My son graduated Boot Camp in early July, spent a few weeks in GL and came home on leave (ending today). He is supposed to report to VA Beach today and had not heard anything from his sponsor. Where should he report once he gets off the plane?
My son Ryan graduated boot camp last Friday 8/5 and is now at A school in Pensacola. He thinks he may be home the end of September but everything is still up in the air.
Thank you for the info Marine Navy Mom I did sign up for that group as well as the Massachusetts group. I'm not sure what his rating is but I am going to find that out right now and search that group too. Thanks for the welcome!
I'm the proud mom of a new U.S. Navy Sailor! He just graduated on Friday, Aug. 12th and is in San Antonio, TX for MA school! We are so proud of him and excited that the lines of communication are open again!
wow proud navymom. We were both up at gl at the same time. My son was in div 253. He is in gulf port MS now and I agree the communcation is soooo much better.lol Ive never been so proud of my son. He gave his best and pushed himself to succeed. Seems like thats what you have to do in life. They were color guard co.
Hi everyone, I feel like us moms that have had kids with recent PIR's are the new kids in class lol. Thanks to all the 'experienced' moms who are willing to help us on this new in our childrens lives! There is a naval station about 30 minutes from my home in Nevada (station is in Fallon) and I wish wish, my daughter could get stationed there, but im coming to realzie the rating for sailors there is a lot different than what she is (SW). If anyone knows of a sailor that is stationed there, and needs an 'adoptive family' for whatever reason, let me know. The navy is so vast, and now that im looking at it from a moms point of view, whenever I hear the Navy planes fly overhead, Im reminded that's someones son or daughter. :)
THANKS LOVEMYNAVY. IT FEELS SO STRANGE TO GET TO TALK TO HIM EVERY NIGHT. He said he would like to stay in MS but they are going overseas next year and he doesnt want to go to that place. I really dont wqant him to either. I guess hes going to CA which I wont get to see him except when he comes home.
It does....my son is home this week...then off to Washington. I'm not so sure I will see him except that he comes home also. We live in PA and he will be as far NW as you can get!!! He already asked me if we were planning a trip next summer...I would love to, but I just don't know if it will be possible?
I know what you mean. We live in IN and its kinda expensive to fly to the west coast. Its 8 hrs to MS thats not as bad. I knew when he went in that I wouldnt get to see him but A school is giving me hope. I just have to make the most of every moment I get.
julieb there is a group for IS moms where we have a lot of info on the schools and the Va Beach area posted. Generally the most active ladies there are the ones whose sailors are there for schools or who will soon be there. Should be some fairly up to date posts on various aspects of the schools. He will be happy there. It's a great place for them to start networking too. My son has worked with several people he knew from school. Both in Korea and now at his new assignment, he looks for people he knew in school or on the base at the same time even if different schools. Relax and enjoy this time.
My son is wondering what "perks" he will have once he goes to A school. He will either be in Great Lakes after boot camp (STG) AEF, or he will go to Nuke. He just wants to know if he'll have access to TV (in his room?), computer, cell, etc. Thanks to anybody who can help this young man see through the fog of all this stuff!
Wranglermom, my sailor has been in A school for 9 days now. He is allowed, TV, computer, phone, x-box :), DVD player even.They can have civillian clothes and food from home ! They have liberty everyday after 15:00 hours and weekends! My son is in San Antonio, TX. I would double check once he is at Nuke to be sure their schedules run the same. But for the most part my son has daily communication with us and the outside world!
Hi wranglermom, my daughter is in ms for a school, she has. Computer cell phone, no tv in room, but once she phased up, could wear civilian clothes. They have access to the rec center, have pizza delivered lol, can have off base liberty on weekends if she doesn't have watch. I talk to her daily, have skyped her, so lots of freedom. I got her a data plan on her smartphone so she can hotspot her computer in her room. She has a fridge and microwave in her room. From the Skype tour of her room, its like a college dorm room. She took a few days to get used to the real world again, but she loves a school. Tell your son, there's a light at the end of the bc tunnel :)
Thank you all for the comments! He is amazed at all the communication on this site! I think he's thinking he's not gonna get rid of me because he's leaving for boot camp (he's right about that! - I'm gonna know everything he's doing! - LOL -- because of this wonderful site!)
