My son went to MEPS but his heart rate was a little to fast.He had to wait 4 days and then see a local doctor and get his pulse checked.Done passed. Now waiting on doc at MEPS to review and get back to him. Long weekend. I want him to stay here as long as he can but he is ready.I am apprehensive but so proud that he is taking this step. He is 25 years old(has had birthday while waiting on everything) and has worked hard to get to this point. He came to us about 6 or 8 months ago. He did not…

My family and I went to Great Lakes last week for my daughters graduation. It was amazing. The Navy does a magnificent job presenting their sailors at graduation. Everyone should experience this. I can guarantee that everyone there was completely impressed and inspired. I am so proud to call myself a "Navy Mom". Please look at my pictures and share the proud moment. :)  Thank you  to everyone's comments.

Good news!! My son graduated from boot camp October 2012. Since then he has graduated from A school for Navy Corpsman / Medic training and C school for combat training. Monday he reported in at the Greater Lakes Navy base to begin working in the RCU where he was treated for stress fractures while in boot camp. He is loving being one of the staff members now, and already saw one of the doctors who treated him last year. Just know if you have a recruit in RCU, my…

My son left for BC on May 8th...as of today, no form letter.  I see other families posting that they've received their letters and I am sure plans are underway for their PIR.  Why is my letter taking longer than others who left on the same day?  I'm upset and concerned.

Hi all 8 weeks have came and gone i have cried missed phone calls  got some letters

but by the grace of god he is almost done. PIR is friday cant wate to see my son. hope he gets a good leave for the holiday..... 

So I got my fiance's dirty clothes which was fun. But when does the form letter come, that's what I'm waiting for, I thought it came with the box? (He left May 14...)

It's so hard to believe there are just 34 more days left with Josh until he leaves to start his new life!  The time has flown by; so fast in fact, that I find myself in this surreal situation watching my middle son become a man before my very eyes.  Words will never adequately express how proud I am of him, how much I will miss seeing his face each day, his wit and sarcasm, and all the joy he brings to the house.  It's so amazing how quickly this has come about, even though it's been 6…

Hey everybody I have a question about seeing a doctor. My husband is stationed over seas and is in the process of getting me down there with him. We almost have it all done except for getting my medical clearence. His chief is going to be sending me the correct papers to get filled out and then send back to them for processing. Sounds easy enough but my only problem is I dont know where to go to find the right doctor. Can I just go to my regular doctor or does it have to be a military…

My son is in this ship/div.  Is anyone out there planning to attend this ceremony.  My husband and I will be flying into Midway, and looking for ride share with anybody who will be staying at the Holiday Inn Waukegan.  Let me know if anybody is interested.

The time is really here.  I had lunch with my girl today and I was able to hold it together.  After lunch , she was going to spend time with her boyfriend and then her recruiter was going to take her to the recruiting office , then the hotel.

So , we talked and it was a good talk.  She sounded nervous, but ready.  She couldn't really eat anything because of the nerves.  I think she was distancing herself a little , because it was hard for her to give us a big hug.  She called her…

As many before me, I am over the moon excited and proud of my SR as they all approach their PIR on 5/31. It is surly going to be a long 10 days waiting to go and getting ready and remembering everything to take. If anyone has any advise on a checklist that would be great .

These last days (2 weeks ) have been really long as we have not gotten any news or calls but I know they must be really busy getting all of the tests and final stuff completed before PIR. I am still hoping for one…

Hi All- My daughter is int he RCU- Got her 2 min call last wed night- with stress fractures- the two groups I am in are not very active-  I just want answers-  Do they get to call- what happens in the RCU for fractures- how do they diagnose stress fractures?  Any and All advise is welcome- heard she's not allowed at Nex due to being on crutches- so I sent her a care package of essentials...

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Today was my first call from my boyfriend Devon! It felt so good finally hear his voice and know that he is doing just fine. He sounded so happy and that is what made me even happier! I cant wait to send him more letter with pictures:) 

My son just became a first time father last night.  We contacted the Red Cross so that he could be notified.  Does anyone know if he will be allowed to call his wife?  He is in Boot Camp right now.

My son has only completed 3 years of college, has struggled finding a decent job and it looks like he finally has decided to enter the Navy at 30 years of age.  He has talked about it since high school but his father has been against it because he's afraid he will get hurt and has always discouraged him.   However, I want to see him reach his full potential instead of drifting thru life and feel it will give him the direction he needs.  He asked me to go with him to talk to the recruiter a…

How long after they get to bc do we find out their ship/division? My daughter arrived at bc on Tuesday 5-14. Thanks