Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Recruits who are injured and convalescing while in Boot Camp are moved to the RCU unit on Ship 04. RCU is the Recruit Convalescing Unit.

I looked and found two very old ship 04 groups on here, no activity for over a year on one, and the other has been silent several years.  Are there closed groups?

My form letter came yesterday. Now I can send him his phone card. DH didn't want to buy it before he left.

Good Morning Ladies, hope this Tuesday finds you all well.

Good Morning to all the New Comers to the Site it's a pleasure having you all along.

Blakesmom I am very thankful that you received more information, again prayers to your son for a speedy recovery and for you also continue staying Positive all will fall in it's place.

So many have received the Box, well after that you should be receiving the form letter in about a week or so that will give you his address, ship name and division. also I believe there will be forms to fill out and send in for the tickets if I'm not mistaken. Hoping all you Amazing/Wonderful Ladies have a Great Day, Your SR'S are on their way!

good morning!  quick question, how do most of the family members dress for the MEPS swear in.  I know it can be a long day, but wondering if guests arrive in casual clothes or dress up?  I cannot find anything on dress code.  I was thinking a nice sweater and jeans, but want to make sure....thanks!  My son gets sworn in on Thursday then BC

Sandi it is casual depending on you and the weather where you are at. I went in jeans and a nice top some wore shorts. But again I am here in Phoenix, AZ.

Best wishes to your Family and soon to be SR.

Thanks so much!  Yes, we are in Phoenix also.  I just wanted to make sure out of respect.

Very Nice! Make sure everyone has Id's you go thru the detectors also. Have a Great time and take tissue!

AntiM - I don't believe so..if there is then the creator of any closed Group would need to speak up and advertise the Group as a search would be fruitless.

It is unfortunate as the support is needed . While I don't wish injuries on anyone I hope that folks may be able to revive the RCU Group. Even though the posts are old those of you in this situation may still gain some support by reading about those who have gone through this. In turn, you are able to add comment and updates about the process for others.

Here is a link to the RCU Group:

RCU SHIP 04 DIV 2341

Praying for complete healing for those Recruits injured.

4myson division number will be part of your son's address.  We were able to obtain my son's address from his recruiter 48 hours after my son had reached boot camp. Also, the recruiter should know the estimated PIR (graduation date). 

So thankful for this website and these groups!!! Lots of help available!

Ladies I would wait for the form Letter to arrive to get your SR'S address, true enough that the Recruiter may have the address but also there may be more information than needed to be put on.

The form letter includes your recruit's address, so now you can mail out all the letters you have been writing. There is more on this in Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.

It is best to wait for the form letter before mailing letters to your recruit, but if you do get an address from your recruit's recruiter, double-check the address the recruiter gave you against those at http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/contact.html#contact. Recruiters sometimes give a generic address for the RTC and if the street address is not correct, then mail can be delayed for up to 3 weeks. Common addresses that recruiters have given for all ships have been the address for Ship 02 or Ship 07 or Ship 12 or Ship 14.

When recruiters actually do have the correct information, they sometimes give extra information that you do not need in the address

I would hate for anyone's letters to be delayed, I know how important letters can be. Just to be on the safe side.

Congratulations to this week's Captain's Cup winners!
Div. 905 won in the non-integrated (all-male) divisions while Div. 034 won in the integrated (male-female) divisions.
Captain's Cup is a friendly athletic event held on the weekend prior to their graduation. The recruits get a free morning to enjoy some fun competition between the divisions in the training group.
Events include basketball, volleyball, relay races and more. There is one winning division for the integrated divisions and one for the non-integrated divisions, and each winning division receives a traveling trophy to display in their ships.

information about the Christmas adopt a Sailor is posted.

https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand

  PIR: December 8, 2017 TG 05 -  5 Divisions (033-036 and 905) 4 guests  

      PIR: December 15, 2017 TG 06 - 8 Divisions (037-042 and 906, 907) 4 guests 

      NO PIR: December 22, 2017 & December 29, 2017

      PIR: January 5, 2018 TG 09 - 14 Divisions (043-054, 908 and 909)  4 guests

      PIR: January 12, 2018 TG 10 - 7 Divisions (055-060 and 910) 4 guests   

The PIR GROUP for January 19, 2018 is up and running.

Here is the direct link:

PIR January 19, 2018 TG 11- 12 Divisions, 061 - 070, 805 and 911. E...

Please come and join!

Keep checking PIR: January 26, 2018 TG 12 and join when it is up.

We are not getting too many members in the Jan 5th group which is a PIR group of 14 divisions....a large group.  So anyone on here....please see Phoenixmom's posts below and come join us!

Phoenixmom thank you for the scriptures. It’s a great reminder that God is present for us and our kids. That we can rely on him to get us through! 

