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August 11, 2015 Leaving for BC
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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By now you all have recruits and can go to your My Page and change "Waiting to leave for Boot Camp" to "Enlisted." 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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Permalink Reply by piglet on
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Mine is at the airport waiting. It's been delayed. He told me he's in charge of the seven of them so he had to call DOT because of the delay. I'm home staying busy trying to not text him every five minutes <3
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My son isn't due into O'Hare until about 9pm. He is traveling with four others. So I guess that means he'll be hanging with her too.
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Permalink Reply by Molliesproudmomma on
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I am guessing my daughter and the other recruit she is traveling with will be waiting for your son to arrive before they take the bus over to RTC...
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Could be all the waiting and wondering is crazy. I'm going to clean house just to stay busy until I hear.
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The buses make many trips from the airports to the RTC each day and the recruits who are there leave when the buses arrive. See First 24 Hours and Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.
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That is great! The next part of the journey begins.
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Permalink Reply by Jacesmom on
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would you happen to have any info on the 57th annual naval recruit ceremony at the cardinals stadium? my ex had the letter, but his house burned, so we have no clue what the schedule is! His recruiter is new and not very informative.
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I'm still waiting. Probably another hour or so still.
I'm in mountain time so that means he's been going since 2am. I feel like if he has to be up I'm staying up too.
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Well she landed at O'Hare and is eating in the airport before she reports to the terminal. She went to the USO and they gave her money to eat dinner. When I saw her this morning she was so excited and had a giant smile on her face. I just hung up with her and she still seems like she's very happy and ready to stay up and get yelled at for the next two days or so. I on the other hand have super mixed feelings. I'm very proud of her and I'm super nervous for her. In my opinion this is one of the hardest phases of being a mother....letting go of your babies! I hope all your future sailors have safe travels today. I'm sure all our kiddies will be meeting up at some point tonight. Hugs to all.
Kerrie
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Well.... I think she is getting ready to go on the bus. She sent me a text about a half hour ago and then nothing... I'm assuming they made her turn off her phone. Here we go...I'm not sure if it helps that I've been through it or not. LOL
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