Lol! That's exactly what happen with my son! He laughed when I knew what he wad doing one week to the next! And yes they get to order pizza! My son just told me last night there is a 63 inch TV And he wants me to send his x-box! My son phased up the first week, they basically have to pass inspections. Makimg sure their room is clean and organized! He has lots to look forward to!
my guy just got to pensecola last week.
I'm wondering for my thanksgiving break if I go out there if he could stay over night after his duty on the weekdays. And on the weekends. And what kind of kitchen appliances are in the motel thing on base? I want to cook some thanksgiving food maybe. It's our daughters first thanksgiving and I refuse for him to miss it!
@angelmommy91-how long was your son there before they actually started classes? My son has been there since 9/10 and so far its just a lot of busy work. At first I think he was glad for the short break, but now he's ready for some structure again.
I will say, though, that I do appreciate the fact that I can talk to him everyday, even if it's just for a few minutes. I did not like going eight weeks with only 3 calls-one so brief you could hardly count it.
My SA was dropped at o'hare at 2:30 am after PIR on 9/9. we got a gate pass and waited with him at the gate until his flight boarded at 11:30 am. Liberty on fri was great but quick and sat at the airport was way to fast Now he us in Dam Neck for A school. We hope to visit next month for a weekend.
@Rebecca, my son waited one week before classes began for him. But know that its different for everyone, thinking that classes should begin soon for him.
I am with you - love that I can talk to my son more than in boot camp- it is a whole lot easier on all of us.
When I talked to him yesterday, they still weren't sure when classes would start. SInce they've combined with the other branches, I believe they have to wait for all to be present, which makes sense. He said they fill the days with busy work for them, but that's "getting old". He actually said, and I couldn't believe I heard it, that he misses the structured days of boot camp! WOW!
I am considering a long weekend trip in October to see him, they should have weekend liberty by then.
My grandson actually liked Boot Camp. He loved the marching. It was the best thing that every happened to him because he desperately need some structure and it comes a lot easier from someone other than parents and grandparents. He is about to finish A-school as a GM
My son like the running and the PT, he even said he didn't mind the IT, just he circumstances that led to it. My son has always been one for schedules, so I guess it's no surprise that he liked the structure. I do know that he does not miss al the yelling!
My daughter is in A school I don't understand what it really is and why it's on Army base, but with that said I hope she is making progress after the long stay in boot camp in the Great Lakes due to a medical issues that could be treated. I miss her alot and can't wait to see her. Did not get to see her when she gradurated from BC she went right to A school
i ladies! it's been awhile since i've been on, but i have some questions and hope you know the answers.
our sailor recently called. he graduates on oct. 17 from A school. because he was not top of class, he didn't get his favorite picks of places to go next. told us originally he would be stationed back in great lakes.
but when he called, he now says he is going for field training to either NC or SC. which base will that be? (medical field training) we assume this means that he will be attached to a marine unit? how long will that last, and then will he be going to great lakes for real?
i REALIZE these questions are pretty specific to him, but just wondering if anyone can HELP THE POOR PARENTS!!!!????
After nearly a month of waiting, my son is starting corpsman school today-I can't ever remember a time when he was so excited to start classes,lol! Love what the Navy has done for him!
sounds like all the A school people are making progress, my daughter is doing well with the written tests, it's hard to believe they have taught her how to study and she actually does it. Learning to operate the equipment has been a challege for her but she is passing so far. Hope you all have a wonderful day
Dale, you might want to check with your health insurance plan. It's my understanding that as soon as he stepped foot off of the bus at Boot Camp, he was covered under the Military health insurance. I know I had no choice but take my daughter off of my plan. I was told this was because she was no longer my legal dependent since she was of age and didn't live with me any longer. Hope this helps.
