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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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What should I do?
My SR is coming home for the first time in months, and I should be so happy. It just really hard to be happy with all the decision that comes along with him coming home. First he'll be home in two weeks from California fmtb training. I guess he got really lucky to be stationed in GL because we live in Chicago. At first we're so happy we was coming home, and still are kinda. The problem is that im in school about four hours form GL. I don't know if i should stay in school and just visit a lot, but he want to get married and me live on base, which mean me finding a new school. Which by the way I have been looking for one and it just really hard they're isn't a huge select of school out there. But on the other hand being away from each other for so long, i don't know if we can handle anymore of this long distance. We've been dating fours years now three of which have be long distance. The hardest part is this is all the IFs in the situation and the short time frame were on. Before I could even think about moving we need to get married then find housing idk how long the will take, then I can start thinking about switching schools. And all of this need to figure out before mid july. Please any advise would help.
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Permalink Reply by brandon'sgirl on
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Hi Jasmine<3, I am so sorry you are feeling this way. I believe all of us women feel this way at some point. Don't let the craziness of the Navy get between you two if you truly love him. They're are most certainly a lot of IFs and I am by no means an expert of the subject, but I am going through the same thing as you. I have to transfer colleges in mid-July also and that means I will have to take a semester off to even get situated. Does it feel worth to YOU? What do you personal want?
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Permalink Reply by Jasmine<3 on
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Yes it will be worth it in the end to just be with him. I just don't want to fall behind in school and end life catch up with me. He'll be home soon so I just hope with him being with me will make it all better.
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Permalink Reply by samantha2014 (AMAA, CA) on
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I agree with brandon'sgirl 100%!!! It's up to you Jasmine! Love conquers all! I'm just getting started with life as a Navy girlfriend (My SR left March 1st) and I can already tell.... Navy life is all about IFs. Everything is always up in the air. I love my SR and I'm hoping I will always be able to support him. I am in school right now and I will eventually have to face these choices you and brandon'sgirl are facing now. But I know you will make the right choice. Once you finish school things will be easier but remember, every time you move you will have to find a new job. That can be tough. But like brandon'sgirl said, What is worth it to YOU? You have the right to make your own choices and plan your life as well. Much love and support to you Jasmine<3.
ps to brandon'sgirl: my (future) sailor's name is Brandon as well :)
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Permalink Reply by AmberM04 on
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Hi Jasmine. I completely understand how you are feeling. My boyfriend and I have been together for 7 years and he has decided to join the Navy. He goes to boot camp June 6th and we too have been faced with IFS. I have put off going back to school because I don't want to have to transfer...esp. grad school because those credits usually do not transfer. It is very difficult in deciding what to do. We have talked about marriage as well and I was all for doing it before he swore in but now his contract says he is going in without dependents and the recruiter told him that can't change before going in. It is tough, but ultimately it is about what you want and where you see yourself going. Even though we love our Sailors, we still have to do what we want for ourselves and for our relationship.
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What a coincident my SR started BC last year on june 6th last year. I just really need to decide "me" or "our relationship". It just really hard.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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I'd challenge the recruiter on the no dependents thing. I've never heard of it. Too many dependents, yes, but not "none". A DEP contract is not hard and fast until the final swearing in right before they depart. Ask to talk to the Recruiter in Charge. Sounds like BS to this old sailor.
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