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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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PIR date of January 22, all divisions 4 Replies
Started by pinky7. Last reply by pinky7 15 hours ago.
Looking for anyone with sons or husbands (especially husbands) in DEP heading for Boot Camp 11/17/09. (Seabees?) 13 Replies
Started by LuvMySailor. Last reply by maryj 19 hours ago.
Anyone in Ship 06 Div 909
Started by Angela 1 day ago.
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Comment by Texas Mom of 2 1 day ago -
Chaeladiane - luv the pics of divisions entering the hall! Reminded me of my son's PIR in September so I went back and looked at our pics. Wanted to share one - it's the VERY first division that marched into the hall and when I just looked at it, it brought tears to my eyes AGAIN! That door opened and those young men (it was a Special Ops division) were right there at that door and the crowd went wild! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
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Comment by Tabitha 1 day ago - wow this picture gave me chills!!! Man, I have ALOT to be thankful For! Happy Thanksgiving all!!!
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Comment by chaeladiane(Ship07Div005) 1 day ago -
had to post another of the new sailors coming in...
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Comment by Tabitha 1 day ago
- HAPPY THANKSGIVING LADIES! ONLY 34 DAYS!
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Comment by Tabitha 1 day ago
- congrats jamie!!! soon that will be me waiting for the doors to open! YAY only 34 days!!!
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Comment by Margaret, 1 Sailor, 1 Recruit 1 day ago - Jamie, I am so glad to hear that all went well with your PIR! I so agree about the doors! I was sitting in front of them, but was expecting them to march in from the sides. It was so wonderful to see them when the door opened! It rained on teh day of my younger son's PIR, but there they stood, standing, waiting to march in. The whole thing was awsome! Now, I can hardley wait for my next one in Jan.
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Comment by jamie-nates mom 1 day ago - at my sons pir this morning we saw div 018 div 036 and another division that i couldnt see the flag!! they all looked good!! pir is awesome and so well worth it! esp when they open the big doors and in march all the sailors. that is something i will never forget! it was to me honestly better then his high school graduation!!
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Comment by PL Div 389 Ship 14 Mom 1 day ago -
To All of you who have SR's Away and going away for the Holiday's.... You all are in my Heart and Prayers....I am thinking of you!!!!!!!!! Have a Blessed Thanksgiving..
Paula
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Comment by Mary..ship 9, div 30 1 day ago - Big turkey dinner i heard with all the trimmings. One thing for sure, they don't starve.
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Comment by Tabitha on November 25, 2009 at 2:01pm
- yes ma'am, our recruits will have holiday routine again tomorrow...and they will stay on base but will have a dinner there! YAY only 34 DAYS UNTIL GREAT LAKES!
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