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MY SON IS ON SHIP 12 DIV 313... ANYONE ELSE HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER IN THAT ?

WE RECIEVED THE FORM LETTER AND JUST WANTED TO BE ABLE TO TOUCH BASE WITH OTHER MOMS WITH THE SAME ......

Added by PROUDOFDANIEL on July 8, 2013 at 10:17am — 9 Comments

And the journey begins

Tonight was so much like a June evening 18 years ago...filled with pain, pride and love so full I thought my heart would burst for the little boy who would call me mom. I had delivered him against the odds and he showed from before he arrived he was a fighter who had great things ahead for us both. Tonight as I hugged him fiercely, and said goodby, there were so many thoughts and scenes from the past eighteen years running through my mind. I'm so proud of you J.. Go grab your dream son. Take… Continue

Added by Jordan'Mom Ship 13 Div 333 on July 8, 2013 at 12:44am — 3 Comments

For OCS

My son is in week 6 of OCS and I recently heard he could sent a candyo box, a goody box at week nine, Does anyone out there know anything about this? Any info on this is greatly appreciated.

Phoenix

Added by phoenix on July 7, 2013 at 11:04pm — 1 Comment

Ship 13 Division 296

I was so happy to get a another call today. He's sick but good. He is growing and maturing. His leadership skills are coming out. We knew his eyes are not 20/20 but not bad and he has had an option to wear glasses for a couple of years and chose not to. I guess when they tested him again when he got to GL he decided to take the glasses. He's amazed at how much better he can see. lol I'm glad he's wearing them everyday now. The things that it takes to get our kids to do what they…

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Added by My Little boy is AJ on July 7, 2013 at 10:25pm — 1 Comment

phone call

Received a call from my daughter today. She was crying and very homesick, which in turn made me cry. I know she will be ok but it's hard to listen and not be able to give her a hug. Only 6 weeks till PIR and I told her we had made our reservations so she felt better knowing we would be there soon.

Added by PennyA on July 6, 2013 at 8:00pm — 5 Comments

1 Year

WOW!!!!!! I can't believe it. My son left for boot camp 1 year ago on July 2. Just saying that brings back all the emotions and memories of that day....seeing him sworn in, leaving him with his recruiter the day before, knowing we would not see him for 8 long weeks, worrying that something would come up and we would not be able to make that trip, knowing he would do fine but still worrying about my baby boy, and the…

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Added by GANukeMom(EM mom) on July 6, 2013 at 5:45pm — 1 Comment

relieved ...

Had a little worry a couple days ago my son called saying he didn't want to do this anymore. because he didn't want to lose contact with his family .. well today we was able to talk .. he staying of course <3 he's was just worred ..they did change ship to ship 14 division 307 I'm so excited, so happy and so proud lol he did mention he feels like a robot that boot camp the physical part was really easy to him but the psychological part little bit overwhelming. I'm so happy to hear from him… Continue

Added by Zig's Mom - carmen47 14/307 on July 6, 2013 at 4:57pm — 6 Comments

My son scored a 90 on his exam. Was inquiring about the nuke program because he scored high enough for that. Well, when we were at MEPS there were 10 forms that were not filled out and one form that…

My son scored a 90 on his exam. Was inquiring about the nuke program because he scored high enough for that. Well, when we were at MEPS there were 10 forms that were not filled out and one form that took so long that he was not able to swear in... Shouldn't this have been done prior to MEPS? .Wouldn't this be the recruiters fault????? .My husband and I had traveled 2 hours and took off work, his siblings and fiance had taken off work as well to be there. He was suppose to get a call…

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Added by KalobsMom on July 5, 2013 at 11:58pm — 3 Comments

New assignment, then homeport changed.

