DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in February

My son doesn't leave until next week but with your son leaving late in the week and mine leaving early the next they could end up in the same unit. Who knows. My son will be headed to GC as well. Here we go Radiogirl ;)

My son was supposed to leave for boot camp from MN on Feb 5th but got a call this morning because of bad weather he will leave tomorrow instead. It is just one day sooner but its tough to have change plans, juggle schedules, and lose a day. 

My son's leave date was changed from 2/10 to 2/23.  Does anyone else have a son/daughter leaving that date?

My daughter has passed through the MEPs processing, yesterday and is off too boot camp today leaving from the airport in Jax Florida, she is happy and good spirits, which gives me reassurance that she knows what she is expecting when she gets there, and that helps me to accept it. 

Anchors away!  My son left for boot camp today.  Bittersweet moment, but he was excited, but nervous. I was so proud to watch him swear in at MEPS.  A very proud moment!  I will feel relieved when I get the "I'm here" phone call.  Then I will know he's safely at boot camp.  Here we go!

My daughter will be leaving for Chicago, Il. on Tuesday, Feb. 10th. She goes to New Orleans on Monday, Feb. 9th. I am getting more emotional as the time is drawing closer. More concerned for my granddaughter who is 4 years old.

If your future Sailor has yet to ship, be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for....

If you have not yet joined Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), now is a good time to do so (especially if you have a recruit at the RTC) and to begin checking out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) starting with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (some of you have changes that you need to make--at least change 3; make change 4 if your profile pic includes your future Sailor or recruit) and then Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

Marie, I left info on your My Page. There is info in Arrival and What Happens at the RTC that will help you to know what is happening and what to expect.

Caroline,My Daughter leaves tomorrow for Jacksonville,then flys to GL on Tues,how did you get the photo of them sitting on the plane?Did she send you a selfie?

Well the partys over,we leave at 9am in the morning for the recruiters office in Ocala then the 2 and a half hr drive to Jacksonville,spend the night and watch our daughters swearing in before her flight to GL(DID I MENTION SHES OUR ONE AND ONLY)but its what she wants to do,so very proud of her!!!Hope to meet lots of other moms in the same boat!!!

Thanks Marie for your input,i would love to keep in touch,your guy will be a week ahead of my Daughter who will have her A school in San Antonio,where does he go?

If your future Sailor has yet to ship, be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for....

If you have not yet joined Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), now is a good time to do so (especially if you have a recruit at the RTC) and to begin checking out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) starting with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (some of you have changes that you need to make--at least change 3; make change 4 if your profile pic includes your future Sailor or recruit) and then Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

Hi Leslie.. My daughter left on 2/3 and will be going to San Antonio for A school... She was so excited when we dropped her off and she was sworn in.  

I have left info on some of your My Pages about your future Sailor's (or recruit's) rating (job/specialty) or field and "A" School. If anyone else needs this info, leave a comment on my My Page with the rating and I will comment back on your My Page.I also have info on the PACT programs.

My baby left last Tuesday, 2/3, and this has been harder than I thought.  She has left before, off to college, but not being able to pick up the phone and say hello has been really tough.  When I received my 45 second call when she arrived, she sounded in such great spirits so that was nice but now I'm dying for another call.  I know it will be a few weeks so I have been writing letters every other day.  What an experience this has been and it has only been a week  :)  I'm so anxious to get the box and then the "form letter" in a few weeks!!!  This site has helped some, just reading what others are going through as well.  Thank you all for sharing your stories.  God bless you all!!!!

Everyone, Make it a habit to check your My Page because you may have comments from Members and not even know it if you have the notifications turned off for comments on your My Page. To reply to someone who leaves a comment on your My Page, click on "Comment Back" or "View Thread" (you will have to do that if the person has their profile set to "Just My Friends") below the comment.

I got "The Box" today. My son arrived at RTC on Wednesday 2/4. =)

It's been one week today since my daughter left.  Hardest week to get through, but I keep thinking positive thoughts...   Box arrived a few days ago and the form letter any day now!  Getting closer and closer to some form of contact with my girl!  Hope everyone is hanging in there! :)

Hello,  My daughter (18 years old) also left last week, very hard week with no contact except for the arrival phone call.  Everyday I go to call or text her, and then I remember...  Then her grandma passed away Sunday, and there is no way of letting her know, and now that I think about it, I won't be informing her of this until after boot camp, I don't want to add stress to her. 
I'm still getting use to this site, great communication! 

My condolences Jengib89.  I lost my mom last April, ironically I think the day that is slotted for my SR graduation!  They have an Angel whispering in their ear ;-) Getting them through! 

I'll be keeping you in my prayers.  

Jengib89-  I am so sorry for your loss! what an emotional time for you and your family.. Stay strong and soon enough she will be in your arms again!  I feel the same way about unconsciously picking up the phone to reach out- hard to stop.  I even went to her facebook page out of habit... Soon enough our girls will be back- stronger, and more grown up than the day they left... :)

Thank you for all your kind words... 

Thank you for the advice, I didn't even think about that. I will let others know...

Here is the first group for the February shippers:

PIR: 03/27/2015 TG 20 - 11 Divisions (119-128 and 920) 4 guests

Click on the date and join to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Our Daughter left yesterday from Meps in Jacksonville(we went to see her swear in) her flight to GL was at 5.15pm she was in Great spirits and she called when she arrived at the airport,they had all been given food vouchers for food there and were put in groups of 6,they went to eat at Chillis and a Gentleman on the next table picked up all their tabs(he said he had been in the Navy 6 yrs)Now when she told me that i cried!She said she had to go after sending photos from her phone(i am starting a scrapbook for her,to keep me busy)they were not allowed to use their phones on the bus ride,the next call was 9.20pm(earlier than i thought it would be!)She said her phone would be packed in the box with her clothes today and sent and she would call again in 2 weeks!I know she is still up and busy since waking yesterday morning forMeps at 4am but as i told her the time will fly by and she made alot of new good friends on the beginning of her new adventure i am so very proud of her! It was also so nice to meet other Navy 4 Moms at Meps,we are a great Navy Family(hope to see you all at Graduation!)

My baby boy left yesterday from Fort Lee.  Their flight was cancelled but they caught a new one.  Received the scripted call at 1am.  He sounded tired but excited a the same time.  Now we wait.

My daughter arrived last night at 11:00. My son-n-law got the 2 minute call. It was 12:00 Georgia time.

Lesley, it was a pleasure meeting you and your family.  I am so glad your Sam is a good communicator!  Austin called to let us know he had arrived but gave no other information.  Can we keep in touch?  Please feel free to friend my on FB if you have one.  Tonya Simpson Ashley. I hope you are doing okay today.  I was so heartbroken for you when your daughter left.  Watching you stand by that bus, I could just tell how much you two love each other and I know you must have a great relationship :) 

My son arrived to Great Lakes shortly before midnight last night. I was getting texts throughout the day of his travel from Seattle and received a call when they touched down in Chicago and then the scripted call from GL. He said the other kids were friendly and talkative and he seemed relieved at that...reminded him everyone is in the same boat. After a long weekend of good-bye parties, nervous stomach, he was  glad things were finally happening, although very bittersweet. I can't wait to get that form letter so I can start writing letters!

hI Tonya,just got home from work,i am on FB so will try and connect with you(i dont have Sam here to show me how to do all ths stuff now so it may take me awhile(she is my one and only) she told me Austin was in her group of 6 that ate at Chilis where the guy on the next table bought their meals!