My eldest joined and flew out on 2/25/19. The only way I can make graduation is if I take my 10 month old twins...they will be turning a year old around his graduation date. Do they allow strollers? Do they count as part of the allotted tickets? I’m not even sure how to fly them up there. His…
Hello! My son also ships out February 6th. :( Very proud but sad at the same time.
Hello everyone. My son left on 2/5/18, actually 2/6 bc their flight was delayed bc of weather. I'm looking to connect with any others who have a loved one in this same division. Thanks!
Welcome to boot camp. Here's a few things that will help you out in the first few weeks.How will I know that my recruit has arrived safely?You will get a very short (5-10 second) call from your recruit soon after s/he arrives at RTC Great Lakes . It sounds like they are reading from a script "Hi…
Any other loved ones with the same?
My husband is currently in bootcamp, he left around 2 weeks ago. I am trying to figure out if I will be moved down with him, living on base, or if I have to find an apt off base. I called the Pensacola housing center and they told me not to do anything until I receive my husbands orders. When do I…
Looking to connect with other families/friends my son left on February 10,2016
Just waiting on my first letter from my recruit. The wait is horrible. I remember this from when my other son went to the Marine Corp. I am hoping he will get to call...the Marines never got to call home except that first one of course.
I would love to find someone with a loved one in this division. I still do not know the PIR date. Does anyone know if the ships numbers have any meaning? I am superstitious and nervous enough, and I learn that the ship my son is on is the number 13! I asked the recruiter if he was kidding, but…
My son left 2 days ago on the 17th......it has been such a struggle not being able to talk to him on a daily basis. I am hoping this will get easier and I understand the reasons behind it, but it still does not make it any easier. I waited up to get the "I have arrived" call, it didn't come until…
This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for bootcamp in February.I will leave the year open so that even future Deppers leaving in the month of February of any year can join.Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions