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Longmont, CO

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A little about me:: I am the mother of three children. Our oldest just left for Navy Boot Camp in Great Lakes Wed, November 10, 2010. We live in Colorado and love it here.
I am here to support my: Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?: Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...: Needed to learn more about it
The Navy offers opportunities that...: I am not sure as to what I have learned yet because we are so new to this and our son just left for Boot Camp. However, I have come to find that our recruiter has been very attentive to my concerns as a mother.
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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lojogo Ship 11 Division 057

Hi tennismom, so glad you found me. My Son is our only child. It has been a bit rough, but I am doing better since I received his letter. I am sure you got a letter as well. My letter sounded like it was sent from Summer Camp not Boot Camp. We are from California. Are you planning on going to the PIR? We just finalized our plane tickets and accomodations. 43 more days.

Dec 1, 2010
tennismom3 ship 07 div 043

We did get a letter the other day! I was so happy to get that letter, I can't even tell you! It was like getting gold in the mail! ;) My son said he was having a good time as well. The only thing he didn't like was the 6 shots and having his wisdom teeth pulled. But other than that, he likes it. It made me feel so good, because I knew then he was where he wanted to be. However, he said in his letter that his division is grad and go, so I would have to see him in San Antonio!? Did your son say anything about that? So, I haven't finalized my plans yet. I think I will at least book the hotel, but wait another week or so on the airfare.

Dec 1, 2010
Anita MA Mom

Hey there Tennismom,

My son just graduated from MA at Lackland. Traffic is not bad, go to the top and read my blog about getting there, getting your pass the day before etc. That info will help you out a bunch. Traffic on the interstate may be heavy at that time of the morning though. We went the day before and he showed us how to get to the place where they stay and how they would march up to the building the next morning. We got there at 745 so we could watch them march in at 8. They will practice from like 8 to 845 and it is suppose to start at 9 but if someone is lost or late they will wait for them. Ours started at 930. It was very low key, and very nice . They really make it comfortable and personal. You can take all the pics you want and go up on stage and move around. Enjoy it !! My son is still there for K9 school, he will graduate it May 13 so we will head back then. Good luck let me know if I can help you!

Anita

Mar 16, 2011