Hi. My son has been in Japan for 3 years, and recently received orders for Littlecreek, Virginia. He is to report there 7-15. Well, yesterday we found out his ship has had a homeport change and now he will be stationed in Bahrain. Devastated is all I can say. Him and us. His orders did not say anything about homeport change. Bad timing I guess? Anyway, does this just happen? He really wanted to be in the states. :(

Thanks

Sherri

Added by Monty's mom on July 5, 2013 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Support letter for his wallet

I just wrote my son a great support letter to put in his wallet when he leaves for boot camp. I'm going to put it in as he is leaving and tell him to read it when he needs some support. Today at the 4th of July fireworks my son went up to say hi to the band that was playing and to request a song. And the band asked him if he was in the military. He has that look...wears a high and tight hair cut, and is pretty good body build, and I think the way he dresses gives him away because he is…

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Added by Stephanie74 on July 5, 2013 at 1:01am — 4 Comments

Haveing alot trouble trying to talk to someone

My son is on the uss keasarge he is ABH BOATSWAINS MATE AIRMAN APPRENTICE E-2 I would like to talk to anyone especially other keasarge family so

Added by Proudmom on July 4, 2013 at 7:21pm — 4 Comments

Sitting outside Corey's door crying. He ships out 8/20 He doesn't know I am here. Son, his room will be empty...

He is 19. He graduated and did the stay home and work but seen quickly that he wasn't getting ahead in life, rather he was working to pay for his gas and insurance with a little left over. He is my middle boy. He has a brother one year older and his 7 year old autistic brother who he has taken care of while his father and I work. His brother knows Corey is leaving but he cant understand why. It is going to be devastating for Michael.

My mom just passed in January. She lived with us.… Continue

Added by SHIP 12 ~ TRITON ~ DIV 398 on July 4, 2013 at 2:56am — 8 Comments

Ship 13 Division 296

Got our first letter today. It was so good to read his words. It was so matter of fact and short. I have read that several of you got calls today and I'm hoping we are lucky enough to get a call this weekend. Have a wonderful 4th....

Added by My Little boy is AJ on July 3, 2013 at 11:46pm — No Comments

Ship 13 DIV 312

My son is on ship 13 DIV 312!! Is there anyone else whose loved one is on that ship and in that DIV??? I would really like to keep in touch with you all and maybe meet up at graduation in August. :):):)

Added by hladner on July 3, 2013 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Time keeps on ticking

Can't believe we are on the four day count down. Have noticed J is quieter..here with me for supper last night and seemed very pensive. When asked him about how he is feeling says nervous but then quickly added but "I think it's just because I won't know anybody,but that will change quick" Listened to him talk about Christmas and how he hopes he can be home for "at least that day". He will have his send off party on Saturday then we take to recruiters on Sunday afternoon. I keep thinking how… Continue

Added by Jordan'Mom Ship 13 Div 333 on July 3, 2013 at 5:11pm — 5 Comments

GOING CRAZY FOR INFORMATION~!

MY SON GOT TO BOOT CAMP ON jUNE 20. WE STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN THE FORM LETTER WITH ANY INFORMATION. I HAVE WRITTTEN A COUPLE OF LETTERS AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HIS ADDRESS. HAS ANYONE FROM THAT GROUP GOTTEN ANY LETTERS YET?

Added by PROUDOFDANIEL on July 3, 2013 at 10:58am — 3 Comments

7/2/13... Off to Boot Camp

You never really completely understand how difficult this is going to be until it happens. You can read or hear other people's stories but until it's your own, it's never really REAL.

He left with 7 other guys and 1 girl. What a great group of kids! We got to the airport about 1pm and their flight didn't leave until 7:25pm. It was really nice to be able to spend that extra time with him. Once your son/daughter swears in they are active duty and you CAN go to the airport with them,… Continue

Added by Tyler'sMom on July 3, 2013 at 9:30am — 8 Comments

THE CALL

You know, for a being a scripted phone call, that was the best call in the world! While she was talking (and I could hear others in the background saying the same thing) I'm like "Keep talking. I love you I love you I love you I love you..." til she said "Got to go!"

I feel so blessed that she texted me a…

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Added by YooperMom on July 2, 2013 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

Ship 13 Div 311

Was so happy to get that form letter last Saturday. Is there anybody else in Ship 13 Div 311? I've seen some really close but no prize. Now that I know that I can write, I don't know what to say. Except, I love you, I miss you and I'm so proud of you.

Added by Paulamamabear Ship13Div311 on July 2, 2013 at 10:54am — 13 Comments

07/02/13 BC!!

Our daughter's big day is here! Texted back & forth last night...she was exhausted but happy. One of her comments was "& i met new people" Well I should HOPE so. We didn't raise no wallflower! Should have asked her some names but wasn't thinking beyond reading her texts and responding. Her "roommate" mentioned did that she was fat & jolly! So glad for humor and good people. …

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Added by YooperMom on July 2, 2013 at 8:02am — No Comments