rsv227, my son is in the Air Force but there boot camp is nothing like the Navy. He left on a Tuesday and he was calling home every Saturday and Sunday if his group was doing well!! He was able to take his cell phone and everything!!
I often wondered the same thing because I could never find one for Airforce. I have a boy in Navy and one in Airforce. Thank you for the info Teachermom. I will check it out.
I am leaving in 13 days for my son's graduation I'M SO EXCITED. After graduation he heads to Texas for school but i am very thankful that i get to see him for at least a day that to me is better then nothing.
Well, as expected his time here at home has flown. :( Tomorrow is his last full day here then we take him to the airport Wednesday.He is going to TRY to come again in Jan depending on $$$ of course.
If anyone in this group lives within driving distance to New Port Richey FL (surrounding areas include Holiday, St Petersburg, Clearwater etc I will be there on vacation and I am going to have a get-together for all of my navy Mom friends who would like to join us on Wednesday afternoon/evening. I will have goodies/food and we can all sit around (or in if you prefer) the pool and just have a fun time getting to know each other and talking about our recruits and Sailors. If anyone is in that area and would like to join us please send me an email and let me know. My hubby will be away on a fishing trip and we were gonna do it Monday because he wants to be there but that is our 1st wedding anniversary <3 So, I would love to have you join me and others and you will get to meet my Sailor as well :-) The date is Wednesday June 27th. If you would like to meet but that afternoon or evening isn't good for you let me know and we will set up a another time while I am there :-) I am so excited to meet some of my navy Mom friends!!! My email is uniquememorymakers@yahoo.com
Avia swear in at 9:30 she is the first group but only two of them are going, both navy girls. We are so proud of her and happy that she made it!!! YEAH!!! We did not have any problem finding Forth Gillem; Avia's boyfriend is an Army Reserve so all he did was show his ID plus our ID and we went thru the gate without any problem. Once we get to the building he sign in show his military ID and write down how many guest who is the Recruits and the woman gave us a visitor sticker. Not bad at all, The Major that did the Oath taking come and seat with us at the visitor lounge we don't know that he is the one. After about 5 minutes he disappears, the woman from the front calls us to go to this room. Beautiful they have all the Military flags, the entire military creed. The room looks so nice it's quite the recruits was all line up the way they are train too. We enjoy it. Soon we got there Avia come out and spend some time with us. Then she went to the other room, we got to spend a lot of time with her. Now she said she is on the way to the airport but the flight won’t leave until4:45pm American Airlines. We are all happy she was excited to go so are we. She said keep an eye on her boyfriend hah hah hah. We made it home safe, I made spaghetti with garlic bread, after that we eat the cake Avia made for us before she left yesterday. We all eat in the dining table and talk about the military life. Matthew was on Recon Scout while he was in the Army and my families are retired Navy and I was once a Marine wife for seven years we lived in Iwakuni Japan then California, so everything works out perfect everybody was happy I know we are. Maybe after the boot camp Avia will start talking about the military life. I did not feel sad at all because no need to what Avia is going thru will be good for her, she will have a career she can be proud off, good benefits, college education and traveling around the world. We are proud NAVY family for Avia. She is very happy when we left her and excited for the new adventure in her young life.
Talk to Avia about 8 minutes ago she said she have one more phone calls before they will take everything from them. They are not going to bed until tomorrow night @10pm. Told her she will sleep good then hah hah hah. She sounds very happy except for the sleeping part. They are getting all the uniforms tonight, book and all the good stuff. They will see the barracks and where they are going to sleep tomorrow night.
Please check out Molly's Adopt a Sailor Project for July. I'm Mom of the Month and we have a wonderful group of sailors, airmen, and soldiers to support in Afghanistan. If you can be a one box mom/spouse/dad, every bit helps! When you go to the July discussion on Molly's be sure to click "follow" so you will get updates to the project. Thanks for any help you can give.
My daughter is graduating a school Thursday and supposed to come home Friday and then to Japan. Any wisdom on how they arrange travel when they make a stop before their final destination?
