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My Son Started Boot Camp Tuesday Jan 27th
I am excited for my son to start this next chapter in his life. He has always done good in school and in life in general. I can't wait to see his transformation in 2 month and I hope that I will get good advice from the ladies in this forum. Praying for us all.
By the way he is the one on the far right in my profile photo
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Permalink Reply by SpineNurse63 on
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Hi Domsmom!
My son left for bootcamp on Monday the 26th - so they might both be in the same division/ship or whatever they call it. I'm sure they will do fine - and they will create memories that will last a lifetime!
Keep praying - don't ever stop...
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Permalink Reply by BearsFan731 on
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That is good to know emith63! I guess that we should be expecting a letter soon. I can't wait. Do you know where your son will be going for A school?
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Thomas will be going to Pensacola, Florida for A school and C school too. Can't wait to go visit! We are from Oklahoma and the warm sun and beach would be awesome.
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My son is also!! I hope that they will be graduating together so that maybe we can meet! What job does your son have. My son is a CTM. We live in SC so we will be a little bit closer. :)
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Permalink Reply by janice on
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My husband also left on the 26th. He is div 119 I believe. Then he's going to Pensicola for CTR. Have you recieved a letter ? Its been tough not having him around..
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Hi Janice! My son will go to Pensacola also for CTM. I have not received a letter yet but expect the form letter anyday now. My son is/was my baby and i miss him dearly!
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called me today just a few minutes ago but only for 5 mins. It was so amazing to hear his voice. He said graduation for him is Mar 27th and he's in iv 119. I hope you get to hear from him soon too!
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I was just about to say the same thing, I got a message on Facebook from my son!! We communicated for about 10 minutes. He needed some info for a clearance. Your lucky to have at least heard his voice. I am assuming that they will be graduating on the same day. Dom thinks that he will take his swim test tomorrow. I asked him how he was doing and he said that he was bored?!?!? Lol . It made my day!
I guess we are 2 lucky ladies! Have a great day
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I also was in contact with my son. He called twice & left messages - he needed information for his security clearance as well. Since I couldn't answer (didn't feel the phone vibrate) he called his dad. At first I was sad that I didn't get to speak w/him, but then he called again, for more info. He sounded great & said we should get the form letter today or tomorrow. They mailed them on Tuesday.
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Permalink Reply by sandiegomom2323 on
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Good luck to your son!
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Thanks sandiegomom2323! Do you have a son or daughter in the navy?
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Yes, I have a son in boot camp. He started last week.
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