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For Moms with Aviators or anyone interested

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Started by redheadlass. Last reply by redheadlass Feb 3, 2022. 11 Replies

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Comment by ulua on March 6, 2015 at 7:23pm

thank you Nancy W- that might have been me.  my DS will be deploying sometime in May and I anticipate it will be out to a carrier.  I appreciate all your tips!

Jn/Jf Mom- Congratulations! I can't recall what flight suit Friday was, but it sounds like everything is moving along for your LO.  Every step is Woo Hoo! worthy!

Comment by J/J Mom on March 6, 2015 at 5:34pm

Flight Suit Friday!!  Woo Hoo!! 

One step closer .... so proud of him.

Comment by Hurricane on March 5, 2015 at 11:45pm
Randy04-
If your DD is going to be a SNA checking in then out the back gate is good because they will only be there for a short period at NAS Pensacola and they have to muster daily while waiting to class up for API. She would need to make sure she is at least 35 miles or more away from NAS Whiting in case she gets follow on orders to there as that is the rule to use the military clause to break your lease if you go from NAS Pensacola to NAS Whiting. Back gate area is good for being able to break the lease with the military clause, the clause requires 30 days notice with any lease breaking. Sometimes commands have to write letters as the orders may not come until last minute.

If she is going to be a SNFO then out the back gate or even the East side of town is nice(closer to night life). Peridido is where a lot of SNFOs lived when we were there but that still is a trek to base or the downtown night life.

Stay away from any lettered or numbered streets, these locations are considered "ghetto" in Pensacola. The front gate has a few nice places on the water but caution living out the front gate area. It's a rougher area.

We spent a year in Florida with API then Primary at WF, my job required me to be in the "rough" neighborhoods so I am very familiar with where not to live, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Comment by pbmcdaniel on March 5, 2015 at 10:59pm

My DS lives at Angel Cove (formerly Austinwood) which is located at the back gate of base across from Country Wood.  He lives alone and has enjoyed it....can be with folks when he wants or have his space when he wants....think it depends on personality. I think there are 7 mo, 12 mo, or 18 mo. leases available, and there is a military clause.

Comment by ulua on March 5, 2015 at 10:31pm

Hi randy04- my DS lived at Austinwood apts for his training at Pensacola.  its right next to countrywood on Blue Angel parkway.  His apt was nice, just request to be away from the parkway, traffic noise can get loud.  its very convenient, close to the target and walmart, just outside the back gate.  Perdido beach isn't too far, he enjoyed running there.  my DS was only there for 5 months and then moved to Corpus. No problem breaking the lease.  He was happy living alone for this stretch, though others had great experience having roomates.  Welcome!

Comment by helenp on March 5, 2015 at 7:36pm

My DS says Country Wood and Angel Cove are the most military friendly. Both of those places let you break lease to go to Whiting.

 He saysroommates can be found here:
Comment by randy04 on March 5, 2015 at 7:31pm

Thanks, HelenP,  She's a SNA

Comment by helenp on March 5, 2015 at 7:25pm

My DA reported to Pensacola as an aviator on 10/1/2014. He recently began Basic Flight Training at Whiting Air Field in Milton. He was lucky enough to start at the same time as his roommate from college/NROTC, so they got an apartment together in Pensacola and again in Milton along with a new friend they met down there. Since he went through it so recently, I asked his advice. He asks if she's  SNA (Student Naval Aviator) or SNFO (Student naval Flight Officer)?

Comment by randy04 on March 5, 2015 at 7:02pm

I'm new to this site.  My DD reports to Pensacola 6/26.  She has to find off-base housing.  Does anyone have any ideas for us?  I'm trying to help her decide what type of housing she should look for and where.  We know she may have to move 2-4 times, depending on her ultimate platform.  No leases without a military clause.  But, should we look for an apt alone, look for a roomate situation, a mother-in-law apt...???  Any other tips any of you may have will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks

Comment by jdianew on March 3, 2015 at 12:58pm

Hi Amanda! My son Ethan is currently at OCS in RI.  He reported on February 8.  You can send letters now, actually the sooner the better.  Also, there is a Facebook website you can "like" called Officer Training Command Newport.  They will periodically load pics so hopefully by week 3 or 4 you will be able to spot your son in these.  My son is starting his 4th week and his class pics have not been posted but I am on the watch!!  Just be sure you DO NOT comment on any of the photos..I have been told it's a NO NO!

 

 

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