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Comment by Cindy on July 16, 2008 at 3:11pm

Hi James. Morgan's talking FMF in his letter. Can you tell me what that mean's and, if by chance, what he's going to be doing? I know that may be a lot to ask, but if you could tell me what FMF stands for, I'd really appreciate it. Hope you had a good day!

Comment by Sindy on July 15, 2008 at 11:07pm

My son left for Basic June 27th Div 846 Ship 10. I am looking for information regarding his division and if it is more intence than the other divisions?

Comment by Bob on July 14, 2008 at 8:52am

Thanks how do I get in touch with the navy lodge?? and where is it located at??

Comment by Bob on July 13, 2008 at 5:18am

Also James I understand there is a front gate and a rear gate, which one will he be exiting when he does come off base in Pensacola. B C the hotel is close to the front gate, I think

Comment by Bob on July 13, 2008 at 5:16am

James
Thank U for your answers. I showed them to his wife and it makes her feel a lot better. She is going to stay at a hotel (I think the hotel is called Suburban Hotel) near the base (about 1 mile) in Pensacola Fl for about 2-3 weeks, after he arrives there. She wants to spend as much time as she and the kids can with him. I've heard that he will be allowed off base to visit her but unsure of how much time and if it will be overnight. We will help set her up to b sure everything is okay before we fly back home. The only thing is if he graduates on Aug 28 or 29th will he go right to school? Any imput you have on these would be great.
Thanks

Comment by Bob on July 12, 2008 at 4:09pm

My son who is still in basic will be trained at Pensacola Fl for ABH. He's married with two young daughters. What r the chances he will stay state side. Also chances of him being away from his family?? Any imput??

Comment by Michele on July 12, 2008 at 9:31am

Cindy - I don't mean to overstep my bounds but I believe I can answer that for you. I teach school and so I deal with this almost daily. Breaking a person down doesn't mean killing their self-esteem it is letting them know who is boss. If a person with a low self-esteem gets in there, if anything, they will feel better because 9 times out of 10 they won't be causing trouble so therefore not being 'yelled' at. Also it is a team environment, the whole division gets the same treatment, therefore work together or continue to get yelled at. So once they are in unison with each other everyone is feeling proud, accomplished, and driven :). Win-Win. I hope I explained it well, if not Evan (James) will correct me ;).

Comment by Cindy on July 11, 2008 at 8:31pm

Hey James! Have another question. I have struggled, from the very beginning, with the term 'break you down'. What if a kid goes into the Navy with an already very low self-esteem, and then is yelled at from the onset for no reason. He's already feeling like he's not worth much, how do they build him up? My former martial arts instructor always said 'It is better to build than to destroy'. Where is that fine line between break you down and destroy? How do the officers know when enough is enough?

Comment by Bob on July 11, 2008 at 3:52pm

Greetings,
My son Robert left for Basic June 30th Div 312 Ship 14. He is 23 yrs old married with two beautiful daughters ages 2 1/2 yrs old and 3 months. His school ABH is in Pensacola Fl. Will his wife be able to stay on base with him at school?? If not will he be able to spend time with her, if she rents a short term place there?? Does anyone have any suggestions on short term places near Pensacola base. Thanks for any advice

Comment by Michele on July 11, 2008 at 11:28am

In A-School do they keep all the same rates (ABE, AT, etc.) in the same dorms that correspond to their ratings?

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