Christmas graduation

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 1, 2012 at 3:45pm

imagine he will ship to A-school Friday or Sat at the latest....only your sailor can give you details on his orders

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Permalink Reply by Jim McCambridge on November 2, 2012 at 2:57pm

Thanks very much for the info.  My son is Div 803 so he will be going through Dive Prep at Great Lakes after graduating.  I'm trying to figure out if he will have a different leave schedule after graduation due to Christmas or if he will be on base over Christmas.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 2, 2012 at 3:20pm

haven't found anything posted by RTC about Christmas yet

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Permalink Reply by John T. on November 17, 2012 at 10:27pm

My son wrote us he will have several days of liberty before reporting to A school.

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Permalink Reply by Jim McCambridge on November 20, 2012 at 3:42pm

We had a call from our son last week confirming that since they are graduating just before the holidays they are being granted 10 days leave.  This was obviously great news.  We just have to determine what his exact required return time and date will be but will know that at PIR, if not before.  These forums are excellent and much appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Jim McCambridge on November 20, 2012 at 8:59pm

Thanks Jim, will do. 

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Permalink Reply by Jim McCambridge on November 25, 2012 at 9:38am

Thanks again for the replies.  Right now it looks like he will be released on 10 days leave starting the day after PIR.  He is keeping us posted.

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Permalink Reply by David Hickman on December 3, 2012 at 12:41pm

Hello All, My son has PIR on 12-28. We have learned about the adopt a soldier program for the holidays. There seems to be information that is mailed to the recruit's family. Does anyone know who sends this information? Additionally has anyone else received the packet? We are leaving on 12-26 to attend PIR but would gladly leave a couple of days earlier to "adopt" him for Christmas so that he doesn't stay at boot camp. Any information is appreciated. Thanks, Dave

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Lance Skovsgard on December 3, 2012 at 9:55pm

Dave
Your son should have mailed this information to you.
I got a letter last week from my son that included the form that needs to be completed and returned prior to the 25th.

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Permalink Reply by David Hickman on December 4, 2012 at 12:39am

Thanks for the reply. We received a short call today and learned that he was told he didn't send us the form because we lived so far away. Since then we have learned there really isn't any distance limit but rather that you only need to pick him up on time. A bit confusing for sure. We were told to call the PAO to get it sorted out. Not sure if that is a good move for him or not. Any input from anyone? I don't want to make him a target... 

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 4, 2012 at 5:07am

he's ready to graduate....what could "they" do?  I'd call and ask.......on the other hand, if he didn't send the form he didn't send the form...deadlines are deadlines

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Permalink Reply by Lance Skovsgard on December 4, 2012 at 8:43pm

David;

This program allows for the family of the Sailor to also "adopt" a fellow shipmate along with their sailor. Perhaps you can have your son find someone who is getting picked up and he can be the +1 and you meet him outside...just a thought.

David Hickman said:

Thanks for the reply. We received a short call today and learned that he was told he didn't send us the form because we lived so far away. Since then we have learned there really isn't any distance limit but rather that you only need to pick him up on time. A bit confusing for sure. We were told to call the PAO to get it sorted out. Not sure if that is a good move for him or not. Any input from anyone? I don't want to make him a target... 

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