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July 17th!
Hello all,
My hubby was part of the fast DEP and was called two days ago to let him know to get ready to pack, he moved from December 4th all the way back to July 17th!!! Just a few more weeks to go! Needless to say both me and my daughter are excited for him but also nervous about it just being the two of us for a while, thankfully we live near family and I just met a current Navy wife who lives in our apartment area to chat with. He is an ATF- IT. Anyone else who have family leaving July 17th?
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Permalink Reply by d2b2707 on
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Morning! I just posted a discussion, please read info just in case you didn't know! Have a great Sunday!
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Hi, I'm new to the site, & getting a feel for it, so many discussion boards to choose from, lol. My daughter, 19, also leaves on 7/17/13, from Sacramento...so sad 29 days left but being strong about it. I was told she'll actually be leaving to MEPS on 7/16/13, but i'm glad we get to see her off though. I'm trying to get things in order, time flies so fast, while she is spending time with her friends, of course that's after she gets her stuff done around the house. Anyways, I was very Leary about the hotels that were recommended on the website (anyone see that?) the ones closest to the base are the ones will low reviews, I've googled all hotels on the list..I couldn't believe ramada received low review! Anyways I opted for something further and more pricey, I booked my reservation dates from 9/18- 9/22 $135 per night at Candlewood suites in wakaugan, they offer stove,fridge,& microwave... I prefer to cook, rather than spend eating out... So there's an option. (I was going to book at holiday inn & suites but they don't offer a stove) my dates are an estimation but it can be adjusted once I receive formal letter and PIR date.
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Permalink Reply by Knicky (Ship14Div351) on
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Hello! Maybe we will meet each other at the PIR ceremony! >.< I didn't book anything yet since I don't know the exact PIR date yet and they can change the date based on a variety of things...nothing is set in stone until they send you the official graduation information and even that can change sometimes!
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Morning! I just posted a discussion, please read info just in case you didn't know! Have a great Sunday!
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Days are passing by so fast now, I'm not thrilled... Almost every morning on my way to work I find myself tearing up! 7/16 my daughter heads to MEPS then 7/17 will be flying out to Great Lakes.
I'm full of emotions, I requested to be off work 7/16-7/18, hope that gives me time to recover. It's the first time any of my kids will be gone from my sight for so long.
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Permalink Reply by MikesWIFE on
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My husban is set to leave the 4th of December. How the heck can we make this happen for us hahah. is there anyone else leaving the 4th of December or anyone that knows how to speed it up?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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The group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in December, will be a better group for you, so you can leave this one. You will meet others there with loved ones leaving that day/week who may be in the same TG and have PIR together. Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for the RTC. I also suggest you join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), Girlfriends, Fiances,and
Wives of Sailors, and New Members Stop Here and check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions there.Your future Sailor may want to join http://www.navydep.com to learn the ins and outs from the DEP point of view. Craig runs that and will steer him to some good links on there.
(Group names and the link within this reply are clickable links.)
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