DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in February

My Valentines day was a heart breaker without my son. He arrived BC on Monday Feb 13th, however i did wake up to a Valentine card from him on my night stand that he asked his sister to set out for me! I can't wait for those dirty clothes! 

My dear step daughter arrived at BC yesterday morning.  This is my second one in the military but it doesn't make it any easier.  I can't wait to get that address and start writing her and of course get a few letters from her.  Miss her already!

Just received my form letter, My Recruit got to BC on 07FEB.  He's Ship 11 Div 111, PIR is 07APR2017.  Does anyone have someone with him?

GinjahMom-my SR is on the same ship and div as your SR.

Received letter today :)  PIR date April 7.  Ship 14 DIV 114

Got the letter!! @CherylG my SR is Ship 14 Div 113 PIR  April 7th as well.

Looks like they are definitely on schedule with the "Sailors in a box" and the Form letters.  At least now we can somewhat follow along with their training.  thisday: glad to see our kidlets are together.  

I have let ellen know that form letters have been received and the divisions are posted in http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.html for the 04/07/2017 TG.

Keep checking PIR: April 7, 2017 TG 22 and join when it is up.

Brother divisions for the 04/07/2017 TG:

111/112

113/114

115/116

Brother divisions train together and will have Battle Stations-21 (BST) together, so look for others with loved ones in either division. 

922 (See the info in 800 and 900 Divisions.)

Navy mom 2016, begin writing letters now so you will have them ready to mail when you receive The Form Letter. 

The Page, What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology), will help you with many of the new terms you will come across.

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. Also check in the upper left to see if you have Friend requests or any new messages in your Inbox.

If your future Sailor has yet to ship, then 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 go on to Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

HI Everyone, My Son leaves tomorrow as well, coming from San Diego. The time flew by. Wishing you all the best of luck tomorrow!

 Hi all,

My son also arrived in Great Lakes today. So proud but so sad. I havent been apart from him before

Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.

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. Also check in the upper left to see if you have Friend requests or any new messages in your Inbox.

Hey all, sounds like a lot of you said goodbye to your loved ones recently. I just wanted to say I'm here with you. My loved one left the 13th and I had a really hard time especially in the first couple days but I can tell you already at 10 days in it has gotten easier. Things that have helped me so far are staying busy with projects, learning as much as possible about boot camp and PIR, and writing letters to him. I highly recommend that you start writing letters before you even get the form letter with his address, then once you do, send them off. I'm here for you all if any of you need someone to talk to. Hang in there, this period of having no contact is just for a little while; we'll hear from them soon. :)

My daughter arrived at boot camp this past Tuesday, February 21st.  This site has been a tremendous help!!  I miss her so much but I am so proud of her decision, and thankful to all of you moms for supporting your children's decisions to enlist.  I'm finding out that not all recruits have supportive families.  

MamaDee 

I totally understand where you are coming from, i miss my son like crazy and it was a hard realization that things won't be the same and getting used to him not being home has been hard. Do you really ever get used to it because they are active? But nonetheless so very proud of my son! And all these sons/daughters that had the courage to enlist!

My son was in a hotel overnight on 2/21 and I received my VERY SHORT phone call at about 7:30 on 2/22. I'm super excited for him. I had a blast in (Army) Basic Training, so I'd love to be a fly on the wall! I'm pretty sure that I'm going to be obsessed with videos/posts/etc. with the day-to-day routines from here on out. Congrats to all you awesome moms! 

That's pretty cool. I wish your son the best! As for the moms-we've got this! I know it will get easier-especially knowing that this will have a positive impact on their lives.

My son arrived at bootcamp on 2/8 also! The only call we have had is the 23 second one that told us he arrived safely. I have been carrying my phone around everywhere just to be ready! Does anyone know what time of day they call??

Our SR arrived on 2/6. We got the first call on Saturday, about 4 pm. He had 30 minutes (total) to spend on the phone. He is Ship 12 Division 109

Hi ~ I received "the box" but there is no letter in the box.  Does the letter come separately?  He left on 2/23

We received the form letter about a week later.

Thank you so much for the information Gijoesgirl !  

You're welcome Susan6030! We are in our 4th week and it does get a little easier for the family.  I still think about him every second of the day but the feeling of loss isn't as bad. God bless you!

Hello I just received the box today. My son in law (he's like my son) left for boot camp on 2/23/2017.I do have a question. He put down my address and from the stress most likely he had my house numbers wrong. Luckily Fed ex called my daughter to get the correct address. Now we are wondering if the letter that was sent out with his ship number is going to go to the wrong address. /fingers crossed!

My son shipped on 2/27, met a nice family at MEPS, they took my son to dinner the night before. Never got any info from the mom, she informed me about this site, which has so much info, thank you, if u see this post ,send me a message
Hint-2 tall guys that both wore black and brown

My son left on 2/15 but we still haven't received the letter.  Will the recruiter be able to find out what division he's in so he'll get our letters?