AMEN to that Raequel!

Darienne Congratulations! HOOYAH we have a New Sailor on the way!

What a proud Moment! Ladies please share the excitement of the I'm a Sailor Call, we all have been here for all the emotions that one feels, Let us Celebrate the excitement with you all and the Proudness you all are feeling!

More calls may be coming Ladies please have your phones near or transfer your home phone calls to your cell phones.

I wouldn't want anyone to miss their I'm A Sailor Call!

Have a Great evening Ladies!

To all who has received "The I'm a Sailor" call Congratulations to you and your Family! This is the Proudest moment Ever!

May Your New Sailor be Blessed with this New Journey He/She is about to start. So very Proud of you all!

To all the New Comers welcome and please don't be shy/afraid to post any concerns or questions you may have. You will see there are A Bunch of Wonderful Ladies on this site that are more than Happy to help with any questions and concerns you may have.

Proverbs 16:20   Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,^aand blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.  

  Matthew 21:22  If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”   

Have a Good Evening Ladies you all are Amazing in each and every way!                                                 

Hello  everyone my son box was at the house after work I bawl once again miss him but I got though so last nite once I got home was it for me rest of the nite

Phoenixmom that the date waiting on

Phoenixmom Thank you for correcting my info. It would be so sad for letter to not get delivered or delayed. Thank you for all the encouragement as well!

Today was my sons first full day. I cant help but miss him so much. It was just us two for so long. Now I go into his room and dont want to touch anything. Accept maybe the empty glasses.... Im not great with understanding and planning. I cant figure out anything about a graduation date or group.  I feel overwhelmed.

Sounds like alot of us in the same “boat”....my son went to hotel yesterday and swears in today and heads for BC.  Should get call tonite.  Good luck to all with RS leaving today! Going to be an edge of your seat day.

 Good morning ladies I received my box yesterday it was a bittersweet moment for me .  I was sad because I miss her so much but happy that she survived the first week.  I did cry a little. 

 However I found  A nice little note in the pocket of her pants that she sent back written to me while she was on the plane. 

To all you moms out there his kids haven’t left yet may I suggest that you suggest this to your children it’s a nice way to hear from them In the interim of time between them leaving and getting the first letter! 

Have a blessed day! 

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:34‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Good Morning Ladies it is Hump Day Wednesday! Hope you all are feeling ok.

I see that a lot of you received the Box, Yes it is a Overwhelming Feeling I completely agree with you on that. It took me awhile to open my Kid in the Box, just held on to it tight and cried.

Raequel Amen to that! Beautiful scripture that I hold on tight to.

Mkl7993 stay close to the phone tonite, and best of wishes to you New SR.

Kathy know the feeling all to well, I wouldn't go into my sons room, just kept passing it, then one day I opened the door and started gutting it out, LOL! now he will come home to a room that I remodeled and did over he will be amazed. That is what kept my mind Busy. I know how hard it is to let go, But just think of the amazing things he will endure on his New Journey! Keep your head up your SR is in good hands.

LindaNot sure what date you are speaking on But I again will post the PIR dates.

Have a Great Day Ladies, and please don't ever be afraid to ask there is no such thing as a dumb question every thought and feeling are true to the heart.

 PIR: December 8, 2017 TG 05 -  5 Divisions (033-036 and 905) 4 guests  

      PIR: December 15, 2017 TG 06 - 8 Divisions (037-042 and 906, 907) 4 guests 

      NO PIR: December 22, 2017 & December 29, 2017

      PIR: January 5, 2018 TG 09 - 14 Divisions (043-054, 908 and 909)  4 guests

      PIR: January 12, 2018 TG 10 - 7 Divisions (055-060 and 910) 4 guests   

The PIR GROUP for January 19, 2018 is up and running.

Here is the direct link:

PIR January 19, 2018 TG 11- 12 Divisions, 061 - 070, 805 and 911. E...

Please come and join!

Keep checking PIR: January 26, 2018 TG 12 and join when it is up.

 Kathy - Just sending some Navy Mom hugs your way!! I would encourage you to find things to keep yourself busy, possibly find a way to give back to someone. I don't know if you are near an airport, but you might want to look into the USO and see if they need a volunteer. The USO at O'Hara was amazing to me, and I finally "got" what their mission is all about. Our airport in OKC, OK doesn't have a USO run operation, but I think the YMCA does. If you aren't near an airport, you could check out other ways or means to be able to write Christmas letters or such to other military. I just know that when I can find myself focused on others during times like this, it helps me get through the days faster.

I started writing my son emails, so I could see his picture pop up and just because it was the easiest way for me to spend time "talking" to him. Then I copied and sent those once I knew his address.

Pay attention to the posts, and read through the pages above and to the right. It will be a few days - a week before your son's clothes arrive in the box, and then for me it was at least another week before I had the "form letter" with his address and PIR information. Ask any questions you want.

