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My Sailor is an FC ...
My Sailor is an FC, named Nick and he is currently in C school @ Dahlgren
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Permalink Reply by Pine Farms on
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By the way, it is a lovely sunny day in Minnesota - about 6 above +
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Barbara,
Just think - we have a lot in common:
Our kids are sailors
We both had sunny weather
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My son, Kyle, is FC3 (FCSN). He completed his C school in Dam Neck, VA on October 9th and is now in fleet stationed on the USS Essex in Sasebo, Japan.
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Hi to all,
Our sailor said today would be her last day pre-req classes and that tomorrow she would be actually starting classes for FC. However since the Navy motto is ' hurry up and wait', wondering any others have heard this will actually happen tomorrow? -
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Permalink Reply by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on
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Hmmmm Pine, I wonder if that means she finished SCC (?) or Indoc (?) both are pre-reqs for the FC program - actual requirements for every rate. It takes a while to figure this all out!!! :-D
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Mary,
Our sailor tends to talk quickly and throws out all the slang terms and while she gets frustrated with my ' what does that', I am lost . The two terms sound like something had said. All we know is that she has done the evening classes. She did state A School would be broken in different slang terms . . . While our Sailors are so into the Navy lingo - we at home get lost trying to figure out what part of her career she is in. I do know that I will need to read the comments & print it out to absorb this lingo. -
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Hi everyone! Long time since I've been on here - sorry about that! I'm dealing with a lot of health issues currently and it takes a lot for me to sit on the computer but I miss all of you!! Anyway - Dan completed A school and finally got his orders for C school. He is going to VA with the Aegis Computer System. I have so many mixed feelings - but I am so proud of him!
Does anyone know if C school is similar to A school at GL (as far as what they can and can't have)? I know Dan is excited as well as nervous - it's new to him. He is leaving GL, he's been there since March 25th. Does anyone have any advice?! Thanks! Peg -
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Peg - Nick was able to take his cell phone with him. His laptop was having some issues so he left that at home for some service work but I will be shipping it today. Dan can take clothes, Nick is totally jazzed about the living arrangements there - he has alot of space, no roommate and a frid, stove, pots and pans if I understand correctly and it is warmer in Dahlgren than....Great Lakes!!!
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HEE HEE - I was a basket case when Danny left to drive to Dahlgren. He actually drove back up to GL and picked another sailor up, they drove together to Dahlgren. I was a little more relived he had a driving buddy and I FINALLY talked him into getting a hotel. At least he did listen to me about the hotel idea. He said they both needed to get out of the car - it was a LLLOOOONNNNGGG drive for someone who has never driven more than 2 hours at a time. LOL!
They did make it to Dahlgren on Wednesday - he does call quite often now because he gets a little lonely - or bored?! He does have one room mate. Dan stated that the rooms remind him of a motel with two private rooms. Yes, there is a fridge and a stove....His washer and dryer are actually right outside his room - so, he really doesn't have to go far.......He kept telling me that he is surprised at how much different things are at Dahlgren than at GL. I tried to explain that every place is different, once he finishes C school I said who knows what it will be like - so, enjoy this while you can. LOL!!!!
Dan's classes begin on Monday - he wanted this job, so he is so excited! He doesn't remember siging anything to request for Aegis Computer Systems, isn't with the FC program - first come first serve - do the jobs randomly open and that is the "list" that the sailors choose from?! I am so confused.....what's new, huh?! -
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Hi to all,
Our sailor left a message stating she is done with INDOC & SCC - she is now on hold for A School. It is a balmy day here at - 21 which does not include the wind chill. Stay warm and remember that Spring is just around the corner! -
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Spring in GL...comes much later than spring in most areas!! :-D
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