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March 2015 Blog Posts (36)

Very nervous and scared

My daughter left on Wednesday going to boot camp in Chicago, I rece my 30 second call. I read online they only get to call home 3 times and that was one of them. Can anyone give me more incite on this. I'm struggling with no communication on a daily basis. We have always talked daily in some form. I don't have a clue what she is doing and I can't get it off my mind. I am so worried, she said she would be sending her clothes back. How many days that usually take. Any answers or advice is much… Continue

Added by Ashley's Mom on March 14, 2015 at 9:26am — 6 Comments

Length of A school

I was wondering if anyone knows how long 'A' school is for an Airman. My son will be attending A school in Pensacola after Boot Camp graduation on April 17th. Thanks!

Added by abcmom on March 14, 2015 at 12:49am — 2 Comments

Graduation Divisions 166

Anyone in the graduation date 5-1-15?

Added by Kim on March 13, 2015 at 7:25pm — 2 Comments

The Box -- from my SR 3/10/15

SR arrived at BC on 3/5/15, had the quick call just before 11pm Chicago time. Received the box on 3/10/15. Here's a few words I blogged about to my family, with some of the most personal info thinned out...

My "kid-in-the-box" was delivered on March 10th. Well, it was delivered to my ex-husband. It was a bit of a struggle to get it from him, but I finally did on the 11th, thanks to my 18 yr old daughter reasoning with him.

So there it was. The box. When I opened the…

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Added by RefuseToSink on March 12, 2015 at 8:30pm — No Comments

worried mom

Hi everyone, 
I ask you to please join with me in prayer for my daughter who was throwing up last night.
She's not feeling well, and she has to have some test tomorrow!!! 
Thank you Very much and God Bless you all!!!

Added by nolla1955 on March 9, 2015 at 10:19pm — 14 Comments

Grey Hair and Ulcers

My son enlisted a few weeks ago(delayed entry program). Has gone through MEPS, took an oath.

He was originally suppose to ship out August 4th, but we have been advised that his ship date will change.

I'm not sure what to think about any of this! He was just 2 years old yesterday. What happened?

We were originally planning on college(which was an hour away).... now this?

I am VERY proud of my son, but my heart is shattered. I won't cry in front of him, but…

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Added by Angie on March 9, 2015 at 3:00pm — 15 Comments

Question

I am new to this,my son is in basic training and graduating 4/10/15 I kind of feel like I am in the dark as far as what to wear and what to expect to do on liberty

Added by Diane1224 on March 9, 2015 at 2:17pm — 2 Comments

Good Morning

Only 3 more Friday's til we see our Sailors!!!!! YAY!!!!!

Added by Nick's Mom on March 6, 2015 at 7:21am — No Comments

Ship

Would love to see a picture of MARVIN SHIELDS

Added by Nick's Mom on March 6, 2015 at 7:16am — 5 Comments

College while on active duty

Have anyone had any experience with the educational benefits that are available for those on active duty-and do spouses have any? I am trying to be encouraging to my son (and his wife) but also don't want to "nag". But I would like to suggest some realistic options for them.

Added by BertH on March 4, 2015 at 4:43pm — 4 Comments

Treatment of Sailors by United Airlines

Today is Wednesday March 3, 2015 9:37 am central time. My son just finished A school in Pensacola Florida. He was scheduled to fly out of Pensacola Airport at 6:15 am on United flight 4479 and be home at 10:12 am. When he got to the airport at 5:00 am he was told that his flight was cancelled. The agents at United Airlines made NO attempt to get him on another flight. They told him to just go back to the Naval base. ( It cost him $30 to take a cab to the airport. It would have cost him…

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Added by My4sonsjrbm on March 4, 2015 at 11:55am — 5 Comments

First Deployment - what about phone?

My son will go on his first deployment and I need to know about options for phones. Should we get an "interntional plan" on his existing phone or should he get a "pay as you go" phone...If he takes his phone, what should he turn off so we don't get all kinds of charges? If he uses the ship's phones, do they have access to it often? Should he take his computer on the ship? I have so many questions about how we will communicate while he is gone and how we should pay...

Added by Vickie360 on March 4, 2015 at 12:27am — 2 Comments

Life isn't the same these days

My son left Jan. 19th 2015, and I don't know about most of the moms here, but I'm worried. Not that he isn't taken care of, eating well, sleeping well, or even doing a great job. It's all a "Me-Mom" issue. I have dropped him off at college for a year and cried for days, but he was only a text away. I could send a box of his favorites, and he would call thanking me.

Then, summer came and my smart, handsome son, said " I want to join the service. I have done 4 yrs. JROTC and a year in…

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Added by catt443 on March 3, 2015 at 2:59am — 5 Comments

Car

my son leaves for boot camp on May 12. I have lots of questions.
1. Approx when will graduation be and is it on the weekend?
2. When will he be allowed to have a car? ( he goes to charleston,sc after boot camp to nuc school)
3. When are they allowed to come home the first time?

Added by Tonya on March 1, 2015 at 12:44pm — 2 Comments

So Proud

Good Morning Everyone! March 1st is finally here! YAY!!!! Only 26 more days till some of us sees our sons/daughters. Earlier for some. I am so proud of everyone of our hard working sons/daughters. I am praying that everyone has safe travels to and from PIR.

Added by Nick's Mom on March 1, 2015 at 9:58am — No Comments

Recruit Photos - 1939

What a wonderful time we live in. Cameras built into portable phones that fit in your pocket. Snap a photo and in moments its transmitted all over the planet. Wow.

But if you have a Recruit at Great Lakes there are no personal phones/cameras. Maybe maybe maybe your kid will show up in a random photo on Face Book. Maybe. If you are lucky.

Now step into the Way Back Machine and set it to the spring of 1939. That's when my dad went to Boot Camp at Great Lakes.

At that time…

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Added by CryptoDad on March 1, 2015 at 3:56am — No Comments