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November 2010 Boot Camp
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New moms providing support along the way for their son/daughter starting boot camp in Nov 2010
Members: 51
Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2011
Discussion Forum
Welcome to boot camp - FAQ
Started by Arwen. Last reply by Barn Godess Feb 22, 2011. 4 Replies 14 Likes
Welcome to boot camp. Here's a few things that may help you out in the first few weeks.How will I know that my recruit has arrived safely?You will get a very short (5-10 second) call from your…Continue
DIV 045
Started by sammilynn|DEP|BC 20101116|. Last reply by Tamme Dec 14, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
So I was just medically discharged from the navy and I was wanting to see what all moms here has sons and daughters in div 045. Also if you have any questions about the division I will try to answer…Continue
Adopt a Sailor for Christmas
Started by GarettsMom. Last reply by NS Dec 11, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My son just called and asked if I received his letter for the Adopt a Sailor day? I have yet to receive it and I was wondering if anyone knew the line or could email me the application to send in.…Continue
What is an AO actually do?
Started by Cat(Mom of an AO). Last reply by Proud AO Mom Dec 10, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Aviation ordnancemen are aircraft armament (weapons) specialists in charge of storing, servicing, inspecting and handling of all types of weapons and ammunition carried on Navy aircraft. These…Continue
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Comment by Tamme on November 9, 2010 at 6:24pm
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I know the anxiety you are feeling. Be ready for the call to be extremely short. I just kept saying I love you, I'm proud of you, I love you, with the hope he could hear me and also so I wouldn't focus on how he sounded. Hang in there. We are all here for all of you.
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Comment by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on November 8, 2010 at 8:24pm
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Hello everyone! I just got back from seeing my son at his swearing in ceremony... I just got a text and he was boarding!! wow this is even his first time on a plane not to mention out of Cali! I have cryed so much but away from him! it was along ride home, my daughter had a Carrie Underwood CD and then my Christian radio!!! Jesus take the wheel !!! now we wait for the call,,, step by step!
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So glad you got the call. They usually don't get sleep for the first 48 hours. After that, my son said their sleep is very important to the Navy. So, if they are able to go to sleep easily, they get a full night's sleep every night, until the end for Battle Stations. They are usually so tired most of the time that they don't have trouble going to sleep. Now you can be on the lookout for the box returning all of his belongings. Plus the letter with all the graduation information.
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Comment by becki(uss stockdale) on November 5, 2010 at 9:48am
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yes, around 11:00 wed. night. he was so tired.... i hope he got to sleep last night...
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Becki, did you get a phone call?
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One day of bootcamp down many more to go....
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Yes, having the holiday season will be hard on them but it will make time pass faster for us with all the bustle.
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Comment by Cat(Mom of an AO) on November 4, 2010 at 8:58am
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I glad you had some time with both your boys but hang in there.....we all are here for each other. Before you know it, we will be at graduation
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Catherine, it is so great to have our son home and we worked with Willie last night on his A-Z codes and ranks. I am so glad Wade could come home to work with him before he goes in. It is so great to have both boys together but it is also a reminder of how close the 15th is getting.
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How nice, Enjoy your time with him.... It has hit. Stephens party is this weekend so once that's over and I have nothing to do I will probably go insane...LOL
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