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Why is the Form Letter Taking So Long?
OK, I'll admit, I'm completely impatient. SR left on 3/15 and still no form letter yet. I knew he intended to not send a box, so I haven't been looking for that. I just really hope it comes tomorrow.
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Permalink Reply by Zanga-mom (CVN 75) on
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wow...that seems like a long wait. It's hard to let go, but the future these kids are building for themselves will be a solid foundation.
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Permalink Reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on
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The form lettter can take up to two weeks...sometimes more. They do not actually send this out until they are in their Ship/Division. The first week after arrival are processing days..."P" days...and they are in temp housing. Hopefully soon for you!
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Permalink Reply by itzlogansmom on
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My son left on 3/15 as well. I check the mailbox every day. I know it is hard to be patient but I am told 3 weeks is the standard so I am counting on the first week of April.
I had all intentions of my son not sending a box but it didn't work out that way and I am so glad it did. I got his box and when I finally got around to opening it there was a handwritten very short note that just said. Love you Mommy! I cried. hahaha but I will keep that note forever.
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Permalink Reply by Smile09 AD/HM Mom on
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Thank you Logansmom, for responding. You have given me a great deal of comfort just knowing we are on the same page. Not that I want you to be sad! Mitchell's father contacted the recruiter today and got his ship & div number Ship 12/Div 149 - I know I've read that sometimes the recruiters are not right on with info. We're hanging in there, you do too!
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My son's box contained his airplane ticket...on which he wrote, "Love you guys :)" Yep, tears flowed and it's framed.
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Our son left on 3/19. We have been anxiously awaiting our form letter...guess we'd better not hold our breath. Hope you get your letter soon.
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Permalink Reply by KikiOtter on
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Sometimes they have to wait 'til enough recruits come in to make a full division. Yeah. That's right. Hurry up and wait! They get there and will start the processing, but may have to hang our for a few days before they actually have a full division and move to their 'ship'. They don't fill out the form letter and mail it until they move to their 'ship'. So it may have been such a delay that your recruits experienced and thus delaying the letters.
Also keep in mind, it's nicknamed 'snail mail' for a reason. Some areas get their letters quicker than others. I live just a 2 hour drive from Great Lakes, and our form letter arrived a week and two days after our sailor recruit left, just to give you an idea.
Keep your chins up, and a watchful eye on your mailman! ;) Hope you get your letters soon and good luck to your recruits!
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