Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

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To everyone with a loved one at RTC or soon to be there, we say, "Welcome!" To those who are sticking around after PIR to help those who are just beginning this awesome journey, we say, "Thank you!"

**BEGINNING OCTOBER 5, 2023, RECRUIT GRADUATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED EVERY THURSDAY (NO LONGER ON FRIDAY), EXCEPT FOR THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING, WHEN GRADUATION IS ON WEDNESDAY.

This is a place to talk, ask questions, and share stories. It is our desire that this Group will provide the information, encouragement, and support you need while your loved one is at RTC in Great Lakes. Enjoy your time here and feel free to Comment and join in the Discussions. Be sure to check out the "Pages" to the right, located under the pictures of the Members, especially OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile), (Click "View All" to see all of them.)

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B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Be sure to join your PIR group. Here are the links:

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Dec 21, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 21, 2022
Chipmunk

LOL!!

Charlotte - Good morning and welcome! I posted a message on your profile page for you as well, but hopefully you see this first.

Dec 21, 2022
Beachymom⚓️

Just double checking…. If my SR signed up with Sandboxx I will not be receiving anything in the mail from RDC? Some moms whose kids left with mine said they received the Sandboxx texts last week and welcome letters this week.

Dec 21, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 21, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Beachymom - this is the info from RTC - hopefully you'll be getting your text soon!

Dec 21, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

And here's the discussion on the Sandboxx app:

Sandboxx app while in BC

Dec 21, 2022
cheri39

Hello All,

I received my "I'm A Sailor Call" PIR 01/06/2023 Almost there!!

Dec 21, 2022
Trey

WooHoo Cheri39 congrats to your sailor... and you..

Dec 21, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

woohoo cheri39!

Dec 21, 2022
Northwoodsmom

cheri39, congratulations to you and your spanking new Sailor. I am so happy for you. Enjoy every minute of your time together.

Dec 21, 2022
Chipmunk

Beachymom - My apologies, I have had a couple of really busy days. Something that occurred to me earlier when I saw your question, It is your son might have gotten to RTC at the same time as other friends, but for whatever reason, he may have gotten held back to fill a different division, and that may be why you have had a delay with your letter.

This new Sandboxx situation with them sending the form letters is all new to us. What B'sNukeMom shared was the best first-hand information that we received from RTC. So, maybe they are still sending out some paper form letters, even though our understanding was different.

Our mantra around here is: "No News is Good News". Keeping hanging in there.

cheri39 - Congratulations!! To your new sailor, and to you NavyMom - rejoice! You may change your SRs status on your profile page to Enlisted, if you haven't already and you may come join us in Beyond BC Group!!

Dec 22, 2022
Tootie

Sorry I am just catching up! lapja I was so excited to read about your experience at PIR and so glad you got that hug!

cheri3 - Congratulations to you and your sailor!!

Welcome to Charlotte!

Beachymom - my son was in a 900 division before he was injured and they are there a couple of extra weeks while they fill the division, so that might be the delay in getting your letter. However, my son signed up for Sandboxx and I received the text from Sandboxx but never received a welcome letter. Not sure if they are doing it differently now but you might not even get a welcome letter. I just had to download the security access form from the RTC website - it never came in the mail.

No updates on my son yet, but hoping for a call in the next week telling me he's cleared from RCU and going back to a new division - maybe they'll get a call for Christmas weekend - fingers crossed!

Dec 22, 2022
joe-mom

Charlotte - Welcome!

Cheri39 - Congrats on having a sailor! Hope you'll be able to attend PIR - it's an awesome day!

Lapja - Sounds like such a great time with your sailor. PIR weekend is amazing, and it's fun to see how much our kids change and mature in just a few weeks.

Beachymom - I had the same experience as Tootie. We used Sandboxx, so we were able to download the security form and all necessary info from their site. Never received a physical letter from RTC.

Dec 22, 2022
joe-mom

Tootie - Hope you hear from your son soon. Prayers to him as he heals and continues his training.

Dec 22, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 22, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Be sure to join your PIR group. Here are the links:

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Dec 22, 2022
Chipmunk

Good Morning Everyone!!

Tootie - I am hopeful that you get a phone call soon. Thanks for sharing your Sandboxx experience.

Some of our new members may be having difficulty utilizing this site because of a mobile device. Does anyone that has an iPhone have any suggestions?

Thinking about all of our sailors up at RTC and families who are hoping for the Adopt-a-Sailor program to be able to proceed without a glitch. Please note the recruits are issued cold weather gear even for marching in.

Dec 22, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

**UPDATE FROM RTC

The Christmas Adopt-A-Sailor program will be held as planned on Dec. 25.

A few important notes:

1) Families do NOT need to have their forms stamped for proof of COVID vaccination and instead, guests should proceed directly to the base by entering Gate 6 on Buckley Road and Illinois Street. You must have your yellow form in hand in order to access the base.

2) Families will not be allowed into the visitors center until 8 a.m. Please remain in your vehicle until 8 a.m. as there is no rush to be first in line as that does not determine the order in which the recruits will be released as they await in the drill hall. Please be mindful of the temperature and for your safety, please remain in your vehicle until 8 a.m.!

