AECF - FCs and ETs

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Comment by LisaCoMomOfSailorAaron on November 14, 2009 at 8:55pm

I found out 2 of Aaron's roommates names on the Wisconsin.. I got last names too but the 1st names are.. Billy and Rob.
He has 4 roommates. He just had a blond moment and can't remember the other 2 names. lol!

Comment by Connie J on November 14, 2009 at 1:08am

My son said he painted, moved furniture around in some of the classrooms, cleaned, even put up antenna's which (believe it or not) he actually enjoyed. I will assure you he never did these things at home. He saids they stay busy. This has been good for him.

Comment by Deb Mike's Mom (Ship 06 Div 949) on November 14, 2009 at 12:59am

My son was in the 10/30 PIR group as well. He was originally told he would start school on Nov. 3, then the 11th and now not for a month. I haven't heard if he has an exact date. What kind of duty do they have them doing in the meantime?

Comment by Valerie Randall on November 14, 2009 at 12:13am

Thanks to everyone who their took time to explain how these thing work. Now i don't feel so alone. And I can just enjoy her enjoying her time. She did call today :-) she is coming home on liberty on her Dad's birthday ... what a surprise gift he will have coming to him on his special day! I hope you all have a great weekend! And thanks once again for keeping me updated.

Comment by Vickyrun on November 13, 2009 at 7:43pm

There are things they can do while on hold. My daughter went to the base daycare and read to the preschoolers. She liked that. Besides that she has regular duty and watch. And soon they will be shoveling snow in GL!.

Comment by LisaCoMomOfSailorAaron on November 13, 2009 at 7:11pm

My son Aaron moved over to permenant ship the Wisconsin monday. He is on hold for FC for at least 3 months. He said he won't start ATT until January. Then who knows after that.

Comment by Billsboo on November 13, 2009 at 5:42pm

Tiffany... I think I found a house today. We need a 3 bedroom, cause I have a 5 year old, so we need the space. The guy is actually going to pick my husband up Sunday and how him the house, so fingers crossed it will work out. Thanks for all your help!! How long does it take for the Smartwebmove site to go through? I'm beginning to think I'm running out of time. Not to mention, my daughter and I are leaving for a week wednesday to visit my mom, then it's Thanksgiving, 3 days later my daughters birthday, and then 2 days after that it's the first. I talked to my hubby last night, and he seems to think all of this is no big deal. Me on the other hand I'm going crazy. I like to see hm do it.. LOL. But then again I couldn't do what he's doing right now, so there's a reason why we play the roles we do. :) When are you moving there? or are you there already?? Also, the 1800 allowance, when do you get that do you know??

Comment by Tiffany_O on November 13, 2009 at 3:34pm

Billsboo - before we decided to try on base housing, we were looking at apartments at Forest Pointe, which is supposed to be okay apartments. Its about $845 for a 1 bd 1 bath, which is kinda expensive, at least from what we've paid for in Alabama, but that's to be expected. There is a thread on here (maybe the Housing @ GL) that people have put where they are staying and such, maybe you can base some ideas from that, from heresay of people that actually live up there now. I understand the whole deadline thing, and how you are feeling right now, with all the stress that comes with moving (done it 4 times, so we've got it down to an art)...and it doesn't make anything better when you are in the dark about the whole smartmove thing...by the way the website - https://www.smartwebmove.navsup.navy.mil/swm/ - if you didn't know it...he has to put in information that only he knows, so don't let him push it onto you...yes I take care of our finances but I told Will that he has to do stuff with me, but anyways hope that helps. If you need anyone to talk to, I'm always here and I check N4moms all the time.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on November 13, 2009 at 3:16pm

Hi all,
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. We have to send our sailor back to Hawaii on Sunday but no complaints - it was wonderful to have him home for a few days.

Comment by Salty Randy on November 13, 2009 at 2:47pm

Valerie,

Pam is pretty spot on with the school process. My son PIR'd 10/30, was told he would start ATT 11/16 and is now on hold until Jan. I have a feeling your daughter is going to be in the same boat, excuse the pun. I have not been able to talk to him in detail yet. That comes tonight. Evidently the ET and FC pipelines are pretty backed up.
ATT is basic electronics and electrical theory. Sets up the fundamentals of electronics for when they start learning computers and equipment.

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