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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 Denise-- Seabee Mom on March 18, 2011 at 12:39pm
Four seats are guaranteed per recruit; however, children 12 years old and younger do not count against the four-guest maximum. The graduating recruit is responsible for identifying those individuals to be placed on the access list. Please coordinate with your recruit via letters regarding who will be on the access list. No additions, deletions or changes will be made to the access list the week of graduation. The four guests on the access list will be admitted into the ceremonial drill hall first. Additional guests not on the access list will have to wait inside the Visitor Center until after the start of the ceremony at which time they will be allowed into the ceremonial hall if additional seating is available as space permits. No additional seating can be guaranteed. PLEASE DO NOT CALL FOR ADDITIONAL SEATS. All visitors must have valid photo identification. This requirement includes children (school ID, Social Security card or copy of birth certificate). Please be aware that security may deny base admission to guests NOT on the access list if they are not accompanied by a guest who is on the access list.
Permalink Reply by Dr.Kimber on March 20, 2011 at 5:17pm
My son left on 03/15/2011 from Houston MEPS.  We got the call at 1:34 am CST and we have already received his box.  Now we are just waiting on "the letter."
Permalink Reply by alemap118 on March 20, 2011 at 10:51pm
I hope tomorrow i get something. I want to send letters.
Permalink Reply by NavyGirlfriend19 on March 21, 2011 at 4:00pm

My boyfriend left the same day from Baltimore, MD Meps. I got my call around 11:45. I can't wait to get his address and or a letter.

Permalink Reply by navysis on March 21, 2011 at 4:20pm
My brother left same day. We got his letter, his PIR is May 6
He is ship 12 div 163. Any one else have same info
Permalink Reply by sharon on March 21, 2011 at 5:32pm

my son left on 3/14, got the box of his stuff on 3/16, and got his grad info on 3/19..   pir is may 6th, he is in ship12 div 162 and i cant wait to see him.....

Permalink Reply by alemap118 on March 21, 2011 at 6:04pm
Got my sons box today. So maybe the letter will come tomorrow
Permalink Reply by navysis on March 21, 2011 at 6:22pm
My brother left from Indiana, Got the call like 10:45 pm. Cant wait to see him at his graduation!
Permalink Reply by Shanermansmom(EM1135) on March 22, 2011 at 10:31pm
I did get the box and the letter both yesterday. One week exactly. It did say in the form letter that only 4 guest could be invited. That does stink for some who have siblings that should attend. My sons PIR is 5/6 and his ship/div is 12/166. Will you be at graduation?
Let me know when you get the box and letter.
Permalink Reply by alemap118 on March 23, 2011 at 8:50am
I got the box on monday. but no letter yet. maybe today.
Permalink Reply by Tracey on March 23, 2011 at 1:02pm
I received my box on Monday but still have not received a letter.  Got the call on the first night but have not heard since.  I know a couple of parents received a call on Sunday - wish I would hear something.
Permalink Reply by alemap118 on March 24, 2011 at 10:15am
I sitll have not recevied the letter. Maybe today.

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