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Comment by Tiramisu on January 9, 2012 at 3:07pm

I stopped by the board today because it was one year ago today that he began OCS. Gosh, how it's flown by.  He's way far away now and that's okay, that's what we expected and we'll see him in a few months.  Looking back, I thought I'd share a couple of totally random thoughts...trivial things really:  when you see them at the Hi Moms, they will have black electrical tape covering the gold braid around their sleeves because they aren't yet Ensigns.  The next day, that tape will be removed and the officer's insignia goes on their covers.  Also, believe it ot not, within about a week of commissioning, most of them had become Facebook friends with their drill instructor!  :-)

Comment by rokymtns on January 7, 2012 at 4:50pm

Diane - try this link  http://www.facebook.com/groups/269941609700901/ or search US Navy OCS Friends and Family

Comment by Cori S on January 7, 2012 at 1:55am

My husband is 8-12 and just completed his Outpost and we haven't heard from him (heard this was good!)...Prior Service Navy GSM1 =)  Good luck to all...it's the most nerve wracking thing I have ever been through =/ ~ Cori

Comment by Ginny S on January 6, 2012 at 5:23pm

Our daughter is part of the current OCS Class 07-12. Week 4 down, 8 to go!! She reported on 27 Nov 2010, and received an unexpected 2 week liberty for the holidays!! What a Christmas gifit!!! Graduation is obviously pushed back 2 weeks but all is good!

Comment by zaksgranma(OCS) on January 4, 2012 at 2:50pm

Good luck to all you new Navy friends and family.  We went thru OCS last year with our grandson.  It was ROUGH on him and all of us who love him.  You probably won't hear from him too much.  They are so exhausted and have very little free time.  Our gs said he had about 4 hours a night to devote to sleep.   They are going to be miserable a lot of the time and so will you.  Write to them everyday.  Tell them about your trip to Walmart, what the weird neighbor did, local sports, weather, anything except bad news.  They are gonna make it and you will too!  Make your plans NOW to go to their graduation.  It is an experience that you should not miss.  You will be so impressed with all these young people. 

Comment by susank on December 27, 2011 at 3:17pm

Good luck to all of you Kathy. We are here for you and will try to answer any questions. Please tell your daughter we are proud of her. Hugs'

Comment by Diane on December 10, 2011 at 11:22am

can anyone tell me how to link to the 05-12 facebook page? Thanks.

Comment by NOAM on October 12, 2011 at 11:30pm

My LO is in class 02-12 and the end of OCS is in sight!   Things to look forward to...phone call about week 4; then they could call one day each weekend after that.  Around weeks 6-7, we were given e-mail addresses.  They could check e-mail every day but could only respond one day a week.  Was awesome to get that privilege because even though they don't answer, you can 'talk' to them each day via e-mail.  Week 9 they become Candidate Officers instead of Officer Candidates; known as Candios.  They get their cell phones!!!!!  They have passed their rollable events and are wearing their officer uniforms.  They don't get much sleep as they actually are leading the new class that comes in that week for the first couple of days, then work with them as needed.  Will have short nights and long days again, but it's different because when they get a minute they can respond to a text or e-mail.  The FB support groups and N4Ms have been a significant source of support and encouragement.  And hthurma2 is right - keep busy knowing this is just a rocky path to a bright future.

Comment by Melissa (Tucson) on October 12, 2011 at 4:27am

Any class 05-12 moms here?  My nephew is in that class and I'm looking for graduation info.

Comment by hthurma2 on September 26, 2011 at 3:53pm

Hey Everyone!

My Fiance is in the OCS class of 04-12. I heard from him last tuesday. The day before they got their drill instructor. He was already horse and didn't really sound like himself. He also told me that although he had been writing letters every night that they had not been able to send them yet. He said to expect a call within 3-4 weeks. I sure hope its less than 3 weeks! I just want to encourage you all, especially those who spent a ton of time with their significant other before they left, to find a new routine. This has been difficult for me and I spend most of my nights up rolling about in bed wondering if he is ok and wishing that I could be there to encourage him every step of the way but i'm a student at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine so I have been very distracted with school and clinics. Another tip passed on to me from a wife of a navy captain was to remember to eat healthy, I cannot stress this enough. Go for a run, write letters (or in a journal), find a new hobby (one you didn't do with your significant other). You aren't trying to replace or forget about your significant other but you simply cannot wallow. Anyways I hope you all are having a great day! Love and Blessings!

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