Congratulations to both you and your new Marine!! I know the feeling, as I went thru it last October. It gives me goose bumps just reliving it, and I do that...
Welcome Joyce!! Congratulations. I am new also. My dtr hasn't left yet, but looks like she will be in Nov. She will be going to Parris Island, SC. Bonita ......
Thanks I will! Becky zerberbaby <zerberbaby@...> wrote: I also found one on Sgt Grit, says something like "Don't let this innocent face fool you...I...
Yes, Corey is my son! He left August 15th. He's in Kilo Co at SD! Is your son at SD or PI? Becky Tracy Bashore <bashoretracy@...> wrote: so is corey your...
I guess they are done now and have enjoyed that steak and eggs! My daughter's fiance went through PI, and he said they came in around 7. I walked the floor...
THANKS GLENN I AM SO EXCITED TOO. I CANT WAIT UNTILL NEXT WEEK. Nicole Glenn Knight <ka3kwm@...> wrote: Nicole, We ARE excited for you and with you....
Bonita Just a point of information. 4th Recruit Training Battalion (which trains females to be Marines) only exists at Parris Island, so ALL female Marines ...
Janet, Thank you for your very kind comments, I will accept a small percentage without argument but the great majority of the support offered by our group ...
HE CAllED!!!! It was so good to hear his voice! He sounds exhausted, but very excited about us coming. He said he has lots for us to do when we get there...
Very happy for you. You are in for a wonderful time!!!! ... From: gordondmp To: mymarine@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 6:32 PM Subject:...
Glenn, You have been very helpful to see us through along with all the others here, a huge THANK YOU!!! To all the other moms and dads, hang in there the time...
My son just left to PI bootcamp on 8/27/7 and I just dont know how to deal with it. I'm a mom wiht two young kids that have never been out of there homes...
"A Meritorious Promotion." He is being promoted before his normal eligibility time because of his performance in boot camp. Throughout his career he will have...
Ana, I know where you are coming from. I am a single mom of an only child - my son, who is now entering his 3rd week of training at Parris Island. I won't...
Hey Nicole, We heard from our son yesterday too... man he sounded great... don't you know they are all psyched about their accomplishments?! He is up for a...
Ana: I write to my son everyday. I tell him everything that is going on here, even if it is unimportant. I send him cards with motivational quotes that I...
Hi Jack, I am trying to talk JG into coming up as well, looking forward to meeting you. Congrats to you! Nicole wortek7591 <jack@...> wrote: Hey Nicole,...
ana i going through the same thing. My son has 36 days left there are times i want to cry so i sit there and write him letters. Just write him every day. If...
Richard; Sending him all that trifling stuff may not be helping him. They have a very limited time to read and write letters and they have a very small space...
Thanks for the help there, and sorry I goofed that up. It was very hard to hear him, all I know is that he was excited and said "Mom it is a good thing"! I...
Ana, Sometimes the recruits call home during the first few days with a "recorded" sounding phone call, stating that they arrived safely, do not send any ...
Congratulations, Nicole. Have a safe trip and enjoy your new Marine. Congratulations to Golf Company! Angel PM of Rct Scott Plt 2082, H Co Nicole McDaniel...
Ana Usually 10 to 15 days. Count the days until the next Friday after they leave home. During the next week they will mail out a post card or form letter with...
Check the Parris Island family day and graduation info on the myMarine site. A number of restaurants in the Beaufort area offer free meals to new Marines in...
you should have got a phone call by now it would be the next day. it will be a quick phone call you will not be able to talk to him. they will be reading off...
Glenn, Just an idea_ perhaps when a new member signs up you could have an auto-respond email, i.e.- Thanks for joining... below are some FAQs (or click here...
Jack We are in Indianapolis right now so will not be at graduation. Enjoy. Your suggestion is right along the direction that I am considering. It just takes a...