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Permalink Reply by CATHARINE on
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Hi
Our son leaves 6-10. He is 23. We live in south Jersey..
I am really having trouble connecting with people on these sites.
I just keep seeing my own posts and no responses.
I am such a ludite. Haha!
Starting to take it personally!!
Dev's A school is in Mississippi.
Go Navy!
Cathy
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Permalink Reply by OKst8Mom on
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I hear you - new kids in the room, I guess.
So, our boys will be at BC at the same time! South Jersey meets Oklahoma...lol! That might make for some interesting conversation.
Aaron goes to Charleston after BC. Is your son ready to go? Aaron says he is, but he's been pretty quiet the last few days and somewhat avoiding a couple of necessary conversations that we need to have before he goes. I think "5 more days and I'm out of here!" Is becoming "Oh crud - 5 more days and I'm leaving!"... -
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Permalink Reply by MomofHAN on
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My son leaves 6-9 and will be in Charleston for A school. This is so surreal for me. I think Monday is going to be a tear filled day for this Mom
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I bet our guys will cross paths often - they're leaving on the same day and going to A school @ Charleston. I've already told my family that I'll be a big puddle on Monday. Excited for him and so proud, but it's hard to let him go.... I'll be thinking of you Monday!
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Permalink Reply by MilitaryMomx2 on
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My son is leaving Monday as well. We will be taking him to the recruiters tomorrow and meeting him where he's leaving from and join him at meps on Monday. Will try to keep in touch through the next few weeks.
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