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A place to talk, ask questions, share story's. When your child leaves for boot camp its a long 8 weeks. We can all be here for each other.
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What will there first day be like at BC? I wonder if he or she is ok. Check out this site, it gives you some idea what there first day was like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7_yp0Hkwc
Can they take anything to BC with them?
Recruits should go with what they have on there back. Everything will then come back to you in "The Box" They can keep their watch, religious metels and a wallet. Along with some toiletries.
"The Box"
This will be hard. This was your first test. The call will come. Short and to the point. " I made it, I am here, I am fine, Love you, I gotta go" Then "Your kid comes home in a box " minus your kid. Yes, you will cry but you will be fine. Then the form letter comes. You have waited days for a letter, something and all you get is a form letter with a small note at the bottom from your recruit. But this is all good. This form letter is full of info. Now you can mail out all the letters you have been writting. Remember to send a few picture along with encouraging words. Lots of letters. Mail is like gold to your recruit. They live for Mail day every Sunday. They also get to write home every Sunday. So run to the mail box every Wednesday for your letter. Some recruits will get to call home. This is something that is earned. And the calls are very random. Strange times of the day. But its always nice to hear from them.
"PIR date"
There is a web site to check grad dates.
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp
Your form letter should have given you your recruits Division Number. You will need this to check your PIR date. If your divison is not listed. Be patient, it will be. Once PIR date is given and you know your child is doing well. Then you can start making plans for your trip.
There are many hotels in the area. I would recommed to rent a car. It makes life easier. After PIR most Sailors will be able to leave. But make sure they are back on time. No gifts at PIR. Sorry to say they are still in BC. Sailors can not take anything back to base with them. Enjoy your weekend with you son or daughter. Love the changes they made, see the sites of Chicago. Live for the moment. It all ends way to soon. But it will be the best weekend of you life.
I love the fact that this site has grown so large. I don't mean to make lite of Boot Camp but if you don't put a little humor in your life what a sad world it would be. Hope to talk you all of you later. Donna
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Looking for anyone with sons or husbands (especially husbands) in DEP heading for Boot Camp 11/17/09. (Seabees?) 10 Replies
Started by LuvMySailor. Last reply by my3sons 4 hours ago.
Ship 4, Division 803
Started by my3sons 10 hours ago.
Things to Help Moms be strong & get throught the First Call.. 15 Replies
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Comment by Patricia 1 minute ago - Several other performing divisions participated in today's ceremony and did a great job! We saw Div 902 marching afterwards -- sharp looking group. Congratulations to all!
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Comment by Margaret, 1 Sailor, 1 Recruit 44 minutes ago - Jonnysmom, I love your link!!!!! It brought back such wonderful memories, and reminds me of what I have to look forward again in Jan! My younger son's PIR was 10-16-09, and my next one is 1-8-09
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Comment by Margaret, 1 Sailor, 1 Recruit 55 minutes ago
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Mrswilli6, you are in the right place. I am doing the boot camp thing for the second time since my first son left on Aug. 25, 2009.
There is so much wisdom, and no question is to trivial.
The PIR is WONDERFUL! It is well worth every moment.
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Comment by Jacqueline Manning 1 hour ago - PIR=Pass In Review....same as graduation
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Comment by Mary..ship 9, div 30 1 hour ago - JAMIE...........congrats!!!
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Comment by Mary..ship 9, div 30 1 hour ago
- PIR i Pass in Review..........the graduation
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Comment by mrswilli6 1 hour ago - What is PIR? new mom. seeing it alot.
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Comment by mrswilli6 1 hour ago
- Son leaves for Boot camp Dec. 7th. Will be counting on all mothers/fathers for encouragement. thank you in advance.
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Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** 2 hours ago -
awesome jamie--bet it'll take a few days to wipe that grin off your face, if ever!! lol
congrats to the newest sailors this week!
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Comment by jamie-nates mom 2 hours ago -
the phone rang and i saw it was a 847 number and screamed its him (he he)and i said hi son and he said hi mom-i am a sailor and i was jumping up and down and yes screaming some more. :)
thank you all for the info.they need proof of a ceremony so they can list it as a special event and it wont go against the parent note limit!
now wensday needs to come
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