My son left for boot camp on Nov. 4 and will have PIR on Jan.4....I have only gotten 2 letters from him since he left...I've not heard anything from him in 2 weeks ...I am so sad and don't know where to be concerned! He is on Ship 14 Div 45...has anyone heard anything from anyone on this ship? Merry Christmas Everyone!

Does anyone else hve a recruit who arrived 12-13-12.  That is when my grandson arrived from Michigan.

Hello Navy Moms,  I am also new to this.  My son left on Dec. 13 and I didn't recieve his "box".  His father did and he says that it did not contain his mailing address on it.  My letters, to him, are pilling up.  So could someone please help me find him, so that his sisters and I can send to him our love.   Thank you, Joleen

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this site, my daughter left for bootcamp on Dec 13, thanks to this site alot of questions are answered, happy holidays to everyone.

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I would love to get your thoughts and recommendations on the most cost efficient place to stay. I'm not looking for the cheepest hotel, but rather taking into account shuttles, taxis, car rentals - what makes the most sense? For example, the Navy Lodge doesn't provide shuttle service and the breakfast is very light - no restaurants on site or close enough to walk too. The Residence Inn does…

Our son left for BC on 12/6 from Columbus, Ohio. He is in Ship 4 Div 088/087 his PIR date is 2/1/2013.

Anyone elso have a son or daughter in that division?

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I'M SO SAD AND UPSET. MY SON LEFT FOR BOOTCAMP 12/05/12.HE CALLED 12/14/12 AND SAID THEY PUT HIM ON MEDICAL SEPARATION. HE IS HAVING A HARD TIME ADJUSTING TO MILITARY LIFE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO... WE ALREADY SOLD HIS TRUCK. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY CAN'T WORK WITH,COUNSEL.SOMETHING.PLEASE HELP!!!!    HTGMOM..

Hello,

First time mom with a son that just left 12/4/12 - PIR is 2/1/2013.  Anyone else out there?  He's on Ship 14, Div 078.

My daughter left for bc in Great Lakes on the 13th of Dec does she get to call at some point. I'm sooo sad

 After Friday's heartbreaking news  I am wondering how today is going to be at my school job. Have been thinking how to answer questions how much to answer & what possible comforting words can be said to reasure children K-8....say prayers & let's keep moving forward & Not give up on mankind. Navy MoMs & Dads tell your kids you LOVE them always & Thank them for serving All of us.

Just a fyi for all us moms who send our sailors presents through the mail, I went to Sears to buy a gift for my son and they did not have the exact size I was looking for was told could order it right there and ship to him free, Great I thought. Well that was 12 days ago and still no package and Sears will not even tell me when it will be shipped. They have the same product on sale again this week with plenty in stock in the store but have not shipped the one I paid cash for in the store.…

My husband graduates Basic in a coulpe weeks! I'm so excited. He will be attending school in Pensacola. Can I take him his car?

My son is at MEPS today

He texted last night and did extremely well on his ASVAB.

I am not getting anything at work done- I cannot wait to hear how it went!!

So proud of my son :)

After six months of waiting, my boyfriend finally came home!! Needless to say, I was over the moon. We've spent every spare minute together, and it's been wonderful! Unfortunately, after ten short days, he's leaving tomorrow morning...

I didn't think it would be as hard to say goodbye this time as it was the first time he left. But I was mistaken. I've spent the last two days in tears dreading him leaving again.

I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever be able to handle letting…

This holiday season, keep a "candle in the window" to show you're thinking of military personnel who won't be with loved ones, and to keep them in the minds of those who live around us.

"Putting a candle in a window is an ancient practice.  Throughout history, fire has meant warmth, security, food, and a barrier against the unsafe in an…

No matter where life takes you from sea to shining sea,

A crossed the many oceans and far away from me,

There is a piece of my heart that only you will have the key.

So each night I will think of you and see your handsome face,

Remembering when you were little and took challenges at a steady pace,

Keeping in my mind that this is the life that you have put in place.

The Navy is the next step that will allow you to continue…