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!
There was someone taking pictures and I mean LOTS of pics. Poor guy's finger was cramping from snapping pics. He got individual shots of everyone getting their certificates. Look for them in near future on the FB page, I'm sure. Great job!
Oh my goodness . Literally just walked in the door ! Left hotel at 2am this morning in San Antonio after sons graduation yesterday . Everything was cancelled till noon in and out it was a mess and driving and aqua planing no fun !
Max got stuck and only just landed in Charlotte so is getting used to travelling spending the night at airport and out to Boston in am ...good night ladies .
My son flies out for SA in a couple days after PIR. I wonder if the weather will clear up by then. Oh maybe we will get Sat with him, I could only hope!!
leaglen - last week's sailors flew from snowy CHI to Chattanooga, TN to Birmingham, AL to rainy ATL and then finally to SA as they skirted around bad weather. Took them ALL day Saturday but they made it safe and sound!
I know there was quite a bit of discussion pages ago about wifi hotspots. My son moved from Fralish Hall to another dorm for C school and has zero internet. We have sprint, and I have read that their hotspots have a 5gb cap, then you are charged extra for everything over that, in addition there is a contract associated with that. Is there something else out there that works without a contract?
Hi Doreen, we have sprint to the reception is minimal. Sometimes it is hard to Hill. The only option i csn think of is to sign up for wifi. It is 50.00 a month. My son decided not to do this as they really don't have much free time. If he has wifi at least you can Skype
Hi Doreen, we have sprint to the reception is minimal. Sometimes it is hard to Hill. The only option i csn think of is to sign up for wifi. It is 50.00 a month. My son decided not to do this as they really don't have much free time. If he has wifi at least you can Skype
Sheryl - glad you made it back home. Storms were really bad Tuesday night.Took her back to barracks to check out and roads were flooded everywhere. Outside the barracks to the south, the road was flash flooded and looked like a river. Everyone was taking pictures. We had no problem at all with our flights. Tori got to Seattle at 6 pm their time (9 ours). Long day for everyone. Hope Max gets there safely. Nice to have met you and your husband! Keep in touch!
Our sailor has slept like a baby the last few hours since getting home . It was a very long day but I wouldn't have missed visiting him there either .
Glad that Tori got there safely looking forward to hearing about her new 'home '
Take care and I'll keep in touch no fear of that .
Hi ,they can also go down to the USO and watch tv and use the Internet down there at no charge ! Max did it some Saturdays and he and his dad watched English soccer and texted each other . Kind of their way of being together , and it's a change from being stuck on base
My understanding is they just assign whatever bunk is available. Not able to choose roommates. My daughter is in Fralish Hall. Twin bed,desk, closet. Each room has microwave & sm refrig.
Only complaints: internet access leaves much to be desired & lack of hot water. Cold showers!!
The good news is my son got both packages we sent a month ago, after standing in line for forty-five minutes. The bad news is he forgot and had his PT unifom on in the mail room, so he is now back in phase 1 and can't wear his civies. He said it was his fault he shouldn't have forgotten. I was proud of him for having a good attitude about it. These are tough lessons for young recruits.
I ordered the following flash cards and anatomy coloring book from Amazon for him to study and he says they're good. However, he says he doesn't want any more packages or mail he doesn't want the distractions. I get it, so we will honor his wishes. We'll call him and email him.
cd mom....those are good reference to study. thanks for the info. i will be mailing tomorrow all his bank info and his first phone statement. regarding reception he has verizon and no problem in reception...not cheap though. he did signed up for 2 years contract with this phone company since he got the most expensive phone from Verizon. go figure! well its his money now, he needs to learn how to manage his financials. he still waiting to start A school, I would think is coming soon early or second week of February. that will be around the 5 weeks he said that he has to wait.
The photographer was awesome , and you didn't feel like he got in the way of any of us parents . It is good to have the real young man
At home though :) Italy bound next week ......
Mine is bound for Spain in the next couple of weeks...and even though my house is a WRECK from all of her stuff (clothes mainly!) it has still been so nice having her home for a while!!!
Rhonda, Congratulations. I know you are proud. In fact congratulations to all the new graduates. My son is looking forward to HM classes starting this coming Monday.
HELP!! I am trying to make arrangements to go to the 2/29 graduation. My son will be graduating then and we are going to take a mini vacation to go down for it. However, I am wondering if my sailor will have to leave for his duty station Thursday of Friday. He is going to Pendleton for FMTB training but said he will have to wait to class up for the training. Does this mean he could stay in San Antonio or will he go straight to Pendleton? Trying to make hotel reserations and really do not want to stay til Friday if he is going to leave out Thursday. any suggestion?
I'm heading to SA this weekend! I'm staying at Marriott on Riverwalk. It's spendy but I need wheelchair accessible room & convenience. I'll see what other places are available. I had planned this for a while, before I found out her grad date.
My SR was going to grad Feb 29th also, but she is being held over a week to work sick call. She said several in class were "chosen". Now graduating March 7th and going directly to Bethesda. Is your SR in 035?
