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My son just took oath of enlistment yesterday and leaves for Boot Camp January 6, 2015!
Yesterday we went to MEPS and our oldest son was sworn in. What a proud moment, but heartwrenching at the same time. But after a month of many tears before the big moment, yesterday's tears were of such pride for him and his commitment. He won't leave for BC until January for which I am thankful as that means he will be here with us for the holidays and for his birthday in December. That was a huge concern for me. Does anyone else have a son or daughter leaving for boot camp in January?
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Permalink Reply by Tonya on
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Congratulations to your son! My son just recently enlised and doesn't leave until February.
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Congratulations to you, too! It's so hard thinking about him leaving. He's our oldest so he is the first to leave home. Giving them their wings is simply gut-wrenching and I really believe there is a huge difference between sending your child off to college or them just moving out and having them join the military. There just is.
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Thank you! do you have a link for the DEP leaving for bootcamp in January? I was only able to find one for this past January.
Would I look under 'groups' too for his job? He is doing aviation structural mechanic as his job selection but his hope is to qualify for special ops (SWCC). He is going to start a 13 week training program soon with an ex-SEAL here.
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Gotcha. Thanks!!!!
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Permalink Reply by antsmom on
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Hello! My son went to MEPS yesterday as well, but for some reason his recruiter is having him wait until next week to take the oath...I don't understand this...He did OK on his ASVAB and passes all physical tests...I'm anxious and excited for him to sign...I think he wants to do something with aviation as well...He is my oldest as well so it is going to be very difficult when he leaves....Congrats to all of you raising boys to become men...I don't know how I'm going to say goodbye to my son when I can't even read about what other mom's are going through without crying!! I am very supportive of his decision and think it is absolutely the best choice he could make for his future... :) Hugs to all...
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We had to go back a week after as well for our son to take his oath. It had to do, I think, with the job selection he wanted. It will happen. I promise. Our son is our oldest, too, and this letting go is so hard. How old is your son? Ours is 18 1/2 and just graduated from high school. He's been in JROTC all 4 years of high school and the military is what he has always talked about but when it gets this close and becomes a reality, the reality really hits hard.
I have no idea how we're going to say goodbye. I too, have a really hard time reading what other moms are going through without crying! It just slams me in the face. But, it really does help me to know that it's normal to have these emotions. (My husband doesn't get it!) And while I'm not negating parents emotions who are sending their kids off to college or who's kids are moving away from home, there is definitely something much different about your child enlisting. WAY different. I don't really know why, but it's true.
And we are very supportive of our son's decision and his plans but it is still hard.
Big hugs to you! Let us know when he takes his oath and when he will go to boot camp. Maybe your son and mine will be there at the same time.
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My son is 22 ...he has his AA from community college...he wasn't going to join until after finishing his bachelor's degree, but doesn't want the huge student loan debt like I have...
My 20 year old daughter moved to Oregon in January and it was one of the hardest things I ever had to do...I cried the entire way home...so yes I can't even imagine how difficult this will be...
I absolutely know that I have raised them to be responsible and that they are making great choices for their futures but it still hurts...they have been in my life longer than I've been an adult! !
I had both of my two oldest kids while still in high school so I have always pushed them to do better than I did...I guess that is what most parents do :) I never let the fact that I was a young mom stop me from anything. ..I've been a teacher for 13 years and I am currently in school working on my PhD :)
I also have an 18 year old son who just graduated high school and I wish he would join...not in any way to get rid of him, but think it's such a great opportunity for them and such an honor...
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Permalink Reply by Charlesmom on
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My son is also scheduled to leave for boot camp January 6. I agree that it is a very emotional experience. Although I am VERY proud of him, I am also VERY sad to see him leave. This is my only child and I do not have a clue of how I am going to say good bye when the time comes. I have read that eventually it gets easier but the first few weeks are the hardest. I think with all of the crying I am currently doing, there won't be any tears left in January Lol. We will survive this and our boys will be fine and return to us as men :–)
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Yes, we will survive. Other moms have. lol. But indeed, it is hard, despite how proud we are of our kids. Will miss him so much. He's our oldest son so he will be the first one 'leaving the nest'. No one gives you a book on how to deal with the emotional part of this! I think giving them their wings is one of the most difficult parts of parenting.
I've been doing okay with the tears for the past week or two. 4th of July was hard because I realized it would be the last one he would be home for a long time. Those 'last times for a long time' are so hard.
I am so thankful to have found this site and that it helps me know I am not alone in feeling the feelings I have.
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Permalink Reply by BootsnPanama on
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I'm right there with you. So proud of my son, but my heart is not ready to say goodbye. My son also leaves in January, the day of his birthday. So glad that we get one more year of holidays with him.
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Wow, the day of his birthday. That's a tough one. Our son leaves a month after his birthday.
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