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Tell Us About Your Letters From Your Kids At Bootcamp
They spent 7, yes 7 hours the other day changing back and forth from PT gear to a uniform. It had to be done in an alloted amount of time and every time someone messed up, the whole group had to get back into PT gear and start over.
They laugh at all the newly graduated sailors who come back from liberty and try bringing stuff back on base they did not leave with. Everyone is searched head to toe, and everything gets confiscated. If they bring food back, it is eaten right in front of them while they beg to be able to keep it. Phones, etc. are taken while they cry and beg.
Bootcamp is a lot like prison, but prison is better because you can have a TV.
The food is good.
He never thought he would miss home this badly.
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Permalink Reply by Kimandtheboys on
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Well, I can help with two. I don't know what Petty Officers do, but it sounds like a leadership position, and he says "RP" is "Religious Petty". "Rack" is your bed and where you store your things. Taps is the music they play at night. I'm sure you would know it if you heard it. Here are the lyrics:
Day is done,
gone the sun,
from the lakes
from the hills
from the sky,
all is well,
safely, rest,
God is near.
Fading light,
Dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky
Gleaming bright,
From afar,
Drawing, near,
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise,
For our days,
Neath the sun
Neath the stars
Neath the sky,
As we go,
This, we, know,
God is near.
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Permalink Reply by CCR on
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Beverly, what have you heard lately? I miss your stories. All I really hear is that the same people talk all the time, and he gets a perfect score for folding and ironing and storing (ha ha ha) and how he just wants to be finished to get on with his career.
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Permalink Reply by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on
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What a special homecoming that will be for him!
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Permalink Reply by beachmomma on
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Received my first letter and my son also mentioned folding clothes. I was surprised at the length of his letter and the tone. I believe he is growing up. I love that kid and miss his quick and crazy wit.
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He will send you a form letter with his address within two weeks. There are 3 lines at the bottom for them to write a short note. After that, they can write on Sundays, but receive mail any day.
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