Zacsmom88

Female

Stevensville, MI

United States

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A little about me:: My son just left for bootcamp 4 days ago :( I am anxiously awaiting a phone call and wondering what he is doing everyday. Just not knowing is killing me......any advice to get through the first couple of weeks??
I am here to support my: Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?: Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...: Was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...: Everyone loved it, well worth the time spent and committment!

Comment Wall:

Mary

My son is ship 4 Div 162 ! He called me on Wed. we talked for a while, I was surprised actually. I have 2 older sons in the Air Force as well. I have already booked my flight and room for the Graduation. When my son (Tyler) called he said he was good but had a really bad cold! Hope all is well with yours too!

Mar 6, 2010
sailormom-cathie

My son is also Ship 04 DIV 161, and I have spoken with him 3 times for security info, he said he and others were hand picked to be in the Special Forces Division. I am also staying at the Ramada, we must meet up. Is your son going to Pensacola for A school too?

Mar 8, 2010
Big Mike's Mom

My son will be going to Groton,Ct for A school, I am still waiting to hear when he will be leaving. We are also going to be staying at the Ramada. I guess it is going to be a busy place!

Mar 8, 2010
Sailor Garrett's Mom DIV 158

I wrote my son again today and asked for some of his friends names so I can see if any are on here. My son is a grad and go and is headed to Pensacola, FL after PIR. What about your son?

Mar 8, 2010
Mary

Hi Linda! My son is Ship 04 Div 162! I am staying at the Ramada and will arrive there on Thursday, April 15th around 3pm!

Mar 11, 2010
Mary

Hi Zacsmom! I'm not sure how that works?? Haha! I expect my son to know just about everyone by the time he graduates. He is quite the social butterfly! I have experience only with the Air Force so far and have been to 2 Air Force graduations! Can't wait to see how the Navy Graduation is!

Mar 11, 2010
lsuladytiger

It's unnerving not knowing what's going on, isn't it. Just know in your heart that they really want your son to succeed and to do well. He'll have to change a little bit to fit into the 'program' but those changes will make him a better man. My daughter went in with eyes wide open - two older brothers, one in Marines and one in AF and an older sister was in the Navy - so she knew pretty much what was coming. She still came out 'adjusted' slightly and not in a bad way. You will cry tears of pride and relief when you see him at the graduation - hang in there !

Mar 12, 2010
sailormom-tammief

Hi! I got my first real letter yesterday! I was so excited I could hardly open it. He sounded very positive and much better than the first I'm safe form letter. I hope you are right about the phone call. I am sticking around the house in case he calls although my cell is glued to me at all times now. LOL Let me know if you get a call and I wil do the same. Where is your son going to A school?

Mar 13, 2010
Sue(Daniel's Mom)

Hi Zac's Mom. Glad to have you as a friend.
Sue (Daniel's Mom)

Mar 16, 2010
Martinez's Mom Sterling's Aunt

Thats exciting! I have heard a few different time lines for Katie. She first told me that she would be in Cali for a year, then she last said six months. I know that she will go to TX for her training on how to be a CTI, but didn't get a time line on that. I guess we'll find out more when we see her. Look forward to meeting you too!

Apr 7, 2010