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My son left for bootcamp on July 19th
Has anyone else's child left the same day? Can't wait until the fist time he calls. Miss him so much.
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Permalink Reply by Smoothsailing on
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Keep your phone by you, it may come late at night. Stay busy these next 9 weeks, should make it easier.
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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Please remember if you haven't received the form letter from your recruit his/her division may change. The information from the recruiter is initial info upon arrival, and may change upon being sent to training.
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Permalink Reply by AJDJ on
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In order for the recruits to make a call, do they have to have a prepaid calling card? the recruiter stated he should bring money with him, which he did. Can he buy one on base? My other son just completed his 6 year enlistment in the AF, and although they did not have access to their cell phones, they were given them each Sunday to make their weekly calls.
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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Hi AJDJ when they get to BC they will get a card with money on it so they can go to the NEX he may be able to buy a calling card but also when you can start sending letter you may be able to stick a calling card. Just make sure that it is activated for him already. Calls are not promised but the say to have phone near just in case. The RDC reserve the phone banks so when there is time or free they may be able to call. It all depends if they SR are all on the same page and doing well in their fitness and can lose call for many reasons the same. You know the saying all it takes is one person to ruin it for the whole div.
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Permalink Reply by nicann11 on
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My son left on the 19th....division 360 but I haven't received the letter yet : (
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My son left the same day and I received his first phone call today. So great to hear his voice:)
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Permalink Reply by Casey Lynn on
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My son left on 19TH also. DIV 357 SHIP 07. Received my letter. Can't wait to hear his voice!
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