My son Stephen left today for Pensacola, Florida. I was told this is the web site I should be on, I hope I can get some information from you wonderful people. Any information would be helpful. Thanks!
Does anything know the status of the murder of that young sailor that happened near Corry Station two weeks ago? I was wondering if they have found her killer yet, or if there are any (public) leads in the case? Are they restricting sailors to base or anything?
My son will be headed to Corry Station this spring and I've already warned him to be careful and stay on base.
This is ridiculous. Our servicemen expect to have to be careful in Iraq and Afghanistan. They shouldn't have to fear for their lives just blocks from their training base in the US!
hello, my daughter just arrived on Saturday. I am in the process of sending her a care package consisting of shoes, clothes and some of her favorite snacks. My question is- Am I allowed to send things like this? I cannot find any info on this.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, L
Hey all, I'm new here and would love help! My son will be here on Saturday and told he was classing up on Monday. I have no idea anything else. So will this just be A school here? My son said it was 157 days long? Is this true? Any help is appreciated!
My son graduates boot camp on Nov 10 and will arrive in Pensacola Nov 11. Any words of advice would be appreciated as this is all new. His brother went through bootcamp and his A schools, so I know most of it,but he is a different rank. Just wondering how this IT side works...thanks to all.
Kathy - my son said he will be there a year and half.. maybe some other training or just on hold?? All this classified mess..lol. Best of luck to your son. One of my dearest friend's son is stationed in Hawaii too.
He said he is Advanced IT, so maybe that has something to do with it Kathy.. Hopefully will find out more later on.. His brother is due home after his sub training in Dec, so Christmas in Pensacola :) with my two boys. Prob be the last time they are together for a while
My son said the same thing...he's being told he will be in P-cola for almost another year and a half....I was confused...but he said he thinks between A and C school he will be on hold for about 3 months. He keeps telling us that he's been told C school is between 6-9 months, but everything I've read and know about is that it's maybe a year...depending "on holds" and the holidays. He loses T-giving and Christmas...but still, that's not that much time. I guess when he is done, he is done and we will finally know. Hahaha...
Sherri - that's about what my son said, he kept telling me it's classified.. and I asked was this now his answer to all my questions! and he laughed and said of course.
Kathy - thanks, I am looking forward to it. Found out they are adding a flex day to work and I might qualify, if so, son #1 and I may get to leave a day earlier to see #2 :) and thanks for the boost.. just have to keep busy and time will fly!
Kathy - what wonderful pictures.. I am looking forward to being able to go out there. I shall definitely keep in touch. always great to know someone who has "been there ..done that"
Will be headed to Pensacola for Christmas weekend..Son #1 and I will be visiting Son #2.. anything we can do when he has watches.. he has already enlightened us to the fact since he is staying back he will have a few watches. Thanks all
My sailor was told IT A school is about 5 months and he was given a graduation date to reflect that… but I see a lot of you talking about IT C school after that. Do they all do that, or just a few depending on their jobs? Thanks!
My son just arrive at Corry Station Saturday for IT A School. Lonely cause all the other moms I menat for his PIR are either staying at GL or at Pensacola for airmen school
Hello - I am looking at the post and it doesn't look too busy. My son leaves Aug. 15th for Basic, and then to Correy Station, for IT. Just looking if someone has a son/daughter leaving about then. I'm starting to feel a little emotional, but so happy for him.
Hello! My son just arrived at Corry Station and is waiting for his class to start. I talked to him a couple of days ago and now he is not answering his phone. Is he restricted when he first gets there?
Hey Stephanie Ship02 Div 917. My son is there now and I can share with you what he has told me. Because of OPSEC, not sure how much should be said in open forum. I sent you a friend request and will gladly answer your question in a PM! Just know he will be in Pensacola a long time.
So, my son just arrived at Corry Station on 8/25/13. His rating is IT. He tells me that it will be one week or so and he will start classes. He has called twice already and says that he likes it there so far. God Bless all of Our Sailors ~
OK I rejoined this let me know if I can help. this was not very active. My son has been to Corry and had graduated June 2013. He just returned from his first deployment. I ended up joining the Pensacola and Corry too group. It was way more active however most were Aviation not IT.
