Son to leave for Navy Boot Camp Oct 28th, what to expect?

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Permalink Reply by Thom Tipul on October 29, 2009 at 6:37pm

Tyler should be at Great Lakes as we speak. Good luck and God Speed to all who arrived today. We are very proud of all of you.

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Permalink Reply by Shane Snyder on October 29, 2009 at 7:40pm

Sean called (my son) last night about 2145 our time (west coast). Said they had just arrived at the Airport and there were 8 or so other recruits. they were on the way to the USO office then on to the base. He then called again at 2345 our time and said he was at the base, and that he would be in touch in about 3 weeks or so. So I guess it begins.

NavyDads Admin said:

A note to all....the more you stay on the site and the more active you are, the faster the weeks will go and the more you'll understand about what your sailor is doing. Soon it'll be PIR and all the worry will be worth it!!

Thom Tipul said:

Our son should just be getting to Great Lakes now. They had a 7-9 hour drive instead of flying. Good luck to your son and God Speed. Please stay in touch Thanks Thom Tipul

Shane Snyder said:

Our son left today also. as far as I know my ex wife nor his sister have heard anything from him as of yet. this last couple of days have been very emotional for us also. So I guess we will hear something we he gets a chance.

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Permalink Reply by Thom Tipul on October 29, 2009 at 7:46pm

Just heard from Tyler at 8:29pm with the same message.

Shane Snyder said:

Sean called (my son) last night about 2145 our time (west coast). Said they had just arrived at the Airport and there were 8 or so other recruits. they were on the way to the USO office then on to the base. He then called again at 2345 our time and said he was at the base, and that he would be in touch in about 3 weeks or so. So I guess it begins.

NavyDads Admin said:

A note to all....the more you stay on the site and the more active you are, the faster the weeks will go and the more you'll understand about what your sailor is doing. Soon it'll be PIR and all the worry will be worth it!!

Thom Tipul said:

Our son should just be getting to Great Lakes now. They had a 7-9 hour drive instead of flying. Good luck to your son and God Speed. Please stay in touch Thanks Thom Tipul

Shane Snyder said:

Our son left today also. as far as I know my ex wife nor his sister have heard anything from him as of yet. this last couple of days have been very emotional for us also. So I guess we will hear something we he gets a chance.

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Permalink Reply by Shane Snyder on October 29, 2009 at 8:12pm

Good deal. So is this something your boy has been looking forward to? Sean has wanted to go into the Navy for many years even had foot surgery a couple of years ago so he could pass all the physical stuff

Thom Tipul said:

Just heard from Tyler at 8:29pm with the same message.

Shane Snyder said:

Sean called (my son) last night about 2145 our time (west coast). Said they had just arrived at the Airport and there were 8 or so other recruits. they were on the way to the USO office then on to the base. He then called again at 2345 our time and said he was at the base, and that he would be in touch in about 3 weeks or so. So I guess it begins.

NavyDads Admin said:

A note to all....the more you stay on the site and the more active you are, the faster the weeks will go and the more you'll understand about what your sailor is doing. Soon it'll be PIR and all the worry will be worth it!!

Thom Tipul said:

Our son should just be getting to Great Lakes now. They had a 7-9 hour drive instead of flying. Good luck to your son and God Speed. Please stay in touch Thanks Thom Tipul

Shane Snyder said:

Our son left today also. as far as I know my ex wife nor his sister have heard anything from him as of yet. this last couple of days have been very emotional for us also. So I guess we will hear something we he gets a chance.

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Permalink Reply by Thom Tipul on October 29, 2009 at 8:32pm

I am glad Sean is able to do what hes always wanted. He must be very excited. Tyler went to Akron U for a year, ran out of money, tried to find a good job and could not. He has talked about the military even out of high school. He made the decision this past April to join the Navy. He had problems getting in with his eyes, but finally was able to. He was excited, nervous and emotional when he left last night. Most of all he was happy as now he has a path and a career.

Shane Snyder said:

Good deal. So is this something your boy has been looking forward to? Sean has wanted to go into the Navy for many years even had foot surgery a couple of years ago so he could pass all the physical stuff

Thom Tipul said:

Just heard from Tyler at 8:29pm with the same message.

