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My son just left for Boot Camp 6/25 SHIP:14 DIV 318

Posted by Michael Halverson on June 28, 2013 at 8:37pm in Bootcamp Forum

My son arrived at boot camp following a 3 hour delay in Nebraska. He took his cell phone with him (which we knew he would be sending home). The cool thing about him bringing the cell phone was we spoke for at least a full minute. I heard many stories and have read about the 10-15 second phone call. My son is going in as Nuke and I've been reading that they RDC's give Nukes a bit harder time in boot camp. I'm not going to buy that. I told him to keep his mouth shut, ears open and do as he's told. I think he'll do just fine. I've already sent him two letters. His recruiter was on the ball and provided me his ship and division #'s, exactly 3 days after he left and as promised. I'm now just waiting for his next phone call and to get confirmation of his graduation date. If my calculations are correct, I believe he will be graduating Friday August 23rd. That's if he does not get pushed for hits etc. I'm kind of sitting on pins and needles.

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  • Ken Wojtowicz July 13, 2013 at 2:06pm
    Wondering if anyone else got phone calls today? My son is Div 316. He called home today and got to talk for a long time. Called his mom first and then got to also call me. Pretty encouraging first call. It sounds like they were in p hold for a while and are only finishing the first week not there second but he says PIR is still set for aug 23.
  • Michael Halverson July 6, 2013 at 11:25pm

    I received the letter today as well. It is confirmed that my son is on Ship 14 Div 318. Booked flights and hotel tonight. We're very excited!!!

  • Hans Larsen July 6, 2013 at 3:21pm

    Got the box and form letter...our son is Ship 12 Div 313...PIR is Aug 23rd...booked our hotel this morning.

  • Ken Wojtowicz July 5, 2013 at 1:22pm
    Finally got the form letter. Very exciting times in our house. My son is on ship 3 / Div 316. Graduation is set for Aug 23.
  • Michael Halverson July 2, 2013 at 12:33am

    Very cool... Yeah I was reading a thread on Navy Moms and it is being guesstimated the PIR date will be August 23rd for this group. I'm waiting for the letter and crossing my fingers. I feel guilty, I guess I better break out the camera and take some pics of the box ;-).

  • Scott July 1, 2013 at 8:28pm

     Couldn't beleive how the box with my boys clothes and shoes made me feel. So proud of all recruits. My boy checked into Columbus Oh on 6-23-13. Got to Great Lakes Monday eve. He is Ship 12. Div 313. Looks like his PIR (graduation) will be August 23rd. I took pitcures of my boys box of clothes also. 

  • Ken Wojtowicz July 1, 2013 at 4:06pm
    I also got the box today. It's amazing how excited I could get over a box with old clothes in it. My wife was actually taking pictures of it. Looking forward to the form letter now.
  • Michael Halverson July 1, 2013 at 2:34pm

    Thanks all for the replies. I received the "box" today. I am in Roseville California. Still have not heard anything further from my son since his arival call however I did not expect to hear anything from him at this point anyhow. If anyone hears anything further regarding PIR or Ship/Div infor for those that arrived at boot camp 06/25, please let me know. I will do the same.

  • Ken Wojtowicz June 29, 2013 at 5:35pm
    Thanks Paul.
  • NavyDads Admin (Paul) June 29, 2013 at 5:30pm

    usually a couple of days after the box.....you can get the address from the recruiter but realize until the division is setup and squared away he won't get mail anyway for a few days and if incorrect it will delay delivery for a few days

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