My boyfriend of 4 years left to boot camp about 3weeks ago. His graduation date is 5/25. What happens after the graduation and after school? Is there any way he comes home ? Im totally new to all this so as much information as possible would be amazing!

“You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one…

Received my second letter yesterday.  Andrew's letter was funny!  He sounded  happy,  back to his usual self.  He said that the first two weeks had been hard on him since he questions himself often, and was worried was he doing everything good enough.

It is true what they say about time.  Time has a way of helping us to work things out and make peace with ourselves as well as others.  Well it's been 4 weeks and 2 days and the time that has passed helped Andrew to be more confident in…

she's beautiful. she's tempermental. she's fully opinionated. she's lovable. she's tough. she's sweet. she's precious. she's my daughter. I love you.......... "I got my first phone call . I was at work an I cant believe how hard it hit me to hear her vioce. I didn't cry on the phone I held it together but Im crying now. I cant wait for bootcamp to be over. Oh, she sounds good.

My daughter's graduating date is for May 18. I want to know if anyone has the same date. She is on ship 12 div 153. I need info for that area for hotels, resturants etc. Not staying for very long. Can someone help me please. Staying for one day only.

Well, today my son decided what he will do for sure. He has been very wishy washy on what he wanted to do as far as college and the NROTC scholarship., and bootcamp. Today we went to The Citadel for his Pre-Knob visit, he stayed all of 45 minutes and had them bring him to me. He looks me in the eye and says to me "Mom I am not ready for college, I want to go into the Navy first and see what I can do. I promise I will return in the future and become a Citadel grad one way or another, but…

Tonight we wait and see. I just found out that my son's date to leave for basic may be moved from June 6 to next week. Some initial tears on my part, but trying  not to cry any. We have some fun things planned already this weekend, which will make a nice weekend for him. If it happens, then he will go for an overnight visit to his grandparents.

My son left for BC on 4/10(2 days ago) and I still cant seem to find any comfort. I miss him like crazy, and am still crying when I think of him. I keep going to his room just to see if I can feel his presents, 

When people try to console me I just walk away. Everything they say makes me cry harder.. How do I make this feeling go away? I feel like I have abandoned him, and I just want my baby back.  I feel physically sick to my stomach, and Alone. I know I'm not alone, my 13 year old…

has anyone got a phone call or letters in the past week from division 133 ship 11? we are awaiting some form of communication.

Talked to my sailor today and he let me knw he made it to his ship safe and sound. I was so relieved to hear from him. Its crazy because the day he flew out to his ship, i was stressed and anxious the whole day and i had somewhat of an anxiety attack. i couldnt focus in class so i left early, my mind was just wondering with thoughts of him( is he ok,safe, etc). i cried for a very lng time. but im starting to feel much better because i knw he's alright.

hi I am a mother of 3 sons and my middle child left today for bootcamp.  I am patiently waiting for his phone call.

Who's Child starts basic training September 5th? Just checking to see and get to know other people who are in the same ship as me with dealing with it!

Tonight my future sailor and I had a good ole fashion Mom and Me night out. We went to our favorite mexican restuarant and ate way too much food and drank way to much sweet tea and talked and talked. He even turned off his cell phone during the meal so he wasn't distracted (without me asking him to) . It made my day. My son and I have always been very close and talk about everything from his classes to his girlfriend and even politics. As I sat there tonight eating salsa and chips and…

Letter dated 4/5/12 - Div 924 has received all of their fitted dress uniforms and service tans and took their individual pictures.  They can order pics this week.  They have earned the privilege to write more on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Sunday. 

Letter dated 4/9/12 - Said that today (4/9/12) begins week 5, day 1.  Div 924 has earned the Academic and I think Athletic flags (couldn't read his writing).  They will be doing fire training/safety this week.  Started practicing…

After several letters and on call my SR finally sent me a letter that has GOOD NEWS writing on it. I Received a letter Saturday saying she was worried because Hell week was starting and to pray for her and thanks for send a letter to her everyday(lol)but i received a letter yesterday that had me in tears. My sr said momma i did i passed my swimming and my Physical Assessment and i will…

WAITIN ON CALL SO I CAN HEAR MY YOUNG LADY VOICE BOY I WISH THAT CALL WILL HURRY UP I JUST WANT TO HEAR HER SAY MOM AND THAT WILL HOLD ME UNTIL I SEE HER AGAIN ...MISS AND LOVE MY DAUGTHER SOOO MUCH.....

I loved loved hearing from my SR yesterday.  She sounded very upbeat.  Not one complaint.  And this kid is the complaining type, trust.  She was laughing and just very happy to hear my voice.  She had to talk fast cause she didnt have long. At the end of the call I could tell she was tearing up and voice cracking but she was still so excited to talk to us. The girls do sound like they are really becoming a team up there. They are laughing at us moms/family members out here finding each other…