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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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Leaving for BC on March 13, 2013

My son I'd headed out on March 13th. I'm nervous and excited. But mostly I want to enjoy every last moment with him. We are taking a family vacation over Christmas and are visiting lots of family. Any ideas of other things to do? All the posts on this site are so helpful.

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Permalink Reply by Riverlady ship 13 div 181 on February 6, 2013 at 12:30pm

Hello, my youngest son is scheduled to arrive at bc on March 13 2013. My oldest went last April. I'm trying to be ready for this again.

Permalink Reply by Fawno on February 20, 2013 at 1:29pm

My only son is heading to BC March 13th as well. We are hosting a dinner with family and some friends the Saturday before he leaves. My husband is taking him to Dave and Busters (they used to do that all the time during school breaks). We went to Monster Jam (that was our thing). We too am trying to be with him as much as possible. This site is already proving invaluable as I feel I know more than my son. :) I have also been serving everyday meals on our China regularly.

Permalink Reply by Chele on February 22, 2013 at 10:30pm

Hi, so glad I found this group. My son leaves March 12, 2013. He is my oldest.

Permalink Reply by dms111 on February 24, 2013 at 11:28pm

My oldest son also leaves on the 13th. Actually, I believe he is sworn in and leaves from St. Louis on the 12th. We have tried to fit in as many activities as possible before he leaves. We're excited, but nervous, too.

Permalink Reply by mickey71193 on February 26, 2013 at 9:17am

My son is leaving on March 13th also. Seems like the time is just flying by.

Permalink Reply by Brandon's Mom (ship14 div180) on February 27, 2013 at 8:23pm

My son leaves on march 13 also, I can't believe it's less that 2 weeks away.

Permalink Reply by Catie on February 28, 2013 at 7:56am

My son is leaving March 25th He is my youngest of 4 and only son as well. Some days I don't know what to feel excited nervous , I am always mildly distracted by this venture. Nice to know others are going through the same feelings.

Thanks

Permalink Reply by Bsawyer on March 4, 2013 at 7:25pm

My son Blaine leaves for BC March 13th. We had an Anchor's Away Party for him this past Sat. Great turn out with lots of family and friends. We are so proud of him. Can't wait for him to start this new chapter of his life. Thanks Navy for Moms for all the info on this site.

Permalink Reply by Brandon's Mom (ship14 div180) on March 4, 2013 at 10:41pm

My son leaves on the 13th also. We had his party on sat. Can't believe it's only a week now. We had everyone fill out cards at the party and put there return address on them. I will mail them to him while he is at boot camp.

Permalink Reply by Luke's Mom Ship 13 Div 182 on March 7, 2013 at 11:25am