My son went in June 27, other moms from another group said they had received theirs and the family went in with my son, I guess it is just me being impatient..but I am a first timer at all this.
Happy 4th to all of you early I have been off line for awhile. I hope you are all doing great and your children are good. My son has started school in Texas and is doing good will graduate from there in September and then will go to California might make it home for Christmas I hope. All of you take care and keep your chin's up your child will do great and make you so very proud. Have a safe 4th and God Bless all the Men & Women :)
Hi Sailor12 - my daugther went same day yours went. She came from Atlanta, and she said they are five from Georgia. SShe called me 3 times before theyt ook the phone away from her. Then she called again Friday morning about her last doctor. So I gave her the name of the doctor and the practice so as the phone number. She said they need it okay but she sounds very happy so I won't worry at all. Maybe this week or next I should get the box from her. We went to Avia's swear in at Fort Gillem. So far that time we are the only family with her. She is in the first group to swear in. Where is your son came from Atlanta too? - China:-)
Hi ladies, I am happy right now. Got the box from Avia about 30 minutes ago. They send every single thing she bring at BC LOL. So funny even the bra and panty was sent home too. Now I did not get nothing but the paperworks she sign the day she left. With the boarding pass etc. It says on the first page Atlanta Meps Shippers they are 5 pages with this and that she sign. When do I get the letter with her address so I can mail all my letters to her.
chinadoll-the letter with her official address and PIR date should be another couple weeks. you can contact her recruiter for an address that some have warned may not be exactly right, but i used that address and started sending letter right away and it worked for her,so good luck. Also check out bootcamp moms and when you get her ship and division number join those groups too-they are wonderful sites for you while your recruit is at BC
Chinadoll19, my son is from Texas, I received his box, but waiting on the letter, its been a long week but finding you guys and these different groups has made things easier and helps me to understand so I am able to be more supportive and a little more knowledgeable about his life as a Sailor..
Hello My daughter left on June 20th her pir date is 8-17 her ship is 07 div 258. Is there any one else that has a child in the same div as mine ??? If so I was wandering if you had heard from them?? I have not I only recvd her call to let me know she arrived and she stated that she would call in 2 weeks I did however recv her box and the form letter:(
@ryznerclan when my son was in bc we received the "I'm here" call. And we didn't hear from him again for 4 weeks. Don't worry too much....No news is good news as they say. They usually have to earn their phone calls home and if the division as a whole fails something then sometimes they lose that call home. But, sometimes SR's earn special calls if they do something extra. My son won a knot tying contest and he won a phone call home. So keep hoping and keep the phone close. I'm sure she will call sure.....Try not to worry!!! I know it's hard...been there too! Good luck to you and her.....just keep writing her those letters...
My son was at BC from 2-20 until 4-20. We received a total of 3 calls, I'm here, (1) midway call about 15 minutes and I'm a sailor call. this was the hardest part for me, because other moms were getting phone calls for often, even from his division. I was very sad when this was happening, but I just wrote lots of letters which he liked. I even sent the multiple choice and fill in the blank letters, he really enjoyed those. We also mailed newspaper clipping from home, with sports stuff too. Just keep writing and sending pictures too. He liked having a family photo to look at during his time there. Good Luck, MOM PIR will be here and everything changes. Now I talk with him during the week and most certainly during the weekends. BC was the longest time for me, keep busy and start planning your visit to GL.
I just received the box! No notes....I read that one of the moms kept one tshirt to sniffle her son...Great idea! When or how do I get his address? I really want to write him....thanks
My son left for boot camp on July 17th. He said I would get his address in a week and his graduation date in two weeks but, haven't heard or received anything. Hoping I hear something soon.
kajmam - I couldn't give up my sons shirt at all while in BC and when he went to the sandbox I was worse : ) Just to be able to smell their sent puts a smile on your face and also makes you remember when they were little and still at home...
carmenb - You will get that letter and I'm sure even more.. Whats sweet is that my son has saved all of his letters and cards that he has received since he has been in ...
FresnoNavyMom - Here is the link for your Training Group. Within this link you can set up a group for your division, if one has not already been set up.
