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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
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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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Bootcamp
My son left for bootcamp on Wednesday and I've been crying off and on ever since. I feel so lost not beling able to call him, FB him or contact hm in any way. I never thought it would be this difficult. I'm really struggling. I'm not worried about his safety, just feel so disconnected, like he's gone forever. He is my firstborn too, maybe that's it? I don't know, but he reached this milestone that I feel like I wasn't prepared for. Anyone else feel like that?
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Permalink Reply by Concernedad on
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freese, start writing your letters to your SR, even without the address. No point in harrassing the recruiter as your info will come when it comes. Just writing the letters will make you feel better. Just remember to number them on the envelope as you go along. You can always send them all at once when you get the address. Hang in there, it gets easier.
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Permalink Reply by Freese71 on
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Concernedad,
Thats a great idea, Thats what I will do.........
I just received my Son in a box!!!!!!!! Made me feel a little better......
And I only called recruiter the once cuz if my son knew I called him anymore than that he would have my head!!! LOL
Thanks for the support................
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I took your advice have been writing letters and numbering and was good for the mind...I got my sons ship 02/ div 922 yestarday.... So I can send the letters I have been writing.
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Permalink Reply by Cassandra on
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I have been reading all the posts and have to say thank you to everyone. My youngest child leaves March 13th for Great Lakes and I have been staying positive and proud, but I know a large part of my heart is leaving. I am very proud to be a Navy Parent !!!
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Well everyone it came......... I got my letter (8 sentences) but it was great.... My son really knows me and still has his sence of humor so far... "Mom,1st of letters for a few weeks so DONT FREAK OUT...." LOL said that as of 21st he was still in Pdays, Ship 02/Div 922 which I found by reading is a performing group.........So proud of him already, Cant wait for next letter or phone call...
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Permalink Reply by Rose on
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Hi Freese71,
Did your son leave from Sacramento? I'm looking for mom's from the Sac. area that have sons with my son.
Just wondering.
Rose
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Permalink Reply by Jamie on
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I have felt the same way. My son is the first and only child. He has been at bootcamp for 3 weeks this Wed. and I havent heard anything yet. I want to call someone so I can get an address to write him.
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Did you get the Box with everything he had on the day he left? And you should get you Info letter any day of you haven't already, that gives you his ship and Div and Date for graduation.... My son is my 1st and only boy (20), I do have a.14 yr old daughter also..
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Permalink Reply by jbr0001-USS Harry Truman-VAQ 130 on
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I'm in the same boat..my son leaves Mar ..my nerves are out of control. I'm sure this will pass. Your son I guess is finished??Maybe you can give me pointers
J
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my son will leave april 3rd and i am already feeling that way...his dad left us when he was 3 so it's just been he and i since that day, he will be 19 july 4th... i guess i've depended on him too much...he is my life and strength and hero!! i pray each day will get better for you and just know that your son has made a wonderful choice and he will be very well taken care of, this i have to tell myself daily even though mine has not left just yet...we are going to be very proud of our sons.
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Yes were are..only one more night with him... I'm stressed but I know by this wonderful forum we will all be support for each other..Thank for all the mom that has taken the time to let us newbie mom their personal experiences with their son/daughter.
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