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... it will be a lot less expensive and a lot quicker since you are family.... talk to the JAG and get your info first hand.... it can take less than 2 weeks to complete it. Because DCFS is...

I am proud to say I have two children. One Navy Corpsman, and one Marine. I am proud of both my boys and hope they do well and stay safe.

I hope it was ok I post here... not really sure how to...

Congrats on that ! My son graduates his MOS Oct. 30...

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Hi Sharksfan,

I HAD a son at MCRD. He graduated and now is completing artillery training and we are waiting to hear where he goes next. We love San Diego.

oh also... they will have a video of your son's platoon about 2 weeks prior to graduation... took me about 20 times to go through my son's video. I thought no way would he look any different than...

Hi Patty. . .

here is another website you might want to navigate. . . http://www.recruitparents.com/

It was very helpful to me. Unfortunately I did not discover it until my son was about 2...

I am feeling better today... thank you for all your kind posts... sometimes, I have to say it kind of hits hard. But for today I am good, hopefully I get to talk to my Marine tomorrow or Sunday...

... scaring me too Wardey.... tell him thank you for me. My son will be in Artillery... cannoneer.....

Ok here I am.... my eldest went back to CA for the Navy (2 more years) and the youngest left for MCT in CA.... both will probably deploy within the year... and I struggle to be strong.... my only ...

No kidding? How long ago was that?

lol thank you! I have this weird aversion to typo's... sorry I am in the printing industry and a scrabble nerd....my ocd's acting up?

ha ha ha!

xoxo

Terri

lol sorry to tell you... you misspelled apologies...

Awesome Dave! Thanks for sharing! You gave me a big smile this morning!

xoxxo

Terri

Thanks Everyone! I am scared and excited at the same time. Being a mom, I try not to think too far ahead. Today is what I am going for.... and graduation on Friday! Woo Hoo!

xoxoxo

Terri

Thanks everyone... that's exactly what we will do...

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terri

Thursday is family day at MCRD. We will be there all day, then see our new Marine at 1 pm. Anyone know if we are allowed to have Pizza delivered there?

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I got one too! PFC WEM! OOOOH RAH!

WOO HOOO ! From what I hear.... I have a UNITED STATES MARINE!

Are they allowed to call home to let us know?

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Thanks you guys... I appreciate the kind words.... I do believe you are right, my son has had no complaints whatsoever about his treatment.... I am more excited than worried, so that is a positive...

Please wish my son and his platoon luck as they begin the Crucible tomorrow!

xoxoxo:yes:

Awesome Dave! Good for you and your son! At what point do they do the gas chamber? Anyone know?

Ok What is SOI please?

Wow thank you everyone! You all are so helpful! August 15 here we come!

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When our son graduates he wants to fly home for leave... can he purchase tickets while he is at Boot Camp online somwhere or ask the Marine travel agent to do it, or should we do it for him? He says...

My son is also 3rd Bn India Co at MCRD San Diego. Ha ha ha, he told me NO POWER BARS, NO GATORADE.... that all the DI's eat it all anyways... now I REALLY know why. Ha ha ha... he also had his 18th...