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Sunyles replied to 1~Nanny's discussion PAPA Platoon 4007 in the group MCRD Parris Island: February 28, 2014 – Bravo & Papa Companydustmatt replied to 1~Kristine064's discussion Platoon # 1047!! in the group MCRD San Diego: January 24, 2014 – Charlie Company"That is what is also getting me through, no news is good news.
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dustmatt joined 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group
MCRD San Diego: January 24, 2014 – Charlie Company
For family and friends of recruits in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego for graduation January 24, 2014 – Charlie Company. Ship Date: October 28, 2013CLICK HERE FOR MFN POSTING GUIDELINESCLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL MCRD SD FACEBOOK PAGESee More
dustmatt replied to 1~Kristine064's discussion Platoon # 1047!! in the group MCRD San Diego: January 24, 2014 – Charlie Company"My son is in Plt 1047. I would like to talk to other parents who have sons in this plt for support. Thanksgiving was hard, being my first out of the house and away from home. I am thinking Christmas would be hard also, but…"
1~Keri (HCC) replied to Marine Parents Inc's discussion Are you new to Marine Family Network?"We have the what's after boot groups Toni. See the MCT East or ITB East links at the top of this page.
http://marinefamilynetwork.com/page/wab-soi-mos
MCT (Marine Combat Traning) - http://marinefamilynetwork.com/group/soiemct"
k10mom replied to Taylor_Wooten's discussion Graduation Trip in the group MCRD San Diego: January 17, 2014 – Kilo Company"Taylor there is a group of us meeting 6/6:30 at Cafe Coyote in Old Town the 15th. Would love to have you join us."
Toni Jones replied to Marine Parents Inc's discussion Are you new to Marine Family Network?"Hi. I am a Marine mom. My son graduated on November 22, 2013. 3rd BN, Kilo Co., PLT 3089. I can't seem to find any support groups anywhere. Not even on FB. My son is now at Camp Geiger and I was told so many conflicting stories about calls home…"
1~Keri (HCC) replied to Marine Parents Inc's discussion Are you new to Marine Family Network?"Hi dustmatt. Here is the boot groups to get connected with others whose recruits are in the same Company and Platoon. When did your son ship?
http://marinefamilynetwork.com/page/recruit-bootcamp"
ABCs of ME 4443 posted a status"DustMatt, 1st step take several deep breaths. You are in the right place. :)"
dustmatt replied to Marine Parents Inc's discussion Are you new to Marine Family Network?"My son is a recruit. Can someone help me through this, please"
1~Keri (HCC) commented on Marine Parents Inc's group Afghanistan Deployments"WOO HOO!! :) So happy for you!!"
timsmom commented on Marine Parents Inc's group MCRD San Diego - General Topics"oh, ok. thanks for the info. Yes, I did join the group for my son's grad date. I don't find this site quite as easy to navigate as the older site. I'm still learning this one.
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MRCBitty2 replied to 1~Nanny's discussion BRAVO Platoon 1010 in the group MCRD Parris Island: February 28, 2014 – Bravo & Papa Company"1~Nanny
Would this be the correct way to address letter to recruit in Platoon 1010 ?
If we don't have a PO Box # do we leave that line off or put the platoon number in place of the XXXX's and the last X's in the zip code is that…"
dustmatt joined Marine Parents Inc's group
Boot Camp Men's Group
This group is a place for all male friends and family members of recruits to connect and share on the OpSEC compliant MarineParents.com, Inc. Marine Family Network Community.CLICK HERE FOR MFN POSTING GUIDELINES CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL MCRD SD FACEBOOK PAGE CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL MCRD PI FACEBOOK PAGESee More
proudmomof5 replied to Liberty Belle's discussion Click here for coffee, scones, and a little fellowship-- :) in the group Marine Moms Café"Thanks! He called himself the 'sophisticated warrior' in this pic!! Lol"
Tiny1pj commented on Marine Parents Inc's group Afghanistan Deployments"Just heard from our son, and he is home safe to Camp P!!!
We heard from our older son's MIL, and she said they were very happy to be together again - they really missed each other.
May God bless and protect all those still in harms way.
Paul"
Proudmamabear commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: February 14, 2014 – India & Oscar Company"Thanks for the video, Nanny!"
ShelleyWiley replied to 1~Kristine064's discussion Platoon #3250 in the group MCRD San Diego: February 14, 2014 – Lima Company"Thanks!"
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