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My son leaves January 4th for boot camp. Anyone else out there leaving then?
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Permalink Reply by KimmerDave(Ship03Div089) on
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notice for div?? It was in our Navy form letter discussing what can and cannot happen from here. Have you gotten that yet??
Kim
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Permalink Reply by ET3andNavyWife (Ship02 Div916) on
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Hi there, I'm new here on N4M, this is my first action of anything... anyway, the recruits keep their glasses just in case. They will get RTC-issued glasses as well. Sometimes they have issues or delays, in that case they still need a pair. Also, some RDC's let the recruits wear their normal glasses for photos and graduation....Some, however, make them wear the stupid ones :(
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haha that did not end up where I thought it would..... Anyway, for whoever is reading... My husband is in DIV 916 :)
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Permalink Reply by StaceyW (MM Nuke Girlfriend) on
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My boyfriend is in the same DIV :)
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Permalink Reply by 2navymen02div915 on
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Thank you, I was wondering what could have happened.
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I just received my two letters from my boys. Ship 2 div 915.
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Permalink Reply by Jean H (ship 12 Div 091) on
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I still haven't received any letters yet . I went to the recruiting office today and it was closed. I will try again Monday.
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Permalink Reply by Mommabeast(Ship 03 DIV.087) on
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Jean H
Monday is a Holliday,MLK,I am not sure the recruiter will be available
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That is right! I guess I will have to go Tuesday.
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Soory Jean H,hang in there,Got you in my prayers..just keep posting how you feel and it helps an awful lot. My son left officially on 1/4/11,last time I saw him was 1/3/11,and this site has made it so much easier to deal with. I was such a mess last week,crying every day,I still tear up,but am better able to control myself,the Ladies here are awesome!
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Permalink Reply by sunshine73 on
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Jean H, hang in there! I'll be praying for you! I just got my sons form letter yesterday. Hopefully you will get it tomorrow.
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