Teachermom(sh3div208)PIR 07/06
May 16, 2012
CLAMOM
rsv227, my son is in the Air Force but there boot camp is nothing like the Navy. He left on a Tuesday and he was calling home every Saturday and Sunday if his group was doing well!! He was able to take his cell phone and everything!!
May 16, 2012
Marcy
I often wondered the same thing because I could never find one for Airforce. I have a boy in Navy and one in Airforce. Thank you for the info Teachermom. I will check it out.
May 17, 2012
nickolasryan
I am leaving in 13 days for my son's graduation I'M SO EXCITED. After graduation he heads to Texas for school but i am very thankful that i get to see him for at least a day that to me is better then nothing.
May 21, 2012
gamom
My son is ship 09 and div 215
Grad date is July 13!!!
May 25, 2012
NancyS
gamom -- my SR is in the same division and ship! Please join the PIR group page! I'll send you an invite!
We'll get through this together!
May 25, 2012
NancyS
Sorry gamom, guess I can't invite you. Here is the link
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir07132012
or go to the main page and look for the link to all the PIR groups!
May 25, 2012
Pearl Harbor MA
Well, as expected his time here at home has flown. :( Tomorrow is his last full day here then we take him to the airport Wednesday.He is going to TRY to come again in Jan depending on $$$ of course.
Jun 18, 2012
nickolasryan
My son has graduated and is in Texas starting his school first course is EMT so very proud. Graduation was very emotional but worth every tear
Jun 19, 2012
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
If anyone in this group lives within driving distance to New Port Richey FL (surrounding areas include Holiday, St Petersburg, Clearwater etc I will be there on vacation and I am going to have a get-together for all of my navy Mom friends who would like to join us on Wednesday afternoon/evening. I will have goodies/food and we can all sit around (or in if you prefer) the pool and just have a fun time getting to know each other and talking about our recruits and Sailors. If anyone is in that area and would like to join us please send me an email and let me know. My hubby will be away on a fishing trip and we were gonna do it Monday because he wants to be there but that is our 1st wedding anniversary <3 So, I would love to have you join me and others and you will get to meet my Sailor as well :-) The date is Wednesday June 27th. If you would like to meet but that afternoon or evening isn't good for you let me know and we will set up a another time while I am there :-) I am so excited to meet some of my navy Mom friends!!! My email is uniquememorymakers@yahoo.com
Jun 19, 2012
SR.LaskiesMom (Ship 12 DIV 372)
My son will be leaving 9/13 for boot-camp ... He hasn't left yet, and I miss him already!
Jun 26, 2012
April - MMN Mom
Lynette, the day they come to your house and take your boy away I think is the hardest day ever. It gets easier after that. :)
Jun 27, 2012
chinadoll19
Avia swear in at 9:30 she is the first group but only two of them are going, both navy girls. We are so proud of her and happy that she made it!!! YEAH!!! We did not have any problem finding Forth Gillem; Avia's boyfriend is an Army Reserve so all he did was show his ID plus our ID and we went thru the gate without any problem. Once we get to the building he sign in show his military ID and write down how many guest who is the Recruits and the woman gave us a visitor sticker. Not bad at all, The Major that did the Oath taking come and seat with us at the visitor lounge we don't know that he is the one. After about 5 minutes he disappears, the woman from the front calls us to go to this room. Beautiful they have all the Military flags, the entire military creed. The room looks so nice it's quite the recruits was all line up the way they are train too. We enjoy it. Soon we got there Avia come out and spend some time with us. Then she went to the other room, we got to spend a lot of time with her. Now she said she is on the way to the airport but the flight won’t leave until4:45pm American Airlines. We are all happy she was excited to go so are we. She said keep an eye on her boyfriend hah hah hah. We made it home safe, I made spaghetti with garlic bread, after that we eat the cake Avia made for us before she left yesterday. We all eat in the dining table and talk about the military life. Matthew was on Recon Scout while he was in the Army and my families are retired Navy and I was once a Marine wife for seven years we lived in Iwakuni Japan then California, so everything works out perfect everybody was happy I know we are. Maybe after the boot camp Avia will start talking about the military life. I did not feel sad at all because no need to what Avia is going thru will be good for her, she will have a career she can be proud off, good benefits, college education and traveling around the world. We are proud NAVY family for Avia. She is very happy when we left her and excited for the new adventure in her young life.
