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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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Any one leaving October 6, 2015 yet?

Finally got the date. Can't wait to meet other moms feeling the same as I.

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Permalink Reply by Nickyra04 on October 16, 2015 at 3:21pm

@Travelgirl67 - my son arrived in GL on the 6th as well.. just got my mail today and still no letter. We got the box on the 8th. Where are you? We are in TX.

Permalink Reply by Travelgirl67 on October 16, 2015 at 4:25pm

In TX as well...i know I am just being impatient, but while I am excite to hear about everyone and the milestones they have reached, I just thought that maybe I would have received my letter.

He departed the airport here in TX at 6pm....with a direct flight to Chicago, no delays, and I got my official, I'm here call around 1115 that night...so it is just me being impatient.

Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on October 16, 2015 at 4:31pm

If paperwork or info was missing, that could be the reason for the delay. Graduation date I think depends on if they are in an accelerated unit or not (from what a former Navy friend of mine told me). Not sure if that is still accurate or not---she was in BC about 10 years ago. My son graduates 12-4. Stay strong. the letter will come.

Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on October 16, 2015 at 5:15pm

my hubby found this facebook site for pir 12-4-15

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1651606635118566/

Permalink Reply by ffswmn on October 16, 2015 at 11:37pm

Thank your husband for finding this. I'm awaiting for an admin to approve me.

Permalink Reply by CherriJo on October 16, 2015 at 11:45pm

How do we know when pir is? My son left on October 6,2015 too.

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on October 17, 2015 at 12:08am

PIR is most likely 12/04/2015 and form letters are being received for that date. the average time to receive The Form Letter is still ten days. The holiday on Monday may have delayed that for some. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.

Permalink Reply by CherriJo on October 16, 2015 at 6:26pm

Any format letters yet??

Permalink Reply by Nickyra04 on October 17, 2015 at 10:01pm

CherriJo, did you get your letter yet? Ours still hasn't arrived. We are in TX

Permalink Reply by CherriJo on October 18, 2015 at 12:08am

I would love to say yes, but unfortunately no letter today either. We live in North Dakota!!

Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on October 16, 2015 at 8:38pm

After reading about the Blue Candle, my hubby and I purchased one at Yankee Candle before dinner tonight. We went to a restaurant and lit the candle and wished our son and all the SRs continued strength of heart and mind. In a way, we were having dinner with him...at least in our minds.

I cried when I read this poem below. So now we have a blue candle that I will light every evening when I am home and on the weekends until he comes home.

On this site there is a page about it --this poem was on there: http://navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/blue-candles

Blue Candle Poem

I will burn my blue candle, and hold my head high.

I will burn my blue candle, and try my best not to cry.

I will burn my blue candle, because he wasn't afraid to take on the world.

I will burn my blue candle, in honor of all those who fight.

I will burn my blue candle, for all those who may or may not be there at dawns early light.

I will burn my blue candle, for every holiday, birthday and anniversary.

I will burn my blue candle, and pray for our Soldiers and Sailors that God has mercy.

I will burn my blue candle, until he comes home.

I will burn my blue candle, so he knows he is never alone.

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