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My son is leaving Oct 6th for IL, anyone else?
My son is leaving Oct 6th for IL, anyone else?
I'm excited for him and his future, but sadened that I won't be able to speak to him for a few weeks.
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Permalink Reply by marylou (ship09 div015) on
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What will your son be doing?
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Permalink Reply by cadams(ship09 Div 016) on
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My son left from NC to ILL on the 6th same here 30 second call no box yet. Hope to get it soon. Can't wait to hear from him he said it would be around 3 weeks. Hope you son has a successful time at BC.
Carrie
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it's funny you mention three weeks. My son told me it would be a couple weeks too. Based on everything I've read on this site, I thought I'd get his box and mailing info within 1 week!
I wish your son lots of luck! May our boys return to us safely.
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We did receive his box of clothes but no address yet. Hope to get it soon.
Carrie Adams
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Permalink Reply by MsMaria68 on
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I got the formal letter on the 16th, graduation is on Dec 3rd, Im sure you got it by now! yay! My son it's in Div 016. GOD HELP THEM AND TAKE CARE OF THEM. ;)
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Got my formal letter today my son is in Div 16 as well. Hope to get a real letter soon. My son said it wasn't to bad so far hope it continues. My nerves are shot right now hope things get better soon. Nice talking with you.
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Did your son mention anything about they being held? My son said that,( getting there in the midle of the week and the holiday) but I wonder he say it because he doesn't really know that going medical check ups, etc.. you know the whole procesing week is part of the 8 weeks, I hope I making some sense :) What really got me sad is thinking that I won't be having my son for Xmas..I hope you get to feel better!! We are all toguether in this, so don't despair...
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Permalink Reply by njroden911 on
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My son is in the same Division as your son. I am new here and still learning how to navigate this site... nice to know that there are plenty of mothers here that their sons/daughters left the same day as my son, and in the same Division as well. Thanks for the info everyone...
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cadams you should be able to get the temporary address from the recruiter....but remember tomorrow is a holiday
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Permalink Reply by Danismom on
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I just called my daughters recruiter and found out she is in Ship 3.- Division 018. He didn't have a graduation date due to them arriving mid week and then followed by a holiday weekend. He said he might know it this monday. Atleast now I can start sending her mail. Does anyone know how I find her group on this website?? Thanks, Jackie
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Danismom Your PIR may be 12/10...if it is then you may get to form the PIR group. The RTC should post the divisions for PIR 12/3 sometime this week.
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Thanks I will try that
Carrie Adams
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