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Frustrated Divorced Mom :(
Can anyone tell me how I can find out on my own what Division my son is in so I can track when his Graduation from BC will be? He left January 7th and had been delayed a day or two getting to Great Lakes due to the bad weather. That's all I know. I rely on my ex-husband to give me any information. I do not know when he actually arrived there even though I asked numerous times. According to my ex husband he said he's received no more information on my son since. I find that hard to believe. I am aware of "the call" when they arrive and "the box" and a letter they send home in about two weeks. My ex-husband will not tell me anything and I feel left in the dark. I don't even know if I'll be on the list for BC graduation. Can anyone suggest what I can do? It's very unfortunate my ex-husband gets all the correspondence and will not share any information with me. Thank you.
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Comment by ColeEagle on February 12, 2014 at 2:22pm
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Thank you BunkerQB. So far what I learned about BC has come from very helpful people on this website. Lemonelephant being one of them. That live streaming of the Graduation may be of great use. I'm not sure I'll even be invited. I really hate to air some dirty laundry, but my husband has manipulated my children to do everything he wants. This has been a torturous journey for me over the past several years since our children live with him. WE HAVE JOINT CUSTODY. I think things will change now that my son turned 18, he will be a Navyman and not under his roof any longer. At least that is what I am hoping for. At this point In and out of courts AGAIN I think will only stress and embarrass our children more. My children will know as they become adults what went on and they will figure it out. Right now, my son going into the Navy I feel will be the best thing he could ever have done. He's a good kid and unlike his father, he will be a man. Thank you for your support.
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Comment by BunkerQB on February 12, 2014 at 2:28pm
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It's OK that your son lived with your husband during his "teenage formative" years. In fact, it vitally important for your son's development; otherwise, there is always a danger that a boy would become a "momma's boy." And it must have been frustrating for you. I think you are right, your son will see things differently once he is away from home. He will come full circle (around) and he will appreciate you and what you have done as a mom more in the future. Best of luck to you. Just grin and bear it.
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My chin is up! Thank you again.
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Comment by craftylady0520 on February 13, 2014 at 4:11am
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My daughter was supposed to ship out for BC on Jan 8th, delayed a few days due to weather and is due to graduate BC on March 7th. Ship 11, Div 099. Best wishes, and good luck.
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Before trying to track down a recruiting officer, or call Great Lakes, I specifically sent a text to my ex, requesting my sons Ship and Div. I know he should know that. Then I can track when graduation is. Unfortunately my ex will only text and will not discuss things directly to me. Can't look me in the eye.. hmmmm
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Comment by Dink(Vinson) on February 15, 2014 at 3:17am
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Hopefully your SR has your address and can write to you directly from GL. That way your ex becomes irrelevant. Best wishes to you!
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I'm so green to these abbreviations. What do you mean by SR and GL? My son knows my address. But there is no communication during BC correct ? My ex won't reply telling me my sons ship and division. I'm going to try to contact his Navy recruiter today and get some answers.
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Comment by Hello2u on February 15, 2014 at 1:28pm
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lol,,,SR Senior Recruit,,GL Great Lakes, BC Boot Camp,,, Phase up, more privilages,,, and yes they usually allow them to make a couple calls from BC,,, I'm here, I'm still alive, I'm a sailor or/and I,m just calling because my RDC recruit training commander was in a good mood today,lol for machinist mate,, I'm thinking he is going across the street after BC for more school if I remember,, and he gets more privilages there. plus they do have their own FB too :) I totally understand the 'ex' thing that god my son is over 18yr now, so I don't have to talk to his dad anymore,, its been 3yrs since I last spoke to him, he was the king of jerks! lolol
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Thank you for filling me in. I think after BC it will be easier to communicate with my son directly. His actions toward me were always different in his father's presence I 'm curious to see if The Navy experience will change that.
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Comment by Anchormom23 on February 17, 2014 at 6:22pm
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My son shipped on 1/14/14 and his PIR is 3/14/14. So your son's PIR is most likely on 3/7/14 since he shipped the week before.
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