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Anyone Else's Kid Leave for Basic This Past Week?
Are there any mom's whose child left for basic this past week? My youngest did. This is the second time through this for us, as her sister left last year. Just looking for others in the same boat, so to speak. LOL. It has been sorta quiet around here.
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Permalink Reply by zachsmomct on
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Hi there!!
Yes my son left and arrived Monday. I got the "I'm here call" and nothing since. Waiting for "THE BOX" to arrive. This is my first go around, and it's been a very emotional week. I've writting his first letter and getting ready to write a second. Just wish I had an address.... I love this site, and it's great there is a place for all of us to go to to connect w/ others.
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Permalink Reply by mommadash on
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Hello! I got her call, and there were tears in her voice. Her sister never cried, except when I dropped her off at the recruiting office. Of course, she denies it now. LOL. I wish your son the absolute best! You should be getting the box shortly, then a form letter about a week or two later. I already have letters to send to my daughter. Write often, no matter how mundane it may seem, they live for those letters from home.
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie (S-PACT/Yokosuka,JP) on
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Hi! My son left Aug. 2nd. I did not get "the call" home. Tried to call the recruiters iffice last week a couple of times, but they didn't answer their phone. Went by there this morning, and the sign says it opens at 9am. It was 9:45, and no one was there. Slightly frustrated! I'm going back by this afternoon when I go to take my laptop in for repair a few doors down. :(
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My daughters recruiter was out most of today too. Monday is a busy day. LOL. An address should be available to you today or tomorrow. I don't understand why you didn't get your call. I learned the last time, no news is good news. I am not the most patient of people, I am going by increments this time. First the address, then the box, then the form letter, then the first letter from her in about three weeks, then a phone call maybe. After that more letters and maybe one more call. I never got the I'm a sailor call with my last one, hopefully I will get one with this one. I really do wish you the best. I know it is hard.
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Permalink Reply by Jane (SHIP 13 DIV 314) on
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My son also left August 2nd. We missed the first call but he did leave a voicemail which is awesome to keep listening to! :)
He didn't sound upset, it almost sounded like he was reading it!
Do any of you have any idea of their PIR date? I'm kinda confused since they got there so late in the week.... Not sure if they will be September 28 or October 5???
I hate wondering when it comes to my kids!!! Lol
Hugs to all!!! :)
Jane
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Going by my last kid, I figure on September 28th. The fifth is my oldest daughter's one year anniversry with the Navy.
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I'm thinking Oct. 5th. They should still be processing for another day, and then the 8 weeks begin. Mine left 8/2 also.
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Either week, it will be great to see them! :) I got my box of her stuff yesterday. So that is one more step.
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That's what I was thinking too Stephanie but I'm seeing SR's who left on July 30th graduating on September 21st....??!
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Hmmmmm. That's interesting. Hopefully we'll know something soon. I'm ready to start making reservations.
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Permalink Reply by Dreamer1118 SHIP 13 DIV 314!!! on
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My husband left the 2nd
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My mom and i guessed oct 5th
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