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Son Leaving for Bootcamp September 5, 2013 - anyone else?
My son is an HM leaving Sept 5 2013 for bootcamp. I am looking to connect with other moms/wives who might share this timeline. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by AZNavyMom01 on
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My son was also the last child home. I keep telling myself it will get easier but this is day 4 and I still cry everyday. My husband and I are so proud of him but that doesn't help the pain of missing him. I am glad for this website. To be able to connect with other mothers helps a bit.
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My son left today. The time has gone so quickly from when he decided to join th Navy. I'll be honest I am having a hard time with him being gone even though its only been about 12 hours
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Join the group, Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). The Page, Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will let you know what is happening, but you will want to check out the other pages as well.
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Permalink Reply by Sea turtle on
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Hello my son left today. It is nice to know I am not alone. I share many of the same feelings I am reading on here.
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Permalink Reply by Smile09 AD/HM Mom on
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Yes, we are in the same boat - pardon the pun LOL! It is certainly a painful grieving process around here mixed with pride and anticipation of what is to come. I am grateful for this group. Soon we will all be in another group for our kids' PIR date. My heart is heavy today but I am moving forward with lots of prayer.
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Then our sons are now together:) I got the "phone call" at 2am. Hang in there!
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My son also left that day and he arrived last night. He is IT. I have a nephew that is MAA and he left for his orders this past June. I look forward to sharing news with everyone as we receive letters.
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I see that your SR will go to “A” School for Information System Technician (IT); join, or at least check out, Corry Station IT Moms. IT A Schoolers, INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - IT, ITOF, IT-ATF, ITS, Sailors at Corry Station holding or in school and Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!. The Rating Information Card for IT can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/it.pdf. Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend. Since IT is one of the Spook ratings, the information within the Page, OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes To Your Profile), will be important for you.
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JC's Mom, I'm a bit partial to the MA rating since my Sailor is an MA.
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Permalink Reply by KatXmom ship09div418PIR11/01/13 on
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/ello... I am glad I found this website the day he went to MEPS. Wish it would have dawned on me to research this before. But due to my inability to sleep caused by sadness and worrying, I found this site. My son left to BC on 09/05/2013. We received the too too quick phone call around 11pm, but it was such a relief. Otherwise it would have been yet another sleepless night. My son will be 20 in November and has been away from home at college, but I was able to take the 30 minute drive and come to his aid when needed. So this whole process of waiting and not knowing, is a bit much. He is rated as a CTN and will got to Pensicola for A school. I am slightly disappointed to find out that he will be sent out there the day after PIR, when we were told he would have a 2 week leave. Oh well.
I am planning on driving from Fl to IL and making it an educational trip with my 10 year old daughter.... I do apologize if I'm rambling LOL
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