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My husband shipped out on May 28th
My husband shipped out on May 28th for basic training. I received a call from him around 12 noon Guam time on 5/29/19, which is 5/28/19 at around 9 pm in Illinois. The problem is I couldn't really hear him that well because I had a class full of students, I believe he called to tell me he made it safely and the next time he can call is in like 4 weeks. I'm not sure if he mentioned his mailing address, because the phone call lasted less than 30 seconds. I was wondering how or when will I be able to get his mailing address? I would like to start writing since it takes a while for Guam to receive and send mail. If you have any answers, please let me know. Thanks in advance!
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Permalink Reply by Chipmunk on
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bluegray6416 -
Yes, it sounds like you received the "I'm Here" call. It is generally very scripted and almost sounds like a recording. Your husband will not have given you his mailing address yet, that is sent out in what we call the "Form Letter" and will be sent after they pass their initial Physical Fitness Assessment.
You may start writing letters now though and # or date them so that when you do receive his mailing address you can send them to him. I would not necessarily send all of them at once or in one envelope but a couple each day. (Sometimes mail is lost so if you # them and mail he can see what you have sent.)
Personally, I typed my letters in an email to my son. I then copied them over to a Word document and printed out the pages front and back. I would add handwritten notes. I am just use to sending messages to my children and family via email and that way, he eventually had all the messages that I sent to him in his email and I had a record of them as well.
I am not sure of the mailing procedures to Guam, but you should also be receiving your husband's box of belongings, especially if he took his cell phone with him. Sometimes, I guess, they will donate their clothes but his box should arrive within 1 - 2 weeks and then the Form letter after that. In the US the box is shipped via Fed Ex and has to be signed for generally.
I would also pay attention for a phone call anywhere from 3 - 4 weeks. My son's calls came on a Saturday afternoon, but it is different for all divisions based on when they are able to have access to the call center and how well the division is working as a team.
All the best to you and your husband. Keep your phone charged and on you at all times. I rarely put my phone on silent, because I never know when I will receive a call.
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Permalink Reply by bluegray6416 on
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Thank you so much for all that information. It was all very helpful. I'm new to all of this so I'm very appreciative for you reaching out.
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Good Morning bluegray6416 - Chipmunk pretty much gave you the rundown on what to expect. Also be sure to join the boot camp group - I left the link in the Welcome message on your page. You'll find lots of good info there on what to expect and when to expect it.
And once you receive the official letter (9-14 days after arrival at BC) you'll know your husbands PIR (graduation date) and you can join that group too. Hang in there!
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Thank you and will do!
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