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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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Funny Things from Boot Camp Letters

I saw a discussion thread like this on another group and thought I would borrow the idea so we can all share the funny things or touching things our SR's write home about in their letters.  So anyone that has already recieved letters from their SR's please share any funny comments that they are sending back home.  As soon as I get a letter, I'll post...

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Permalink Reply by sdees3 on October 28, 2011 at 12:58pm
Love it
Permalink Reply by CUPCAKE on October 28, 2011 at 12:57pm
My boyfriend said his underwear was grody and that there are a lot of drama at night lol....
Permalink Reply by Sara Ship 07 Div 012 on October 28, 2011 at 1:20pm
Great, now I have it stuck in my head.  Gotta love the Sponge Bob song!
Permalink Reply by nikinno on October 28, 2011 at 2:47pm

I love this link ... I have yet to receive a letter written from boot camp, but I have spoken with my son minimally twice (mostly security clearance stuff).  If it weren't for the letters he pre-wrote prior to leaving that he has delivered to me weekly, I think I would be most upset! LoL

 

I'm looking forward to a boot camp letter because no doubt he will have plenty to say! HA!

 

I'm happy for all of you and wish all of your SRs well :)

Permalink Reply by nikinno on October 28, 2011 at 9:11pm

Hi Peggy,

If you go here http://www.navyformoms.com/group/single-mom-s-journal-of-son-s-jour..., you should be able to read about how it all came about.  I'm very grateful and thankful every single day.  ~smile~

Thanks for responding.  Take care and hope you are well.

Permalink Reply by wvnavymom on October 28, 2011 at 9:50pm

I read your journal entry . . . I can't even find the words. He is truly a blessing from God!!

My SR is my daughter . . . think she could marry your son????  LOL

Permalink Reply by ProudNavyMom on October 28, 2011 at 10:33pm
I totally agree that was such a sweet thing to do.
Permalink Reply by nikinno on November 1, 2011 at 5:40pm
Thank you so very much! :)
Permalink Reply by nikinno on November 1, 2011 at 5:40pm

Thank you so much! I agree with you ... and I'm truly blessed to be his mom.

 

You made me laugh about marrying off your daughter.  hahahahaha Too cute!

Permalink Reply by haymcdee on November 1, 2011 at 5:27pm
Oh my god. This is the sweetest thing I've ever heard of! What a great SR. I was literally tearing up at work reading this haha!
Permalink Reply by nikinno on November 1, 2011 at 5:42pm
Oops ... sorry about that. Well, not really.  haha  I'm glad you were moved. It's important to spread feel good stories like this. You are welcome to read it all.  Take care :)
Permalink Reply by Sparky on October 29, 2011 at 12:51pm

My SR wrote he had a blueberry cookie it was the best thing he ever ate. 

Don't forget a period in the log book or you will have 3 RDC's in your face making sure you don't forget.

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