Shane Snyder said:

Sean called (my son) last night about 2145 our time (west coast). Said they had just arrived at the Airport and there were 8 or so other recruits. they were on the way to the USO office then on to the base. He then called again at 2345 our time and said he was at the base, and that he would be in touch in about 3 weeks or so. So I guess it begins.

NavyDads Admin said:

A note to all....the more you stay on the site and the more active you are, the faster the weeks will go and the more you'll understand about what your sailor is doing. Soon it'll be PIR and all the worry will be worth it!!

Thom Tipul said:

Our son should just be getting to Great Lakes now. They had a 7-9 hour drive instead of flying. Good luck to your son and God Speed. Please stay in touch Thanks Thom Tipul

Shane Snyder said:

Our son left today also. as far as I know my ex wife nor his sister have heard anything from him as of yet. this last couple of days have been very emotional for us also. So I guess we will hear something we he gets a chance.

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Permalink Reply by Shane Snyder on October 29, 2009 at 9:09pm

Sean has been the DEP program for almost a year. so he was pretty excited about getting going although when I talked to him about midnight here he sounded pretty stressed. First time away from home etc so hopefully it will be a postive experince all and all. What is Tyler going to do when basic is over?

Thom Tipul said:

I am glad Sean is able to do what hes always wanted. He must be very excited. Tyler went to Akron U for a year, ran out of money, tried to find a good job and could not. He has talked about the military even out of high school. He made the decision this past April to join the Navy. He had problems getting in with his eyes, but finally was able to. He was excited, nervous and emotional when he left last night. Most of all he was happy as now he has a path and a career.

Shane Snyder said:

Good deal. So is this something your boy has been looking forward to? Sean has wanted to go into the Navy for many years even had foot surgery a couple of years ago so he could pass all the physical stuff

Thom Tipul said:

Just heard from Tyler at 8:29pm with the same message.

Shane Snyder said:

Sean called (my son) last night about 2145 our time (west coast). Said they had just arrived at the Airport and there were 8 or so other recruits. they were on the way to the USO office then on to the base. He then called again at 2345 our time and said he was at the base, and that he would be in touch in about 3 weeks or so. So I guess it begins.

NavyDads Admin said:

A note to all....the more you stay on the site and the more active you are, the faster the weeks will go and the more you'll understand about what your sailor is doing. Soon it'll be PIR and all the worry will be worth it!!

Thom Tipul said:

Our son should just be getting to Great Lakes now. They had a 7-9 hour drive instead of flying. Good luck to your son and God Speed. Please stay in touch Thanks Thom Tipul

Shane Snyder said:

Our son left today also. as far as I know my ex wife nor his sister have heard anything from him as of yet. this last couple of days have been very emotional for us also. So I guess we will hear something we he gets a chance.

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Permalink Reply by Thom Tipul on October 30, 2009 at 2:35pm

Tyler will go to Meridian MS for his "A" school as a Logistics Specialist or LS. What will Sean be doing?

Shane Snyder said:

Sean has been the DEP program for almost a year. so he was pretty excited about getting going although when I talked to him about midnight here he sounded pretty stressed. First time away from home etc so hopefully it will be a postive experince all and all. What is Tyler going to do when basic is over?

Thom Tipul said:

I am glad Sean is able to do what hes always wanted. He must be very excited. Tyler went to Akron U for a year, ran out of money, tried to find a good job and could not. He has talked about the military even out of high school. He made the decision this past April to join the Navy. He had problems getting in with his eyes, but finally was able to. He was excited, nervous and emotional when he left last night. Most of all he was happy as now he has a path and a career.

Shane Snyder said:

Good deal. So is this something your boy has been looking forward to? Sean has wanted to go into the Navy for many years even had foot surgery a couple of years ago so he could pass all the physical stuff

Thom Tipul said:

Just heard from Tyler at 8:29pm with the same message.

Shane Snyder said:

Sean called (my son) last night about 2145 our time (west coast). Said they had just arrived at the Airport and there were 8 or so other recruits. they were on the way to the USO office then on to the base. He then called again at 2345 our time and said he was at the base, and that he would be in touch in about 3 weeks or so. So I guess it begins.