Proud2b - my daughter didn't find out until a week prior to graduation what day she was leaving. I would say to go ahead and book the reservation (unless you are doing priceline) to stay until Friday. If you find out the week before that he leaves the next day, then, almost all hotels will let you cut it short without penalty. My daugher graduated on Tuesday 1/24 and left on Wed 1/25.
Judi yes my sailor is in 035. I believe he said 035B can not remember. He has said to book on riverwalk it is a little more expensive but is nicer area. I am getting so excited, can hardly wait LOL
thanks LMB I think we r still going to stay through friday. This will probably be the last time we will get to see him for about 2 years unless he gets to take leave while they are waiting to class up a cp.
My son graduates today from surgical tech most of the other surgical teck graduates have received their orders. They picked then 2-3 weeks ago. Does this mean they will cbange? Does anyone know? Thx
Hi ladies. I'm shipping my sons things to him tomorrow to the UPS address he gave me. I guess they have to pay 10.00 per package they receive? I'm nervous about sending it there. He said to just put his name only on it. No room number, hall, etc. I have no idea where he is I've seen some of you say the hall name? Is that what they call the buildings they stay in? I'm confused and he's not helping much! Thanks.
Leaglen, he is having you send the packages to the ups store. Make sure you include a cellphone number. When they get the box they will text your son to let him know he has packages. We sent our son packages there with no problems.
any news on weather in the area? Our son texted at 1am saying his windshield was destroyed by hail. Weather reports stated bad storms in the area...everyone ok??
hello everyone, my name is Tiffany and I just found out that my husband will be attending a-school in San Antonio, TX to be a corpsman. Does anyone know when the next set of classes starts? He graduates this Friday by the way.
Hi Tiffany , if my sons experience is anything to go by he got to SA sept 17 and classed up late October . Graduated Jan 24 . He is standing here on leave and says that's about right .
Good luck
Hi everyone, My son graduated Jan 6 and has been in San Antonio since Jan 7th and he is just starting class this coming Wed., Feb 8. So he had to wait five weeks. That would be about twelve weeks of class because graduation date is May 5.
restingnHIM
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Basic-Medical-Technician-Corpsman-Pro...
Jan 24, 2012
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
Jan 24, 2012
Tink
Jan 24, 2012
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
Awesome...can't WAIT!!!
Jan 24, 2012
Proudmom
Thanks for the info. I didn't even know there was a FB page!
Jan 24, 2012
Tink
Jan 24, 2012
Proudmom
Tink- Thank You!!!
Jan 24, 2012
sheryl Navy 2
Max got stuck and only just landed in Charlotte so is getting used to travelling spending the night at airport and out to Boston in am ...good night ladies .
Jan 25, 2012
BusyLifeHappyWife
Jan 26, 2012
joemama
leaglen - last week's sailors flew from snowy CHI to Chattanooga, TN to Birmingham, AL to rainy ATL and then finally to SA as they skirted around bad weather. Took them ALL day Saturday but they made it safe and sound!
Jan 26, 2012
Doreen(07/272)
I know there was quite a bit of discussion pages ago about wifi hotspots. My son moved from Fralish Hall to another dorm for C school and has zero internet. We have sprint, and I have read that their hotspots have a 5gb cap, then you are charged extra for everything over that, in addition there is a contract associated with that. Is there something else out there that works without a contract?
Jan 26, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Jan 26, 2012
Doreen(07/272)
Can you sign up for wifi on base?
Jan 26, 2012
Doreen(07/272)
And my son uses the internet as part of his study routine.
Jan 26, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Jan 26, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Jan 26, 2012
Tink
Sheryl - glad you made it back home. Storms were really bad Tuesday night.Took her back to barracks to check out and roads were flooded everywhere. Outside the barracks to the south, the road was flash flooded and looked like a river. Everyone was taking pictures. We had no problem at all with our flights. Tori got to Seattle at 6 pm their time (9 ours). Long day for everyone. Hope Max gets there safely. Nice to have met you and your husband! Keep in touch!
Jan 26, 2012
sheryl Navy 2
Glad that Tori got there safely looking forward to hearing about her new 'home '
Take care and I'll keep in touch no fear of that .
Jan 26, 2012
sheryl Navy 2
Jan 26, 2012
hermomi( 11-066)
I understand that flash cards are a great idea. What brand do you suggest I purchase?
Jan 27, 2012
BusyLifeHappyWife
Jan 28, 2012
Judi(NavyMom)
Welcome leaglen!
My understanding is they just assign whatever bunk is available. Not able to choose roommates. My daughter is in Fralish Hall. Twin bed,desk, closet. Each room has microwave & sm refrig.
Only complaints: internet access leaves much to be desired & lack of hot water. Cold showers!!
Jan 28, 2012
CDMom
The good news is my son got both packages we sent a month ago, after standing in line for forty-five minutes. The bad news is he forgot and had his PT unifom on in the mail room, so he is now back in phase 1 and can't wear his civies. He said it was his fault he shouldn't have forgotten. I was proud of him for having a good attitude about it. These are tough lessons for young recruits.
