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Ship 07, Div 259
My son left 6\20 and I called his recruiter and got this address for him. I haven't received anything from my son, but have read on the site that this might be incorrect from the recruiter? I want to send the letters that I've written so he'll be able to get them as soon as possible. Can anyone tell me if this really does change or should I go ahead and send the letters? Anyone else have a son on the same ship? Worst 5 days of my life. Glad this site is here!
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Permalink Reply by MomofDarren (Ship 11 Div 252) on
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My son left 6/19. I have not heard a peep. Not kid in a box, not a form letter, nothing... also the hardest days of my life! The recruiter we have cannot give any information as he is not the original recruiter. My son was switched about 4 months ago, as the recruiting office in the town we live in was closed ..... went from 5 miles down the road to 215 miles away. He said I have to wait for the letter. I have seen others on the site that have already received their kid in a box from same ship date my son has. I don't know where thes others lives but I am in oregon.... crossing my fingers I hear something today.
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Permalink Reply by leaanne34 on
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Good luck to you. Maybe on the same ship? Nothing could have prepared me for this. I'm in Florida. I'm sorry you have had such problems. I will pray that you hear or receive something soon. thanks for replying. Glad we are not alone! I wish I knew if I should send this. I think it's solid, but I want to be sure. take care
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Permalink Reply by SailorMom92 (DIV 244) on
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Hi Darrens Mommy..you should join this page also>> http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinjune
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Permalink Reply by le85(MC/Rota) on
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My daughter left at the same time as your son, and I haven't heard anything either. I'm hoping for at least the box today. I just keep telling myself, no news is good news.
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Hi Leaanne, My son is on the same ship but he left on June 11th and was at Great Lakes on June 12th. I am assuming they are still adding to the ship or something. Im still finding out new things on here all the time. Did your son call you?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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There are many divisions on the same ship and they could be in 2 or more different TG's (Training Groups), meaning that they will have PIR on different days.
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yes - the 5 second call. he sounded like a robot. it was so weird. I hope that's the case that they keep adding to the ship because I went ahead and sent letters to Brandon according to the info that the recruiter gave me. Glad I'm finding more mom's. Tough days.
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Yes yes, tough days....still. I don't work anymore and I have been addicted to navy4moms and then one page/group leads to another and has been very helpful. I was used to my son being home every day for 2 months straight because he quit his job before leaving for the Navy and he is a homebody. I'm not complaining and we became much closer. He did hang with friends but stayed at home for the most part before leaving. So I am finding it's so nice to lean on each other because even the "veteran" Navy 4 moms are angels for us newbies. hang in there {hugs}
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Thanks - Brandon was not a homebody, but the constant daily contact and his voice were something I definitely took for granted. I found an old voicemail he left. I think I'll keep it for a LONG time! thanks for the encouragement! :-)
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you should join this page. It can get you started>> http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinjune
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