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OCS starting Jan. 9, 2011
Does anyone have LOs starting OCS 1/9/11? My son will be starting that day.
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Permalink Reply by cjeanb2 on
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Hi,
My son graduated in May 2010, so I can give you some info on whatever you're wondering about. He started on 1/24, and I got his first email on 1/30. He only had a few minutes, just to say hi and that the Drill Sgt was trying to kill them(figure of speech). No phone calls for weeks, no letters for weeks. But we all got through it, and you will too. We're all in this together.
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Permalink Reply by jimsuz on
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Thanks for the info. I had wondered how long it would be before we heard from him. This is really an exciting time and a scary time. Thanks again.
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so good to hear from someone on this ride W/us. Our son G/son boyfriend started 9/11 also. thanks for ur info mazene
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He is getting so excited and a little anxious too. Has your son joined their group on FB?
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My son began 10/24 and is scheduled for graduation 01/28 provided nothing goes unexpectedly. I think our e-mail came about 10 days in but was short. I would say about 4 weeks in they really get worn down due to lack of sleep and just general wear. This has been a family journey - as we had a couple of medical issues that we believe are now all clear. I wish your LO one all the best and strength and encourage them all the way!
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Permalink Reply by KANavy on
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My LO(fiance) is class 07-11, started Dec. 5. You should create a facebook group and then join the other groups. You will learn lots of valuable information on the sites. Search facebook for ocs 07-11 family and friends, ocs 06-11, ocs 05-11 family and friends, etc.
Good luck!!! We are here for you to answer questions and support each other! :)
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