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My son arrived to BC on 9/24. Anyone else?

My son left Hawaii on 9/23 & arrived @ BC on 9/24. Any other moms with the same entry date?

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Permalink Reply by tidefan on September 30, 2013 at 8:29pm

my son left on 9/24 also and I got the letter today. 11/22 is his PIR

Permalink Reply by waukeemomma on September 30, 2013 at 10:22pm

our son's are on the same ship and division!

Permalink Reply by 808 IslandMom on September 30, 2013 at 8:55pm

I am so happy for all of you who received the BOX and Letter! Awesome! I am still at work and have to wait a bit till I can go home and check the mail. I will post later if we get anything!!! Wish me luck! TY...=)

Permalink Reply by waukeemomma on September 30, 2013 at 10:20pm

My son left of 9/24 too. Got his form letter today and his box came but missed it. Fed ex to bring it back tomorrow. Recruiter actually had his correct address so the letters I have been sending since the 25th should get to him!! :)

Permalink Reply by tidefan on October 1, 2013 at 4:49pm

our sons are in the same division. Are you going to PIR? Maybe we can meet then.

Permalink Reply by Navy2Marine1Mom on October 2, 2013 at 7:26pm

My Son left on 9/25 from Dallas, TX. Got his box, very emotional- even the Fedex guy got teary-eyed. PIR probably on 22nd? Waiting for the LETTER!

Permalink Reply by MaryB on October 5, 2013 at 9:03pm

My son also arrived at RTC on 9/24, I have yet to receive the form letter. Got the box, though.

Permalink Reply by BabyCub on October 10, 2013 at 11:46pm

I received formal letter a week after he left. Thats how I got is PIR date.

Permalink Reply by jujub on October 7, 2013 at 3:53pm

My son also arrived on 9/24. He is from California. Still haven't received the form letter or mailing address for him. He called last Saturday and we chatted briefly. He said he sent me a bunch of papers with all the info I need, but still haven't received. Is this normal? He graduation date also changed to 11/15.

Permalink Reply by BabyCub on October 10, 2013 at 11:41pm

Yes, my son arrived on the 24th and has a PIR date of 11/22. I've booked reservations already. And I got a letter today!!