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lots of questions about boot camp
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Permalink Reply by Dennis on
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Forum letter will come first with her address before postcard, keep letter safe place, it has password.
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Permalink Reply by Irishmama on
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OK..... this is probably directed more so to lemonelephant..... So what are the chances the my daughter in her 2nd week of boot camp would have internet access???? I had posted a picture of her brother this morning and she "liked" the picture.... My husband and I are both so confused!!
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Permalink Reply by Amanda722 on
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Crystal. Usually the processing days can last about 5 to 7 days depending on how large is division is. You will get a letter in the mail in the next two weeks with details about the graduation date. All the graduations are on Fridays. You should have some time with him that weekend, but it just depends on when he has to leave for his A school. There are lots of things to do in the Chicago area. Near the base is Six Flags and a huge outlet mall called Gurnee Mills. You could also go downtown to the Navy Pier.
Hope this helps out.
Amanda
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Permalink Reply by Dansmom on
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My son left Aug 26 from Florida and he called us around 11:30 that evening. We just got his box this afternoon. I feel much better! Just so proud!....nervous.....weepy....um, Proud!
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Permalink Reply by Debbie D [Tyler's Mom] on
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Getting nervous. My son leaves October 22nd. But he is so ready to go.
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Permalink Reply by Surfcitynavymom on
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Hi moms, my son (only child) leaves for RTC at 4am tomorrow morning. I am so unbelievably proud and excited for him, and yet I feel like my heart is being ripped from my chest. I think it must be a feeling only a mom understands.....
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What would be great if he wrote you a note while in transit like my daughter did and sent it in the box back home, this sure did lift my wife's spirits today when the box arrived.
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No, he is leaving from the recruiting office and headed to San Diego for MEPS. From there he will fly to Great Lakes
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You can watch him swear in again at meps tomorrow in san Diego, Meps is not off limits to the public.
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As much as I would love to see him swear in again, I know he is nervous and anxious to get going so I will give him my love and let him begin his journey.
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