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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 Alysia-Redsmom (VQ-4/ATO) on November 24, 2010 at 1:48pm
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Good morning/afternoon Ladies (where ever you are)! Starting to dread this 1st holiday without my son. Already lite my blue candle in his absence:( I never thought of calling his cell phone to listen to his voice mail message ~ great idea! Thanks you wonderful spirit lifting soon to be, if not already, NAVY MOMS!
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Comment by Cat(Mom of an AO) on November 24, 2010 at 1:15pm
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That is so true. Everytime an ambulance passes my heart skips a beat knowing that he was out driving. Last night it happend and I was fine. So that is also on my mind at night. They are safe.
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Comment by Tamme on November 24, 2010 at 1:12pm
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Me too, Cat.
Bonnie - you are so right - it ends. I have many friends with sons and daughters deployed and even though that does end as well eventually, ours right now are in the safest place they could be. At night I think about that before I go to sleep - I don't have to worry what time he is coming in or where he is.
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I call my sons cell phone just to hear his voice.
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Comment by Karla~ (S 12 D 042 - PIR 1/14) on November 24, 2010 at 12:59pm
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It's true. Bonnie! I guess the good news is that when we gather for Thanksgiving, I can play it and everyone can hear his voice! Hadn't thought of it that way - sort of a silver lining. We have families heading out for looong drives in -12 degree weather on ice roads here in WA state so we can all be together. Keep safe everyone and have a blessed Thanksgiving!
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Karla, I'm so sorry you missed the call. It wasn't your 3-week call though I wouldn't think. He would have been able to try again. It was probably information for graduation attendees.
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I posted this in my PIR group but since the subject here is phone calls right now . . . Sooooo, call forwarding to my cell was a great idea except that I plugged it in to charge in another room during the night. I always up pretty early but my boy called at 5:54am and I missed it because the home phone didn't ring! I was so sad! He sounded good, said he needed more information and was sorry he missed us. Said he could get the info so he wouldn't be able to call again but he'd write letters. Would this have been his 3-week call? I hope and pray it wasn't since no one else has received theirs yet, right?! So the moral of this story? SLEEP WITH YOUR CELL PHONE (definitely shouting here)
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I hope you do soon Tamme. In the meantime you have us. I have not recieved my form letter yet but I hope to find it in the mailbox when I get home. Not only am I glued to my cell, I'm glued to this site. Don't want to miss a beat!
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I am praying for a call but it is within the weeks they don't allow any communication, except the form letter. Bonnie, you sound just like me. Even in Church, I keep it on vibrate in case I need to go running out. That was the one thing I dreaded after finishing one through boot camp was being glued to my cell phone again. I panic if I leave it in another room. I am so bummed I haven't been able to connect with anyone in Ship 7, Division 45.
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Is it possilbe to get a call for Thanksgiving? My son is only in BC one week. I sure hope so!!! Anyway, like I have said before, my cell phone never leaves my side so I am ready if he calls!!
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