NAS is a big base..golf course, cemetery, Navy Museum, Navy Lodge, Navy Gateway, marina, runways, barracks, many, ,many training facilities, NEX, movie theater, PT areas, jogging trails,beach, lighthouse, galley, courtyard of colors RS swimmers pools big sidewalks for marching to class...lots there and spread out....aviation training areas on big, they have to have room for the planes...working base to for pilots flying to make their monthly hours and quals...blue angels practice base..warm weather and warm waters...most sailors are there for many months..if you can visit there...:)))
Navy Gateway is closer to the barracks...Navy Lodge is on the beach and by the Navy Museum...yes, you should have a car to get around, even Pcola city is spread out....Corry base has a bigger NEX, Commissionaire, Sailor Auto Shoppe(for working on their cars) and Medical facilities for veterans....
NAS base is where the training facilities are for rescue swimmers, we have a couple of RS moms on the other Pcola group, don't know if they follow this group, it is an intense long but rewarding training program...
Assuming he gets transferred on time due to the Shutdown, he will go to Pensacola the weekend /Monday the week of Thanksgiving. Is there somewhere on NAS base we can stay and see him that soon over the Holiday weekend?
I sent your question to a mom who had a sailor at Pcola during the holidays last year....here's a link on the how the government shut down affects the Navy:
Oh..sorry met to answer the other question..on base is two places to stay at NAS, Navy Gateway and Navy Lodge...you should book soon...plenty to do on base, you with a new sailor he maybe be limited to when he is available but you can meet at the NEX or Navy Museum and have lunch or in between muster calls...
Evening All...its such a shame whats going on, staying positve everything gets settled soon. My daughter has been at Pcola since 9/15, on hold for ABH. She was assigned to cleaning the museum but unfortunately that is now closed. She told me today she is assigned to barrack duty while she waits... Classing up will be longer because of the shutdown and she told me in a nice way that I should not expect her home for any of the 3 major holidays coming...i am so bummed but didnt show it, she is being strong about it so I have to as well...She did say that the mail room has not closed down, which is a good thing. Keep praying for good things!
Good to hear the mail room is not closed at NAS... maybe there's wrong information on the other Pcola site..... They all have barrack support but get excused from it when they have volunteer work....that's probably why she was put back on barrack support??
My son is also at NAS. His text last night said the commissary and mail room were open. Even though he was told he would most likely have a 4 month hold for classes (AT-I), he started classes yesterday (arrived P'cola on 9/15).
I wrote my senators and congress yesterday. Hoping they get this ridiculous situation resolved soon!
ALNavyMom-heard from the mom that had a sailor there last Thanksgiving, she said: Last year they got the day off and there was some type of dinner for the sailors. The rest of the weekend was just like normal. If your sailor has duty they will be working.
So my son finally started classes Wednesday for AM. He told us there may be a four month hold due to the Washington ridiculous situation but thankfully it wasn't so since he has been there since August 19th waiting to begin.
Two month hold sounds about right...many are told 4 when before the DC mess, that turned into the two months..which is great...new routine and a busy sailor..:)
Always on hold in Pcola...sailor will have to check their for when class starts some get weeks notice or day or hours...classes have to be formed with Marines, Air Force and Navy...just how it is there...Corry has less hold times then NAS...which base and what rating is your sailor?
Not sure where to ask this, but I was wondering how to address a letter to my sailor. Just like in boot camp we were given examples of how to address mail to our SR's. Can someone give me an example here, or where I can go to see an example? Thank you
Pcola has actually 4 bases there..the most popular are the training bases Corry and NAS for A school:
Naval Air Station Pensacola is located in the southwest part of Pensacola on the water. It is a huge base and is open to the public. The National Naval Air Museum, a National Cemetery, and many historical buildings, including Fort Barrancas, and a Light House are located on the base. NAS Pensacola is proudly the Home of the Blue Angels. The Angels perform 2 shows a year here in Pensacola in July and November (4th of July and Veteran’s Day). If you are planning a visit to Pensacola, consider visiting at those times.
Center for Naval Aviation and Technical Training (CNATT) is a major tenant on this base. It registers more than 98,000 students from USN, USAF, USMC and the USCG as well as numerous foreign countries into more than 719 courses. It’s two largest schools are Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) and Naval Aviation School Center (NASC). The NATTC is responsible for the following rates ABE, ABF, AC, AD, AE, AG, AM, AME, AO, AS, AT, AW, AZ, AND PR just to name a few!!
