An Old Photo of Me
I joined the Navy after my divorce in 1989. I went to basic training at NTC Orlando, Florida. I completed 33 weeks of Data Systems A-School at Mare Island, California, and achieved the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. I then completed another 29 weeks of C-School to get advanced training on a specific computer system.
An “A” School is actually short for “Advanced” school, and that’s where you learn your rating field beyond Basic Training. A “C” School is a “Continuation” school. That’s where you learn specialized skills that are in high demand in the fleet.
After completing my training at Mare Island, I was assigned to the Emory S. Land (AS-39). This is a sub-tender, which is basically a floating repair ship. I maintained and repaired mainframe computers, magnetic tape units, monitors, printers, and other peripheral equipment. I spent a total of 3 1/2 years in the Navy before getting an Honorable Discharge due to an injury.
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