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Son leaving for BOOTCAMP 4-7-11...anyone else with the same start date?

My son is headed for Great Lakes on 4-7-11 ( or maybe he goes to MEPS first and from there to Boot).  He has been DEP since November 2010 and is anxious  to start basic.  After basic he is to go to Meridian, MS for "A" school.  Can anyone tell me if they get much liberty between basic and "A" school?

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Permalink Reply by pattyb on April 7, 2011 at 10:59pm

I cant sleep well myself-keep wondering how he is and if all ok  ugh!!

 

Permalink Reply by GailMindyHouston on April 6, 2011 at 9:29pm
It is hard - one thing that helped me was watching the film in the Boot Camp forum on what to expect the first few days - it was candid and helped me visualize how the days were going for my son.  I have sent him a few text messages knowing even that his phone is probably on the way back to Texas but it makes me feel better in some strange way sending out positive vibes.  Overall I am happy for him but it is definitely a life-changer for us too.
Permalink Reply by GailMindyHouston on April 7, 2011 at 4:00pm
My son's box came home today. Kinda sad. :(
Permalink Reply by Jo1 on April 7, 2011 at 8:21pm

Gail,

My son's box came today too.  It's a really strange and sad feeling seeing all his things in a box.

 

Permalink Reply by Jo1 on April 9, 2011 at 11:33pm
The letter came today with the graduation information and address.  MY son graduates on 5-27-11 and is Div 184.
Permalink Reply by pattyb on April 10, 2011 at 9:10am

I hane not received the letter or teh box-I wonder when that will be here-he arrived on April 6.  Missing sean

 

Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on April 10, 2011 at 9:12am
pattyb call the recruiter tomorrow for the address. You'll probably get both this week.
Permalink Reply by hapsmolmr on April 20, 2011 at 6:28pm
Hi lujos mom,  My son left on 4/7 also.  He is in ship 07 Div188.  He is going into the Nuke program.   He was in DEP since July and will go to Charleston, SC for A school.  I've heard not much liberty between basic and A school but 10 days after A school.  Don't know if that is just true for Nuke program as that is the forum I've been on.
Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on April 20, 2011 at 6:40pm
hapsmolmr   TG 29 --- 10 Divisions (185-192, 812 & 929) Graduate Friday, June 3 2011
here is the link to your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir632011
Permalink Reply by hapsmolmr on April 20, 2011 at 8:10pm
Thanks for the info.  I went on but am interested in hooking up with people in the same division.  Does someone have to start a new link for that?
Permalink Reply by pattyb on April 21, 2011 at 9:32pm
I am so happy--Igot a letter today fom my son!!!

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