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Permalink Reply by Tricsious (07/174) on
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I may not be the best one to answer this bc my dtr has only been there for 2 weeks (and what a rough 2 weeks its been) but with that being said, the only thing that I know of that she could keep was a calling card. Everything they take with them comes back in "the box." As far as taking things to bootcamp, they will come back. I would tell her to focus on studying the naval information that she is supplied in her DEP program. I was very impressed with my dtr's recruiter and how prepared she was for bootcamp. We'll see how she stands up to the test when I get more communication with her, but her letter and phone call home were very upbeat! Hope this helps some. Good luck to your daughter and family.
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Permalink Reply by notails3 on
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Thank you so much for your reply; it helps me a bunch. Another question if you don't mind -- the family guide to boot camp suggests an AT&T calling card. Is that the kind your daughter had or did you or she find a better one?
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This may help too....
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Again, thank you so much. This list makes things much clearer -- also I appreciate the link to that site.
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I bought AT&T. Anyone will work but make sure it is one that you can replenish from home. This way you can keep track and add more money if she needs it. I haven't had that happen (yet) but from what I've read it will.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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here is a good group for you to get good info and to connect with other April DEPers http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinapril
Also go to your page and scroll down to read the greeting message I left you on your comment wall. It has link and other info that may be helpful
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Please review the first two discussion in this group New Moms Stop Here.
We have compiled videos, power point presentations, links, tips on how to use this site. Questions, just ask. Click Here for to go directly to the discussion.
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Permalink Reply by sarrasmom on
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My daughter graduates next week April 8,2011. As far as how things went with her, they were not allowed to have anything but some cash (at least $100), a calling card and a tad bit of makeup to be used only for pictures and graduation. They will allow them to go to the store there and buy curling irons, hair dryers and other things to use for their pictures and grad only. This will be about 5 weeks in. Also if you did not know they pull their wisdom teeth if they have them, girls get put on birth control and have a gyno exam. I am not telling you this to worry you so im sorry please don't take it that way. It was just very shocking to hear it from her because i had no clue. The first 3 weeks are tuff for them just tell her to stay strong, remember she is just traing for her career,(a little harder than training for mcdonalds,lol). She will be fine though, let her know we are all proud of her for what she is doing and please have everyone write to her tons and send lots of photos and cards. it really makes it easier on them and makes their time pass by faster. good luck to her keep us posted and stay strong mom she will be fantastic. sorry so long. Linda Sarrasmom
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Thanks, Linda. I especially appreciate the advance notice about wisdom teeth, gyno exam, and birth control pills. My daughter is older than most recruits and has lived away from her dad and me for a while although we see her once a week. It's going to be hard knowing that we won't be seeing her regularly, but we've been "empty-nesters" for a few years now. However, I do appreciate having a community with whom I can share a mom's concerns and who is helping me stay strong for her.
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