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Hi JBsmom!

Thanks for the friend request. I look forward to sharing this journey with you. If there is ever anything I can help with, then don't hesitate to ask. Take care and blessings to you and yours. 

Me too! I am so excited for our kids! Are you going to PIR

I sent changes in a PM. PM's are found in the Inbox in the upper left.

Divisions 299 and 300 are brother divisions and train together and will have Battle Stations-21 (BST) together, so look for others with loved ones in either division. Write to your recruit and ask when Battle Stations-21 (BST) will be so you will know when to expect the "I'm a Sailor!" call. 

There are no groups for just those with loved ones with the Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) rating, so join Pensacola, FL A School: NAS and Corry Station and Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola and check out Airman Family and Friends.  

The Rating Information Card for AM can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/enlisted/rating_info_cards/am.pdf. (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.)  

Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR, but may fly out on Sunday due to flight availability issues. Plan to leave on Sunday if you are able. See PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend.

Still waiting a phone call from my son. Anyone gotten a phone call?

Where are you staying? Are you going to Sarge's meet and greet?

I will see if I can find the link and post it here. You have to RSVP for it

Hopefully this link works...

http://www.mynavytaxi.com/files/125901407.pdf

Love getting letter from my son! He was one of the kids to get his wisdom teeth pulled on the 22nd, that's why he couldn't call. Makes me feel better. He isn't to fond of SIQ....I don't think he minded getting a lot of sleep though. He still hasn't gotten any of the letters I have sent to him. Hopefully he will get them soon. 4 more Fridays and a wake up!

I am hoping so too! Just have to be able to hold it together when he calls. I am sure there will be some tears, but I think I am allowed...lol

My son has been away from home before. As they were growing up, I found different camps for them to go away to. Last year the day after he graduated he drove to Texas and Arkansas visiting people. He was gone for 5 weeks. But I could call and talk to him or text him. He wasn't on BC island with no outside communication. So sorry your son is so homesick, but it will get better I am sure. He is not alone and the other peeps in his unit will help him out. Just remind him he is half way through and 4 weeks will fly buy in an instant! Plus I am sure they are working hard getting ready for BST! Then it is PIR and just like that he is done! Then off to school for a different adventure!

Here is some information you can look up.

This is another good site.

Navy Jobs & Programs for Enlistment - Navy Cyberspace

JBsmom here is a little something I found with information. hope you dont mind.

Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) - The Balance Careers

AMSs may be assigned to aviation squadrons, aircraft carriers or to other Navy ships carrying aircraft, to Naval Air Stations or other aviation shore facilities in the United States or overseas.

Good Morning, You are more than welcome. If there is anything I can do for you please ask. Have a Great Day!