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Responses to Boot Camp Complaints to Home: Part 2
(See Part 1: Boot Camp Complaints to Home - for list of complaints you will most likely hear from your recruit.) Your recruit is going to complain in his letters to you about dozens of Boot Camp problems.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Boot Camp Complaints to Home (Part 1)
As a parent to a new boot camp attendee, you are probably sitting there stressing over that first letter’s arrival, or worried about your child’s extreme dislike of boot camp. Maybe you encouraged them to go.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My son left for boot camp yesterday. This has been his dream from a young boy and that makes me a proud mother. At the same time I couldn't sleep last night and have cried often. My heart aches to be able to protect him as a mother does.
Author: Mother of a Marine
How to Deal with the separation
My marine boyfriend left on Jan 17th. 2011 i was 2months pregnant. Boot camp went well but as time went by the lack of calls and messages lacked as well. He came home in Aug for our son birth and it was the last time ive seen him.
Author: Other
My Son left for Parris Island June 20th
This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do! I have put my Son in the hands of God and the Marine Corps. My son has wanted this since he was 3 years old. God how I miss him and have cried.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My 18 yr old son just arrived at the aiport in San Diego. They are still waiting for the rest of the new recruits to arrive before they all head over to the base. He was so nervous as was I last night that I don't think he got more than two hours sleep.
Author: Mother of a Marine
The day has come!! My boyfriend will graduate and become a Marine! I'm so nervous and don't know what to expect the first time I see him because its been three months. Tomorrow is family day and I probably won't get much sleep.
Author: Other
My son leaves for boot camp 1-28-13 I just want him to have what he needs. They said $20.
Author: Mother of a Marine
my boyfriend left for the marines on sept 12th. im still in school and im completely stressed. I cry every day, don't eat, all i want to do is sleep. It's only been 3 days but it's so hard not being able to communicate.
Author: Family member of a Marine
I got my first letter. He some how missed the first phone call and letter. Not sure how that happens. He sounds good. Not homesick. He says the food and sleep is great! I am so happy. I write him everyday, now that I have his address.
Author: Mother of a Marine
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