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Bootcamp 12/1/16
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Shayshay, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by KianasMom on
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My bbygrl left December 5th and I miss her so much. I haven't heard anything so I am just holding on to our last texts. Does anyone know when they are able to write? She has a two year old bbygrl and will be away from her this Christmas. I am an Army Veteran and never thought it would be this difficult...
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Permalink Reply by Aidersmom on
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You should be getting info letter soon. Then you can write her as much as you need. Phone calls don't start (generally) until the 3rd week. Her baby girl is going to be so proud of her momma!!
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Permalink Reply by Mommagale on
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Hi Aidersmom,
My son just graduated bootcamp but it felt like yesterday. I will say that my son wrote often and I had family member flood him with letters of encouragement. He did tell me that after the 3rd day he was ok. Every phone call that he made home, he sounded more and more excited about chosing the Navy as his career.
He's in A school now and I am super excited about his future! #proudnavymom
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Mommagale, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by Amanda on
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My daughter arrived there on the 7th. I'm anxiously waiting for my first letter from her and the box with additional info. I was hoping we could go see her on Christmas but only the recruites graduating on January 6th will be allowed visitors. I'm sad, I miss her so much and it hasn't even been a week!!!
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It does get a little easier. The box will have her belongings she couldn't keep. Then about 7 to 10 days you will get the information letter with her address and PIR date. My son has been there for almost 2 weeks and I haven't got a normal phone call or letter yet. Hopefully in the next week or so. Keep busy and write letters now so you can send them as soon as you get the address!!
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Thank you! I've never had a time that I couldn't just call her up and it's driving me nuts. I'm a mom that likes to hear about how her day went on a regular basis. She may be 24 but we are extremely close. I kind of don't like all the unknowns! I'm hoping she wrote me a letter yesterday!!! I hate her being gone, but I'm one proud Navy mom!!
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Amanda, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by SharoninNJ on
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Hi Amanda! My son also arrived on the 7th!!! I received his box today....and balled when I opened it!! My "baby" is 18, but doesn't matter their age...they will always be our babies!! I've been writing letters...that helps! Sending you lots of hugs!!
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SharoninNJ, I left info for you on your My Page.
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