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Leaving for Bootcamp August 1st or 2nd, 2012
I keep seeing running lists of dates that kids are leaving and I really wanted to connect with other people whose kids are leaving at the same time my son is. So, if you have a child leaving either August 1st or 2nd, post here and let's keep each other up todate on progress.
Thanks,
Carol
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Permalink Reply by Shanna on
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I got the box today, son left 8/2. There is no info in it whatsoever in there.
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Permalink Reply by Steven'smom on
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Nothing but dirty clothes and a boarding pass in the box. I'm getting anxious for information. I like schedule and order. Guess I need to work on relaxing and as they say--go with the flow!
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie (S-PACT/Yokosuka,JP) on
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Yeah, I think I probably need to simmer down as well. HA! I've seen some others who had SR's ship out 8/2 that already have a ship/div number that they had gotten from their recruiter and they are already sending letters. One even said the recruiter called her with the info! My son's recruiting office is closed all this week for training, so I can't get any information. My poor kid will be that kid with no letters when everyone gets their letters at mail call for a bit I guess. Neither his dad nor I got a box today. Maybe it will arrive tomorrow. I was thinking graduation would be 10/5, but someone else replied to something that they saw someone who shipped 7/25 with a grad date of 9/21 and I think I ran across someone today who shipped 8/2 with a 9/28 graduation date. Anyone here gotten a PIR/grad date yet?
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Permalink Reply by SuperUncleSupporter on
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My son left from Florida on August 2nd for Great Lakes. Haven't heard or seen anything since the call I received when he arrived at approximately 11:00 pm that evening. My son is a little older than some, lived out on his own and I still have some adjusting. It was a rough weekend, but I am starting to get back to the norm. I am not worried about the boot camp, it's what lies head. Up until three years ago, I was a single Mom. My life was my children. Good luck everyone. Look forward to hearing everyone's stories.
Thank's
Ogilby's Mom - Beth
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Permalink Reply by ranaeaw (ship 03 div 316) on
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I just got my daughter's box yesteray. I had to work overtime last night and didn't get home until 10pm. Very long day knowing it was at home waiting on me. :) Now, just have to wait on the letter. I can't wait until I find out what ship she's in so I can start sending the letters. She left on Aug 1. Am thinking if all goes right she'll graduate the last Friday of September or first Friday of October.
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Permalink Reply by Jane (SHIP 13 DIV 314) on
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Got my kid in a box today!!! Yay!
No note but the handwriting on the box was the neatest I've seen him write in YEARS!!! Lol
Hugs to all!!! :)
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Permalink Reply by sfreemontship13div313 on
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My SR arrived on 8/2. I got the box yesterday and the form letter today. His PIR is 9/28. SHIP 13 DIV 313. Anyone else?
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Permalink Reply by kazzam(SHIP 13 DIV 313) on
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My husband just came home from the recruiters office and my son is also SHIP 13 DIV 13.
He left from Phx on 8/2 . Got the box yesterday but I haven't received the letter ... So it is very likely his PIR is also 9/28? We are so excited to finally get his address. Looking forward to hearing from others with their loved ones on the same Ship. -
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I got the form letter tonight, ship 13 div 314! My first letter is already in the mail!! PIR 9/28.
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Permalink Reply by Kyle's Mom Joanne Ship13 Div 313 on
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It is strange to me that some of us got our letters and others did not...I got the box and letter on the same day....strange...
Hope you get it soon..
Jo
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I still haven't got my letter. But then again, we are moving so our mail is being forwarded. Funny thing today, I received a call from my SR's Recruiter. Kind of scared me cause he has never called me before so of course I thought it was something bad. He called to tell me that my son's promotion to E2 certificate was in and I could pick it up. He recruited two of his Varsity Football Buddies to join the Navy and that automatically moved him to the E2 rating. Pretty cool. Needless to say, I was very relieved it wasn't a bad call :)
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Congrats to him!! That's exciting!
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