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03/15/2011 Ship Date Anyone else have someone who shipped out this date?

My son left from Florida, Miami Meps station on 03/15/2011. Got "the call" at 2:30 AM eastern time. Now I guess I wait for the box and the letter.

Does anyone know for sure if there are only allowed 4 a graduation? We have added a fiance to the crew and my sone really wants her to be there.

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Permalink Reply by kvigliotti208 on March 16, 2011 at 5:26pm
Our daughter left on 3/1/2011 from buffalo,ny. They told us graduation is friday 5/13/2011...no one  said anything about only 4 people can attend. we are surprised at the time of your call we got ours at 9 pm est....
Permalink Reply by alemap118 on March 16, 2011 at 7:28pm
The recruiter told my son. And i also read it on the website. Go to the pir group. Lots of information there. My sons flight left miami at 5:40 and arrived 9 our time. So i am not sure how long it took to get to the bootcamp. But i tried to stay awake waiting for the call. I figured he must have called his fiance. So when i got the call i was surprised it was so late.
Permalink Reply by marineandnavydad on March 16, 2011 at 5:32pm
Our Daughter left on 3/15/11, we got the call around 9:00 pm. I'm sure they are tired and wondering what they have gotten into. I hope to get an address soon, I really want her to get mail from home to help her stay motivated and focused.
Permalink Reply by alemap118 on March 16, 2011 at 7:23pm
Where did your daughter leave from? My son did not get into chicago airport until after 8 pm. I am also waiting for that letter.
Permalink Reply by marineandnavydad on March 16, 2011 at 7:52pm
She's from Rochester NY but the MEPS where she was processed at is in Buffalo NY. We were able to be with her when she was sworn in, they left Buffalo around 3pm. I hope to get an address soon I miss her very much.
Permalink Reply by sherilyn on March 16, 2011 at 8:46pm
our daughter left 3-14. Got the call @ 9:48 pm.  she went out of Detroit Meps (St. Hgts).  waiting for the letter & box.  if you read a family's guide to recruit training, it may help a little bit.  i know it helped me somewhat.  also, i heard it is only 4 tickets, but kids under a certain age do not count for a seat.
Permalink Reply by navysis on March 16, 2011 at 9:46pm

My brother left from Indiana, he was sworn in at the Chicago Bulls game. He arrived at bootcamp around 10:45ish, thats when I got  the 15 sec phone call. Good luck to all you family members! It could be a long 8 weeks for us.

I do know that they had to stay up all night last night after they got there, started their training this a.m. so Im sure this evening at 9 pm when Its lights out they will be glad to lay in that hard bed. SO they should have lights out in about 15 min

Permalink Reply by sharon on March 17, 2011 at 9:02pm
my son left from florida, jacksonville meps on 3/14/11. he took his cell phone and called me when he landed in chicago around 8pm, wish was nice to hear from him, but then i got that 30 second call at 12 am. i got his address today from his recruitor. my son is on ship 12 div 162... oh yeah  got the package in the mail today..
Permalink Reply by sherilyn on March 18, 2011 at 4:06pm

got my letter today also!!  so happy. she is on ship 12/Div. 161. i can start sending the letters i have!

 

Permalink Reply by sharon on March 17, 2011 at 9:05pm

 i was told that only 4 people can attend. i still need to find out the graduation date.

Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on March 17, 2011 at 10:00pm

Ladies - this will help you.

Follow these instructions.

  1. Click on this link - it will take you to a discussion in one of my groups.

    http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sfbayareanavyfamilies/forum/topics...

    Watch the four videos, look at the Powerpoint presentation - it will give you a really good idea what your recruit will be going trhough.

  2. Next check messages left on your personal page - from above menubar, click MY PAGE, scroll down - see the links to bootcamp groups - join those. You'll find that JessicaB has posted a welcoming message for you with links to the Bootcamp and Depper groups. Join the one appropriate. If you have an address (either from your recruit or the recruiter), start writing (plain regular letter size envelopes - the two addresses may be different - don't panic - it'll get there - use the one your recruit gives you as soon as you get it). Remember to check you status box (upper right) for messages on your Inbox, friend requests, etc.

  3. When you get the letter with the PIR date, join the group for that - click here to see list of PIR groups. Barracks are named after "real" ships.  

    http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date

    You'll get a letter with the PASSWORD to print the parking pass.  KEEP THIS LETTER.  If you are using Internet Explorer (doesn't work), download Mozilla Firefox (free - will work) and use it to print your parking pass for PIR. Parking passes are normally available about one to two weeks prior to the actual PIR date. Go here to get your pass.   http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp

  4. Next join this group to prepare for PIR. Read through the many topics. Your questions should be answered.

    http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pirreferenceinformation

  5. Looking for other groups to join?  Click on the following master list of groups:

               GROUPS: Listed by Name of US Naval Ship

               GROUPS: Listed by PIR Date - Pass In Review (Boot Ca...

               GROUPS: Listed by Navy Job Rating

               GROUPS: Listed by Geographical Location (States, Cit...

               GROUPS: Listed by Special Interest

They can be found also under Forum Discussion under "How To Do Stuff on N4M"

When you are done with looking at all the sites - you'll will know more than you want. Welcome to N4M. Good luck to your sailor. Have fun. Be proud. Buy tissues in bulk.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION - good tips:

  1. Want to learn how to use NAVY FOR MOM site?Go to FORUM, HOW TO DO STUFF ON N4M category, look at the many discussion of changing your password, username, downloading a photo, making your profile private, etc. 
  2. If you are getting too many email notifications, just click "STOP FOLLOWING" located just underneath the input comment box.
  3. Be sure to click on the MY PAGE tab on the menubar. This takes you to your personal page. Here you'll find a summary of activities including comments left on your page. 
  4. Look at your status box on the upper right - with INBOX, ALERTS, FRIENDS, SETTINGS. Just underneath that will be a line with invitations from others to attend events or join another group.
  5. If you have joined a bunch of groups, you can always go right to them by click GROUPS tab, then "MY GROUPS" in small print on the left - same thing with Discussions and Blogs.

NOTE: You can have more than 4 guests but your sailor can only have 4 his on HIS list of guests. He/she can find another sailor who is not using all of his 4 allotment and ask to have your extra guest on his list. Seats are not assigned. Children under 12 doesn't count against the 4 but will need id. Go to the PIR Reference Group - will have more info.

Permalink Reply by Denise-- Seabee Mom on March 18, 2011 at 12:39pm

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