Thank you WLBradford! we kept our son on ours (maybe we shouldn't have) after reading horror stories about recruits being injured in basic and being sent home with no medical coverage, because it had been dropped when they left for boot camp. As I understood it ,they do not qualify for military benefits if they are discharged before they have 180 days service. I appreciate the input. :)
I don't know the answer to that...all I know is that my health insurance (also my employer) says that I couldn't keep her on there since she was no longer my dependent.
Do we ever get to visit our loved ones in A school or do we have to wait til they are all done with their training , I miss my daughter everyday more and more
hello all!! i just joined this group my son is in gc for A school which he started on oct. 3rd. was trying to find the mom of his friend (if she is here?). i know his friends initials just not sure if i should put them on here. his friend started classes on oct. 11th.
speaking of turkey dinner we are going to gc for thanksgiving. does anyone know if there is a restaurant there that serves a nice dinner?
just letting my friends on this site how every thing is going in A school for my daughter. She said she has about 21 to 27 days left before she finish this part of her training, that is if she passes every thing. Then she thought maybe she could come home for a few weeks, sure hope that is true. I miss her so much since my health has taken a turn for the worst again. Starting this week with more doctors, shots, and more medication. I just wish I felt good and I could see her face, even though we didn't always have a close relationship we have grown close now. Hope all your love ones are doing great too.
she is a heavy equipment operator, if that what you mean about rate I get all these items always mixed up. She thought maybe Gulf Port Mississippi would be next. Do they provide transportation to come home for a visit or does she have to find her own way home. Could we pick her up if need be if it would be cheaper or does she have to fly or go by bus accordinly to Navy standards.
They provide transportation to the next command. You can use that ticket to come home and then purchase ticket to next command. What we are goingto do is purchase a one way ticket for our daughter to come home, then we will have the ticket that the navy provides changed so it will go from our home to the next command and pay the difference if needed.
Thank you! Yep, I'm part of the corpsman group! They are pretty active. No doubt about that! LOL! You know, to be honest, I'm kinda hoping that my daughter gets placed with a Marine unit. I know they really take care of their corpsman!! Just don't know how likely that is.
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My son graduated Boot Camp in early July, spent a few weeks in GL and came home on leave (ending today). He is supposed to report to VA Beach today and had not heard anything from his sponsor. Where should he report once he gets off the plane?
Aug 9, 2011
RyMacMom
My son Ryan graduated boot camp last Friday 8/5 and is now at A school in Pensacola. He thinks he may be home the end of September but everything is still up in the air.
Aug 9, 2011
RyMacMom
Aug 9, 2011
Nautical Mom
Aug 10, 2011
ProudNavyMom
Aug 15, 2011
alex's mom(Tina)
Aug 15, 2011
Lovemynavyson (Ship02/DIV933)
Aug 15, 2011
rodeo sailor
Aug 15, 2011
alex's mom(Tina)
Aug 16, 2011
Lovemynavyson (Ship02/DIV933)
Aug 16, 2011
alex's mom(Tina)
Aug 16, 2011
julieb1019
Aug 21, 2011
Mary (Chris' mom)
Aug 23, 2011
wranglermom
Aug 29, 2011
mybabyboyzasailor
Aug 29, 2011
rodeo sailor
Aug 29, 2011
wranglermom
Aug 30, 2011
mybabyboyzasailor
Aug 30, 2011
SailorsFiance
I'm wondering for my thanksgiving break if I go out there if he could stay over night after his duty on the weekdays. And on the weekends. And what kind of kitchen appliances are in the motel thing on base? I want to cook some thanksgiving food maybe. It's our daughters first thanksgiving and I refuse for him to miss it!
Sep 5, 2011
tntsather913
Sep 6, 2011
suems2
Sep 14, 2011
Rebecca
Sep 15, 2011
angelmommy91
Sep 19, 2011
Rebecca
@angelmommy91-how long was your son there before they actually started classes? My son has been there since 9/10 and so far its just a lot of busy work. At first I think he was glad for the short break, but now he's ready for some structure again.
I will say, though, that I do appreciate the fact that I can talk to him everyday, even if it's just for a few minutes. I did not like going eight weeks with only 3 calls-one so brief you could hardly count it.
