Moms of "A" school Sailors

Not sure about cellular plans but my son is also in San Diego.  Depending on their status, they are allowed to leave the base.  I would suggest checking into his cellular plans, as many companies have experience in suppporting millitary families.

Kim - my son is also in Pensacola, he has been there since March 3rd.  He is a changed kid/man for sure.  He really has taken to the military life and is now talking about career!  I'm so proud of him!!

Hey Kimmic- My son will graduate 4/27/12 and is a AM it looks like he will be in A-school in PNS..so I would love to hear anything that might be helpful for me. I guess he is going to be a Grad and Go so I want to be able to get this truck and cell down there..Not but a 3hr drive.

Thnaks Kim- I hoped that the BC would make them grow up a little..I have high hopes

@marinenavymom- Thanks so much..I will join

My son rank is AM and I just finished reading about PNS wow my son is really going to love this place.. Thanks again for all info..It really helps us moms to understand the Military life.

lbr...we met our son at the airport the next day to say bye and gave him his cell phone then.  He won't be able to have his truck I don't believe until C school but I could be wrong.  I know one of his BC buddies bought a car but had to put it in storage.

Well I hope that we will see him at the airport..do you recall how early his flight was I know their will be different times just wondering..I so nerved up about graduation. But we new mom for A school. It help in the planning process for ya'll input.

Thanks!

His flight left at 7AM but he was on a bus to the airport at 1:00AM.  They have a USO at the O'Hare that the kids hung out at that were there really early.  They had computer access and stuff. We met him at around 5AM at the airport and spent about an hour with him.  If we wanted to go into the security area with him we could have, they will give you a pass but I felt that he just wanted some time before getting on the plane and I didn't want to cry in front of him (again) so we said our goodbye's at the gate.  I'm crying just thinking about it and it was a month ago.  It's great now though, we Skype, text, Facebook, talk almost everyday.  It's a lot different than bootcamp for sure.

I hope we can see him off I will have his cell phone and ipod..I'm not going to sent PS3 down there..he needs to study! I got a meeting the middle of May at Gulf Shores..so I thought I would try to see him then if I can. I saw that they have a Navy Lodge close by..That might be nice to stay over there for a day or two. (when it is aloud)

I figured that the flight  was early.. I guess I need to check out Skype..

hello all!!

if you are going to boot camp graduation, the navy lodge is a nice place to stay.  they have breakfast in a bag.  you can pick them up in the morning on your way out at the front counter.  cant remember what time they have them ready for pick up though.  our son had to show his military ID while we were there. 

when can you visit when they ae in A school

My Airman is P-cola. His graduation is in two weeks. Does anyone have the actual date? 

@dodiva..Whats cooking..Welcome to our next phase :)

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this group.  My SR will be staying on at Great Lakes for A School (he's AECF).  Any advice you can provide about A School is much appreciated.  Thank you!

Welcome Katheeh

DODiva, your SR is lucky to have family so close.  We all live in California so my SR will be there all by himself.  I'm keeping an eye on airfares so I can book a few extra trips back to see him (when his time permits).  He will be in GL for a while for A School.

@DODiva- I worked at the airport in FT Walton at Northwest Airlines now Delta nice area  and PNS is too

My son is graduating from A school in Pensacola April 17. We were able to get to the Great Lakes bootcamp graduation in November, but cannot make it to this one. :(. He is in the traffic control program. Not seeking any personal information, but if any on this site will be attending, please let me know so I can ask you take a photo or two.

I also want to add that although I have never posted before, I come to this forum every day to see what other Moms are saying. Thank you, Brenda Sue, for creating this.

@katheeh- Did you also join the A-School for GL?

Thanks marine navy mom. My son will be going to Oceania, VA. I will be able to get there sometime.

Yes, but don't mail too much, it has to all fit in their sack and back pack when they leave or they have to pay to ship it home or to their next location.  My son had me send a few clothes and his PS3 (which he will have to pay to ship).  He bought a TV off from someone that was leaving to their next station.  When she gets there have her call you and tell you exactly what she wants.

How do I get the address for A school my kid  PIR is 04/24/27/2012

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Shirley has the hickups?  They will call you when they get there and give it to you.

you are correct it is the 27th

@paigshley-You are too funny..I was wonder what the Heck  was wrong with Shriley..LOL

ship12/div126 PIR April 20  Good morning everyone and happy friday!!

ship 12/ divison 126 PIR april 20 Im wondering who can help me?? My daughter is going to A school after graduation, in Pennscoloa Fla. 2 questions?? my parents live in fla for the winter and will be leaving to come back to maine for the summer is it going to be possible for my parents to drive up to pennsocola on the 24th of april  and be able to get on base and see my daughter, my dad is a veteren so he thinks he can get on base but will he be able to see his grandaughter at that time, I do not want them to drive all the way up there which is 7 hours in the opposite direction if they cant visit her??? Does anyone know the anwser to that?? My parents are driving me crazy for the anwser!! Second question what is the rules for liberty when in a school??? what is phasing up and a yellow card and blue card?? Im confused! please help, Ive have looked everywhere for anwsers to these questions with no luck!!

Ship12/Divison 126 marine navy mom i cant thank you enough for your help the website anwsered all my questions! Nope parents like you said cant visit! They will just have to wait till july to see her!!

Hey. Thanks to eveyrone who posted on this site. My son is graduation is Tuesday and he will me moving on. The posts and advice have kept me sane and helped me understand what he is doing. Good luck to all and always in my prayers.

My son's PIR is this Friday (4/20) then he's off to Port Hueneme, CA.  Hoping to connect to other Moms there!  

Hello everyone, my daughter just had PIR on 04-20 and flew out to her A-School Saturday in Wichita Falls, TX.  I can't seem to find a group for that A-School in particular but figure all A-schools must have some similarities regardless of the location. Hope you all had a great weekend!

Yes I have seen that listing before, unfortunatly her rate and school isn't on it...She is going to be a CE...I do belong to the Seabee mom's site as well.  Thank you for linking it for me though.

Hi All!

My son had his PIR on 4/20 and is now in Port Hueneme, CA.  I looked on the A-School list that marine-navy mom included on a link and unfortunately that is the one A-School on the list that doesn't include a link.  He is a CM Seebee.  Does anyone have any info for that?  I did join the Seebee mom's group and this group and maybe there isn't a link for that school.  I have really enjoyed the connections I have made through this site with other moms.  

Hi NewNavyMom, my daughter is a CE Seabee in Wichita Falls, TX her school isn't on the list either, there doesn't seem to be alot available for our Sailor's groups unfortunatly, I also joined the Seabee Mom's group, I love all the connections through these sites as well, everyone knows how we feel because they have "been there done that" or are going through it just like us.  Thank you everyone for all your help!

Just curious-Is anybody else on here that has a sailor who graduated BESS on March 26th & will graduate A school May 25th? I've looked thru many messages & deosn't seem anyone else is on that timeline. Doesn't matter, I consider us all Navy family but I just wondered. Thanks!  :)

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Hi Moms- My son's PIR is 6/1 and he will be going to A school in Groton.  I feel like I'm just understanding basic training and now want to learn what A school is like.  Any advice about where to look?