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Will they be able to call
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Permalink Reply by Donica on
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I sent a phone card with my son. He still hasn't used it. Just got a call he made from the medical office phone soon after getting to boot camp. Would love to hear from him.
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Permalink Reply by outi on
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They can buy phonecards from the NEX, usually unless something is wrong they are not allowed to call in the beginning. ..no news is good news:)
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They give the recruits money so he should be able yo purchase a phone card.
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Permalink Reply by PacNWmom on
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My son got a phone card in the initial stuff they gave him when he arrived at GL. That was sufficient until he got a chance to buy one at the NEX. I've heard a lot of people talking about which ones are the best to buy, and when to send them. Honestly, you don't hear from them much during BC (no news is definitely good news while he's there), so the ones he can buy at NEX should be fine.
The biggest thing to remember is to have your phone with you AT ALL TIMES. You never know when you might get a call. And this is not the time to disregard numbers you don't know. ANSWER ALL CALLS! Even the phones from base sometimes show up as different area codes.
You'll get through this. It's tough, but you'll be amazed at the (positive) change in your kid. This is a fantastic forum. Use it, it helps!!
Best of luck and Happy Holidays!
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Permalink Reply by liltxnavymom on
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True I was wondering the same if they dont have a card, they cant make a call? Couldnt they buy one at the NEX?
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Thank you PacNWmom! Yeah, I make sure that my phone is by my side at all times. I usually don't answer unknown numbers, but since my son is in bootcamp, that has changed :)
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I heard from my son today!! Ship 03 :) He had a medical question. I was at work at the time. I got so excited and eeeked:))) He said "mom stay professional" I said ok, ok and we went on with the quick call. He will be able to call again soon. Today made the 3rd week :))) It sounded like his voice got deeper too :)))) I miss him as I know that God is on his side :))))
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Permalink Reply by navy mom 1 on
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My son has been gone since Nov 15th he has got to call me twice,an never has he asked or said anything bout phone cards??
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