BESS Graduation Info
Does anyone have up to date BESS graduation information? My son graduates soon and I wanted to know if family is allowed to attend.
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ITS and Sub training
My son just got reassigned from Nuke school to ITS in Groton.
We have heard there may be many schools for him and up to a year and a half of training.
Does anybody know the schedule, if all of those schools are guaranteed, when sub training is (as oppo
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Does anyone have information on A-school graduation for radioman? How long is it? Is there a graduation; if so, is it advisable for parents to attend? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Going to Groton to attend our son's BESS graduation. I would appreciate hearing details and suggestions from anyone who has done this before. Thanks.
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My son graduated BC on the 14th. Is the the right place for me to learn about his next step? He is now in Groton getting ready to start BESS. His end game is Machinist Mate sub side. Torpedo man. How long is BESS? And, does he continue on the
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Can anyone tell me what the A school graduation is like. My son is supposed to graduate early June and I would like to know what the ceremony is like and if it is worth the trip from the west coast.
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Jerry
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Jerry
Read more…Liberty Policy at BESS
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