NASP Corry Station is located a few miles inland from NAS Pensacola. Its major command is the Center for Information Dominance (CID). It is responsible for more than 16,000 students annually from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Primarily IT and CT ratings will train here. Corry Station is a much smaller and more compact base. Sometimes the rules for Corry vary a bit from the rules for NAS Pensacola.
Oh...forgot to edit that write up.....the blue angels are on furlough right now, so no shows, but they do practice and take off quiet often...best place to watch them is the top of the lighthouse...:)) You can see the whole runway and they flash right by you on the light house..but....cover your ears...:))
My son is done with A school he's coming home for a visit, was so nice to be in this site everybody is very helpful. Thank's to you all I could make it. God Bless you all for all the help!!
When on hold there's other classes the sailors take,many muster calls, barrack support, duty rotation( 3 days every 4th weekend) and barrack support. learning the big base, room inspections(scheduled and surprise) and PT..plenty to do, still working on learning the Navy way.
Was just wondering my son arrived to Pensacola for IT A school last night, talked to him on his cell, but have not been able to talk to him all day, are the restricted in making phone calls?? Any help would be appreciated.
My son got there last Sun. He didn't have his phone b/c we weren't able to go to the airport. So he borrowed someone else's. My guess is he is catching up on his sleep. Weekends they relax, rest and recoupe.
Yip..phase one has lots of limits...which base is he at? There's four bases there....they have muster call (several times per day), barrack support shifts (which can be 6 hours long), duty watch weekend (three full days, rotation every 4th weekend), INDOC class and lots of PT.
Hello everyone, my son got into school last Saturday and is actual just relaxing as I am to. I don't seem to worry as much any more because I can call or text him almost anytime. I do have a question if anyone can help out here. I am mailing Johnny a box of civilian clothes and some Advil and allergy med., is this ok to mail and maybe some trick or treat candy. This is my first time on this site, I w s a part of the Div 949 before and just finally catching up on all my stuff I have put aside. I must say this site has been very wonderful in helping me get past Boot Camp. Thank all of you, Michelle
Some over the counter and prescribed meds are not allowed. I would have your sailor check before sending. You would not want him to get in trouble for having them
Just like ChambosMom said check on the meds before sending.....Depends on his training, they have a list of approved over the counter meds and supplements they can take...they sell them at the NEX....send cookies, candy, dried fruit, jerky, nuts, sunscreen, small football, squirt gun....to name a few things...:)
Welcome any new BC moms...new sailors coming in today! Congrats on the PIR!
I was standing in the barrack one Saturday afternoon when the fresh out of BC arrivals came in, poor were they tired from being up early and traveling all day. Didn't know what to do yet, not relaxed in their roles yet....they will get there, as they settle into their training course....some are there only 8-9 weeks and then others in Pcola for 6-12 months for their training....
Hi Ladies, I'm probably getting a head of myself. My SR has a PIR of 11-27-13 and will be come to Pensacola for his A school. This site helped me through BC so I wanted to go ahead and join this site.
You might want to start by reading a couple of pages back to learn some basics about Pcola, there's another Pcola group it has several discussions on the top about the bases (4 of them), the area (tips for visiting) and training (over 700 courses) in Pcola, might be worth a pop over to the group too, I read both.:) http://navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool
Today my son, that arrived there October 20th, informed me that he has liberty from Dec 21-Jan 2nd. Well actually from Friday at 1600. Hope this helps.
But someone told me that if they leave for Christmas that their leave after graduation will be so short since they are taking a leave on the Christmas break. So some don't come home because of that. If someone knows different we could use some help.
Depends on the training program and how much time they have saved up....some are in Pcola for 6-12 months for their training so at 2.5 days a month that adds up....then you can work RAP when at home and get the time added back ....:)
These dates are close to what dates kanucone posted too, Moms from last year said they had time off at the holidays last year too:
This is what was on the BC group about holiday stand down( from lemeonelephant): "your then Sailor will check in at his "A" School and fill out a chit and will be able to take about 10 days of leave sometime over the holiday stand-down period. All of the "A" Schools observe a holiday stand-down around Christmas and the New Year. For most "A" Schools it will be at the close of business on the 12/20/2013 through 01/05/2014. That is the only time that Sailors are able to take Leave before the end of "A" School or training and one of the only times that a command will allow Sailors to go into the hole on leave days."
