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GL A School & Holiday Food
My sailor is currently in Great Lakes for A School. She is not sure when she will get 'leave'. Does anyone know the rules on sending her (and other sailors) treats while in A school? Also, I know where she will go after A school, but I can't find a group for it. From what I read, I am not supposed to tell where her 'future' will be, due to privacy. Am I correct on this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Saying what a future duty station is is fine, especially if all your info here follows PERSEC, and we can't backtrack to sites like Facebook.
Will she be in Great Lakes over the holiday stand down? Unofficial dates are dec 18 to jan 4, but that is pretty solid. If so, she will be given the opportunity to take leave. If she has not earned enough days, she may borrow forward, known as going in the hole. If she would rather wait until after A school to take leave, then she can do that too, although the base will be quite empty and they close some of the barracks.
As for treats, each barracks sets it own policies, so ask her. If you do send anything, send it in resealable containers, and nothing too perishable. The chow hall does a nice holiday dinner, and there are activities through MWR to enjoy on base.
Here is the guide for MWR activities in November:
http://www.mwrgl.com/special_services/FunTimes_NOV2015_sm.pdf
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Permalink Reply by Heather on
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She has heard a few different things on what she will be doing. First, she was going to have to wait for more kids for school to begin, then it was off for the first two weeks of December and now she said they are in a "holding pattern" for 3 days up to a month and she will have leave after the holidays. Needless to say, I'm confused. :). Thank you for the link. I will definitely check that out. I don't want her to miss her timeframe for buying plane tickets, etc and before the prices get too high! She is still a little timid on 'pressing' for details, whereas (mom) would keep pressing! But, she is learning...... I really appreciate your help.
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