Jun 27, 2012
chinadoll19
Avia arrived Chicago @7:49 our time. She said that she will write me soon sshe can and she loves me too. I am glad she made it there safe.:-)
Jun 27, 2012
chinadoll19
Avia arrived Chicago @7:49 our time. She said that she will write me soon sshe can and she loves me too. I am glad she made it there ssafe.:-)
Jun 27, 2012
Irene McClure
Hey Chinadoll! I am glad that she got there safely. Give her about 2 weeks.
Jun 27, 2012
chinadoll19
Talk to Avia about 8 minutes ago she said she have one more phone calls before they will take everything from them. They are not going to bed until tomorrow night @10pm. Told her she will sleep good then hah hah hah. She sounds very happy except for the sleeping part. They are getting all the uniforms tonight, book and all the good stuff. They will see the barracks and where they are going to sleep tomorrow night.
Jun 27, 2012
chinadoll19
Irene McClure- thanks I will wait for her first letter and we are looking forward to the graduation day.
Jun 27, 2012
Lorraine
Please check out Molly's Adopt a Sailor Project for July. I'm Mom of the Month and we have a wonderful group of sailors, airmen, and soldiers to support in Afghanistan. If you can be a one box mom/spouse/dad, every bit helps! When you go to the July discussion on Molly's be sure to click "follow" so you will get updates to the project. Thanks for any help you can give.
Jul 1, 2012
Sailor12
Jul 1, 2012
Phillies
Jul 1, 2012
VikzProudMomma
Sailor 12, I received my box almost a week after she left.
Jul 2, 2012
blm
My daughter is graduating a school Thursday and supposed to come home Friday and then to Japan. Any wisdom on how they arrange travel when they make a stop before their final destination?
Jul 2, 2012
blm
thanks Gwen, so he had to pay for his own ticket from and back to Chicago?
Jul 2, 2012
blm
sounds crazy huh..but I suppose that is the airlines way, doesn't make sense though!!lol
Jul 2, 2012
Sailor12
Jul 3, 2012
chinadoll19
Ladies, "HAPPY 4TH OF JULY" TO ALL!!! GO NAVY GO!!!! - From me and my family:-)
Jul 3, 2012
nickolasryan
Happy 4th to all of you early I have been off line for awhile. I hope you are all doing great and your children are good. My son has started school in Texas and is doing good will graduate from there in September and then will go to California might make it home for Christmas I hope. All of you take care and keep your chin's up your child will do great and make you so very proud. Have a safe 4th and God Bless all the Men & Women :)
Jul 3, 2012
chinadoll19
Hi Sailor12 - my daugther went same day yours went. She came from Atlanta, and she said they are five from Georgia. SShe called me 3 times before theyt ook the phone away from her. Then she called again Friday morning about her last doctor. So I gave her the name of the doctor and the practice so as the phone number. She said they need it okay but she sounds very happy so I won't worry at all. Maybe this week or next I should get the box from her. We went to Avia's swear in at Fort Gillem. So far that time we are the only family with her. She is in the first group to swear in. Where is your son came from Atlanta too? - China:-)
Jul 3, 2012
chinadoll19
Hi ladies, I am happy right now. Got the box from Avia about 30 minutes ago. They send every single thing she bring at BC LOL. So funny even the bra and panty was sent home too. Now I did not get nothing but the paperworks she sign the day she left. With the boarding pass etc. It says on the first page Atlanta Meps Shippers they are 5 pages with this and that she sign. When do I get the letter with her address so I can mail all my letters to her.