"Sailors earn 2.5 days of leave for each month of service beginning with the day they are sworn in at MEPS on the way to the RTC. They usually are not allowed to take more Leave than they have accrued, but they can usually take up to 10 days of Leave over the holiday stand-down, which may result in them "going in the hole" (taking more days than they have on the books). Sailors who do that may not have earned back enough days to take Leave again at the end of "A" School depending on how long the "A" School is. All Sailors who are already in "A" School before the holiday stand-down will be offered an opportunity to put in a chit to take Leave for part of the holiday stand-down."
Hope so ...for all you "A" school...mommas!
Note: Southwest airlines is having a sale, check them out for flights they now have flights leaving PNS going non-stop to Houston and Nashville for more connection then just going thru Atlanta....could $$ you money on flights, plus they will let you make changes for no service fee, which is usually $200-250.
Okay so if he gets there 11/17 will he be able to take some leave in the holiday stand down and also be able to take his leave after he has graduated a school. Or does it just depend. And his school is for 4 weeks. But from what I know he will more then likely be on hold for atleast two weeks until he classes up.
It depends on his orders after A school and where he is going some go straight to C school or duty, many go home for a leave and can work RAP for up to 5 days to earn time back...plus there's hold times before classing up.....what's his rating?
He's in aviation machinist. And from what he said he said he's not going to c school from what he was told he said they told him he would get leave after he got his orders and then go to where his orders take him. He told me that if he can't get the leave over the holiday stand down then it's okay that he rather have his leave after graduation. And yes I do know already they are on hold before by class up.
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He's in aviation machinist. And from what he said he said he's not going to c school from what he was told he said they told him he would get leave after he got his orders and then go to where his orders take him. He told me that if he can't get the leave over the holiday stand down then it's okay that he rather have his leave after graduation. And yes I do know already they are on hold before by class up.
BeachBunny
NAS is a big base..golf course, cemetery, Navy Museum, Navy Lodge, Navy Gateway, marina, runways, barracks, many, ,many training facilities, NEX, movie theater, PT areas, jogging trails,beach, lighthouse, galley, courtyard of colors RS swimmers pools big sidewalks for marching to class...lots there and spread out....aviation training areas on big, they have to have room for the planes...working base to for pilots flying to make their monthly hours and quals...blue angels practice base..warm weather and warm waters...most sailors are there for many months..if you can visit there...:)))
Navy Gateway is closer to the barracks...Navy Lodge is on the beach and by the Navy Museum...yes, you should have a car to get around, even Pcola city is spread out....Corry base has a bigger NEX, Commissionaire, Sailor Auto Shoppe(for working on their cars) and Medical facilities for veterans....
Sep 19, 2013
kay( ship 12 div 397)
My son graduates on 10/18 then to Pensacola for A-school.
Sep 22, 2013
Ilvmysailor
CONGRATULATIONS KAY!!
Sep 23, 2013
BeachBunny
kay-Conrads on the upcoming PIR.... What rating is your sailor going to Pcola A school for?
Sep 23, 2013
kay( ship 12 div 397)
Thanks! I don't know his rating, he hasn't told me. All I know is aviation electronics.
Sep 24, 2013
ALNavyMom
What base do Air Rescue Swimmers typically go to in Pensacola?
Oct 2, 2013
BeachBunny
NAS base is where the training facilities are for rescue swimmers, we have a couple of RS moms on the other Pcola group, don't know if they follow this group, it is an intense long but rewarding training program...
Oct 2, 2013
ALNavyMom
Assuming he gets transferred on time due to the Shutdown, he will go to Pensacola the weekend /Monday the week of Thanksgiving. Is there somewhere on NAS base we can stay and see him that soon over the Holiday weekend?
Oct 2, 2013
BeachBunny
I sent your question to a mom who had a sailor at Pcola during the holidays last year....here's a link on the how the government shut down affects the Navy:
http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2013/10/01/what-we-know-now-about-the-g...
Oct 2, 2013
BeachBunny
Oh..sorry met to answer the other question..on base is two places to stay at NAS, Navy Gateway and Navy Lodge...you should book soon...plenty to do on base, you with a new sailor he maybe be limited to when he is available but you can meet at the NEX or Navy Museum and have lunch or in between muster calls...
Oct 2, 2013
d2b2707
Oct 3, 2013
BeachBunny
Good to hear the mail room is not closed at NAS... maybe there's wrong information on the other Pcola site..... They all have barrack support but get excused from it when they have volunteer work....that's probably why she was put back on barrack support??
Oct 3, 2013
Andrewsmom
My son is also at NAS. His text last night said the commissary and mail room were open. Even though he was told he would most likely have a 4 month hold for classes (AT-I), he started classes yesterday (arrived P'cola on 9/15).
