Son left on 2/22/10 "Navy Boot Camp"

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Permalink Reply by Paul Corona on February 25, 2010 at 1:01pm

The more time you spend in the Bootcamp group, the better you will understand where your son is in his journey and what to expect. As always, when you feel stressed or unsure of what is going on, spend some quality time on NavyDads.....many of us have been through this expereince and can answer your questions and ocncerns. HooYah!!

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Permalink Reply by Hank K on February 25, 2010 at 7:11pm

Thanks for the encouragement. I think once I'm able to make some kind of contact, even through letters I'll feel better. I understand why they do what they do, but it dosent make it any easier.
Hank

NavyDads Admin (Paul) said:

The more time you spend in the Bootcamp group, the better you will understand where your son is in his journey and what to expect. As always, when you feel stressed or unsure of what is going on, spend some quality time on NavyDads.....many of us have been through this expereince and can answer your questions and ocncerns. HooYah!!

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Permalink Reply by peter smith on February 26, 2010 at 9:09am

Good luck to your son and to your family .My son graduated in june and is stationed in San Diego Ca .It was very hard at first we were always wondering how he was because there was very little communication.The old saying no news is good news was the truth .There is a weekly schedule of what the recruits or going thru on the boot camp forum that is very helpful .They are very busy so if you hear from him dont take it to hard they are leaning a lot in very little time .
I hope this helps, also if you can go to the Pir it is a great experience .Good luck

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Permalink Reply by Hank K on February 26, 2010 at 10:12am

Any one else have a young man or women that left around the same time?

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Permalink Reply by Tim Simmons on February 26, 2010 at 5:34pm

Hey there, Hank: my son (Chris) shipped to GL on the 23rd. He's the first in my family to join the Navy. I couldn't be a prouder pappa. I've learned quite a bit from this site. I'm probably the one who is more stressed out - my son has wanted to be a sailer for quite some time!

Tim

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Permalink Reply by Joel on February 27, 2010 at 11:09am

Hey Hank, best to luck to you and your family. My son is leaving for GL on the 9th.

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Permalink Reply by Hank K on February 27, 2010 at 11:16am

We recieved the "box" late yesterday, I held up pretty well, his mother had a major melt down though. He wrote us small notes and left them in the pockets of his jeans.

Tim Simmons said:

Hey there, Hank: my son (Chris) shipped to GL on the 23rd. He's the first in my family to join the Navy. I couldn't be a prouder pappa. I've learned quite a bit from this site. I'm probably the one who is more stressed out - my son has wanted to be a sailer for quite some time!

Tim

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Permalink Reply by Paul Corona on February 27, 2010 at 11:26am

You'll get the form letter next...with luck there will be a couple of lines your son will scrawl on the bottom. It should have his mailing address and a password to get a parking pass for PIR if you elect to drive on base. Then you'll have a gap of two to three weeks before you hear again....but write your letters as he'll need the support because the first couple of weeks are full of "what have I gotten myself into" thoughts!!!

Hank K said:

We recieved the "box" late yesterday, I held up pretty well, his mother had a major melt down though. He wrote us small notes and left them in the pockets of his jeans.

Tim Simmons said:

Hey there, Hank: my son (Chris) shipped to GL on the 23rd. He's the first in my family to join the Navy. I couldn't be a prouder pappa. I've learned quite a bit from this site. I'm probably the one who is more stressed out - my son has wanted to be a sailer for quite some time!

Tim

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Permalink Reply by Hank K on February 27, 2010 at 5:51pm

Hey Tim, pride is definetly what I feel as well. I'm a 21yr veteran of the USCG so my son Mike grew up in a military enviroment. I feel confident that he , as well as your boy will do just fine. I'm hoping that I can get his mailing address on Mon either from the form letter or his recruiter.

NavyDads Admin (Paul) said:

You'll get the form letter next...with luck there will be a couple of lines your son will scrawl on the bottom. It should have his mailing address and a password to get a parking pass for PIR if you elect to drive on base. Then you'll have a gap of two to three weeks before you hear again....but write your letters as he'll need the support because the first couple of weeks are full of "what have I gotten myself into" thoughts!!!

Hank K said:

We recieved the "box" late yesterday, I held up pretty well, his mother had a major melt down though. He wrote us small notes and left them in the pockets of his jeans.

Tim Simmons said:

Hey there, Hank: my son (Chris) shipped to GL on the 23rd. He's the first in my family to join the Navy. I couldn't be a prouder pappa. I've learned quite a bit from this site. I'm probably the one who is more stressed out - my son has wanted to be a sailer for quite some time!

Tim

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Permalink Reply by Hank K on March 2, 2010 at 7:24am

We recieved the form letter yesterday with his proper address , PIR date and some other info. He scrawled a few quick lines on the bottom, basically said he was doing fine, how much he hates "whitey tighteys" ect. Good to hear from him even itf it was short.

NavyDads Admin (Paul) said:

You'll get the form letter next...with luck there will be a couple of lines your son will scrawl on the bottom. It should have his mailing address and a password to get a parking pass for PIR if you elect to drive on base. Then you'll have a gap of two to three weeks before you hear again....but write your letters as he'll need the support because the first couple of weeks are full of "what have I gotten myself into" thoughts!!!

Hank K said:

We recieved the "box" late yesterday, I held up pretty well, his mother had a major melt down though. He wrote us small notes and left them in the pockets of his jeans.

Tim Simmons said:

Hey there, Hank: my son (Chris) shipped to GL on the 23rd. He's the first in my family to join the Navy. I couldn't be a prouder pappa. I've learned quite a bit from this site. I'm probably the one who is more stressed out - my son has wanted to be a sailer for quite some time!

Tim

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Permalink Reply by Guillermo Trejo on March 4, 2010 at 8:58am

I can surely understand and feel what your family is going thru, with all the emotions. My son left for GL on December 16, a week before Christmas, Imagine what we went thru. First Christmas without him. We were very sad, but we manage to get thru it. Not hearing from for 3 weeks. The advice i can give you is with every passing day it does get better. Yes, you will still miss him, but is lets hurtful. It was especially hard for my wife, I had to hide my emotions, for my wifes sake. As soon as you get his address start writing to him, my son told me that letters from family really make a big different for him, they look forward for mail. My son already graduated from boot camp, and he is happy. Graduation is a blast look forward to it. It all worth it. You will son will be a different man. Good Luck

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Permalink Reply by Hank K on March 4, 2010 at 1:33pm

His letter said he was in ship 04 Div 161. PIR date as of now is April 16th. Anyone else?

Hank K said:

We recieved the form letter yesterday with his proper address , PIR date and some other info. He scrawled a few quick lines on the bottom, basically said he was doing fine, how much he hates "whitey tighteys" ect. Good to hear from him even itf it was short.

NavyDads Admin (Paul) said:

You'll get the form letter next...with luck there will be a couple of lines your son will scrawl on the bottom. It should have his mailing address and a password to get a parking pass for PIR if you elect to drive on base. Then you'll have a gap of two to three weeks before you hear again....but write your letters as he'll need the support because the first couple of weeks are full of "what have I gotten myself into" thoughts!!!

Hank K said:

We recieved the "box" late yesterday, I held up pretty well, his mother had a major melt down though. He wrote us small notes and left them in the pockets of his jeans.

Tim Simmons said:

Hey there, Hank: my son (Chris) shipped to GL on the 23rd. He's the first in my family to join the Navy. I couldn't be a prouder pappa. I've learned quite a bit from this site. I'm probably the one who is more stressed out - my son has wanted to be a sailer for quite some time!

Tim

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