Jul 3, 2012
blm
chinadoll-the letter with her official address and PIR date should be another couple weeks. you can contact her recruiter for an address that some have warned may not be exactly right, but i used that address and started sending letter right away and it worked for her,so good luck. Also check out bootcamp moms and when you get her ship and division number join those groups too-they are wonderful sites for you while your recruit is at BC
Jul 3, 2012
blm
Happy 4th of July to all
Jul 4, 2012
Sailor12
Jul 4, 2012
Laurie (Nolan's mom)
Happy 4th of July to all. I am new to Navy for moms. My son leaves for bootcamp on July 10th.
Jul 4, 2012
kazzam(SHIP 13 DIV 313)
Hi everyone, My son is leaving for GL on Aug 2nd. Anybody else out there with a loved one leaving same day?
Jul 5, 2012
chinadoll19
Good morning ladies, got he first letter yesterday, she is on ship9 Div 265. Is anyone here have a daugther on that ship? - Thanks China
Jul 6, 2012
Ann (ship12 div 219) justins mom
Hello any moms form ship 12 div 219? Would love to see how your son is doing?
Jul 10, 2012
ryznerclan ( ship 07 div 258)
Hello My daughter left on June 20th her pir date is 8-17 her ship is 07 div 258. Is there any one else that has a child in the same div as mine ??? If so I was wandering if you had heard from them?? I have not I only recvd her call to let me know she arrived and she stated that she would call in 2 weeks I did however recv her box and the form letter:(
Jul 12, 2012
myboysmom(Ship09/Div078)
@ryznerclan when my son was in bc we received the "I'm here" call. And we didn't hear from him again for 4 weeks. Don't worry too much....No news is good news as they say. They usually have to earn their phone calls home and if the division as a whole fails something then sometimes they lose that call home. But, sometimes SR's earn special calls if they do something extra. My son won a knot tying contest and he won a phone call home. So keep hoping and keep the phone close. I'm sure she will call sure.....Try not to worry!!! I know it's hard...been there too! Good luck to you and her.....just keep writing her those letters...
Jul 13, 2012
ENMomJapan@8-12(Pat)
My son was at BC from 2-20 until 4-20. We received a total of 3 calls, I'm here, (1) midway call about 15 minutes and I'm a sailor call. this was the hardest part for me, because other moms were getting phone calls for often, even from his division. I was very sad when this was happening, but I just wrote lots of letters which he liked. I even sent the multiple choice and fill in the blank letters, he really enjoyed those. We also mailed newspaper clipping from home, with sports stuff too. Just keep writing and sending pictures too. He liked having a family photo to look at during his time there. Good Luck, MOM PIR will be here and everything changes. Now I talk with him during the week and most certainly during the weekends. BC was the longest time for me, keep busy and start planning your visit to GL.
Jul 13, 2012
AMOMMSO
Jul 14, 2012
Kajmam
Jul 24, 2012
carmenb
My son left for boot camp on July 17th. He said I would get his address in a week and his graduation date in two weeks but, haven't heard or received anything. Hoping I hear something soon.
Jul 29, 2012
mikes mom
kajmam - I couldn't give up my sons shirt at all while in BC and when he went to the sandbox I was worse : ) Just to be able to smell their sent puts a smile on your face and also makes you remember when they were little and still at home...
carmenb - You will get that letter and I'm sure even more.. Whats sweet is that my son has saved all of his letters and cards that he has received since he has been in ...
Jul 29, 2012
KTK - SHIP 12 DIV 307
SHIP 12 DIV 307..anyone else?
Aug 3, 2012
Matty
this is new to me..... just received a letter from my son; he is in bc ; we are so proud of him....
Aug 5, 2012
mikes mom
Awwwwwww Matty save all those letters : )
Aug 6, 2012
zachsmomct
Just got the FORM LETTER!! Soooo excited to start sending the letters!!! Anyone else ship 12 div 306??? Grad date 9/21/12
Aug 6, 2012
FresnoNavyMom (Nuke School)
Anyone know if there is a group on Facebook (or here) for boot camp moms of Ship 12 Div 296? I'm thinking of starting one if there's not one already.
Aug 7, 2012
JackieD
FresnoNavyMom - Here is the link for your Training Group. Within this link you can set up a group for your division, if one has not already been set up.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir09142012
Aug 7, 2012