HM (Hospital Corps) "A" School in San Antonio

Sailors becoming Hospital Corpsmen at A School in San Antonio, TX - best rating in the Navy!  The Hospital Corps is the Navy's only enlisted Corps and the most decorated in the Navy.  Families, friends and loved ones, join in!  

WELCOME!! 

  • Death in the family

    My mother just passed away today, and of course I have to let our sailor know. I am worried though because I just don’t want to derail my sailor in A school. I notified the Red Cross and am waiting to hear back from my sailor. Has anyone had experience with this? We were thinking it might be better…

    By Worldtravel4ever

    5
  • A School Graduation in San Antonio

    My son graduates on June 5th from A School. I am trying to verify the time of the graduation so I can book a flight in and out that day.  He understood it to be at 10am or 12pm.  I was trying to see if it is a set time.  Thanks again,

    By wfhcs

    3
  • Photographs from Graduation

    Does anyone have access to the photos from graduation yesterday or know where we can search?  Thank you in advance.

    By m3mmarianne

    0
  • Intro

    I think I sent everyone a message,  when I thought I was posting. Please forgive me. I didn't see this until after. I have a son at HM school who will graduate next month. Any advice appreciated.  I will be flying to San Antonio.  My husband is a Marine (retired) and I work at MCB Quantico,  so if…

    By AmyBeth1991

    4
  • Visiting your student: Hotel and other recommendations by corpsman moms for the San Antonio area; directions and a map of Ft. Sam Houston

    Headed to San Antonio for a visit or to graduation?  I've compiled these recommendations from moms' postings; click the links to view.pdf:  HM "A" School Hotel Recommendations (San Antonio…

    By Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom

    23
  • Personal Vehicle at Quantico?

    Anyone have a sailor with a vehicle at Quantico? Specific question, is a parking permit needed and is there a waiting list / fee to obtain one? TIA

    By NavyMoeder

    0
  • Visiting during A school and / or graduation

    Hi, I am trying to decide if I should go to see my son in A School in San Antonio. It looks like he would be finished the last week in June and I know he would like us to be there for graduation. Although it sounds like it is common for sailors to have leave after A school. I was thinking about…

    By NavyMoeder

    10
  • Lodging for A school graduation

    My Sailors graduation date was moved up to June 6th and I was wondering about lodging, we are really on a budget right now. Looking for something close to base because I may be going alone. Any suggestions?

    By Tinker830

    6
  • Personal items at A school

    I was wondering if any one knew it the sailors are allowed to have personal bedding items at A school. The reason I ask is I am wanting to make my sailor a blanket as a Congratulations on finishing RTC kind of thing but don't know if he will be able to use it at A school?Also he is wanting me to…

    By becathena73

    12
  • Start Dates for School

    Good morning,Does anyone know the start date of classes?  My son will be graduating basic Nov 30.  I curious to know if he will be on casual status for the month of Dec when he arrives at A school.  Any information would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

    By PhillyMom

    6