Last year, I was happy to announce that my Sailor had rejoined the fleet as a Reservist. Since then, he has gotten a job he loves with our state’s 2-year college system. He places formerly incarcerated men & women in jobs following their training. And he earned an Ed.S. So what’s the…
I am new to this group so maybe this has been asked before but after a school graduation from great lakes how does the process work of getting home? I assume their flights are arranged by the navy but are they then on their own and can go home first before reporting to their reserve station?
My Sailor came home from A School on December 4 th. Reported at the NOSC base. He completed Booth Camp and finished A school. Can someone tell me when we have to report for his two week drill?? He has applied for active duty and sent in paperwork. Waiting to hear if that will be possible. Also, can…
My son has wanted to go active ever since finishing boot camp but I hear this is extremely difficult? Since then he has been on orders here and there but it has become a little frustrating with his rank to secure orders he has applied for. Is there a reason for them confirming the orders are in and…
Hi everyone!My boyfriend is returning from his A school in Illinois very very soon! As excited as I am, I wanted to know if anyone else has gone through the process of their reservist returning to civilian life. When he fly's home, is there a debriefing process he will have to do at his assigned…
I just sent my reservist off to Boot Camp YESTERDAY. So, of course, I can do nothing or thing about anything but my kid!I tried to get this information out of my son's recruiter several times over the past 6 months and he was never the least bit clear nor very helpful in attempting to find out…
My sons rate is GM. He just left for BC 2 days ago. I was wondering if there were any GM's in this group that could tell me about their experience.
My son is a reservist for now. He leaves for boot camp in a week. Then he has 27 weeks of A school. I have a lot of questions about what happens after for that for reservists. Also, he may try to go active at some point if possible. His recruiter was unclear regarding education after A school for…
Hi all, I have searched this site but can't quite seem to find what I am looking for so forgive me if this question is a repeat. My stepson is a reservist and will be graduating from A School in PCola next week. He just got his travel orders today and he will be going to Los Angeles (he's going to…
HiMy daughter is leaving for BC in 2 weeks and I am wondering if anyone can give me any advise. Anything I need to know need to ask before she leaves. I can use all the help I can get.Thank youCarol