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April 23rd Graduation Date
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Permalink Reply by Jamie - Proud Wife on
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Hi Cheyanna, My husband went in on February 24 with the same PIR date and we haven't received his first paycheck either. My sister is in the Navy and she prepared us that it probably wouldn't be until April 1 when we get his first pay. Hope you are doing well. Stay strong and let me know if you need anything. Only 37 more days.
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It's about time for you to start getting letters from him. Write every day and know that he will write when he can. If you haven't received his address yet, contact his recruiter. An April 1 payday sounds right. The recruiter can probably answer that question also. Good luck! I was where you are almost exactly a year ago. It does get easier.
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Permalink Reply by Cheyanna (Wife of Brent,Nuke MM) on
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Thanks! This week has been a tough one for me! I miss him a whole lot! I also feel so terrible for what he is going though...wish I could be there to comfort him. I send him a letter (sometimes even 2) every single day and have since the Friday after he got there. So hopefully those help him! I can't wait for this to be over
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If there isn't one already, you need to start a group for all divisions with your PIR date. You won't believe how helpful that is. You can commiserate with all the wives, girlfriends and moms going through the same things, and then you can meet in person at PIR. You should also join the Boot Camp Moms group if you haven't yet. Lots of current information on there.
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Permalink Reply by wyomingmom on
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Hi. My son left 3-1. I have received the "arrival phone call" and the box. Nothing else. I am waiting anxiously. I do send letters often. When I open my mail box, I stand there for a minute before touching the mail....They have to start coming soon. Hang in there with me. 36 Days until PIR (-:
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Permalink Reply by clark36 on
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Hi! I'm in the same boat (no pun intended) as you. My son left on 3/1 and all I've received is what you've gotten.
I guess this is a good lesson in patience- which I NEED- but wow is this tough! What ship/div is he in? My son is in Ship 10 Div 168. Hang in there! This can't and won't last forever.
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He is in the same ship and division!!!!!! Wow that's so exciting. What is your son's name? My husbands name is Brent Shoaf. I am about to go check the mail...I hope something is there! Maybe they will get to call today :)
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Cheyanna, just a heads up--we are asked not to use last names on this site. You ladies really need to join the group for your PIR date. You'll be glad you did!
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Thank you sorry about the last name thing. I received 8 letters today!! Was so so so happy to hear from my husband. Bad news came with however. He was in the Nuke program and found out shortly after being there that is he apparently "color deficient" and won't be allowed to be in the program anymore even though he was fine at MEPS. He scored a 97 on the ASVAB so the recruiter says he will still get a good job. That is not the point though we were supposed to be able to live together in Charleston right after basic training. I have been sobbing all day. I hate to hear he is sick, his feet are in pain and he had to go through that rejection alone. This is way more difficult than I ever thought it would be!
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It might not be as bad as you think. My son had a high score and was planning to be a Nuke just like his dad, but he is also "color deficient." He is now a CT (cryptology) and loves it! This was probably a better fit for him anyway. So now you might not be going to Charleston (which is where my son was born when his dad was in the Navy), but you still might get to move to where his school is, depending on what the school is. Sorry you're so upset, but it really does get better fast.
I hope you have joined your PIR group. Send me a friend request if you'd like.
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I am a little confused how to join the PIR group. I know you have tried to help me several times lol. He is div 168 ship 10
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