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son leaves in 9 weeks for boot camp

My son reports to Great Lakes in 9 weeks for boot camp then Pensacola, then stationed in San Diego (if all goes as planned)  he will be an Airman (AN)   because no jobs were available at the time, so he was advised this would be best unless he wanted to wait for who knows how long.  Can anyone tell me anything about this job other than what I've read?Thanks

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Comment by Anti M on March 17, 2011 at 9:52pm

He will have the opportunity to explore many of the aviation rates.  As well as a lot of grubby jobs, but hey, he'll be in the fleet quickly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-BQP5PFtm8&feature=player_embedded

Comment by Anti M on March 18, 2011 at 9:02am

I agree about the orders .... I never asked for Diego Garcia.  Loved it, met my hubby there, but it was never down on my dream sheet!  

 

Comment by gypsy on March 18, 2011 at 11:07am
To Lady Hamilton:  thanks for info,  thankfully though,  it is written in his contract that he will be in San Diego the 4 yrs.  thanks to everyone for all the info!!
Comment by Anti M on March 19, 2011 at 8:52am

Too bad sailors aren't allowed to go to Mexico anymore, it is off limits now.  I love the shopping and the trolley made it easy.

 

Getting an area guaranteed out of boot camp is unusual to us "old hands".  But hey, as Emma says, you learn something new every day!

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