 Raequel ⚓️ - Great suggestion!! My son called me when he landed at O'Hara and we talked for a bit which was wonderful, but a note tucked into a pocket to find in the box, would have been a treasure!

If I am not on for a few days - Happy PIR to all this week, and lots of hugs to all of you with recruits heading to BC during this holiday season or who are there without being at home.

24 hours and counting until he is sworn in then off to BC!  Tonight he heads to the hotel for the night, he needs to check in with his recruit at noon today.  He is excited about the new journey and so am I.  I am so proud of the decision he has made and I am having to be strong for him. I have my moments where something will set me off, but overall I am doing ok.  so blessed I have an awesome fiancé that supports me when I need him these days!  Going to the gym is a good way to relieve the stress and take your mind off of your son/daughter leaving, and just know its not forever!

Good Morning Sandi, Congrats to your Son! if I am not mistaken once he gets to the Hotel and checks in he may be able to have dinner with you that evening before he leaves. Check into it.

My best wishes to all of those who are entering and leaving soon. Know that your Son/Daughter will be in good hands, here are some sites you can read on and it explains what happens once they get there to BC.

• Arrival and What Happens at the RTC
• Ship/Division--How it Works

Yup! we are actually meeting him at 4pm after I get off work and visit with him for a bit, and then his dad will show up around 7pm.  He can have visitors until 8:30pm.  I just checked the weather in Great Lakes and had to laugh,  mid 20's as the high next week and teens at night.  From Phoenix that will be a complete shocker for him:-)

Oh Yes that is for sure! The funny thing is, My son Loves it over there, Even though his blood is still thin. LOL! He loves how Green it is and all the trees. It will have to get some getting use too that's for sure! Funny thing is when I see pics of My Son in A school there in Great Lakes he is always bundled up hoodie and all even inside. LOL!

Hang in there Sandy all will be fine.

hooyahsuzy - thanks for correcting me. I was typing quickly and not really thinking about it. Probably too much of the south in me and I just add a little extra "a" when I think it through in my head and it came out in my typing!!

Ladies have a good evening, get some much needed rest.

Those attending PIR Congratulations!

Praying for every Son/Daughter in BC that the Lord watches over them and protect them from Injuries, Sickness and may he give them the strength to continue on.

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grew tired and weary, and young men stumbled and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40)

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)

Son arrived at O’hare...called at USO...isn’t there another call from BC?

mkl7993 there should be another call at the arrival at the training center. It’s quick and they are told what to say. So pepare yourself. Try to get in a quick I love you as son as he’s done speaking before he hangs up. 

Phoenixmom thank you for the scriptures again. It’s so good to hear gods word to get through the rough days..like the one I am having today. 

Got the I made it call...I am safe...will get a box ... and a letter.

Kathy- this site has a plethora of info. Take your time teading as to not overwhelm yourself. You have plenty of time. Also, stay as busy as possible. The first few weeks will be spent grieving. Read about what they do each week. Thst way you can root your baby on in your letters. Encouragment is very important. Also start writing now. It's theraputic for you and they love mail!! You got this momma!!!

mkl7993 - That's the script!! They usually call around the 3rd or 4th week, mine called on Sat afternoon but it varies depending on Div. Navy Mom hugs!

Good Morning Ladies wishing you all well this Thursday morning.

Well one day before PIR, those attending Congratulations! Stay warm the mornings are like 11 degrees and the high is 20-22. that is some cold weather. I guess after awhile you get used to it but I don't think my bones would. LOL! Todays high is 69 in phoenix, AZ with a breeze pretty nice.

Praying for those in California,  May you all be safe and no taking chances seems like its jumping the highways on to the next side.

Good Morning to the New Ladies coming aboard to the site, may you find the information you are needing, We have lots and lots of fantastic Ladies here willing to share experiences and Knowledge to get you by these hard couple of weeks. Stay busy as possible and read info on what and how hard they are working to achieve their goals. Know that they are in goods hands. And Congratulations on your New SR and the Journey he has chosen for himself. Very courageous move!

Have a Great Day Ladies, and ask away!

 PIR: December 8, 2017 TG 05 -  5 Divisions (033-036 and 905) 4 guests  

      PIR: December 15, 2017 TG 06 - 8 Divisions (037-042 and 906, 907) 4 guests 

      NO PIR: December 22, 2017 & December 29, 2017

      PIR: January 5, 2018 TG 09 - 14 Divisions (043-054, 908 and 909)  4 guests

      PIR: January 12, 2018 TG 10 - 7 Divisions (055-060 and 910) 4 guests

      PIR: January 19, 2018 TG 11 - 12 Divisions (061-070, 805 and 911) 4 guests