Feels like forever since I visited this group even though my son only left Pensacola back in April.Contact for us while he was in A school was up and down. But, it was funny how many times he accidentally pocket dialed me. My husband would scold me, but I would listen to some of his conversations cuz it made me feel like I was there with him.
My son had a good A school experience, made it through SERE and is now at Tinker AFB in OK and loving it there.
Hooyah! My ET son just called to say he passed his comprehensive exam and will graduate on Friday. And, he's flying home on 10 days leave! The only downer is we won't be able to attend his graduation.
Well, ladies same here not much contact unless he wants sum chocolate oatmeal cookies!! LOL Does anyone have a son graduating in July? Does anyone sailor wants to sell tv or any electronics at a good price?This is A school in San Antonio TX>
Actual phone calls on Father's Day + another one yesterday! He likes A school, doesn't know when graduation will be and will be going to Mayport! YAY!!!
Hi all I am new to this my son just got to goose creek on monday I got one e mail telling us he made it that is all I don't know what happens in the beginning can anyone give me a little info on what they do when they first get there.thank you
They fly out of both airports. Your daughter may not know which one and even when she will leave until the day before PIR. Some are Grad N Go and leave within hours or the next morning....some have a few days.
Mine wanted no junk food after BC. He was eating so healthy there and loved the food. He begrudgingly took a bite of a rice krispie treat. LOL.
To ckwinn the sailors do a lot of waiting around 'til they class -up which just means they just start class. They will attend some informational sessions including one about the dangers of crocodiles and snakes. The Nukes are fairly restricted in the beginning. They cannot leave the base during the week. Once class starts there are mandatory study hours. It seems it's fairly easy to get into trouble once they are allowed off base; mostly related to underage drinking. Boredom seems to often be the norm. Good luck to your sailor. Ours will graduate from A school tomorrow and sometimes it seemed as though it would never happen.
Internet service is hard to come by until your sailor can arrange for Comcast or other hookup for his room. Also cell phone service can be spotted especially indoors and the sailors may not walk while using cell phones; they must stand or sit in one spot.
annemarie we visited our son in Goose Creek one month ago and it was already hot as blazes down there, his graduation is scheduled for seven weeks from now. He is also an ET student. Congratulations to your sailor and good luck.
Hi there, i havent been on for a while. I have been very busy with alot of family emergencies the past couple of months. My S called and let me know he got his orders. He will be Deployed on July 22nd. On the USS MIAMI. He is so excited..I am very proud and scared at the same time! Any advice???
My Kelly is in A school in Gulfport, Ms, she has been there since April. I don't hear from her very much. She stays really busy. She can use her phone now though. I text her every few days or so., sometimes only on the weekends. I don't want to bother her too much but I really do miss her a lot. Kelly's mom
A School @ Fort Sam Houston, TX.....my son should graduate on July 25th and would like to use leave to come home...but he is telling me he can't get any information on when and how to make arrangements and he get no answers....I think he just doesn't know who to ask....any advice on what I can do or tell him would be so helpful.....Thanks
new mom here with a son in A school in SA, they haven't classed up yet....also does anyone know how long it takes for the yearbooks from BC to come in?
I am trying to get the word out about Cincinnati Navy week and asking if there is any mom, wife, girlfriend, sister, etc that would commit to coming to a breakfast downtown with one of the higher ups for breakfast and time to answer questions. The date is set for Thursday morning Sept. 1. Anyone interested?
It really is frustrating, isn't it? LOL Yes, my son is up for leave on 7/15 and we've only recently found out when he can leave. He does know when he's going to have to report for duty at his ship after leave, but apparently they have to go through the Navy in order to get their flights home and then to their ship. As for my son, he will not be able to make those travel arrangements until a couple of days prior. It's really frustrating, because he has to pay for his flight home and even though he "knows" when he's done in GL and discharging, he couldn't book his flight early in order to save money. Frustrating! My hubby wants to take a week of his vacation time, if possible, while son's here, but the up in the air stuff makes it hard to plan! :-(
Son will be going to C school in Texas, where he is at but he might have to get off base housing if they don't have enough room for him. So that will mean getting a car and added expenses but he still don't know and he is to graduate on 7/25 and be back at school around 8/2 so would like to see him in between...after C school then 6 months of clinical s where he doesn't know...etc...more of the same....hurry up and wait...
My son still has 5 weeks of BC left but wanted to ask if anyone's sailors went to boot camp listed as a seaman or an airman and then found out in BC they were switched to the other? My son thought he would do A school at Great Lakes and was just told he would be leaving the day after PIR for Pensacola instead. We are very confused.