Hi Donna... My son just started IT A School. Did your son find it difficult? Do you know WHERE C school is, my son did not know at this point. Your question is good and something I look forward to learning. I also love the patch. Hope I can find one that says Center for Information Dominance. My son likes that... :) Thank you.
I hear different thing now but when my son graduated if you were one of the op three in the class they got to fill out a dream sheet with three choices of where they would like o be sent. My son was third. The two ahead of him got his top choice, Naples. He did get his second choice, a destroyer. He is stationed on the USS Bainbridge out of Norfolk. He said they can be stationed almost a nowhere as their job is everywhere, that includes the White House. Pretty exciting.
I hear that the dream sheet comes and goes. Maybe a need of the navy thing, when they have more need the dream sheet comes back.
I invited another IT mom I know who has a sailor daughter to join on here for another perspective from someone she had a sailor go through and out onto IT things.
My boy was 4year IT he has orders on the USS Bainbridge out of Norfolk. Got deployed imeadeatly. He is back after 7 months. Had all sorts of experiences. He is settling in to life in Norflk. Said "am discovering my inner redneck". LOL
For new moms my son is now an active serving IT if you have questions, I find this choice of job, is fascinating. They will not be able o tell you much but you get the gist of things.
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
My son Stephen left today for Pensacola, Florida. I was told this is the web site I should be on, I hope I can get some information from you wonderful people. Any information would be helpful. Thanks!
Debbie
Jan 21, 2009
Debbie (Stephen's mom)
Welcome! If you found out anything let me know and I will let you know!
Jan 29, 2009
Arwen
Nov 7, 2009
Arwen
My son will be headed to Corry Station this spring and I've already warned him to be careful and stay on base.
This is ridiculous. Our servicemen expect to have to be careful in Iraq and Afghanistan. They shouldn't have to fear for their lives just blocks from their training base in the US!
Nov 30, 2009
Sean'sMom (ship12 Div 029)
Jan 1, 2011
cajunldr(ship 03 Div 086)
Jul 6, 2011
proudmama
hello, my daughter just arrived on Saturday. I am in the process of sending her a care package consisting of shoes, clothes and some of her favorite snacks. My question is- Am I allowed to send things like this? I cannot find any info on this.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, L
Aug 3, 2011
Kelsey IT Mom
Hi Kathy
My son is currently in C school. It is very fast paced compared to A school from what I understand. Is your son in A school there ?
Aug 8, 2011
Sherri_M
Sep 15, 2011
danagagirl
Oct 30, 2011
Invisible12
Hi danagagirl - fancy meeting you here! LOL. It's nice that our boys were together in BC and will be together at Corry Station too. I really don't know much about A School so I'm hoping to get plenty of info and advice here. There are other groups you could join too http://www.navyformoms.com/group/itaschoolers, http://www.navyformoms.com/group/itmoms, http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool and http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sailorsatcorrystationholdingorinsc...
I switch back and forth between all of them. 9 MORE DAYS FOR US !!!!
Oct 31, 2011
danagagirl
Hi Invisible - here we go again!! This time next week our boys will be Pensacola bound!!
Kathy - thank you for the welcome .. My son wants Hawaii too.He is the more academic son, so hopefully he will do well in his schools.
Nov 4, 2011
danagagirl
Invisible, it was great to officially meet you! Our boys did wonderful! Hope your travels back were uneventful! :)
Nov 12, 2011
danagagirl
Kathy - my son said he will be there a year and half.. maybe some other training or just on hold?? All this classified mess..lol. Best of luck to your son. One of my dearest friend's son is stationed in Hawaii too.
Nov 15, 2011
danagagirl
He said he is Advanced IT, so maybe that has something to do with it Kathy.. Hopefully will find out more later on.. His brother is due home after his sub training in Dec, so Christmas in Pensacola :) with my two boys. Prob be the last time they are together for a while
Nov 16, 2011
Sherri_M
My son said the same thing...he's being told he will be in P-cola for almost another year and a half....I was confused...but he said he thinks between A and C school he will be on hold for about 3 months. He keeps telling us that he's been told C school is between 6-9 months, but everything I've read and know about is that it's maybe a year...depending "on holds" and the holidays. He loses T-giving and Christmas...but still, that's not that much time. I guess when he is done, he is done and we will finally know. Hahaha...
Nov 16, 2011
Sherri_M
I'm hoping to plan a trip in Jan, although he grads in Feb, and would like to go then...maybe two trips!!!!! I deserve it, yea...two trips it is!