I wrote my senators and congress yesterday. Hoping they get this ridiculous situation resolved soon!
Oct 3, 2013
BeachBunny
Andrewsmom----that's great to hear!! WOW...that's a fast hold for him for ATI, that's great for him....good to hear that...:)
Oct 3, 2013
BeachBunny
ALNavyMom-heard from the mom that had a sailor there last Thanksgiving, she said: Last year they got the day off and there was some type of dinner for the sailors. The rest of the weekend was just like normal. If your sailor has duty they will be working.
Oct 3, 2013
BeachBunny
They have always been on hold...what class?
Oct 9, 2013
stacystu(SHIP 09 DIV 301)
So my son finally started classes Wednesday for AM. He told us there may be a four month hold due to the Washington ridiculous situation but thankfully it wasn't so since he has been there since August 19th waiting to begin.
Oct 13, 2013
BeachBunny
Two month hold sounds about right...many are told 4 when before the DC mess, that turned into the two months..which is great...new routine and a busy sailor..:)
Oct 13, 2013
BeachBunny
Always on hold in Pcola...sailor will have to check their for when class starts some get weeks notice or day or hours...classes have to be formed with Marines, Air Force and Navy...just how it is there...Corry has less hold times then NAS...which base and what rating is your sailor?
Oct 19, 2013
HDShortysMama
Not sure where to ask this, but I was wondering how to address a letter to my sailor. Just like in boot camp we were given examples of how to address mail to our SR's. Can someone give me an example here, or where I can go to see an example? Thank you
Oct 20, 2013
HDShortysMama
She's in A-school now, in Pensacola.
Oct 20, 2013
BeachBunny
Is she going to Corry or NAS....they both have mail rooms...
Rate..her name....IT Mary Jo Smith
street address.....1234 Barracks Way
City, State, zip.....Pensacola, FL 12345-5623
They have too walk over to the mailroom, each base they has different mailroom hours.....
Oct 21, 2013
HDShortysMama
What is Corry or NAS? I'm still learning.
Oct 21, 2013
BeachBunny
Pcola has actually 4 bases there..the most popular are the training bases Corry and NAS for A school:
Naval Air Station Pensacola is located in the southwest part of Pensacola on the water. It is a huge base and is open to the public. The National Naval Air Museum, a National Cemetery, and many historical buildings, including Fort Barrancas, and a Light House are located on the base. NAS Pensacola is proudly the Home of the Blue Angels. The Angels perform 2 shows a year here in Pensacola in July and November (4th of July and Veteran’s Day). If you are planning a visit to Pensacola, consider visiting at those times.
Center for Naval Aviation and Technical Training (CNATT) is a major tenant on this base. It registers more than 98,000 students from USN, USAF, USMC and the USCG as well as numerous foreign countries into more than 719 courses. It’s two largest schools are Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) and Naval Aviation School Center (NASC). The NATTC is responsible for the following rates ABE, ABF, AC, AD, AE, AG, AM, AME, AO, AS, AT, AW, AZ, AND PR just to name a few!!
NASP Corry Station is located a few miles inland from NAS Pensacola. Its major command is the Center for Information Dominance (CID).
It is responsible for more than 16,000 students annually from the Navy,
Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Primarily IT and CT ratings will train here. Corry Station is a much smaller and more compact base. Sometimes the rules for Corry vary a bit from the rules for NAS Pensacola.
Oct 21, 2013
NausetMom
Thanks BeachBunny for the info
Oct 21, 2013
BeachBunny
Yup...:)
Oct 21, 2013
BeachBunny
Oh...forgot to edit that write up.....the blue angels are on furlough right now, so no shows, but they do practice and take off quiet often...best place to watch them is the top of the lighthouse...:)) You can see the whole runway and they flash right by you on the light house..but....cover your ears...:))
Oct 21, 2013
HDShortysMama
Thank you for the information, my daughter is ABH, so I guess that means she is in NAS. Is that the case even if she is on hold?
Oct 21, 2013
Ilvmysailor
My son is done with A school he's coming home for a visit, was so nice to be in this site everybody is very helpful. Thank's to you all I could make it. God Bless you all for all the help!!
Oct 23, 2013
BeachBunny
When on hold there's other classes the sailors take,many muster calls, barrack support, duty rotation( 3 days every 4th weekend) and barrack support. learning the big base, room inspections(scheduled and surprise) and PT..plenty to do, still working on learning the Navy way.
