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My son just left for boot camp on 2-2-16. Has any other moms hears from their recruit yet? Feeling a little anxious to find out what ship/division he is on so that I can start mailing letters.
Thanks for your time!!
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Permalink Reply by Christina on
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This coming Monday will start my son's fourth week. I received my first letter from him today but I still haven't gotten a call, except for the one when he arrived at base. This has been excruciatingly painful not hearing or knowing how he's doing.
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Permalink Reply by IT_Mom_CJ on
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Relieved our letter early this week. He left for GL on 2/9/16. SR is ship 02, div 922. PIR 4/8/16.
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Oh how exciting. I was just reading up on what that 900 division entails. I received a call today, that was wonderful. I hope you have had a chance to speak with your husband.
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Permalink Reply by Yankee Lady on
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I actually got a phone call last night from my son - where it wasn't a "social call" it was great to hear his voice.
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Permalink Reply by NavyDad on
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Our daughter says the can write home only on Sundays. Have enjoyed reading and hearing about life at BC. We were devastated when we missed her call - she tried both out cell phones and we were doing a walkthrough of our new home (downsized now that we are empty nesters).
Really enjoy reading about what they do on a daily basis. Their numbers are dwindling - down about 8% so far.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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NavyDad, I'm sorry you missed her call. Yes, recruits can only write during holiday routine on Sundays. See Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.
Each division starts out with an average of 88 recruits and an average of 75 of those will make it to PIR.
Check your My Page.
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Ok....I have a huge dilemma!!! My son's PIR is 4-1-16 & it says 4 guest! We are a family of 5. Does this mean my SR has to decide which sister gets to watch PIR????
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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Unfortunately, yes. The family will have to work out your dilemma.
The extra family member can take the chance of the RTC chapel being available with live video streaming or remaining at the hotel and watching via the internet from there.
Details on additional guests are here: https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand/notes
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Permalink Reply by Bayou Navy Mom on
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My daughter arrived in GL last night 3.14.16. Today will be day #1 with no communication...I sure hope it gets easier. My emotions are all over the place. My son will be leaving for BC in July! I'm struggling with letting go of both all at once!
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I think everyone on this site has shared your same feelings and the emotional roller coaster. The first 2 weeks are tough - writing is a "privilege" for Sundays only. Our daughter just graduated (yeah!). Got her 48 hour liberty and we got to spend time with her in Chicago. She had to be back on base by 22:00. Now has two weeks of indoctrination.
Best to practice relaxation techniques when the stress gets high.
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Thanks navy dad. I'm worried about her PIR date because my son graduates from high school on May 5 and the dates could be too close to attend both! I'm praying for her date to be a week later or earlier.
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