Hey guys,
I need some input from those of you who have been through this already. My fiance is scheduled to start basic training on June 21. He'll be in Great Lakes, IL, I live along the Gulf Coast of Alabama. Once he finishes basic, he'll start A-school, or his training for his job. This training last approximately 1.5 to 2 years. All of our vendors are scheduled for 01/22/11 but as we know leave is never guaranteed in the military. I've been hearing from others that they do not like to let people in school take leave so my question is should we wait until the last minute to find out if he will get leave in January or change the wedding for Thanksgiving? I know Thanksgiving isn't a guarantee either but I think his chances of being approved for leave then are higher because school will be closed. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks,