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My boyfriend just left for boot camp a couple of days ago. He called me to tell me he had arrived safely and that he could not receive mail for the first three weeks. My question to you is what should I expect or what are some important things you think I should know. What happen's after he finish boot camp, please any type of advice or comment would help.
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Permalink Reply by ChrisAmo on
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Just because he's not going to be given his mail for the first 3 weeks doesn't mean you can't write to him. Contact his recuiter and get his address and start writing! Number your letters on the envelope so that when he gets a whole bunch all at once he'll know what order to read them in. Write chatty, newsy letters. Tell him what you did, where you went, who you saw, they love to read the "normal" stuff. Tell him you miss him (but not that you cry yourself to sleep every night, even if you do!) tell him how proud you are of him. You won't get a letter from him for at least 3 weeks, about 1 per week. Phone calls are given as a reward for good work so you may or may not get a call or two during the whole time he's there.
After bootcamp comes A school. Depending on what his job in the Navy is going to be he may stay there at Great Lakes but most go to Pensacola, Florida, for his special training. They have more freedom at A school but he likely won't get leave until after his training is done. He'll let you know when he knows.
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Permalink Reply by Kelli_wife of JP on
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I like what chris said.. I wouldnt tell him things that would upset him or worry him.. They dont need to know those things they are already under a lot of stress. but write as often as possible.. they do look forward to them.. Send pictures as well. I sprayed my letters with my perfume..
my husband and i are in SC. and They do get a lot more freedom. After boot camp they can have their phones back which is really nice. He was able to call me every time he had the chance until he brought me and our daughter up here. So it does get easier even if it doesn't seem like it.. just keep yourself busy and it will go fast.
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Permalink Reply by Paula on
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Thank you for the advice, I just received a box with some of his personal items and on the back of a paper he wrote a quick message that just read " I love you" So that made my week . I also contacted his recruiter who gave me his address so I’ve already began to mail him letter. I really do appreciate all you guys input.
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Paula, you should look for the boot camp for moms page and join in. You may be able to find others who have loved ones in boot camp right now and you can share this journey with them. My son leaves for boot camp in June. This is a wonderful site with tons of information. Stay strong!
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Permalink Reply by Kelly on
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My nephew just left for boot camp on march 23. Not sure what to expect but I'm sure we will learn a lot from this site....
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I agree..... I’m not sure what to expect but I think this site offer a lot of input as far as what to expect and good advice to are question
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if you are interested in knowing what he's going through during boot camp here are some videos.. my husband found these on you tube.. he said they are 100 percent true.. it just doesnt show all the yelling and the videos make it look a little easier than what it really is.. it also shows a little bit of a graduation so you will know what to expect..
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/videos-of-what-goes-on-at-boot
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