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Comment by TxNavyWife on July 27, 2015 at 3:38pm

Thanks guys! I knew this site would be helpful again! I never thought we'd be doing the whole boot camp thing again, but here we are! If I don't see a fb group sometime this week I may go ahead and start one. 1 day down 81 to go! lol  

Comment by CindyN on July 27, 2015 at 2:17pm

TxNavyWife: I agree with Tiggermanic and use 01-16. You may hear later that his is in Alpha or Bravo company.  Then, start addressing his letter 01-16A or 01-16B. But don't worry, the letters find their way to them.  He won't receive mail the first week but do write.  He will need to get some mail after that first hard week.  As for the Facebook page, there could be one but it is set to "secret" so then, unfortunately you can't find it.  Next week when the OTC page (hopefully) posts pictures and starts an album for 01-16, you can comment on that album asking if there is a Facebook page for that class.  Someone maybe able to give you a pointer or get you invited to the group.  Or you may want to start one yourself.  I bet other Friends and Family are looking for one as well! The last few classes have used the name format "Navy OCS xx-xx Friends & Family" and set their privacy to "closed".  Closed lets people see there is a group, ask to join, but not what the posts are.  Hang in there.  Feel free to ask questions on here, even if you find a Facebook page.

Comment by Tiggermanic on July 27, 2015 at 2:13pm

it is nerve racking, hang in there.  My son really liked getting mail so write as often as you can.  He wont be able to talk to you for the first 3 weeks but can send you letters when he has time.  They are very busy studying and getting ready for inspections so dont worry too much if he doesnt write often.  I know the first 3 weeks are the hardest on them and on their love ones at home so hang in there it does go by pretty fast.

Comment by TxNavyWife on July 27, 2015 at 2:07pm

Thanks for the quick response, Tigger!

I will send it addressed to the 01-16 number.  I have looked for a fb page and don't see one yet, so I guess I'll just keep checking back. I've "liked" the OTCN page and have peeked through a couple pictures from past classes. I'm not sure whether seeing those is helpful or just more nerve wracking! lol, thanks again!

Comment by Tiggermanic on July 27, 2015 at 2:01pm

I would go with the 01-16 number if he is in the July 26 class.  If he is in the next class then it would be 02-16.  Either way he will get your mail.  It will take a little bit for them to get their facebook page up and running.  You can also follow the Officers Training Command Newport facebook because they update pictures almost every week of each class once they start.

Comment by TxNavyWife on July 27, 2015 at 1:53pm

I'm not sure whether this should go on the wall or if I should make a discussion. I dropped my husband off at OCS this Sunday and would like to start sending mail. I'm a little confused about what his class number should be though. 

I have the rest of the address for mail but I have two different "class numbers" The number my husband gave me says "class 51401"  but I've seen that the July 26 class is "0116"  I'm not sure which set of numbers to substitute in the "XX-XX" portion of the address.... any advice? Thanks

(I've also been looking for a facebook group for this class but I can't seem to find one, anyone know about this?)

Comment by Anna on July 19, 2015 at 10:56pm

M's mom,

I couldn't conceive of flying to Japan.  Years ago I had a flight to London when my oldest son's high school band was invited to march in the London parade.  I thought I was going to go crazy on that flight!!!  I just can't handle long flights any more!!!  Hope you do get to go visit with him and his wife.  That would be awesome!!!!

Comment by M's mom on July 19, 2015 at 8:41pm

Anna:  Yes, getting to Hawaii is a long haul.   Hubby and I went to Hawaii on vacation several years ago, and by the time we changed planes twice and had weather delays, it took us about 20 hours to arrive in Honolulu from the time we left home. (We're Midwesterners.)   Hubby vows if we ever go back, we will fly to the west coast and spend the night, then fly on to Hawaii the next day.  Our son and wife will be stationed in Japan in January, and hubby isn't too thrilled at making that even longer journey!   Maybe we can fly to CA one day, then HI the next, then to Tokyo the next day, thereby breaking up the in-flight time.

Comment by Anna on July 18, 2015 at 10:01pm

M's mom,

Yes his family will be going with him to Hawaii.  And the hardest part will be us trying to get over there to visit them!!!!

Comment by M's mom on July 18, 2015 at 9:30pm

Anna:   Wonderful news that your son is safely back home!!  I know the feeling of relief.  I think you mentioned him going to Hawaii soon?  Hopefully his family will be able to go with him there.  Not a bad duty station, just so FAR from the mainland to visit.

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