I ordered the following flash cards and anatomy coloring book from Amazon for him to study and he says they're good. However, he says he doesn't want any more packages or mail he doesn't want the distractions. I get it, so we will honor his wishes. We'll call him and email him.
Shipped
Jan 29, 2012
LeysaNavymom
cd mom....those are good reference to study. thanks for the info. i will be mailing tomorrow all his bank info and his first phone statement. regarding reception he has verizon and no problem in reception...not cheap though. he did signed up for 2 years contract with this phone company since he got the most expensive phone from Verizon. go figure! well its his money now, he needs to learn how to manage his financials. he still waiting to start A school, I would think is coming soon early or second week of February. that will be around the 5 weeks he said that he has to wait.
thanks everyone for their info and support
Jan 30, 2012
Tink
Awesome pics! That photographer was great! He was all over that auditorium! Thank you!
Jan 31, 2012
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
I agree...VERY good looking group of new Corpsmen!!!!! Thanks for sharing Kathy!!
Jan 31, 2012
sheryl Navy 2
At home though :) Italy bound next week ......
Jan 31, 2012
wlbradford (Rota Spain)
Mine is bound for Spain in the next couple of weeks...and even though my house is a WRECK from all of her stuff (clothes mainly!) it has still been so nice having her home for a while!!!
Jan 31, 2012
CDMom
Rhonda, Congratulations. I know you are proud. In fact congratulations to all the new graduates. My son is looking forward to HM classes starting this coming Monday.
Feb 1, 2012
proud2baNavyMom
HELP!! I am trying to make arrangements to go to the 2/29 graduation. My son will be graduating then and we are going to take a mini vacation to go down for it. However, I am wondering if my sailor will have to leave for his duty station Thursday of Friday. He is going to Pendleton for FMTB training but said he will have to wait to class up for the training. Does this mean he could stay in San Antonio or will he go straight to Pendleton? Trying to make hotel reserations and really do not want to stay til Friday if he is going to leave out Thursday. any suggestion?
Feb 1, 2012
Judi(NavyMom)
Hi Proud!
I'm heading to SA this weekend! I'm staying at Marriott on Riverwalk. It's spendy but I need wheelchair accessible room & convenience. I'll see what other places are available. I had planned this for a while, before I found out her grad date.
My SR was going to grad Feb 29th also, but she is being held over a week to work sick call. She said several in class were "chosen". Now graduating March 7th and going directly to Bethesda. Is your SR in 035?
Feb 1, 2012
Tink
Proud2b - my daughter didn't find out until a week prior to graduation what day she was leaving. I would say to go ahead and book the reservation (unless you are doing priceline) to stay until Friday. If you find out the week before that he leaves the next day, then, almost all hotels will let you cut it short without penalty. My daugher graduated on Tuesday 1/24 and left on Wed 1/25.
Feb 1, 2012
proud2baNavyMom
Judi yes my sailor is in 035. I believe he said 035B can not remember. He has said to book on riverwalk it is a little more expensive but is nicer area. I am getting so excited, can hardly wait LOL
Feb 1, 2012
Proudmom
Hi Proud My son graduated on 1/24 and flew out for FMTB at CP on the 25th.
Feb 1, 2012
proud2baNavyMom
thanks LMB I think we r still going to stay through friday. This will probably be the last time we will get to see him for about 2 years unless he gets to take leave while they are waiting to class up a cp.
Feb 1, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Feb 2, 2012
proud2baNavyMom
Kathy, According to my son he will class up for FMTB in april as well. So yes our sons will be in training a cp together.
Feb 2, 2012
jacketfan24 (corpsman mom)
Just a question...my son hasn't gotten his W2 yet...how do they get them? Things have changed a lot since my husband was in the military. Thanks!
Feb 2, 2012
BusyLifeHappyWife
Feb 3, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Feb 3, 2012
BusyLifeHappyWife
Feb 4, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Feb 4, 2012
Doreen(07/272)
any news on weather in the area? Our son texted at 1am saying his windshield was destroyed by hail. Weather reports stated bad storms in the area...everyone ok??
Feb 4, 2012
Judi(NavyMom)
Feb 4, 2012
Doreen(07/272)
yuck...he did say that the inside of his truck was soaked...geez, I hope he gets it fixed before more rain starts.
Feb 4, 2012
brandon'sgirl
hello everyone, my name is Tiffany and I just found out that my husband will be attending a-school in San Antonio, TX to be a corpsman. Does anyone know when the next set of classes starts? He graduates this Friday by the way.
Feb 5, 2012
sheryl Navy 2
Good luck
Feb 5, 2012
brandon'sgirl
Thank you sheryl. I am hoping the next class will start sooner than that, but I guess I will have to see.
Feb 5, 2012
CDMom
Hi everyone, My son graduated Jan 6 and has been in San Antonio since Jan 7th and he is just starting class this coming Wed., Feb 8. So he had to wait five weeks. That would be about twelve weeks of class because graduation date is May 5.
Feb 5, 2012
brandon'sgirl
how long is the schooling?
Feb 5, 2012