Hi Jennifer~ I am new to this too, my son leaves for BC in April. The first thing I told him when he told me the date was--that is a few weeks away!!!! and he replied with --it's still a long time before I leave...lol.
For me it is like just around the corner. I will miss him. Yes this is a time of joy and sadness. I am very proud of the decision my son has made.
lemonelephant
Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for....
Your future Sailor may want to join http://www.navydep.com to learn the ins and outs from the DEP point of view.
Jan 27, 2016
lemonelephant
Make at least change 3 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link).
There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.
Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP Code to one that is not easily associated with your future Sailor.
Jan 27, 2016
bluediamond
Hi Jennifer~ I am new to this too, my son leaves for BC in April. The first thing I told him when he told me the date was--that is a few weeks away!!!! and he replied with --it's still a long time before I leave...lol.
For me it is like just around the corner. I will miss him. Yes this is a time of joy and sadness. I am very proud of the decision my son has made.
Jan 28, 2016