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Waiting for the call
He is in his way. Really nervous for him.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Welcome to this amazing journey. I see you have joined Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones); you may also want to join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in May, to connect with others with loved ones who left today and may have PIR together.
Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening, but you will also want to check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) as well. Once you know your SR’s PIR date and/or division number, watch in Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and/or at http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group for that once it has been created.
(Group names within this reply are clickable links.)
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Permalink Reply by Sarah C/Jonah's Mom Ship13Div269 on
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Thank you. Still waiting for the call:(
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You are very welcome.
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I got the call at 1am. Sounded like he was ok...he told me to relax! That's my boy.
Thank you for all you do here. It really helps to talk to people that understand the process and can help us newbies out!
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I'm glad you got the "I'm here!" call and can be assured that he is safely there and is beginning P-days. The next things for you will be receiving "the box" and then the form letter. In 9 Fridays, you will be proudly hugging your brand new US Navy Sailor!
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Permalink Reply by Ajsmom (ship 13 div 269) on
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My son left today also and I just got the call. I was so excited to see his name on my phone. I hope your call comes soon.
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Welcome to this amazing journey also. Join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in May, to connect with others with loved ones who left today and may have PIR together.
You may want to join, or at least check out, Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), PIR Reference Information, and New Members Stop Here. Once you know your SR’s PIR date and/or division number, watch in Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and/or at http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group for that once it has been created. There will be a lot of great information and support for you in those groups. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions within the groups. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening, but you will also want to check out the other Pages in all of the groups.
(Group names within this reply are clickable links. To join a group, click on the group name and after the group page opens, click on "+ Join..." in the upper right.)
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Permalink Reply by pjs- ship 12 div 268 on
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My son left Monday night and we got the call 2:30 am Wednesday morning.
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Do u know where he is? My son is on ship 13.
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It is more important to share the division number than the ship number. The ship number is important for the address and that's about it. (See Ship/Division--How it Works.)
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Permalink Reply by Zachery's Mom on
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My son is on Ship13Div269 also! Looking forward to 7/19
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