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July 9, 2013 DEP'ers??
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Permalink Reply by PrdNavyMom2Sailors on
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My son leaves on July 9th as well. He is the second one in the family to go. His sister has been in for 2 years.
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Permalink Reply by Tinat (Ship 02 Div 943) on
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What is your sons classification? I was told that though my son leaves MEPS on July 10th, it is most likely that his bootcamp will begin the following Monday. Did you find this to be true with your other child?
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Permalink Reply by JanaGabe on
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Wow.. So, probably will be easier for you. Can you share you experience with me? My son leaves July 9th as well.
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My son leaves July 10th!
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Permalink Reply by Susan on
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My son left July 10th from Columbus,Ohio. I haven't received the "box" yet. Have you?
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My son is a Boatswain Mate. Usually people ship out from MEPS on Tuesdays, my daughter left on a Tuesday and I think that what they said at DEP. After they get to boot camp, they will spend a few days getting prepared, uniforms, supplies, vaccines, etc. I can't remember the official name for it. The recruits will go about 24 hours without any real rest.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Recruits arrive at the RTC Monday through the wee hours of Friday--leave from MEPS on Monday through Thursday and sometimes Friday if there was a weather delay that caused them to have to be at MEPS on Friday. Some MEPS offices only process recruits for BC on a particular day though, so that may be what you are referring to. Recruits have P-days (Processing Days) upon arrival at the RTC. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) .
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Permalink Reply by Sharla on
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My daughter's high school award ceremony was last night, and she received her Navy scholarship award. It was her and another girl, no boys, and they got the biggest roar of applause of the night. That was awesome. So many people came up afterward and thanked her for joining, and a few elderly gentlemen shared their own Navy experiences. It was inspiring. :)
Now graduation is next week, and then basically one month to focus on getting ready to go. Anyone else having heart palpitations? LOL. I look at her not remembering to bring her doctors note to school or not having a clue when to show up for an event, and think how on earth is she going to be grown up enough to get from point A to point B without direction? I have to believe that she's going to be a different person. :)
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Permalink Reply by Michelle on
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Same feelings and emotions here. I feel like I've literally done just about everything for all of my kids. Really letting go I am sure will be harder on me then on them.
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Sharla-
My son's award ceremony was on Friday also, and when he received his Navy scholarship award the crowd went wild with applause and cheers. He was the only one to receive the Navy scholarship. There was some Army scholarship's awarded but the Navy one brought everyone to their feet.
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