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July 29, 2013
I am new to this site and so happy I found it! My son leaves for GL on July 29th and I have mixed emotions but I am so proud of him. Just looking for other moms/family going through the same thing. It is always nice to know you are not alone!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Disy, since your SR has a contract for AV, the Rating Information card for Avionics Technician (AV) can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/av.pdf. Join Avionics Technicians (AV) Moms, Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!, and Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola and check out Airman Family and Friends. AV Sailors attend common basic electronics training, after which they are selected for either the Aviation Electrician (AE) rating (https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/ae.pdf) or the Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) rating (https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/at.pdf). Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend.
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Permalink Reply by Disy (Ship12Div371) on
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You are the most wonderful person I don't know!!!!! :0)
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You are very welcome and thanks for the kind words.
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LoriJa, The Rating Information card for Aviation Electrician’s Mate (AE) can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/ae.pdf and additional information can be found within https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/av.pdf. Join Aviation Electronic - AE, Avionics Technicians (AV) Moms, Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!, and Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola and check out Airman Family and Friends. Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) to help you know how to plan your weekend. I invite you to join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and to check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) as well.
(Sites in this reply are clickable links.)
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Permalink Reply by LoriJa on
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Thanks so much for the info! I will be so tickled if she doesn't ship out till day after PIR!!
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You are very welcome. That is the earliest that she can fly out.
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It can't be 633--maybe 363 or 366???
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Check out Arrival and What Happens at the RTC (clickable link) within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and you would have known to be expecting "the box" in 3 to 4 business days. I invite you to join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and to check out the other Pages (found underthe pictures of the Members) as well beginning with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile)
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Permalink Reply by 2timenavymom ship11-366 on
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Christinamarie
Have you found out your sons ship / div yet?
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Permalink Reply by ChristinaMarie (Ship 14/Div 298) on
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No I haven't found out yet... I still haven't recieved his box yet either and I am hoping that arrives today. :( He has been there for a week as of about 10:45 tonight.
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Permalink Reply by maureenwithfive on
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Hi ChristinaMarie,
We're waiting for the mail today to see if we get "the letter." It's almost exactly seven days ago that we gave our son his last hugs and kisses and said our good-byes at the MEPS in Milwaukee.
Gosh, I hope he is doing well!
I hope you get your box today!
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I did get his box today! I know what you mean, I miss my son so much! It's a difficult reality... I know it will get easier and I'm glad you have the support of your husband who relates to what you are going through. :) I'm sure that helps... Let me know if you get your letter!
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