Sep 19, 2011
suems2
Sep 19, 2011
julieb1019
Sep 19, 2011
angelmommy91
@Rebecca, my son waited one week before classes began for him. But know that its different for everyone, thinking that classes should begin soon for him.
I am with you - love that I can talk to my son more than in boot camp- it is a whole lot easier on all of us.
Sep 21, 2011
Rebecca
When I talked to him yesterday, they still weren't sure when classes would start. SInce they've combined with the other branches, I believe they have to wait for all to be present, which makes sense. He said they fill the days with busy work for them, but that's "getting old". He actually said, and I couldn't believe I heard it, that he misses the structured days of boot camp! WOW!
I am considering a long weekend trip in October to see him, they should have weekend liberty by then.
Sep 21, 2011
paybacks398
Sep 21, 2011
Rebecca
My son like the running and the PT, he even said he didn't mind the IT, just he circumstances that led to it. My son has always been one for schedules, so I guess it's no surprise that he liked the structure. I do know that he does not miss al the yelling!
Sep 21, 2011
mama bear
Hi
My daughter is in A school I don't understand what it really is and why it's on Army base, but with that said I hope she is making progress after the long stay in boot camp in the Great Lakes due to a medical issues that could be treated. I miss her alot and can't wait to see her. Did not get to see her when she gradurated from BC she went right to A school
Sep 23, 2011
sheshe866 (SHIP02 DIV944)
Ok so mine had a PIR 9/16 and is still not assigned or started A school. He is cleaning compartments lol
Sep 24, 2011
pianomom1 (ship 11/div 203)
i ladies! it's been awhile since i've been on, but i have some questions and hope you know the answers.
our sailor recently called. he graduates on oct. 17 from A school. because he was not top of class, he didn't get his favorite picks of places to go next. told us originally he would be stationed back in great lakes.
but when he called, he now says he is going for field training to either NC or SC. which base will that be? (medical field training) we assume this means that he will be attached to a marine unit? how long will that last, and then will he be going to great lakes for real?
i REALIZE these questions are pretty specific to him, but just wondering if anyone can HELP THE POOR PARENTS!!!!????
thanks, guys
Sep 24, 2011
paybacks398
Oct 4, 2011
Rebecca
Oct 4, 2011
mama bear
Oct 8, 2011
SonandSea
Hi A School moms! My son PIRed on 9/30/11 and is in Goose Creek, SC waiting to class up for nuke school.
I am wondering about dropping him from out health insurance coverage. Does anyone have any advice on this?
thanks so much! ~Dale
Oct 10, 2011
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
Oct 10, 2011
SonandSea
Thank you WLBradford! we kept our son on ours (maybe we shouldn't have) after reading horror stories about recruits being injured in basic and being sent home with no medical coverage, because it had been dropped when they left for boot camp. As I understood it ,they do not qualify for military benefits if they are discharged before they have 180 days service. I appreciate the input. :)
Oct 10, 2011
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
I don't know the answer to that...all I know is that my health insurance (also my employer) says that I couldn't keep her on there since she was no longer my dependent.
Oct 10, 2011
SonandSea
makes sense!!!
Oct 10, 2011
mama bear
Do we ever get to visit our loved ones in A school or do we have to wait til they are all done with their training , I miss my daughter everyday more and more
Oct 11, 2011
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
Oct 11, 2011
tina41
hello all!! i just joined this group my son is in gc for A school which he started on oct. 3rd. was trying to find the mom of his friend (if she is here?). i know his friends initials just not sure if i should put them on here. his friend started classes on oct. 11th.
speaking of turkey dinner we are going to gc for thanksgiving. does anyone know if there is a restaurant there that serves a nice dinner?
Oct 16, 2011
mama bear
Oct 18, 2011
mama bear
Oct 18, 2011
Mary...Brittsmom
They provide transportation to the next command. You can use that ticket to come home and then purchase ticket to next command. What we are goingto do is purchase a one way ticket for our daughter to come home, then we will have the ticket that the navy provides changed so it will go from our home to the next command and pay the difference if needed.
Oct 18, 2011
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
Oct 18, 2011
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
Oct 18, 2011
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
Oct 19, 2011