NAVY BOOT CAMP

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Comment by Gary T. on February 4, 2009 at 5:58pm

Congratulations to your son on a job well done. Please give him a thank you from me, my son Nicholas and I am sure from the other NAVY mom's and dad's on this site. May he have a terrific career in the NAVY.

Comment by Paige on February 4, 2009 at 2:38pm

Gary,
It was fun reading your update on Nicholas!!! It sounds like he's doing well and moving right along with the whole boot camp process. My son, Billy also had his wisdom teeth pulled during the 3rd week of BC and was given a couple of days SIQ to recover. The bad part was that when he and some other sailors were taken to have their teeth pulled, the rest of their division got to make phone calls home. Another week passed before Billy got to make his call. He was not too happy!
That wasn't a very fun way for Nicholas to spend his birthday! Maybe you all can celebrate together after his PIR!
Enjoy your phone call when it comes!! If you're like me you'll be so excited when he calls that you will forget most of the questions you wanted to ask him.
I'm wishing Nicholas continued success!!!

Comment by Coach D on February 4, 2009 at 2:12pm

My son called last night to let us know he had arrived there ok. It was your quick I am here, the plane ride was great and I love you all. Anyone else have a son or daughter who arrived at Great Lakes this week?

Comment by Gary T. on February 4, 2009 at 1:17pm

Mail call #1. My son Nicholas received his first mail on Feb 1st. The beginning of what he calls his official week 3 or 03 week seems to be the lucky number for Division 115 Ship 14.

In his 3rd letter home he says his military experience is OK. First day P-week 01/13/09 at boot was tough up for 48 hours. Shots hurt, and then on the 28th he gave back to the NAVY, he let the dentist pull his wisdom teeth. Didn't say if they let him put them under his pillow for the tooth fairy. They did give him magic medication and let him sleep the whole day of the 29th which was his 21st birthday.

He passed his swimming test, said thanks to his NAVY haircut, it made him more like a hydroplane. His division will be taking there 1st test on Tuesday (yesterday) re: 1st aid, ships, rank and so on. He said sleep is a minimum, they have to wake up for watch, to iron cloths or shine shoes.

Finally the weeks are going by faster and the best news of all is this Thursday of 03 week he was told they will be allowed to call home. Mother was happy to hear the news.

Comment by karen on February 2, 2009 at 10:21pm

Hello to all ! Last week my son was aloud to call home and I missed his call. I was so bummed out, I could not stop thinking about him! Well today some good news came my way..First I got a Happy Birthday Mom letter which just made my day!!! Then I got the graduation packet, it is Feb 27, 09 He is in div 914 ship 6. I can't wait to see him!!! We are busy making plans for the PIR.
I have to say this website is the best thing ever to help you get thru each day. I come here and read and it just makes me feel so much better! God Bless all the Sailors and their families!

Comment by John on February 2, 2009 at 5:57pm

Received colin's letter today Div 134 USS Chicago
Anyone else there

Comment by Gary T. on February 1, 2009 at 7:41pm

Jamie my son Nicholas is expected to PIR on 03/13/09. He is in div 115 ship 14 USS Arizona

Comment by Jamie Daniels on February 1, 2009 at 3:17pm

We got Greg Ship and Div # about three days after the box. hope that helps. Greg's recruiter didn't have it when we checked a week before. Does anyone have a exsepted Grauation date of 3/13/2009

Comment by Robert Mayo on February 1, 2009 at 6:13am

recieved graduation packet yesterday.planning to be there 2-27-09.John I remember the day the dreaded box arrived, it was an emotional time here.But I beleive my son is in good hands.From the letters I'm receving from him, he likes the tests of his young adulthood .On his way to become a fine young man and a good sailor. Be proud of all are sons and daughters.

Comment by Gary T. on January 30, 2009 at 4:20pm

Thanks again Paige. My wife seems to be more afraid of the computer then meeting new people. I will help her.

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