DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in December

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This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for bootcamp in Dec..I will leave the year open so that even future Deppers leaving in the month of Dec of any year can join...Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions

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  • proudmom

    He called! 1:30 am. Sounded tired.

    Dec 16, 2015

  • Carly

    I got a call from my son at 12:30 est, it was about 30 seconds and he sounded very tired!

    Dec 16, 2015

  • bahmom

    My son shipped 12/15. He landed about 630 and I got the call about 10. He sounded very tired. I made sure to tell him how much I love him and how proud I am of him.

    Dec 16, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    The recruits who shipped/ship this week will have PIR 02/05/2016.

    Dec 17, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    Here are the PIR groups for the December shippers:

    PIR: 01/22/2016 TG 11 - 13 Divisions (069-078, 805, 806, and 911) 3 guests

    PIR: 01/29/2016 TG 12 - 13 Divisions (079-090 and 912) 3 guests

    PIR: 02/05/2016 TG 13 (to be updated; begins with Division 091 and contains Divisions 807 and 913)

    NO PIR 02/12/2016 or 02/19/2016

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

    Dec 17, 2015

  • Elizabeth

    Finally got the form letter! Graduation is 1/29!

    Dec 17, 2015

  • Momma Bear

    Finally got my letter today! He shipped 12/7, PIR 2/5/16. YAY!!! Now to make my travel arrangements!

    Dec 18, 2015

  • proudmom

    My son left 12/15. I got the box today! So happy it was so quick !

    Dec 18, 2015

  • Carly

    Mine left 12/15 and got his box today. His cell phone was sent back too!!

    Dec 18, 2015

  • rgmac4

    I'm jealous, my son left on 12/15 was hoping for his box today. 

    Dec 18, 2015

  • proudmom

    My son cellphone was in Hus box also. So was his watch. I didn't know he couldn't have a watch

    Dec 18, 2015

  • Kellis

    In think it depends on the type of watch. My son was able to keep his. Don't know if he's wearing it or not though.

    Dec 18, 2015

  • rgmac4

    Looks to me that shipping fedex to the east coast from Chicago goes faster than shipping to the West....Hoping my sons box comes tomorrow or Monday!

    Dec 19, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    proudmom, he may have been able to keep the watch, but sent it back when instructed to put EVERYTHING in "the box" because some don't know what they are permitted to keep.

    Cell phones are sent back.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • rgmac4

    Well I missed my box :-( I had a door hanger on my door when I got home from work. Now I'm paranoid I'm going to miss it next delivery, might have to make a road trip to pick it up at the fed ex office an hour away .... Missed the delivery by 6 mins

    Dec 19, 2015

  • Akmomto3

    My daughter shipped 12/14 (got there the 15th) and I had the FedEx note on the door. I'm sure it was her box. Urghh I figured it would be today as my dh wouldn't be home. Do they deliver on Saturdays?

    Dec 19, 2015

  • beautzer

    My son left Monday and his box came last night

    Dec 19, 2015

  • rgmac4

    I'm hoping they deliver on Saturday, but according to FedEx the next delivery attempt will be Monday....I'm trying to keep myself from driving an hour to pick it up on very little sleep.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • rgmac4

    FedEx is delivering today, my box is on the fedex truck out for delivery! I signed the paper for them to leave it on my door step, hopefully they won't come until I'm home from work

    Dec 19, 2015

  • NYmomof2

    Most of the time Fedex do not make any deliveries on Saturdays but they have some locations, which are open on Satursays from morning till 6 or 7 pm, just need to call by the phone listed on a hanger. Also its enough just sign this paper, they need just a formal signature and put it back on a door with instructions where to leave a box. I did the same when I missed the first delivery of my sons box because of work. It was delivered right on the next day and left at the place instructed on the paper.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • Akmomto3

    I just called and they won't redeliver until Monday. Loretta, our girls might be in the same division. :)
    I bought a few cards for her already to send once I get the address. It was not an easy task to find a Christmas card without glitter!!! Geez, never noticed that. However the card will be late I'm sure. It's so weird not to get texts or phone calls from her every day. I'm grateful to have found this site to I don't feel alone in this. Her dad is not much of help when it comes to the emotional part as he's a retiree and kind of tough that way.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • rgmac4

    I got my box!!! I saw the FedEx truck and stopped and asked him if he had my package and he did!! I was sad to see his stuff but glad it made it safely back home!

    Dec 19, 2015

  • Akmomto3

    Dogs started barking, doorbell... The FedEx lady just stopped and brought the box!! So excited and sad. surpised that she even had to put her tooth brush in the box.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    Akmomto3, another mile marker down on this journey. She will get a new toothbrush.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • Gwizmom

    Any chance we will get to visit our daughter on dec 25th she shipped dec. 15th?

