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My son left 9/11 for Boot camp any other moms out there. I would love to connect!
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Permalink Reply by bklyndgirl on
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My son left on 9/11 and is also going for HM
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Permalink Reply by JKRMommy on
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There is a good chance their PIR is the same day & fly out for A school the same day as well :)
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Yeah they should have the same dates.
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Permalink Reply by Proud Mom on
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I handed my son over to his recruiter 9-11 in Utah. He flew to boot camp on the 12th from Utah and I received the last phone call the evening of the 12th. My house is so empty. Trying to adjust to my empty nest but at the same time I am so proud of my son and his decision to join the Navy. Still having trouble getting over the fact that he won't be coming through the door. I too miss him soooo much.
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Permalink Reply by Dustinsmom on
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Something cute to share with everyone. My 12 year old son has been wearing my sons PT shirt almost everyday. He decided to go into his brothers room and get his baseball equipment out and use his cleats which are size 10.5 not the 8 he is. His way of being close to him. lol.
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Permalink Reply by Grayce on
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The phone call we got the 11th at 10:47 wasn't even 10 sec but we were expecting it. He called before he got on the plane in Charlotte and then in Chicago before he went to eat. I've been a little out of it but from what I understand, this would essentially be day one for him. I can't believe some of you have gotten the boxes already...
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We are in Sacramento, CA. and we have not received my sons box yet. We did get the phone call once he arrived there. He was excited and sad at the same time. He said the place looked amazing.
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Permalink Reply by MrsL on
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Hi Darcie
My son also left on 9/11. Did get a 30 second call on night of 12th. He sounded enthusiastic, and I hope he is remaining that way. I'm in Carlsbad, CA. Where are you located? Hope to talk more soon.
best
Robbin
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Permalink Reply by Kirsten on
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MrsL- my Husband shipped out on 9/11 from San Diego and on Wednesday we got his box. We are still patiently awaiting for his form letter and his second call home.
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Permalink Reply by kirty89 on
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I got my son's "box" today!! now waiting ever so patiently for the form letter so we can start mailing his letters.
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I finally got a call from my son yesterday! Have you heard anything from your son? I talked to him for less than a minute. I miss him even more than before. What is the "box" that everyone is talking about?
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Permalink Reply by CFNavymom Ship 14 Div 425 on
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My son left on the 11th as well and I too am reading as much as I can on this site. It has been a bit overwhelming for me and I'm worried....I've been cleaning his room and organizing his clothes in the drawers....how weird is that! The 30 sec call was very hard for me...even though I was prepared for it. I cannot wait to hear his voice again.
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