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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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Permalink Reply by Connie ~Matt's Mom~ on
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My son said it takes several weeks before anyone opens up much to talk or make friends. No one really knows anyone else. It must be an awkward situation. They are kept so busy to begin with that there is not much time for anything else. Everything is about team work. Something tells me your next letter will be more upbeat. Just tell him how proud you are of him, and that we are all proud of all of our military, how much you love him and miss him. It will get better. Stay positive.
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Thanks for the encouragement Connie, Jon seemed a little stressed about not talking with anyone much, I hope it gets better soon he has been there 3 weeks tomorrow. I always tell him how proud I am of him and love him..I am looking forward to the next letter, it seemed like this first one took forever..lol thanks again and God Bless
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Permalink Reply by Sandy's_sailor son on
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keger, What your son is going through at boot camp is very normal. During the first month or so boot camp is very stressful. Recruits are learning team work and as a result they don't get along. In fact, most recruits in a division don't get along or form friendships until toward the end. I am positive that your son's shipmates feel the same way right now as your son.
The best advice that I can give to you to pass on to your son is: Focus on helping others. Every recruit has something that they find challenging in boot camp. If there is something that you do well that one of your shipmates is having trouble with, try to help. This fosters friendship and teamwork. Tell your son not to worry!!
My son's division went through many ups and downs. The first month was really hard. There were several recruits in my son's division who didn't follow orders. Of course everyone paid for their mistakes. This created a lot of tension amongst them. Not only that, but it seamed like his division couldn't get their act together. Everyone wanted to do things their way. Things didn't improve until the last 3 weeks of boot camp. It is in these last weeks, that recruits form friendships. This is because they are helping each other accomplish their goals.
**I bet other recruits in your son's division have written letters to their parents expressing the same concerns as your son** LoL
Tell your son to hang in there, things will get a lot better.
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Thanks Sandy, this makes me feel better, Jon said that it seems like everyone else in his division all act and talk like they have known each other for years and that's why he feels like an outcast. His dad was in the Navy and has told him about helping shipmates if they are struggling in a particular area, and to do what he is told no matter what. Jon also mentioned about some not following orders. I guess I am just a nervous mom and I am sure Jon will be fine, he's a strong kid..
Have a great and I appreciate all the insight everyone is giving me..God bless,
Pam
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keger, I think boot camp is harder on us moms in a lot of ways. I think there should be classes for us on what to expect while our sons and daughters are in boot. I hear a lot of moms say that the first letter they get from their Recruit is sad.
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That would be nice but that'll never happen they don't want you or the recruits know what's really going to happen.. The recruiters can't even be honest. I sent my husband with my son to sign up, being ex Navy he would know if the recruiter was not telling the truth. That's okay I am still proud of the decision that my son made, and I truly believe it's the best thing he could have for himself, everything that he will learn will invaluable. He is really looking forward to A school, he as been since before he left. I think you are right, it's way harder on us moms than our kids, I cried a lot when he first left, and then again this past Monday and my husband happen to be home when I lost it and he looked at me like I was a freak and asked me what my problem was, I told him and he thought I was being silly for crying..I just told him you are not a mom and you will never understand so be still..LOL
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keger, I cried at the Recruiter's office as I said good bye to my son .Luckily the recruiter was very kind and he explained to my husband that this is really hard on the moms. I doubt there is a mom around who has not cried while their son or daughter is in boot camp. It is just so stressful because you don't know what is going on. There is very little communication other than letters. While my son was gone I got 4 phone calls. One of them was telling me bad news. (problems with PT). After that I was almost afraid to answer the phone. I was lucky because I met some of my son's boot camp Division shipmates girlfriends/Moms, on NavyForMoms. We traded last names of our recruits (via personal message on this site). These ladies wrote to their recruits every day,> girlfriends, LoL. Their recruits helped my son practice for his PFA and prayed for him.
I can't tell you how thankful I am for NavyForMoms. I would never have made it through with out the PIR group and other families in my son's division. I hope you have found your PIR group and met some of the families from your son's division. This really makes things a lot easier.
There are some really kind veteran moms on this site. One of whom is Diannep. She has been such a help to me and other Moms/wives. Her son has been in the Navy for more than 2 years.
Anyway I had better make some coffee and get going for the day
Sandy:)
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Sandy, I need to look into the PIR thing, I didn't know about that group. I haven't received any phone calls yet, I am so scared I am going to miss his call..I don't own a cell phone, my husband has his work cell though, so I guess Jon could call that phone, but I am in Missouri and my husband is working in Arkansas..yikes! Coffee yes coffee!
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keger, I just sent you a friend invite.
When is your son's PIR?
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keger, I have to go out today to help my friend with her daughter's wedding decorations, LoL. I will look for your PIR group later tonight and into possibly starting one (if someone has not already done that). What is your son's Division?
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