It took us almost three weeks to get letters coming in from our son. They can only write on Sundays during their "free" time. Hang in there. They will come in.
His mom and I look forward in anticipation to Wednesdays as this is the day we generally get them. Sometimes its one, sometimes its 2-3. Depends on the amount of time he gets and whats happening.
Received our 1st letter yesterday. What a relief. he told us the training officers love him, their always screaming in his face. I guess he has a great sense of Irish humor. LOL
if they stay at Great Lakes they have to report right after PIR. Several hours later(after check-in and all) they usually get liberty though they have to be back at base each night.
Jack, where have you read that the kids at Great Lakes for A school will have less time? That's contrary to everything I've seen. My understanding is, if they're not shipping out, they should have the weekend, as long as they're back at night.
Good feeling hearing from them isn't it? Our son made calls to us on Friday AND Sunday, we missed both! But he was laid up SIQ (Sick in Quarters I now know) Saturday after having a wisdom tooth pulled out. We know because a letter arrived today. He 'sounded' to be in good spirits, was glad to pass the swim test, and had an exam yesterday. Asked us to keep writing. I've been sending letters in microsoft word with photos embedded, and he likes that a lot.
Paul,
From what I've read on this site and others, including the RTC site, your son will have a short period of time after PIR, but not much. My son'sA school is at Great Lakes, and we have less time right after PIR to see him, because he has to report to that school almost immediately. Seems almost backwards. Keep reading blogs on this site and others and you'll find the scoop. Here's a start:
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August 16th. He's a 10/7 PIR.
When did he ship out?
It took us almost three weeks to get letters coming in from our son. They can only write on Sundays during their "free" time. Hang in there. They will come in.
His mom and I look forward in anticipation to Wednesdays as this is the day we generally get them. Sometimes its one, sometimes its 2-3. Depends on the amount of time he gets and whats happening.
Received our 1st letter yesterday. What a relief. he told us the training officers love him, their always screaming in his face. I guess he has a great sense of Irish humor. LOL
I've had some practice Jack!!! LOL
Brad I was trying to say what Paul explained, he did it much better. Sorry for the confusion. Trust but verify.
Jack
if they stay at Great Lakes they have to report right after PIR. Several hours later(after check-in and all) they usually get liberty though they have to be back at base each night.
Jack, where have you read that the kids at Great Lakes for A school will have less time? That's contrary to everything I've seen. My understanding is, if they're not shipping out, they should have the weekend, as long as they're back at night.
Mark,
Good feeling hearing from them isn't it? Our son made calls to us on Friday AND Sunday, we missed both! But he was laid up SIQ (Sick in Quarters I now know) Saturday after having a wisdom tooth pulled out. We know because a letter arrived today. He 'sounded' to be in good spirits, was glad to pass the swim test, and had an exam yesterday. Asked us to keep writing. I've been sending letters in microsoft word with photos embedded, and he likes that a lot.
Paul,
From what I've read on this site and others, including the RTC site, your son will have a short period of time after PIR, but not much. My son'sA school is at Great Lakes, and we have less time right after PIR to see him, because he has to report to that school almost immediately. Seems almost backwards. Keep reading blogs on this site and others and you'll find the scoop. Here's a start:
http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/rules_liberty.asp
Jack
My son is in 04/341. PIR date is 10/14.
My son's A school is Corpsman.Does anybody know if that A school starts right away? I believe it is in Texas.
Thanks
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