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Time after Graduation
How can we find out when our sailor leaves for A school. He will be going in Pensacola, Fl.? Would like to find out how much time we get to spend with him.
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Caroline on
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Graduation is usually over by 1030. If they are not assigned to Great Lakes, they will fly out on Saturday. Our son had PIR in Sept. He had to be back on base by 2100, clear out and then they were bused to O'Hara at 0300. We met him at the airport, got a gate pass, and visited with him until his flight left at 1000. Hope this helps.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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krissi, check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by Syndrome's mom on
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Can he wait at the ticket area for you to arrive at the airport or does he have to get his ticket right away and go through security. If so, how do you get your gate pass from him?
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He will do what he is directed to do. If you go to the USO, then you will go with a group to get your gate pass. See PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend.
I left info for you on your My Page.
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Proudmomofmybaby, 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.
Check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by sAM'S mOMMA on
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My sailor will be leaving for Pensacola as well!!! Is the flight schedule completely up in the air or will we receive any notice on his flight schedue?
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Wendi, Only your then Sailor will know the itinerary and he will not have that until a day or so before PIR, perhaps not even until the morning of PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend.
Check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by Brandi on
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So, if they are staying in GL after PIR, can we see him on Saturday too? Planning on arriving on Thursday, but don't know if we should leave Sat or Sun.
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Yes, if your recruit will have "A" School or training in GL, then plan to leave late Sunday or on Monday since your the Sailor will have daytime Liberty each day of the weekend. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) to help you know how to plan your weekend.
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Permalink Reply by sandyk on
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My son leaves for San Antonio for A school after graduating 9/4. When will we know how much time he has?
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sandyk, he will know at PIR when he has to return and will be able to tell you when to meet him at the airport. 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 left info earlier on your My Page.
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