they fill up pretty fast because it was only 18 dollars. Ask all you want if we can help we will.
Jen, it is hard to buy for them don't you think? They don't need clothes....anything electronic is probably not reasonable because of going off to a ship or like mine is going to an island in the Indian Ocean. We are getting him a webcam for his computer so we can see each other and we can skype while he is on the island. They say NEX cards are a good idea.
Yeah my son made it home safe and sound tonite, just in tine for my youngest son/s Christmas concert wearing his Navy Blues! How handsome both of them looked. I am going to enjoy every minute of him home!
Ok, I have questions?? My son is coming home on Christmas eve. He informed me last night that he needs to have all of his travel info ASAP. Because he needs to give it to "them" by friday. This friday! Ok, I have everything scheduled and I am planning on overnighting it to him after work. First question: Who? needs what? by friday? Also- Is there some other way to get this info there faster such as a fax number or? as well as mail. These tickets are will call, but he says he still needs copies. I have tried to ask him these things but can't get the answers I need. Also, I am guessing since he is traveling by bus, that he will be able to get to the bus station from there. Sorry to sound so clueless, but at this point, and so close to Christmas, I'm stressing just a little. haha. Anyone that can help me with any of this would be a huge help. Thank you.
Thank you marine navymom- He does have his laptop, and i emailed the info to him, I will also have him locate a fax number. And I am trying to locate his base directly. Thank you so much for your help!
Yes, thankfully it has. I believe it was when I said," if you don't go to print it out, then you won't be able to come home!" Ha that seemed to get the ball rolling. Thanks everyone.
Hello Mom's, My son had his PIR on Dec 17th and is ship03 division 021 and is in A school in Pensacola, Fl.Can any one tell me how I can find out what is going to happen to him there during his schooling? Have talked to him only twice since PIR and really need to find out what happens while he is there. Thanks
My son has been in Groton since Nov. 23rd. It is a small town. He is just now getting into the routine. Thanksgiving & then Christmas closed school so he is happy that things are moving now!
What is expected in A School? My son started on Jan 4. and he really hasnt said much yet. Easier to deal with since he has a cell phone/lap top that we can comunicate more.
My son is also in Goose Creek. He says things are moving slowly. this past we was filled with informational briefings and classes will start for his program (ET) on Tuesday the 18th. Hopefully, there will be a lot of studying to do so there isn't so much down time. Communication with him is only fair - the cell phone reception and internet service leaves a lot to be desired but it's a whole lot better than boot camp.
My son just arrived Wednesday at Port Hueneme. I think going from Chicago snow to sunshine and palm trees has had a very positive effect, but I haven't gotten much info outside of that!
Does anyone know what kind of graduation ceremony is held for BESS? My son's is Feb. 11. He wants us to come so I was wondering what it was about.
Thanks!
anyone have any experience with a suddend STOP in communication the last few weeks of A-school? My sailor is an AM in P-cola right now... and should be finishing up his A-school as his orders *were* to be @ Whidbey Island 14 Feb 2011
diannep
clclrt: Not sure if the A stands for apprentice or is just the first letter in the alphabet! HA! Couldn't find an explanation of it through google.
Oct 14, 2010
khoov00 (Kara)
I think A school is just the first letter because my hubby went to both A & B school.
Oct 17, 2010
LindaB(Ant'sMom)10/15
Oct 17, 2010
DrewsMomRita
My son Drew also grad on 10/15 and is A School at GL to be Medical Corpsman! He said he won't start for a few days, maybe a week or so, but I have heard that sometimes they don't have enough for a new class, so they have to wait until they have so many to get a class going. Did your son; tell you when his A School starts? I bet they will be same calss...
Oct 18, 2010
DrewsMomRita
"A" School , the A is for Apprentice... And it is where they go to start learning their job before joining a fleet...
Oct 18, 2010
LindaB(Ant'sMom)10/15
Oct 18, 2010
DrewsMomRita
Oct 20, 2010
LindaB(Ant'sMom)10/15
Oct 20, 2010
Cathi
INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With the holidays coming up, I can see where this could be a real problem.
The newest virus circulating is the UPS/Fed Ex/USPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an e-mail from UPS, Fed Ex, or USPS along with a packet number. It will say that they were unable to deliver a package sent to you on such-and-such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused millions of dollars in damage in the past few days. Snopes confirms that it is real.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp .
