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Comment by Peter S on February 11, 2017 at 5:43pm

My son called today (Saturday) around 3pm. I missed the first call, then he called my work (I manage a 24 hour help desk function), and my work talked to him a bit and then also called me back and I was kicking myself for missing his call. But then, like a miracle, he called again.

He only got a few minutes on the phone with me (possibly because he wasted some of his time calling around and leaving voicemails) but I was so happy to hear from him and I told him so, and told him to hang in there.  I was a little sad that he seemed kinda down, or maybe he was just keeping his voice down. But he said he was ok, it wasn't physically too tough, but there's a lot of discipline- he just finished week 3. He said something about making sure the barracks was squared away- not sure if they got it right or got it wrong. After he got off the phone I thought of the perfect thing to say but it was too late ("you're almost halfway through" is what I should have said.)

I think I worry because he's just 18- I was 27 when I went through boot camp and already had a bit of insight about human nature-- that was invaluable to me in Boot Camp. But I remind myself that 18 is an adult, and everyone has to learn that insight somewhere. 

 We just booked our trip to come to PIR (on the 17th) hope to meet some of you fine people.

 

Comment by john sheriff on February 10, 2017 at 8:48am

Got a letter  on 2-9-17  from my SR ship 14 div 89  he is getting his next phone call on Saturday  the 11th so he was told keep your phone close  just thought I wood share   I missed his second call

Comment by Shana McNamara Cardenas on January 24, 2017 at 8:33pm

Waiting for the call.....⚓️

Comment by Tom Brown on January 24, 2017 at 4:12pm

Potentially bad news from boot camp.  I'm hoping someone on this forum has had some experience with this and can offer feedback. Our new Sailor called today to let us know he passed his final big drill. He graduates on Friday and was supposed to go to Pensacola A School on Saturday but he's been put on hold because he has a bee sting allergy and has been declared as having a "high probability of anaphylaxis". The medical officer says this is potentially serious enough to separate him from the Navy.  On Monday he is to report to medical to complete a waiver request form which, if it is not granted, could wash him out of the Navy.  Has anyone else had a Sailor in this kind of situation?  

Comment by John Alexander on January 8, 2017 at 11:48pm

Well the second time around hasn't been any easier. My youngest daughter grains scheduled to graduate boot camp this Friday! My oldest daughter has been in the Navy for two and a half years. Proud Navy Dad!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 7, 2017 at 7:09am

No worries..."we got your back Jack!" 

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 6, 2017 at 2:43pm

You CANNOT share BS21 schedules in open forums-- RTC considers that info secure info and is an OPSEC violation if published.  I edited your post. 

Comment by Tom Brown on January 6, 2017 at 2:38pm

Attn: parents with a SR in Ship 02, Div 912. If you haven't already heard, Battle Stations commences on evening of XXXX Jan. Wishing success to all our sons and daughters! 

Comment by Todd Leonard on January 6, 2017 at 9:15am

Our son's PIR is 2/10 also. We won't be arriving in time for the meet and greet though. We're excited and hopeful that everything remains on track for the recruits. 

Comment by Stan22 on January 3, 2017 at 4:38am

My son's is 13 Jan as well...... counting down the days.  

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