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Please, please remember before you post: our sons are part of a Special Operations community, even while in training, and it is vitally important to form the habit of not divulging any information that could possibly compromise the safety of any of their members. This would especially apply to names, dates, places, procedures, etc. You might like to read the "Discussion Forum" titled "OPSEC" for some guidance. If you are still in doubt, please ask one of our members for their opinion by private message before you post. We are here to help each other, but we must be careful at all times.

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Son wants SWCC

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Comment by Chellita on October 1, 2012 at 2:18pm: My son's PIR is also this Friday, perhaps we will meet!

Cannot wait.

Thank you all for the kind words.

Comment by Trixiebell on October 1, 2012 at 2:09pm: My "W"s PIR is this Friday, he had informed me that he will be staying
In GL for a week after PIR then off to Coronado.

Comment by BJA57 on October 1, 2012 at 1:52pm: WELCOME!! Chelita and Joanie!!

there are NO stupid questions..... "W" stands for Warrior. Since we cannot and should not and will not tell our sons' names and whereabouts, we use "W" so we all know we are talking about our child.... and it describes them so well :)

From what I have been told, the new SWCC train-ees do stay in GL for a while to get back into shape after basic. The have "jobs" but mostly PT.

I wouldn't count on Christmas.... our son was at Coronado for Christmas during his training. He was not allowed leave. We celebrated when we saw him at graduation!!

One more thing to add to SWCC'Em-----

This came through this site a couple years ago, in regards to trying to explain what our kiddos do---

"I don't try to explain-- to those who understand, no explanation is necessary; to those who don't understand- no explanation is possible."

Happy Monday!!!

Comment by floridabeachgirl on October 1, 2012 at 1:36pm: Howdy y'all. My son graduates bc on 10/12 and stays in GL until Dec some time. He is fresh out of high school. This may seem like a stupid question, but I can't find the answer...what is a "W"? Do you think they will start a new training group before Christmas or possibly after? I hope my kiddo can come home for Christmas, but am not holding my breath.

Thanks for all the info in the posts. I am prior Navy but this is a whole new world for me. ;)

Comment by kelly67 on October 1, 2012 at 10:37am: Welcome Chellita! Have a wonderful time at PIR, it is an awesome experience for sure! Try to get to Chicago/Navy Pier for a visit while your there if your son has free time! Best of Luck to him in SWCC training when he gets out to Coronado! We will be here for you if you need support or have any questions! Take Care!

Comment by Chellita on October 1, 2012 at 10:29am: Hello All you courageous Moms!

My son 's PIR is on 10/5.

Cannot wait to see him! He is SO very excited for Coronado.

Thank you for all the information on what is about to happen.

I am so very proud that he is where he is and that he will become one of these amazing men of valor.

I will be reading all I can to keep myself informed as well as looking for the incredible support that is obviously offered here.

Chellita

Comment by SWCC'Em on September 22, 2012 at 11:09am

I haven't checked this board in awhile and am glad to see all of the posts this morning! What a nice surprise! :)

"New Moms:" What I've learned on this journey so far (tongue in cheek... kind-of):

You will always be worried about something. Always.
You will always be praying about something. Always.
The motto: "No news is good news" becomes something you say very, very frequently.
Invest in good hair coloring (or hair colorist) if gray hair bothers you as you will be getting more gray hair than you think. Same with antacids from the heartburn you'll most likely get too.
For mom's of the younger "W's:" you'll learn what it means to let go. Holding on and holding tight is always easier than letting them go to pursue their life, their dreams and their journey. This is a hard one.
You'll find your non-military friends often don't really understand what you (or your "W") is going through. You'll find that you won't have to explain yourself here-- everyone 'gets it' because they've lived it. I've been fortunate to make some great friends from this site. We've gotten each other through some tough times.
SEALS have better "PR" than SWCC. Most 'civilians' have no idea what SWCC is. This used to annoy me until my "W's" brother said, "That's WHY they are the best kept secret in the Navy! DUH!!"
Talcum powder (to get sand off easily), body glide, butt paste (both for chafing that WILL occur) and Smart Feet insoles will help your "W" in BCT. Your "W" may not believe you... send it to them anyway or encourage them to try it.
White and black fabric pens (from Elmer) will be difficult for them to find in Coronado since just about everyone on base wants/needs them. They use these pens for 'stenciling' their names on their uniforms. We spent most of one day looking for these-- or ANY-- fabric pens in just about every store in Coronado and San Diego. Of course when I got back home, the first store I went into had a lot of them. I bought 10 of each color and sent it.
YOU are their anchor whether they tell you this or not. As BJA57 said be encouraging, be strong and cheer-lead. They absolutely need to know that YOU know that they can do this. Where the mind goes, the body will follow.
Words like "DOR," "asmoed,' 'dropped,' 'rolled,' 'class up,' ;BCT,' CQT' (to name a few off the top of my head) will find their way in your daily speech. "Civilian" friends will have no idea what you're talking about.
You will be amazed at your sons (and his team members) capacity for mental 'toughness,' physical ability and endurance... and you'll reach a whole new level of 'proud.'
You may find yourself watching "Surviving the Cut" from Discovery Channel (also on YouTube!) to either learn more about what your "W" is going through-- or to simply feel 'closer' to them.

I'm sure that there are many more that the "vet" Mom's have-- I'm still a rookie in the whole process myself!!

A heart-felt congratulations to all that graduated recently!! My "W" will (hopefully) be graduating next year and we're planning to attend as well and wouldn't miss this for the world. Nice to know that it's recorded!

For those who's sons are deployed (or will be shortly): I know you're looking forward to hearing from them and getting them back home ASAP. I will pray for their safe journey back home to you: God bless and Gods speed to them and to you.

Comment by kelly67 on September 20, 2012 at 8:59am: Good Morning! Congratulations to all the recent SWCC graduates & their families, such an awesome accomplishment for sure!!

BJA57, Thinking of you & hoping all goes well for your W's 3rd deployment! I also want to thank you for sharing your motto with us..it is truly helpful to remember those wise words & always be encouraging to our brave, strong sons!

I hope you all have a wonderful day!