My Kelly sent me a picture on my phone today of her in her white uniform, she looks so nice, I am proud of her. Of course I sent it on to relatives too so they could see her. They all liked her picture. She might get to come home for a visit in August, she was sick so her grad date has changed.
TxNvyMom2011: We just received "The Keel" (yearbook) on Friday July 1st. Our PIR was 5/6/2011. We received the DVD about 2 weeks before the yearbook. I hope this helps.
My son just found out he is able to come home. He graduates on Friday. He had to pay for his own ticket. For airline tickets the cheap way, call the airline directly and ask for a military discount tickets for your sailors. they are about half the cost of normal tickets. I found that Delta gives the best rates. Good luck.
Hi Corysnavymom - My son is still undetermined but, does know he wants to be involved in aviation regarding the carriers..he is now in Pensacola for A school. What did your son go in as? I'm still learning alot of the lingo here..so bear with me.
My nephew's PIR was 7/15 and is now in "A" school in San Diego. He called when he first got there and said he was safe and bought a new phone....apparently he has forgotten how to call/text since then. It sure was great to see him though.
Hey Riptide...That's military life...everything up in the air...we want to schedule a party for my son is home between school and duty station, but it has changed sooooooooooo many times! 3-4 weeks, to 2 weeks, to 4 weeks to now maybe 6 weeks...but he hasn't started school and he's been there almost 3 weeks now!!!
Caught him on Facebook without even calling me! LOL. At least I got a quick hello and a mailing address finally. I have to remember not to get too mushy with him when we talk! Any suggestions on a care package? What are rooming conditions like in San Diego? I thought about sending one of those collage pictures but not sure if he'd have a place to put it.
My son will be at A school in San Antonio after boot camp. Can anyone tell me if I go there for a week, will we be able to spend any time visiting? I don't know how much, if any, liberty they get or if they can leave the base. Thanks
Hi MNM - thanks....my son is undes. but wants to strike for AO-- He is currently in P'cola and just classed up Monday and will be there for a couple more weeks - Home on leave Aug. 10th Whahoo!!
Didn't have quit the understanding that I have now when I first joined some of the groups....! LOL!
Hi Ladies my daughter is in A school in Gulfport, MS. She gets to come home August 12th and can stay for 2 weeks and then goes back to Gulfport for a month and then she goes to VA. She is a builder, she likes what she is doing which is a good thing. It will be nice to see her again. The family is looking forward to getting to spend time with her, she gets to come home in time for her brother's birthday which is the 13th of August, he will be 24 and she is 21 and the youngest is a girl and she is 19.
My Sailor graduated! He is leaving GL to come home for a few days before joining the fleet. Thanks for the opportunity to post here. Can't wait to congratulate my brand-new DC!
My Sailor's PIR was 8-05 now he is in 'A' school in TX so proud of him. Looking forward to Dec. when he gets to come home. Was disappointed that we were only able to spend Friday afternoon with him, but we were able to get up and meet him at the airport and spend from 0130-0730 with him. Was bittersweet, so happy to see him and so sad to have such a short time.
Suzi-OH
Feels like forever since I visited this group even though my son only left Pensacola back in April.Contact for us while he was in A school was up and down. But, it was funny how many times he accidentally pocket dialed me. My husband would scold me, but I would listen to some of his conversations cuz it made me feel like I was there with him.
My son had a good A school experience, made it through SERE and is now at Tinker AFB in OK and loving it there.
Jun 16, 2011
annemarie
Jun 20, 2011
TNNAVYPROUD2011
Jun 21, 2011
slapout52
Jun 22, 2011
ckwinn
Jun 23, 2011
Suzi-OH
They fly out of both airports. Your daughter may not know which one and even when she will leave until the day before PIR. Some are Grad N Go and leave within hours or the next morning....some have a few days.
Mine wanted no junk food after BC. He was eating so healthy there and loved the food. He begrudgingly took a bite of a rice krispie treat. LOL.
Jun 23, 2011
MamaCindy (MMW TM)
Jun 23, 2011
annemarie
Jun 23, 2011
annemarie
To the newbees,
Internet service is hard to come by until your sailor can arrange for Comcast or other hookup for his room. Also cell phone service can be spotted especially indoors and the sailors may not walk while using cell phones; they must stand or sit in one spot.
Jun 23, 2011
annemarie
Jun 23, 2011
William in Nashua
annemarie we visited our son in Goose Creek one month ago and it was already hot as blazes down there, his graduation is scheduled for seven weeks from now. He is also an ET student. Congratulations to your sailor and good luck.
Jun 24, 2011
ISH-MOM
Hi there, i havent been on for a while. I have been very busy with alot of family emergencies the past couple of months. My S called and let me know he got his orders. He will be Deployed on July 22nd. On the USS MIAMI. He is so excited..I am very proud and scared at the same time! Any advice???
