DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in November

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

  • meps departure nov. 29 2018

    I received my recruit belongings still waiting on a phone call or letter.  

    By Tonya

    12
  • Son Left Nov 8th still no Form Letter

    I’m getting nervous my son left Nov 8th many people in his group have gotten Form Letters I haven’t gotten one , thinking of calling his recruiter on Monday for help !! 

    By TSUNAMISMOM

    18
  • BC in November

    My daughter is leaving for BC November 26th 2018. Anyone else?

    By Tlpemp55

    20
  • MEP departure 11/20/18. Bootcamp for Mom - are you willing to do 8 weeks of “something” too?

    One week to go.  How is everyone doing?  Boy is getting ready to just get this going.  He is strong and will be fine.Dont ask me how I’m doing or I cry.Hiding In the pantry, eating Fritos and crying, kinda helps.Pants don’t fit so good anymore.I am going to do 15-30-45 minutes on my new treadmill…

    By BratGirlForever

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  • My Son Left this Morning

    I still haven’t gotten a call letting me know he made it , I’m trying not to freak out .

    By TSUNAMISMOM

    16
  • Studying for RTC

    My son leaves 11/14 and just received the book he was supposed to be studying this whole time from his recruiter.  We have struggled with getting any information from his recruiter and I'm a bit stressed that he won't be prepared when he gets to RTC.  Does he need to spend the next few days…

    By proudsailormom

    7
  • Late November 2016 ship date

    Hello all!!!!  November 22nd ship date for my future sailor.... anyone else?   Also...since this is two days before Thanksgiving, what do the recruits do for Thanksgiving??? Does anyone know if they continue P-days during T-giving day/weekend?  Just want to have an idea of what happens during…

    By d4w

    9
  • Holiday Packages

    Hello from North Carolina!So first Thanksgiving and Christmas away from home.  Are we allowed to send any packages of cookies or a small present during bootcamp?  Leave date is 20 November...I've already done the ugly cry a few times.Thanks much and God bless to all who continue to walk this…

    By Marianne

    8
  • Daughter leaves for BC on November 7th.

    My only daughter and baby of the family is leaving for BC on November 7th.  Please feel free to share any experiences or info that would be helpful!  We are very new at this, she is the first in the family to join the Military.  We are from Alabama so one of my major concerns is the weather in the…

    By Jessica's Mama

    7
  • Arriving at Boot Camp November 2017

    Hi - my son leaves for boot camp on 11/20/17.  He wanted to leave right after he enlisted, but this is the date he was given.  It's good in a way as he has more time to prepare, but he really just wants to get started.  If anyone else has a loved one  leaving for boot camp this November, please…

    By summer_girl

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