Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Re: sending newspaper articles, etc.  Please do NOT because, yes, it rubs off on everything.  However feel free to copy onto paper to send...conserve space (i.e., not making envelopes thick which may make your SR have to open in front of RDCs!) by copying on the back of your letters if you can.

Also, be sparing in how much reading matter you send.  If they have time to read, they have time to clean.  Some is good, a lot draws attention.

Thanks Anti M. All good points! 

Good Morning Ladies, hope you all had a Great weekend.

Welcome To the New Comers.

E's proud mom you are correct they have long days plus with standing watch it sometimes gets a little hard to write, I would get a couple of lines in my letters and my son would say half the time he was sleeping when writing.

Hope you all have a great Day!

In my call this weekend, my SR requested I send some song lyrics. He hadn't heard music since he left and he had some portions of songs going thru his mind.

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Big Ed's BBQ is within walking distance of hotel - great food.  We also ate at Wildberry Cafe (about 10 min away) - great breakfast spot if you want something other than at the hotel

Also ordered pizza from a local shop (starts with a G - you really can't go wrong).  I did hear Anastasia's Restuarant was good but didn't try it ourselves (also within walking distance of hotel)

Captain Porky's was great family owned BBQ big portions and good also Giordano's had great deep dish pizza pie. we took our Son to Steven's steak place after PIR he really enjoyed it, there were many other Families there also needs reservations.

Technically, they are only allowed to write letters on Sunday.  If they are writing at night, that's sweet, but breaking the rules.  Always assume your SR is dozing off during the relaxed routine on the weekend, and never, ever admit they write at night. 

Pina it is about 18 min. from the visiting Center where you will be picking up your Sailor. 38995 US-41, Wadsworth, IL 60083 is the address.

diannep - Thank you for explaining to the folks on here :-) You're a rock!

So sorry for the delay folks...here are the next two PIR groups:

PIR January 5, 2018 TG 09 - 14 Divisions, 043 - 054 and 908 & 9...

PIR January 12, 2018 TG 10 - 7 Divisions, 055 - 060 and 910. Each r...

As of this time the number of permitted Guests for the January 5th stands at four. IF there is a change then we will let you know. It is a large TG. In the past it would've been three guests. 

Also, the January TG will be the only TG eligible for Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor. You will receive a separate form in your packet that your recruit sends home to you. For more information about Adopt-A-Sailor please go to this link on the RTC FB Notes page:

2017 Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor program

Good Morning Ladies, hope you all have a Great Day today and May the I'm a Sailor calls come in and letters from Loved ones.

Welcome to the New Ladies on this site Nice to have you along. We have a Great group of Ladies that are more than willing to assist you on everything. Hope this site can bring you closer with more info to PIR.

Kami, Glad to hear you received your box!! Keep writing the encouraging letters, your son will relish them when they are able to be sent.

My "kid in the box" came today.

Shacha:  Sometimes on the RTC FB page, they will post random photos of divisions.  Just keep checking!  The page is Recruit Training Command on FB.

Our box came today. Not quite a week--he left last Wednesday. 

Good Morning Ladies Happy Wednesday!

I see quite a bit of you received your Box, next will be the form letter with the address to where you will be able to send Letters. Glad to know all is well, When I received my box I also received his  My sons Graduation pics I was to overwhelmed by that point, sat with the box in my hand and cried. I hope all you Ladies are doing ok. It can be an overwhelming time, Just know we are here for you all. and we have experienced the same emotional rollercoaster of a ride. But do believe they are all ok and in good hands, just working hard to achieve their next goal.

May the Lord give them the Strength, courage, determination to overcome their challenge of BC. You can do it! stay focused young SR's and know this soon will Pass. Next time you see your Family you will be Standing Proud of your Achievements! HOOYAH! and Congrats to those who will be attending PIR this week and to your New Sailors!

I would like to extend a Big Welcome to those who are New to the site, Looks like we got quite a bit of New Comers. Welcome Ladies Glad to have you along.

Kim Thank You for sharing, I am Happy that you have made it thru and Congrats to you Sailor! Best wishes to your Daughter and her Journey!

So sorry for the delay folks...here are the next two PIR groups:

PIR January 5, 2018 TG 09 - 14 Divisions, 043 - 054 and 908 & 9...

PIR January 12, 2018 TG 10 - 7 Divisions, 055 - 060 and 910. Each r...

As of this time the number of permitted Guests for the January 5th stands at four. IF there is a change then we will let you know. It is a large TG. In the past it would've been three guests. 

Also, the January TG will be the only TG eligible for Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor. You will receive a separate form in your packet that your recruit sends home to you. For more information about Adopt-A-Sailor please go to this link on the RTC FB Notes page:

2017 Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor program

I believe it's their Box with clothes that gets sent home.

I believe some may or may not receive something, I know I didn't either. But this is actually the first I have heard of this so maybe something new not sure.

Ladies, the only things that are mailed back in the box are your recruits clothes, and cell phone and shoes, toiletries, anything they left home with but aren't too keep at BC. Sometimes they accidently send back their wallets, or calling cards - mine, almost forgot to send his cell phone, it was sitting beside the box as his watch!!

As I recall, once before Phoenixmom mentioned that her son's High School graduation pictures came in the mail the same day as her box also arrived, not that a BC picture was in the box. - Sorry if this caused any confusion, I know she didn't mean to and she will clear it up the next time she is on site.  Hooyahsuzy, shared the timeline for BC pictures.

Gotta love technology - obviously Phoenixmom and I are crossing paths in Cyberspace!!

Chipmunk I believe they are speaking on what the other Ladies received in there Box, Not so much as me receiving my sons High school graduation Pics when I received his Box. Such as Cali and Kboohbear. stating they received a picture and a coin so there is a mix up.

Chipmunk I believe the Ladies are speaking on what the other Ladies received in their Box, not so much what I received, as my Graduation Pictures came at the same time my box did, there is a mix up.

So Ladies are replying that they didn't receive any extras as did Cali and Kbpohbear when they received their Box.

Sorry Ladies for the mix up, actually in the box should be their clothes, cell phones, shoes ect.  I hadn't received anything extra myself but like Hooyahsuzy mentioned they may have taken these beforehand. so that may be why there was a little extra in others boxes. So sorry for the mix up of conversations.

Ladies I wish you all a great night, please keep posting any comments and concerns you may have. Sometimes things get a little confusing but its ok, we manage to get things straight. And know every concern is answerable and their are never any wrong questions to ask. May the calls and Letters come your way!

Hi NavyMoms! Is there any current information on Christmas box deliveries to our recruits?  Is there a deadline for mailing purposes?  Thanks... :)