Cara ISH-MOM
Jun 24, 2011
ISH-MOM
sorry about that. That is what I meant. thanks.
Jun 27, 2011
razen3
Jun 27, 2011
Carol(ship09 Division 136)
Jun 29, 2011
TxNvyMom2011
Jun 30, 2011
ktssong
Jun 30, 2011
Riptide11/128
@ Carol,
It really is frustrating, isn't it? LOL Yes, my son is up for leave on 7/15 and we've only recently found out when he can leave. He does know when he's going to have to report for duty at his ship after leave, but apparently they have to go through the Navy in order to get their flights home and then to their ship. As for my son, he will not be able to make those travel arrangements until a couple of days prior. It's really frustrating, because he has to pay for his flight home and even though he "knows" when he's done in GL and discharging, he couldn't book his flight early in order to save money. Frustrating! My hubby wants to take a week of his vacation time, if possible, while son's here, but the up in the air stuff makes it hard to plan! :-(
Jul 1, 2011
paybacks398
Jul 1, 2011
TxNvyMom2011
Thanks DKmom
Jul 2, 2011
Carol(ship09 Division 136)
@Riptide,
Son will be going to C school in Texas, where he is at but he might have to get off base housing if they don't have enough room for him. So that will mean getting a car and added expenses but he still don't know and he is to graduate on 7/25 and be back at school around 8/2 so would like to see him in between...after C school then 6 months of clinical s where he doesn't know...etc...more of the same....hurry up and wait...
Jul 3, 2011
CorysNavyMom (Ship 11 Div 243)
Jul 3, 2011
slapout52
Jul 3, 2011
razen3
Jul 3, 2011
ebigirl
TxNvyMom2011: We just received "The Keel" (yearbook) on Friday July 1st. Our PIR was 5/6/2011. We received the DVD about 2 weeks before the yearbook. I hope this helps.
Jul 4, 2011
laverne0491
Jul 5, 2011
ISH-MOM
My son just found out he is able to come home. He graduates on Friday. He had to pay for his own ticket. For airline tickets the cheap way, call the airline directly and ask for a military discount tickets for your sailors. they are about half the cost of normal tickets. I found that Delta gives the best rates. Good luck.
Jul 5, 2011
TxNvyMom2011
Thanks for the informaiton ebigirl. Hoping to get our DVD from PIR before a family reunion later this month Our PIR was 06/10/2011
Jul 6, 2011
mitchellheard
Jul 7, 2011
Lovemynavyson (Ship02/DIV933)
Jul 8, 2011
Suzi-OH
Jul 8, 2011
Suzi-OH
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blic...
Found this, too!
Jul 8, 2011
slapout52
Jul 21, 2011
mitchellheard
Thanks Suzi-OH for the info!
Jul 21, 2011
josh'saunt (Patricia)
Jul 22, 2011
Lovemynavyson (Ship02/DIV933)
Jul 22, 2011
josh'saunt (Patricia)
Caught him on Facebook without even calling me! LOL. At least I got a quick hello and a mailing address finally. I have to remember not to get too mushy with him when we talk! Any suggestions on a care package? What are rooming conditions like in San Diego? I thought about sending one of those collage pictures but not sure if he'd have a place to put it.
Jul 22, 2011
My Bernie Ship 3 Division 222
Hey my son is waiting to class up for jet engines and turbines . He is in BKS B in pensacola fla. chevalier field. Anyone else???
Jul 23, 2011
My Bernie Ship 3 Division 222
Jul 23, 2011
Lovemynavyson (Ship02/DIV933)
Jul 24, 2011
Navymompam
Jul 27, 2011
Jeffsmom1380
Jul 27, 2011
Suzi-OH
Jeffsmom - E-3 is a rank.....a rate represents a job.
My son is Aircrew Avionics and his rate is AWN(AN). His rank is E-3 at the moment.
Jul 27, 2011
Lovemynavyson (Ship02/DIV933)
Hi MNM - thanks....my son is undes. but wants to strike for AO-- He is currently in P'cola and just classed up Monday and will be there for a couple more weeks - Home on leave Aug. 10th Whahoo!!
Didn't have quit the understanding that I have now when I first joined some of the groups....! LOL!
Jul 29, 2011
Jeffsmom1380
Jul 29, 2011
WV Mom
Jul 30, 2011
razen3
Jul 30, 2011
Susan
Aug 7, 2011
slapout52
My Sailor graduated! He is leaving GL to come home for a few days before joining the fleet. Thanks for the opportunity to post here. Can't wait to congratulate my brand-new DC!
Pray for the families of the SEALS we lost . . .
Aug 7, 2011
Central Ca. mom (09/247)
Aug 8, 2011