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Boot Camp Roll Call!
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Permalink Reply by Navy Mama on
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My son goes to MEPS in one week! Then Boot Camp one week from tomorrow! Getting down to the wire now! We are on the last favorite meal list now! Packing up his room and crunch time on the START guide! Whoo hooo!
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Permalink Reply by bethsmom on
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My daughter also left for boot camp on the 15th of July. Received the "I'm here" call on Tuesday.
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Permalink Reply by 1preciousgirl on
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My son flew out Tuesday from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Great Lakes. Got the "im here" call at 11:34 our time, 1:34 his time. Where did your daughter fly from?
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My daughter flew out of Kansas City. Found out she is in the 900 Divisions.
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Permalink Reply by LoveTheSunshine on
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Our son flew out of San Antonio on 7/14 and got to RTC at 1:30 am on 7/15/14. We also received the call and his box arrived 2 days later.
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Permalink Reply by Momof3 on
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My daughter leaves tomorrow. She stays in a hotel tonight and takes her final oath tomorrow morning. She asked us to be there for her tomorrow, so we will be. I've been handling it pretty well, but it's getting harder. A friend of mine who was in the Coast Guard asked her how she's doing today, if she's getting anxious. Her response, "No. I'm hungry though." Lol. She is very ready for this new experience in her life. Now if only I could lower my anxiety...
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Permalink Reply by cyndilou125 on
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Hi, You sound like me 7 weeks ago. My daughter graduates next Friday the 18th. I've cried a few times. The time will fly by!!! But the overwhelming feeling of pride I have for her. I am so excited to see a young person make such a great career decision is PRICELESS. I can't wait for next Wed. We are driving to IL.
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Hi! My daughter left this morning! We will also be there tomorrow to see the ceremony!
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Permalink Reply by 2timeNavyMomSh13Div265 on
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It's been a week since our middle child arrived at RTC...his "box"just came :(
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