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Not ready for June 2
Angie0327
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I left info for you on your My Page that will help you prepare. There are some suggestions in there for him as well that will help him to prepare.
Some future Sailors get nervous about their decision in the last weeks and/or days before shipping. Most of them get over it soon after arrival and most are fine within the first half of BC and go on to be Sailors. Some don't adjust well and are set back or even separated, but MOST do go on to be Sailors. He has to believe that he can do it. Just keep encouraging him to follow his dream.
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Phone calls can come on any day of the week, not just on weekends.
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Permalink Reply by Peytonswater on
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My son leaves June 16...not far behind you.
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Permalink Reply by Holly on
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My Son leaves June 10th I am right behind you! I so understand you my son is the Same way and I thought no Way is this the answer! Myself, my mom, his grandfather, and his 16 yr old brother were all like "what, no way he looses his keys and wallet constantly among not following through on things! We blamed his dad my ex husband without saying to him since my ex husband was in the navy and desert shield and storm, and the navy did not help him, he still ran from responsibility! But even though there are similarities between my oldest son and my ex, they are not the the same! I believe in my son! I asked why he is doing this, and asked if he was taking the easy way out! ! I know this Is what he wants and If he wants It, he will succeed! Now my son is very smart even though studying is not a priority and he is an athlete! Through the past couple months and more so as time gets closer I see him maturing and taking initiative! a good recruitment officer will talk about priorities and if they feel the navy is a good fit! It's not like the old days"no college or good job then your son goes to the military"! They want a smarter recruit and they don't exhaust them physically to learn something! The one thing I would always see my son concentrate and demand total control and Immense concentration over with ease while constantly spinning the ball in his hand, even though that part was frowned upon by the umpires was him pitching during high school baseball! "TOTAL CONTROL, AND NO DISTRACTION!" Talk to the recruiter about your concerns if you have not yet! The first recruiter who got a different position at our local recruiting center was not concerned weather these young men have the mentality,drive, initiative, and commitment as the one we have now! However I have hardly received any info about anything regarding this whole process! This site has given me all my info and helped immensely! Your son will be ok and we will be here for you supporting you and your son and rooting for him-best of luck Holly!
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Permalink Reply by Proud Mom (2nd Time Around) on
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My son leaves tomorrow too! He's at the hotel right now. This is my second son to enlist. This forum got me through the first and I'm sure it'll get me through this one too! Good luck to u both! Maybe they'll meet one another :)
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Permalink Reply by Angie0327 on
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Thank you so much. This site has been my saving grace. It was such an emotional day yesterday. Saying goodbye at the recruiting office was very hard. It made it worse that I didn't know we could have drove him to the hotel. Today still crying a little but not as bad as yesterday. I just got the phone he made it to boot camp. I'm praying he excels and is very happy in the Navy.
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Permalink Reply by chili92046 on
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my son leaves June 22.
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