NavyDads Admin said:

A note to all....the more you stay on the site and the more active you are, the faster the weeks will go and the more you'll understand about what your sailor is doing. Soon it'll be PIR and all the worry will be worth it!!

Thom Tipul said:

Our son should just be getting to Great Lakes now. They had a 7-9 hour drive instead of flying. Good luck to your son and God Speed. Please stay in touch Thanks Thom Tipul

Shane Snyder said:

Our son left today also. as far as I know my ex wife nor his sister have heard anything from him as of yet. this last couple of days have been very emotional for us also. So I guess we will hear something we he gets a chance.

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Permalink Reply by Shane Snyder on October 30, 2009 at 3:44pm

He is going to MA (Master at Arms) in San Antonio. He had actually qualified for the SWCC program. he had taken the physical etc but was a couple of points below what was needed on the written portion. The recruiters had been working on getting him a waiver and it still may come through while he is in basic. If he ends up doing that then he will be going to San Diego.

Thom Tipul said:

Tyler will go to Meridian MS for his "A" school as a Logistics Specialist or LS. What will Sean be doing?

Shane Snyder said:

Sean has been the DEP program for almost a year. so he was pretty excited about getting going although when I talked to him about midnight here he sounded pretty stressed. First time away from home etc so hopefully it will be a postive experince all and all. What is Tyler going to do when basic is over?

Thom Tipul said:

I am glad Sean is able to do what hes always wanted. He must be very excited. Tyler went to Akron U for a year, ran out of money, tried to find a good job and could not. He has talked about the military even out of high school. He made the decision this past April to join the Navy. He had problems getting in with his eyes, but finally was able to. He was excited, nervous and emotional when he left last night. Most of all he was happy as now he has a path and a career.

Shane Snyder said:

Good deal. So is this something your boy has been looking forward to? Sean has wanted to go into the Navy for many years even had foot surgery a couple of years ago so he could pass all the physical stuff

Thom Tipul said:

Just heard from Tyler at 8:29pm with the same message.

Shane Snyder said:

Sean called (my son) last night about 2145 our time (west coast). Said they had just arrived at the Airport and there were 8 or so other recruits. they were on the way to the USO office then on to the base. He then called again at 2345 our time and said he was at the base, and that he would be in touch in about 3 weeks or so. So I guess it begins.

NavyDads Admin said:

A note to all....the more you stay on the site and the more active you are, the faster the weeks will go and the more you'll understand about what your sailor is doing. Soon it'll be PIR and all the worry will be worth it!!

Thom Tipul said:

Our son should just be getting to Great Lakes now. They had a 7-9 hour drive instead of flying. Good luck to your son and God Speed. Please stay in touch Thanks Thom Tipul

Shane Snyder said:

Our son left today also. as far as I know my ex wife nor his sister have heard anything from him as of yet. this last couple of days have been very emotional for us also. So I guess we will hear something we he gets a chance.

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Permalink Reply by rd2md2 on October 30, 2009 at 4:05pm

Our son left on the 28th also, I too share your emotions, everyday it gets a little better.......

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Permalink Reply by Shane Snyder on October 30, 2009 at 4:10pm

it's really amazing the emotions you go through. What is your Son going to do? and where are you located at?

rd2md2 said:

Our son left on the 28th also, I too share your emotions, everyday it gets a little better.......

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Permalink Reply by rd2md2 on October 30, 2009 at 4:26pm

Logistics Specialist, goes to Mississippi for A school. what about your son?

Shane Snyder said:

it's really amazing the emotions you go through. What is your Son going to do? and where are you located at?

rd2md2 said:

Our son left on the 28th also, I too share your emotions, everyday it gets a little better.......

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Permalink Reply by Shane Snyder on October 30, 2009 at 4:30pm

he is going to Master at Arms in San Antoino. Sounds like yours and Thoms son will be going to the same A school.

rd2md2 said:

Logistics Specialist, goes to Mississippi for A school. what about your son?

Shane Snyder said:

it's really amazing the emotions you go through. What is your Son going to do? and where are you located at?

rd2md2 said:

Our son left on the 28th also, I too share your emotions, everyday it gets a little better.......

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