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My son left yesterday 9/4 from Oregon - Anyone else??
I received the short phone call that he arrived last night. I think thats when this all became real for us. My son has wanted to join the Navy since he was a little boy. I'm so proud, and selfishy SO SAD!!! I am thankful for this website, reading the stories and knowing I'm not the only one! Thanks to all of you Navy moms.
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Permalink Reply by kkbmom (Ship 3 Div.354) on
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it is a great site. It has helped us so much. :) Please tell your friend, to keep working her way through the site, there are so many moms feeling just the same way she does. It really is strange the SAD/PROUD feelings, she is not alone! :)
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Permalink Reply by Navymom55555 on
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Moms and friends-You should also join the PIR11/2/2012 group if your child left sept 4-Sept 14. I believe they will all graduate at the same time! We also have a Facebook group;)
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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Here is the link for the PIR group for 11/02/2012. Come join the group!
PIR: Nov 2, 2012 TG 51 - will include at least divisions 351-358 & 951
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Moms and friends-You should also join the PIR11/2/2012 group if your child left sept 4-Sept 14. I believe they will all graduate at the same time! We also have a Facebook group;)
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I cant seem to find the facebook group?? what is it called?
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Permalink Reply by Tara on
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Hello, my son left 9/4 and is in ship 03
Div 354- I'm new to this site- so not sure what
To do but I've seen a few moms who's sons are in the
Same- we got our first letter from him yesterday- it was
Really hard to read about some stuff- someone told
Me after 2 wks bootcamp gets a little easier-
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Yes, things do get better for both you and the recruit after a few weeks, not necessarily easier. Your recruit starts figuring out what is expected and is in better shape physically and you start to settle into the new normal of not having your SR around. Sometimes recruits write about how terrible things are in their first letters, but by week 4, the division usually starts pulling together, so things are better and some even say they are enjoying BC.
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Permalink Reply by turtlesgabba on
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just got form letter this week... wheewwww my son left 09/05..
HAS ANYONE RECEIVED LETTERS FROM DIV360? I guess... DIV 359-360 are partnered up.. (i dont know if thats the term)..LOL.. Im curious how their divisions are doing..
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