Oct 25, 2010
Jen - Ship10mom(Div340)
Skye - oh my goodness - how awesome and exciting! Try to keep your plans flexible, Ma Navy has a way of changing her mind and plans often! :-)
Oct 27, 2010
FN salior Ship Bataan lh 5
Nov 2, 2010
LindaB(Ant'sMom)10/15
Nov 2, 2010
KS Cathy (S7Div.357/PIR11/5)
Nov 8, 2010
rockwido(S07Div359)
Nov 10, 2010
R&BCook
Nov 10, 2010
LindaB(Ant'sMom)10/15
Nov 11, 2010
R&BCook
Nov 12, 2010
Lou2
Nov 19, 2010
kellig
Nov 21, 2010
Renie ship12 Div33
Nov 23, 2010
semaggie
Nov 23, 2010
kellig
semaggie, this is just personal opinion but I would always give extra time. We are in MN so we are used to things being cancelled/changed due to weather and automatically try to have an alternate plan.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 23, 2010
John and Yvonne
I agree with kellig. Give extra time to travel. Any delay that comes up can have bad effects if you schedule it too close. Most of the time it is not needed, but the extra time gets rid of a lot of unnecessary stress.
Happy Thanksgiving.
John .
Nov 24, 2010
rockwido(S07Div359)
My son had PIR on 11/5/10 and is just now classing up (Monday). He did get to see us after PIR and on that Sat and Sun. As I understand it some sailors got an overnight, our son did not. He moved across the road on that Tuesday and has been there ever since waiting on class to start. It was really hard at first because they are used to being told what to do every minute in bc and if they don't go straight into school they are given "busy" work to do, I think my son got a little depressed but I just spoke to him , he is making new friends and they went to Chicago today and he sounds ready to start school Good Luck
Nov 26, 2010
proudchobeesailormom
Nov 29, 2010
lj1422 (Josh's mom)
Nov 30, 2010
proudchobeesailormom
Nov 30, 2010
lj1422 (Josh's mom)
Nov 30, 2010
Jen - Ship10mom(Div340)
Thanks guys!
Dec 1, 2010
lj1422 (Josh's mom)
Dec 1, 2010
Jeffsmom1380
Dec 14, 2010
Anchor Mom5
Yeah my son made it home safe and sound tonite, just in tine for my youngest son/s Christmas concert wearing his Navy Blues! How handsome both of them looked. I am going to enjoy every minute of him home!
Dec 14, 2010
mits
is there graduation for a school and does the family get to go
Dec 14, 2010
Delia41~SHIP03~DIV018
Ok, I have questions?? My son is coming home on Christmas eve. He informed me last night that he needs to have all of his travel info ASAP. Because he needs to give it to "them" by friday. This friday! Ok, I have everything scheduled and I am planning on overnighting it to him after work. First question: Who? needs what? by friday? Also- Is there some other way to get this info there faster such as a fax number or? as well as mail. These tickets are will call, but he says he still needs copies. I have tried to ask him these things but can't get the answers I need. Also, I am guessing since he is traveling by bus, that he will be able to get to the bus station from there. Sorry to sound so clueless, but at this point, and so close to Christmas, I'm stressing just a little. haha. Anyone that can help me with any of this would be a huge help. Thank you.
Dec 15, 2010
Delia41~SHIP03~DIV018
Thank you marine navymom- He does have his laptop, and i emailed the info to him, I will also have him locate a fax number. And I am trying to locate his base directly. Thank you so much for your help!
Dec 15, 2010
Delia41~SHIP03~DIV018
Dec 17, 2010
Jeffsmom1380
Dec 21, 2010
Patty ship 3 division 021
Dec 26, 2010
Kelly
Dec 28, 2010
ISH-MOM
Jan 6, 2011
Jeffsmom1380
Jan 8, 2011
BoopzHart
Jan 9, 2011
ISH-MOM
What is expected in A School? My son started on Jan 4. and he really hasnt said much yet. Easier to deal with since he has a cell phone/lap top that we can comunicate more.
cara
Jan 10, 2011
annemarie
BoopzHart,
My son is also in Goose Creek. He says things are moving slowly. this past we was filled with informational briefings and classes will start for his program (ET) on Tuesday the 18th. Hopefully, there will be a lot of studying to do so there isn't so much down time. Communication with him is only fair - the cell phone reception and internet service leaves a lot to be desired but it's a whole lot better than boot camp.
Jan 14, 2011
MN Mom of MM
My son arrived Jan 8 at Goose Creek for A school. Says he loves it there and was to start classes Jan 18. Any other moms with kids in 1116 ?
Jan 21, 2011
Mossgirl4
Jan 23, 2011
Jeffsmom1380
Thanks!
Jan 24, 2011
Jen - Ship10mom(Div340)
Jan 31, 2011
Jen - Ship10mom(Div340)
Jan 31, 2011
annemarie
Feb 3, 2011