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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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Son Leaving Soon
I have no idea if I am doing this right or not but here I go. My son is leaving for boot camp on 8/5/14. I have no idea what to expect. My heart is breaking and i feel so alone. I feel like I am being silly for being so emotional but it is going to be so hard.
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Permalink Reply by dobimom on
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All the same feeling here too so know your not alone. Been a week today that he left and still get tears. I do know mine will be ok too just a whole lot of new things to adjust to all at once, but it will make them stronger! Now waiting for the form letter so we can send all our letters to him. Hang in there!
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Permalink Reply by latinnative on
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My son left yesterday 2.. what meps did your son ship fr? My son was familiar with the process, because his older brother shipped last year, so it made it a little easier. My son is 19 a very young 19, but he is pretty mind strong.. He's been an athlete since he was 5, so hes not even worried about the physical part.. his only real concern was how much he will get 2 sleep.
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Permalink Reply by WENDY on
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Well, he will be up for about 40hrs straight. I just spoke with my son the other day. He arrived the 17th of July. He said he was falling asleep standing up. If he listens and does what he is asked he will be fine.
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Permalink Reply by Connors mom on
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My son left from the MEPS in Troy MI. Proudest and hardest day of my life.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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He will be fine, although he may struggle with a few things, every recruit does. In fact, not knowing some information prevents anticipation anxiety. Boot camp is structured to help them succeed. Have faith in his ability, even if he sounds horrible and doubtful the first time he calls.
I went to boot camp in Orlando, and was only in DEP for one week. Never ran a step or memorized anything. Completely unprepared. I became a sailor. If I could do it...
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Permalink Reply by NavyMom2008 on
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Hello there! My daughter left today as well. My son is already serving. I would love to chat more!
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Permalink Reply by Bonnie on
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Welcome aboard to the site! Please come and join us in the chat room we are there for support and any questions you might have. Here is a Group you should join. It will answer many questions about BC
Bonnie
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http://navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms Here you go forgot to give it to you in the last post
Bonnie
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Permalink Reply by LLynn on
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I hugged my son and watched him board the bus for the airport today also. It was impossibly hard and now everything that used to bring me comfort is making me cry. I still am able to talk with him but I know that will be ending soon. He is my only. I understand when you say you feel like your heart is breaking... This is awful.
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Omg, I feel for you. Did that 3 weeks ago today. Hardest thing to do. You will get a quick 15sec phone call when he arrives. More listening than anything. Just tell him to be tough and you love him. You will cry when you see things you did with him. And worse cleaning his dirty cloths I cried. Geez tearing up just writing this. This forum is a great support and I only signed up yesterday. They are always here to comfort you. Be strong for him and start planning to go to graduation.
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Permalink Reply by momof3 on
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My son is sitting at the airport waiting for his 6:40 flight to Boot camp and I have been crying all day sitting in his room. I thought I was ready but I am not. The reality of him not living in the house anymore has me a wreck.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I left info on your My Page.
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