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My son left yesterday 02/12
My son left yesterday and I was hoping to connect with other family members who have a son/daughter that left then as well. I am new to this sight and and still trying to figure out how to find the information that I need. What a great place to get info and connect with others as we need all of the support that we can get.
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Permalink Reply by Icelsa(Marcusmom) on
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My son left last week and today I got his box, I'm new tto this site too and I had been learning everything I can about navy life. I join sites on facebook too and today they posted photos of this weeks graduation, I'm looking foward to my son's graduation in April. It is a great place to meet other parents and family of SR and glad for all the information.
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Permalink Reply by Treysmom on
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So far, the site is great! What sites did you join on FB? I want to stay informed as much as I can!
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Permalink Reply by mom051960 on
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Maybe so. Haven't received a letter from my son. His Gf got his box but hasn't got a letter yet. I can't wait to see him.Haven't went this long not to talk to him. Even for a minute. I catch myself almost crying. But keep in touch .
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Permalink Reply by ValK on
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Greetings from New Orleans. My son left the week before. Supposed to leave 2/4 but no flights available becase of the Super Bowl so they left the next day on 2/5. His "Box" arrived 2 days ago. Does anyone know when info arrives re graduation?
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Permalink Reply by Dagmar (Ship 03 Div 143) on
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Hi there, my boyfriend left 2/10 so hopefully they are in the same division. His final MEPS was at Fort Mead, Md.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Please delete your post since we are not to indicate our recruit's/Sailor's last names on this site according to the Community Guidelines. See OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes To Your Profile) within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) for other info you may need to know. I suggest you join that group while you are there.
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You aren't the first and you won't be the last to do this; just remember from this point on.
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Permalink Reply by tammibea (Ship 02/ Div 922) on
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Hi Treysmom,
My son Erik left Feb. 11 . Find this site very informative. Spend a lot of time reading
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Perhaps your son and my bf will be in the same division. Bf left on the tenth
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Hello Mom4one!
I have been looking for someone who has left the same day as my son. I miss him so much and can't wait to get his info. to pass along to all the family. Missed his box yesterday by minutes. FedEx left me a sticker on my door. Was so upset considered driving around looking for him.
I can't wait to hear about all the friends my son has been making. I hear these are friends he will keep for life and I plan on making new friends too.
When you get his info. please share with me...who knows they could be shipmates ;)
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Oh....and I'm from Michigan
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Hi Mom4one!
My boyfriend arrived at GL late in the evening Tuesday night. Perhaps since him and your son left so close to each other they will get to know one another in BC. I would love to talk to you and Tammi and create a small support group for one another.
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