Oct 23, 2013
BeachBunny
Congrads llvmysailor...enjoy your visit....warms our mom hearts..:)
Oct 23, 2013
Dan's Mom
Oct 27, 2013
kanuckone
Oct 27, 2013
BeachBunny
Yip..phase one has lots of limits...which base is he at? There's four bases there....they have muster call (several times per day), barrack support shifts (which can be 6 hours long), duty watch weekend (three full days, rotation every 4th weekend), INDOC class and lots of PT.
Oct 28, 2013
Michelle
Oct 28, 2013
kay( ship 12 div 397)
Dan's Mom as far as I know there are no restrictions on phone calls, my son text and calls us frequently. They just have to be on their own time.
Oct 30, 2013
ChambosMom
Oct 31, 2013
BeachBunny
Just like ChambosMom said check on the meds before sending.....Depends on his training, they have a list of approved over the counter meds and supplements they can take...they sell them at the NEX....send cookies, candy, dried fruit, jerky, nuts, sunscreen, small football, squirt gun....to name a few things...:)
Oct 31, 2013
BeachBunny
Welcome any new BC moms...new sailors coming in today! Congrats on the PIR!
I was standing in the barrack one Saturday afternoon when the fresh out of BC arrivals came in, poor were they tired from being up early and traveling all day. Didn't know what to do yet, not relaxed in their roles yet....they will get there, as they settle into their training course....some are there only 8-9 weeks and then others in Pcola for 6-12 months for their training....
Nov 2, 2013
bigsis
Hi Ladies, I'm probably getting a head of myself. My SR has a PIR of 11-27-13 and will be come to Pensacola for his A school. This site helped me through BC so I wanted to go ahead and join this site.
Nov 4, 2013
BeachBunny
Welcome..
You might want to start by reading a couple of pages back to learn some basics about Pcola, there's another Pcola group it has several discussions on the top about the bases (4 of them), the area (tips for visiting) and training (over 700 courses) in Pcola, might be worth a pop over to the group too, I read both.:) http://navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool
Nov 4, 2013
bigsis
Nov 4, 2013
kanuckone
Nov 5, 2013
Jessica21:)
Nov 5, 2013
BeachBunny
Depends on the training program and how much time they have saved up....some are in Pcola for 6-12 months for their training so at 2.5 days a month that adds up....then you can work RAP when at home and get the time added back ....:)
These dates are close to what dates kanucone posted too, Moms from last year said they had time off at the holidays last year too:
This is what was on the BC group about holiday stand down( from lemeonelephant): "your then Sailor will check in at his "A" School and fill out a chit and will be able to take about 10 days of leave sometime over the holiday stand-down period. All of the "A" Schools observe a holiday stand-down around Christmas and the New Year. For most "A" Schools it will be at the close of business on the 12/20/2013 through 01/05/2014. That is the only time that Sailors are able to take Leave before the end of "A" School or training and one of the only times that a command will allow Sailors to go into the hole on leave days."
"Sailors earn 2.5 days of leave for each month of service beginning with the day they are sworn in at MEPS on the way to the RTC. They usually are not allowed to take more Leave than they have accrued, but they can usually take up to 10 days of Leave over the holiday stand-down, which may result in them "going in the hole" (taking more days than they have on the books). Sailors who do that may not have earned back enough days to take Leave again at the end of "A" School depending on how long the "A" School is. All Sailors who are already in "A" School before the holiday stand-down will be offered an opportunity to put in a chit to take Leave for part of the holiday stand-down."
Hope so ...for all you "A" school...mommas!
Note: Southwest airlines is having a sale, check them out for flights they now have flights leaving PNS going non-stop to Houston and Nashville for more connection then just going thru Atlanta....could $$ you money on flights, plus they will let you make changes for no service fee, which is usually $200-250.
Nov 6, 2013
Jessica21:)
Nov 6, 2013
BeachBunny
It depends on his orders after A school and where he is going some go straight to C school or duty, many go home for a leave and can work RAP for up to 5 days to earn time back...plus there's hold times before classing up.....what's his rating?
Nov 6, 2013
Jessica21:)
Nov 6, 2013
Jessica21:)
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He's in aviation machinist. And from what he said he said he's not going to c school from what he was told he said they told him he would get leave after he got his orders and then go to where his orders take him. He told me that if he can't get the leave over the holiday stand down then it's okay that he rather have his leave after graduation. And yes I do know already they are on hold before by class up.
Nov 7, 2013
teresatbj
I am so proud of our son, just simply over joyed.
Nov 9, 2013