Nov 17, 2011
danagagirl
Sherri - that's about what my son said, he kept telling me it's classified.. and I asked was this now his answer to all my questions! and he laughed and said of course.
Kathy - thanks, I am looking forward to it. Found out they are adding a flex day to work and I might qualify, if so, son #1 and I may get to leave a day earlier to see #2 :) and thanks for the boost.. just have to keep busy and time will fly!
Nov 17, 2011
danagagirl
Kathy - what wonderful pictures.. I am looking forward to being able to go out there. I shall definitely keep in touch. always great to know someone who has "been there ..done that"
:)
Nov 17, 2011
danagagirl
Will be headed to Pensacola for Christmas weekend..Son #1 and I will be visiting Son #2.. anything we can do when he has watches.. he has already enlightened us to the fact since he is staying back he will have a few watches. Thanks all
Dec 17, 2011
adelaide
My sailor was told IT A school is about 5 months and he was given a graduation date to reflect that… but I see a lot of you talking about IT C school after that. Do they all do that, or just a few depending on their jobs? Thanks!
Feb 7, 2012
Leanne
Feb 7, 2012
jennhines
My son just arrive at Corry Station Saturday for IT A School. Lonely cause all the other moms I menat for his PIR are either staying at GL or at Pensacola for airmen school
Mar 23, 2012
jennhines
well finally asked my son. He said he was gonna sign a 6 year contract but only did 4. so he said no C school right now.
Mar 25, 2012
lyndarr
Hello - I am looking at the post and it doesn't look too busy. My son leaves Aug. 15th for Basic, and then to Correy Station, for IT. Just looking if someone has a son/daughter leaving about then. I'm starting to feel a little emotional, but so happy for him.
Aug 9, 2012
anallnewjen
Hello! My son just arrived at Corry Station and is waiting for his class to start. I talked to him a couple of days ago and now he is not answering his phone. Is he restricted when he first gets there?
Jan 2, 2013
anallnewjen
Hey Stephanie Ship02 Div 917. My son is there now and I can share with you what he has told me. Because of OPSEC, not sure how much should be said in open forum. I sent you a friend request and will gladly answer your question in a PM! Just know he will be in Pensacola a long time.
Feb 4, 2013
CO-TwinSalorsMom
My son is at Corry since 1-6 anyone know when Graduation is Time wise n 6-6? I can not come but I have a friend who can take pics for me. He is an IT.
May 18, 2013
TonyaJosh'sMom
My son has PIR 30AUG2013, then to Pensacola for A school. He is IT. Anybody know about how long to expect him to be waiting to class up? Thanks!
Aug 19, 2013
PeachyNavyMom
So, my son just arrived at Corry Station on 8/25/13. His rating is IT. He tells me that it will be one week or so and he will start classes. He has called twice already and says that he likes it there so far. God Bless all of Our Sailors ~
Aug 26, 2013
BoomMom
My son is new arrival as of today to Corry Station (IT rating). Hope to meet other moms...
Feb 1, 2014
CO-TwinSalorsMom
OK I rejoined this let me know if I can help. this was not very active. My son has been to Corry and had graduated June 2013. He just returned from his first deployment. I ended up joining the Pensacola and Corry too group. It was way more active however most were Aviation not IT.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Feb 1, 2014
BoomMom
Hi Donna... My son just started IT A School. Did your son find it difficult? Do you know WHERE C school is, my son did not know at this point. Your question is good and something I look forward to learning. I also love the patch. Hope I can find one that says Center for Information Dominance. My son likes that... :) Thank you.
Feb 4, 2014
CO-TwinSalorsMom
Feb 4, 2014
CO-TwinSalorsMom
Feb 4, 2014
CO-TwinSalorsMom
I hear that the dream sheet comes and goes. Maybe a need of the navy thing, when they have more need the dream sheet comes back.
I invited another IT mom I know who has a sailor daughter to join on here for another perspective from someone she had a sailor go through and out onto IT things.
Feb 4, 2014
CO-TwinSalorsMom
Mar 30, 2014
BoomMom
Anyone know the break period between A and C school?
Apr 2, 2014
CO-TwinSalorsMom
Apr 6, 2014
CO-TwinSalorsMom
Apr 6, 2014