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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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Anyone with a son or daughter who arrived at basic on March 17?

I would like to chat with some moms of the newly enlisted who are doing basic training with my son. Please comment. Let's get to know one another and share our experiences together.

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Permalink Reply by Judithmac on March 21, 2015 at 10:10am

Hi Leesa,
My son arrived on Wednesday the 18th. Not sure if they would be together but perhaps they are.

Permalink Reply by LunchLady on March 21, 2015 at 8:22pm

Hi Judith. Nice to meet you. I am new to the whole military thing. Maybe they will be in the same division. What is your son's name? This is the beginning of my son's adult life. I'm not ready for him to be grown up, but I know he is ready. Can't wait to hear from him in 3 weeks.

Permalink Reply by Judithmac on March 21, 2015 at 8:59pm

Hi Leesa!! I'm new too to all this! It scary but exciting! My son's name is Adrian. He arrived on the 18th. I still see my son as my baby so this is really hard. I still can't believe he's gone. I keep thinking he's hiding in his room. But this is what he chose. I can't wait to hear from him too!! I hope our boys are okay!! What's your son's name Leesa?

Permalink Reply by Judithmac on March 21, 2015 at 10:37pm

Neither did my son only at the meetings that they had but he also plays soccer so he isn't in bad shape. I can't wait to hear from him. Just thinking that a week ago we were throwing him a farewell party. Hopefully the time goes by quickly. I miss my son. But I'm sure both boys are fine.

Permalink Reply by RNMOM on March 21, 2015 at 2:30pm

My son arrived March 17th as well. How are you hanging in there? Did you get the box yet? My son's dad received the box not sure when. Now we just wait for the letter come. Can't wait so I can write him and send a phone card. I didn't know I was suppose too

Permalink Reply by RNMOM on March 21, 2015 at 8:55pm

Matt (won't give last name for I am not sure it is allowed) I will if it's ok though LOL I know me too. Wrote my first letter today. Really want to mail it. Need to get some stamps and a phone card to sent him too. Did you send a phone card?

Permalink Reply by LunchLady on March 21, 2015 at 10:36pm

I sent $20 prepaid phone card with him. That is what his recruiter said he could take. I figure I will send some stamps with a letter. Won't send many. Don't expect many letter. Better not get my hopes up that he will write often. I'm sure he will have other things to do on his off time (like nap, if permitted. Lol).

Permalink Reply by Dlana on March 21, 2015 at 5:56pm

Hi lessa my son arrived the 17th also haven't recived box or letter. I'm anxious to write him

Permalink Reply by RNMOM on March 21, 2015 at 8:57pm

I worry my son won't write either. He is terrible at communicating with me. Like you said I hope they make him LOL.

Permalink Reply by Dlana on March 22, 2015 at 2:26am

Can we write their names on here? He will be going to Jacksonville for A school . I haven't received a box or form .i know he donated his clothes and didn't take a cell. So I should be expecting form. I'm hoping this week goes by fast . I get nervous with all that he has to do first like immunization a and dentist . And weather change he is a cali boy:) well leesa I hope they are ok and know each other :)

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on March 22, 2015 at 2:32am