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Comment by seasport on April 28, 2014 at 1:55pm

Does anyone know what type ship is best to be on at sea? I know carriers are the largest & less rocking of the waves but since they're so big, there's less liberty time since it's time consuming getting sailors off the ship. Plus, they have to dock at large ports. The food isn't as good either.  I am just stating what I've read.  Any ideas? I know the Navy will put my son where he's needed, but he's thinking about changing his ship preference. 

Comment by Navymom111413 on April 8, 2014 at 7:11pm

My son call me today to tell me that he received his verbal orders. He said that they should have their hard copy orders by next Tuesday. He graduates A School this Friday. I can't wait until he comes home on leave. He will be stationed in San Diego, CA.

Comment by Amani_2013 on March 20, 2014 at 12:38pm

Hello all, my husband graduates on Wednesday next week. He's already gotten his medical and dental clearance as well passed his pft. So since all necessary things are done how long will they keep him after he graduates? Also, how long does it take for his BAH to switch from great lakes, to norfolk VA?

Comment by Lisa L. on February 11, 2014 at 6:59am

A little confused regarding time at school.  My son graduated 1/31/2014.  His real first week of school started this week.  He was told that he will be assigned as a Boatswain Mate and will be heading for May Port and that he will finish his school 2/24th, and can come home for a few days.  But it seems that he hasn't had enough training for this if he is coming home this soon. Everything I have read so far, indicates that this training for this would be about 5 weeks.  Does this sound right? 

Comment by Janai'sMom on January 23, 2014 at 12:53pm

Hi Navymomx3.  Congratulations to you and your daughter.  My daughter finished  A School in October.  I am under the strong impression that they cannot have a car while at school, it is only allowed for officers and instuctors.  Have her look into this.  Getting around the area is easy, convenient ,and affordable though. There are taxi's 24/7 at the base exit, and most often, sailors will share cab fare to wherever they are going around town.  The Metra train station is only about a mile away (right next to BC base) and the train goes right into Chicago.  My daughter took it often.  Like I said, have her look into the car situation, but I'm almost certain.  Some moms have said if they do have a car, it has to be parked off base, and it's not in a safe area.  There is another group on here, Great Lakes A School Q&A, that is a little more active and you may get more responses to your questions.  I hope this info helps.

Comment by navymomx3 on January 22, 2014 at 3:15pm

Hello everyone - I'm new to this group. My daughters PIR was 01/17/14 and she will now be in A school there in Great Lakes. Does anyone know when she can have her car? I want to make plans to get it to her but I have no idea when she can have it and drive it. I appreciate any help. Thanks.

Comment by Lisa4495 on January 20, 2014 at 9:49pm

Another thing, he is on hold at this time. I am not really understanding this. Can anyone shed some light here. He says there are not enough for the class right now and that there really isn't even room for them in the fleet. Could this become a big problem and is this hold time still counting against his time enlisted for??

Comment by Lisa4495 on January 20, 2014 at 9:47pm

My son had PIR on 1/10/14. After we saw him for a few minutes after graduation he had to go back to RTC (boot camp) and process out. He then went to A school there at GL and we were able to pick him up around 3 that afternoon. At that point he was able to have his cell phone. He was on liberty that Friday night until 930 and then Saturday and Sunday we were able to pick him up at 7 each morning until 930 each night. He did of course want his boxers haha. But I had also brought some of his civilian clothes. He took a large duffle bag back with him on Saturday night along with his computer. Then we bought him a 24 inch tv for his room on Sunday. And I have since shipped his xbox to him. He has a closet that his clothes fit in and the tv also when not using. He did not have any issues bringing all of this stuff in. NOW, he cannot wear civilian clothes other than his underwear until he phases up, but the commander does allow them to sleep in their nike shorts at night. He may have an exceptional situation and they may not all be that way but that was our experience. Hope this helps some. Congratulations to all of you and your sailors.

Comment by mspaint on January 19, 2014 at 8:57pm

My son is begging for boxers!  Hahahaha never thought underwear would be such a luxury!

Comment by mspaint on January 19, 2014 at 8:56pm

My understanding is that they cannot have anything until they make to trip across the street to school.  Once they are settled in A School and they are aloud to leave for liberty they can take back their lap tops and cell phones.  They don't have a lot of space for storage so lap top and phone are a good start.

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