3) Only one person may pick up your recruit, and this is the person whose name is the host on the yellow form, will be allowed inside. All other guests must wait in their vehicles.

4) Recruit pickup is between 8 and 9 a.m. and this timeslot is strict. Any recruits whose families have not arrived by 9 a.m. will be adopted with other recruits by a local civic organization and they must remain with that organization at their location.

5) Should you encounter travel difficulties and cannot make it, please either call us at 847-688-5582, ext. 2 or email rtc.pao@navy.mil to let us know.

6) This program is only for recruits in an active training division graduating Jan. 6. The deadline to submit the application form by families was Dec. 2 and there are no exceptions. Recruits not going with their families will be adopted with other recruits by local civic organizations. Please do not contact RTC concerning Adopt-A-Sailor unless your recruit is graduating January 6th.

Dec 22, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 22, 2022
mathrocks

We received the "I'm a sailor!" call yesterday. Best. Call. Ever! We are so very proud of our son's hard work, tenacity and perseverance that he has learned at boot camp. The maturity in his voice was amazing to hear.

Everyone keep sending encouraging messages to your sailors. More mail is always a good thing! They will get through this successfully!

Dec 22, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Woohoo mathrocks! BZ to your new sailor!

Dec 22, 2022
Sue M.

Whoohoo! We got the call that our daughter is a sailor yesterday! We are so proud of all her work and perseverance! So looking forward to seeing her on Christmas-I was elated when I read the program is still on! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!!

Dec 22, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Sue M. - woohoo! BZ to your new sailor and safe travels to Great Lakes - Enjoy your Christmas visit!

Dec 22, 2022
belovedbyHim

WHOOP
WHOOP
WHOOP
ATTENTION ON DECK
WE HAVE A SAILOR!!!
Congratulations to cheri39 and her Sailor on a job well done

Dec 22, 2022
Chipmunk

Sue M & Mathrocks - Congratulations to your sailors as well!!!!

Dec 22, 2022
belovedbyHim

WHOOP

WHOOP

WHOOP

ATTENTION ON DECK!

WE HAVE A SAILOR!!

Congratulations to mathrocks and her Sailor on a job well done!! BZ!!

Dec 22, 2022
belovedbyHim

WHOOP

WHOOP

WHOOP

ATTENTION ON DECK!

WE HAVE A SAILOR!!

Congratulations to Sue M. and her Sailor on a job well done!! Bravo Zulu!!

Dec 22, 2022
belovedbyHim

Tootie -- Crossing everything hoping you get a phone call for Christmas! (And if he's got a new Div with an address that would be a bonus!

Piggybacking on Chipmunk's comment... They do have cold weather gear but when the weather is Dangerous cold they also do everything they can to limit their time outside, exposed to the elements. They will not be spending much time out in this cold!

Dec 22, 2022
Trey

Awesome Sauce... BZs.. welcome newest sailors

Dec 22, 2022
Tootie

Mathrocks and Sue M. - Congratulations to you and your new sailors!!!! BZs!

Dec 23, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 23, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 23, 2022
Chipmunk

I had planned to get on this morning and post a Merry Christmas and a message, but family time started sooner than I expected and we stayed busy all day long.

My sailor was not able to be home with me this year, because he & his wife chose other plans for their Christmas leave, but I have had to learn flexibility with that. And even more than my sailor not being here, I have had to be content with my grandbaby not being here as well.

I hope those that had a chance for Adopt - a - Sailor were able to do so and those who are waiting for letters and phone calls know that you are not alone - We have all been there before.

Dec 26, 2022
Chipmunk

Good Morning everyone!! I hope those who were able to participate in the Adopt-a-Sailor program had a wonderful time.

Remember, "No News is Good News!"

Dec 27, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 28, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a great time with B&C and I finally get to share that I'm going to be a gramma! Baby Oliver coming in May!!!! We are so excited ;-D

Dec 28, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

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Dec 28, 2022
belovedbyHim

B'sNukeMoM -- Congratulations!!! May everyone be blessed for knowing baby Oliver and may mom and baby be safely delivered!

Dec 28, 2022
Chipmunk

B'sNukeMom - Congratulations!!! Being a grandma is the best, even when we have to do it long distance!

Dec 28, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 29, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

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Dec 29, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Happy New Year's Eve Eve!

Dec 30, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Dec 30, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

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Dec 30, 2022
belovedbyHim

Happy New Year Boot Camp Moms!! May 2023 bring lots of Sailor time and a year of Health and Safety for all of you and your loved ones!!

Dec 31, 2022
belovedbyHim

For any of our boot camp moms who didn't see this, this was posted on the RTC Facebook page:

On the twelfth day of Christmas RTC gave to me...

Twelve Ships a training

Eleven General Orders

Ten weeks of training

Nine recruits sweating

Eight hours of sleep

Seven recruits a swimming

Six lines a mooring

Five different uniforms

Four hours of watch

Three RDCs

Two PFAs

and a Graduation Ceremony

Dec 31, 2022
Chipmunk

Happy New Year Everyone!!

Jan 2, 2023
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

Jan 2, 2023
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

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Jan 2, 2023