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Daughter leaving for GL March 3, 2015
Does anyone else have a son/daughter leaving March 3rd? I have a son in the Marines but Navy info is all new to me. I would love to connect with someone in the same 'boat,' (or I mean ship) I'm trying to be as informed as I can, and supportive of her, while dealing with a new normal around here.
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Permalink Reply by Gabby 1969 on
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My daughter is leaving March 4 from Kansas City. Her ship date was June and they had an opening for the rate she wanted. We got the call last Friday! Not much time to prepare and unfortunately, she isn't prepared physically either. I know that will make it harder on her and I tried to get her to keep working out in case this happened but....I'm sure she won't be the only one. She is actually reserves, not active duty.
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That surely is not much time to prepare... and a big adjustment for you. I guess we probably would never be completely ready. I will be praying for your daughter. We are in the Tampa area and this will be quite a switch weatherwise for a Florida girl. She was initially going to go reserves, but chose active duty instead.
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I think you are probably right that we would never by completely ready. We knew this was a possibility as the recruiter was actively trying to get her the rate she wanted. However, thought we'd have a bit more notice! I will be praying for your daughter as well. The weather will be quite a switch. It is actually snowing here this morning so at least mine is used to this kind of weather for the most part.
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Permalink Reply by ashley on
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My daughter leaves on March 3rd as well and this is my first experience and I'm scared to death. I thought I would handle this better than I am. I just don't like the unknown! Sad rookie mom....
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what will soon be happening and what to expect.
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They are very good.
Your recruit will spend some time during P-days on the USS Red Rover for medical and dental exams and procedures and receive her glasses if those are needed. (See http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/locations/USSRedRover.asp.)
If your recruit becomes sick or injured, she may visit the USS Tranquillity. (See http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/locations/USS_Tranquillity.asp.) The USS Tranquillity is a branch of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) and recruits may be taken there if needed.
If your recruit requires additional dental work, she will get that on board the USS Osborne. (See http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/locations/USSOsborne.asp.)
Your recruit will be very well taken care of.
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I hadn't checked here in a couple days with the excitement of her leaving. Yesterday, our last day with her kind of seems surreal. Today was processing at MEPS and I just received the 'I'm here' phone call. I'll be praying for you and your daughter. I have a son in the marines as well so some of this is similar, but it doesn't make it any easier.
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Permalink Reply by CarolinaRose on
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my daughter left today March 2, 2015.
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Permalink Reply by Henry's Mom on
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My son is leaving tomorrow 3/3 to get to Great Lakes on 3/4.
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You are very welcome.
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