    Dec 19, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    Gwizmom, recruits cannot have visitors, so no, you cannot visit her. She will have PIR on 02/05/2016, so she will not be in one of the two TG's that will be part of the Adopt-a-Sailor program. Don't count on a call either, but it could happen. Have your phone available EVERY day between 8 am and 8 pm Central time and don't expect a call, but be pleasantly surprised when you receive a call. Phone Cards and Phone Calls will tell you more about calls and will even tell you some times you can relax and know that you will most likely not receive a call.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • Mamafig

    I'm waiting for my letter. Hopefully I get it Monday.  I'm anxious to know where I can send him letters.  But mostly I'm excited for him finally beginning his journey.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • Carly

    Lemonelephant, my son left on 12/15 and we were told he would be a part of adopt a sailor since he's there over Christmas. Why are you saying they will not be part of this?

    Dec 19, 2015

  • Akmomto3

    I'm a new navy mom but I was an army wife for 19 years so I'm not new to the military ways. I couldn't imagine going through this not knowing the ropes like a lot of you are doing right now. I know that these are all our babies, and for some even spouses but now that they have enlisted, they belong to the Navy. They are there to be prepared for their duty. Everything happens to prepare them for that. I have spent many holidays and special occasions apart from my husband and no, he couldn't call or I couldn't visit him. Just know that they are safe and being taken care of. Military life is very different and it's something to get used to. Hang in there everyone. Soon enough we will start receiving letters, phone calls and then we will get to wrap our arms around them and tell them how proud we are of them. I hope this doesn't sound harsh, I'm rooting for all of our future sailors.

    Dec 19, 2015

  • Carly

    His recruiter told us he would be with a sponsor family during the holidays!! They say anything to make it sound better!!

    Dec 20, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    Carly, it would be nice if recruiters actually paid attention to info put out by the RTC and then they could pass on accurate and current info instead of info that is neither. It would save a lot of headaches for many.

    Dec 20, 2015

  • jmom

    Loretta, I've been crying happy tears for 2 weeks!!! Her birthday was yesterday cries even more!

    Dec 20, 2015

  • jmom

    Loretta, I've been crying happy tears for 2 weeks!!! Her birthday was yesterday cries even more!

    Dec 20, 2015

  • zStratMom

    Both my sons went through BC over the holidays. No, there's no visits and no adopt-a-sailor for new recruits. Your recruit will be fine, and so will you! If you're new to the military, go buy a long burning blue candle and light it for the holiday. Every time you look at it, send thoughts of strength, warmth and your love. Then think of a happy or silly memory. Write it down. Send all those happy thoughts in your next letter!

    Dec 20, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    For those unfamiliar with the blue candle tradition, see Blue Candles.

    Dec 20, 2015

  • middlemom

    My husband just called to tell me that my son's box was just delivered....so excited.. but im at work and have to wait until I get home to open it

    Dec 21, 2015

  • rgmac4

    I'm impatiently waiting for my sons letter .... Hopefully tomorrow! My friend gave me a shadow box with my SR picture from his oath with navy stuff in it for Christmas last night, I cried like a big ole baby!

    Dec 21, 2015

  • Carly

    We got the letter today, ship 11 Div 102 and PIR 2/5!!!

    Dec 21, 2015

  • Carly

    Sorry Div 102

    Dec 21, 2015

  • proudmom

    I'm glad you moms got the letter! I haven't received mine yet but at least I know they are in the mail!

    Dec 21, 2015

  • MirandasMem

    Well ladies I recieved the form letter today.  Ship 12 Div 094 PIR 2/5/16.  So happy to finally have this in hand and I'm ready to send out the letters that are already written.  I also have a blue candle and would like to light it during the holidays while our family is all together.  Being in this group has been wonderful and supportive - thanks to all!

    Dec 21, 2015

  • Akmomto3

    So happy you got your letter Loretta!

    Dec 21, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    Here are the PIR groups for the December shippers:

    PIR: 01/22/2016 TG 11 - 13 Divisions (069-078, 805, 806, and 911) 3 guests

    PIR: 01/29/2016 TG 12 - 13 Divisions (079-090 and 912) 3 guests

    PIR: 02/05/2016 TG 13 - 15 Divisions (091-102, 807, 913 and 914) 3 guests

    NO PIR 02/12/2016 or 02/19/2016

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

    Dec 21, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    If you have a recruit in DIV 099 or DIV 100, what ship is your recruit on? Thanks

    Dec 22, 2015

  • Bradsmom

    I have been running to th email box everyday to see if there is a letter from my boy, and still nothing. I pray I hear from him soon I cannot stand this not knowing if he is okay. I pray everyone gets a letter soon. 

    Dec 22, 2015

  • proudmom

    Got my letter! Ship 04 division 099! PIR 02/05

    Dec 22, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    Thanks, proudmom,

    Dec 22, 2015

  • proudmom

    Does the division they are in mean anything or is it just a system for nunbering the recruits?

    Dec 23, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    proudmom, Ship/Division--How it Works has info for you.

    Dec 23, 2015

  • lemonelephant

    Be sure to check https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand today; you may receive a wonderful Christmas surprise from the PAO at the RTC.

    Dec 25, 2015