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Shipping to RTC 21 Oct 14 from NYC

Posted by Pat Misterbee on October 14, 2014 at 8:51am in Bootcamp Forum

We're down to the last 7 days before he ships out.  At first his mother and I were very upset and disappointed that he didn't want to go to college and that he never talked much about military service.  He has worked so hard in getting and maintaining his AIRR contract that now we could not be more proud of him!  He and I have spent the last couple of months doing all the father-son trips(Yankee game in Toronto, Hockey HOF, Giant football, and NJ Devils home opener this weekend).

This Sunday is the family farewell with Grandma, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  We know he's very excited and nervous, but he also knows we are all behind him 100%.  There haven't been any tears yet but I'm sure that may change come next Tuesday.

Thank you to all who have served and God bless to all who are serving and all who are about to serve.

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  • Pat Misterbee December 16, 2014 at 11:23am

    We just got back from PIR and WE HAVE A SAILOR!!  He was very nervous and shaky at the beginning, he wasn't going to quit but there were times he thought he would never graduate.  Now it's off to Pensacola. 

  • Pat Misterbee December 8, 2014 at 10:21am

    4 days to PIR!!!  We know Battle Stations is up next and we're waiting for the "I'm a Sailor" call.  He managed to learn how to make a rack and stow his gear the "Navy Way".  We can't wait to see him!

  • Pat Misterbee November 28, 2014 at 3:44pm

    Heard from him twice in 2 days and he thoroughly enjoyed the break from boot camp and the wonderful Thanksgiving meal. PIR in 2 weeks!!

  • Pat Misterbee November 7, 2014 at 8:31am
    Can anybody fold clothes or make a rack? We got his 1st letters from him yesterday and it was apparent they were written around 10/27 and 10/30(before the phone call). He said of all the guys in his division, he's the absolute worst at folding the clothes and making up the rack! He's concerned that this will be the reason he may get held over to 12/31. We hope he'll get the letters we sent for encouragement soon.
    • NavyDads Admin (Paul) > Pat Misterbee November 7, 2014 at 8:32am

      holding a division over is the oldest threat there is....it will not happen- divisions do not get held back

      • Pat Misterbee > NavyDads Admin (Paul) November 7, 2014 at 11:46am

        Actually, he's concerned HE will be the one who gets held over.  The rest of the division seems to be way ahead of him.

        • Pat Misterbee > Pat Misterbee November 12, 2014 at 9:24pm

          We got a call from him tonight!  3 weeks in and he sounded much better than the 1st call 10 days ago. He aced his PFA and knowledge tests, moved up to E-2.  Things are looking up with 30 days to PIR!

        • NavyDads Admin (Paul) > Pat Misterbee November 7, 2014 at 11:58am

          unless he fails inspections or fails to pass physical tests he should do ok....the timed run and swim tests are big hurdles

  • Robert Greenlee November 5, 2014 at 7:06pm

    My son is in A school now having just finished Boot camp and he too never talked of going to college prior to this. I was talking to him about boot and his experiences and he starts talking about what his plans are for the future...He wants to resume his language training and start to take college courses...Something that he never expressed prior to going in to the Military....I was so Proud to hear him express that desire and that coupled with the technical and real life experiences he will gain during his time in the military will truly serve him well. Good luck to your SR...time will fly and you will be at PIR before you know it.

  • Pat Misterbee October 28, 2014 at 9:23am

    We got the box yesterday afternoon, now we're just waiting on the letter!

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