Start Boot Camp September 8

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Permalink Reply by JOSEPH MALDONADO on September 6, 2015 at 4:08pm

Any one know how to find out when she graduates?

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Permalink Reply by JOSEPH MALDONADO on September 7, 2015 at 12:01pm

She goes to recruiter, today. They fly out 8th. We are from Bay Area California. Thanks for getting back! This is all new to me.

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Permalink Reply by JOSEPH MALDONADO on September 7, 2015 at 12:31pm

Same here, our prayers go out to all the Sailors & Families!

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Permalink Reply by JOSEPH MALDONADO on September 8, 2015 at 7:32am

Thanks for the information. We will definitely be looking forward to receiving the letter!

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Permalink Reply by JOSEPH MALDONADO on September 8, 2015 at 6:45pm

Same here, our Daughter is our only child. Yesterday dropped her off. But today we got to be there when she was sworn in. Took pictures, it was great!

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Permalink Reply by JOSEPH MALDONADO on September 8, 2015 at 8:11pm

Sounds good, he will be happy you guys showed up. There are a lot of new recruits by themselves. It means a lot to have someone there. Keep in touch.

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Permalink Reply by Sandeep Mehtani on September 9, 2015 at 3:40pm

Our son ships out tomorrow also (9th), dropping him off at the hotel in a couple of hours. We are in south New Jersey. A lot of goodbyes and tears shed today, but couldn't be prouder of him and his choice to serve. We have no idea what to expect and are getting information here and there. I found this site last night and already appreciate all of the information. Nervous for him, but know this is a great path for him.

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Permalink Reply by JOSEPH MALDONADO on September 9, 2015 at 3:53pm

We agree couldn't be prouder of our children choosing to serve in the Navy!! FYI you're allowed to be there when they get sworn in. It will mean a lot when he sees you there. Take your camera. Our prayers are with all parents & new recruits.

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Permalink Reply by Sandeep Mehtani on September 9, 2015 at 4:32pm

Thank you Joseph, I didn't realize this. I'll get the details from him so we can be there.

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Permalink Reply by Sandeep Mehtani on September 9, 2015 at 8:41pm

He's going out of Fort Dix tomorrow.

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Permalink Reply by Greg H on September 9, 2015 at 10:32pm

For what it's worth, your experiences of the last few days are exactly what ours were, during the last week of August.  I left my heart in the hotel parking lot the night before my son shipped out.  We found the waiting to be the hardest part.  Fortunately, when the recruits arrive at RTC, they get busy pretty fast. Your son is going to be OK, and you will too.  He has chosen a great path, filled with oppportunities.  Best of luck to you all.

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Permalink Reply by Sandeep Mehtani on September 10, 2015 at 5:48pm

Thank you to everyone for their kind words and advice. Without your advice we would never have known to ask about seeing him today. We were able to attend the swearing in ceremony and spend some more precious time with him. He was so appreciative that we were there. He's in the air now and due to land in Chicago in just under an hour. The journey has begun...

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