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My Son leaves for BC 3-2
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Permalink Reply by wyomingmom on
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Ok. That confirms what I thought. So if there is excess seating, families could be separated. I appreciate the information. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Moe on
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My son went to GL yesterday as well--he called me late last night. He is not joining SWCC but that was high up on a want for him--he is Corpsman and hoping for fleet marine force then perhaps SWICC later in his career.
I thought BC was 8 weeks--it is 12?
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It is only 8 weeks. We were under the understanding it was 12 weeks. I find it very wierd that the recruiters did not clarify that 4 us..oh well...Where did your son fly in from? I have spent time on you tube (for the first time) there is some great videos on arrival and first day at BC.
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I saw some of the youtube videos as well--dry but informative. i was glad to see and picture where he was and what he may be doing. I am sure your son is in excellent shape since he is going for SWCC, my son is also in top physical condition so I am not sure how demanding the fitness aspect will be for either of the boys!
Tony (my son) flew out of Maine so opposite direction as your son.
I was told today that the recruiter would have the mailing address of my son but I am not sure how accurate that is.
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I agree with you on the videos. It is nice to get a visual of what they are going through. Devin (my son) is in good shape, but I bet both of our boys will be in even better shape come PIR ! !
I am looking forward to getting an address for them, as well as PIR dates. Thanks for responding to my blog. It is a sense of comfort to chat with you. (-:
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Yes, night before last--so the 2nd. It was short maybe 90 seconds. I wish we would have talked longer, I have since read that it is a 5 minute call. Did you hear from Tony?
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yes he called and gave the speech about the box etc and it was also very short and yes i also have read it could have been longer. :-(
have you called the recruiter yet for the address? I called Tony's today and he said he is still in processing so not yet.
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I received the same answer from Devin's recruiter....still processing. I am looking for the group of moms whos sons left in March. Can you help me find them? This has been the hardest week of my life and talking to others is so comforting for me. Thanks
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Permalink Reply by Tara B. on
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Don't know if you found the March group yet or not...I don't know how to link, but if you go to my page, there should be a link under my "groups" in the sidebar. Lots of us with kids who left this week!
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Thanks. I needed that. I never thought I could be so proud and so happy......yet so empty inside. How are you holding up?
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