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Trammy4 replied to cfrmom's discussion Crash, Fire & Rescue in the group MOS Occ Field 70: Airfield Services
1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion A week by week count down! in the group MCRD San Diego: May 9, 2014 – Alpha Company"Can it really be that they have been on the MCRD for FOUR WEEKS!!!.....
Do you realize that a third of the time is behind them come tomorrow :)
One more week of training for Phase I then they will experience Phase II at Camp P!
Things will pick up…"
Training Week 1!!
Starting March 10th!WEEK 1:They are issued their M16 Rifle. Many Recruits will name their rifle. Joey named his Sally after his Great Grandma. He said that she was the toughest gal he knew and that she was always there for the family.This week of boot camp is intended to bring discipline into the recruits' routine and to get the Recruits used to an intense schedule that they will be following everyday throughout bootcamp. Expect to learn and maintain the following in a matter of minutes: Wake up call, Getting up, Getting Dressed, Making their bed military style, Hygiene and moving out. ENFORCING A DAILY ROUTINE OF DISCIPLINEWith only 12 weeks to turn 40 recruits into a unified platoon, Drill Instructors use every moment of the daily routine to teach and enforce discipline and teamwork. In the barracks, there are a number of Marine Corps Regulations concerning hygiene and protocol that must be followed. Drill Instructors teach recruits how to follow these regulations and care…See More
1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: May 30, 2014 – Alpha Company"We waited but you always send an email to the Recruiter, maybe....BUT whatever they give you compare it to the form letter.
1~ksMARINEmom(kerin)
New Membership and Group Moderator Volunteer"
1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion Some tips for families and friends of recruits in the group MCRD Parris Island: May 30, 2014 – Alpha Company"All are good ideas.
Remember they will not have much time to read, study, write back and sleep a little extra.
Keeping letters short works well and getting lots of mail vs nothing.
Sometimes it take awhile but then a STACK of letters arrive and they…"
SharonRN commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD San Diego: May 30, 2014 – Kilo Company"My son waited so long to go in the DEP that when he finally got to go we were all VERY prepared and had said "good-bye" so much it was almost like "see ya later!" we were all so happy! But we had our crying moments as…"
1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion Platoon 3026 in the group MCRD Parris Island: April 25, 2014 – Lima & Papa Company Group!"The DI's would LOVE to receive a handshake and a THANK YOU. They are not to receive gifts.
If you go to Family Orientation Day and participate in the Steak Night Dinner the families can chip in and cover the cost of the DI's…"
USMCvet commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD San Diego: May 9, 2014 – Alpha Company"Desiree-they will get to him I promise and I am sure they will come in a bunch like with my son. :-) My son still writes at the bottom of each letter please write and he has gotten letters, I think he is worried we won't keep writing him. Silly…"
MtnDweller commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: May 30, 2014 – Alpha Company"Thanks for the info.
We've decided to wait for the address to come in the mail. Don't want to bother his recruiter for that. :)
Tina"
Robert replied to Marine Parents Inc's discussion This ‘n That in the group For Parents of Marines"Thanks Connie. I was using your dot trick to turn the page, lol. I'm here now so it looks like it worked!"
faithful Marine momwi replied to Liberty Belle's discussion From our lips to God's ears :) in the group Marine Moms Café"Morning all. Seems like it has been pretty quiet around here this week. Haven't heard anything from Liberty Belle.
Julianna, how is the healthy living plan going for you ? Any stair climbing lately? My routine going fairly steady. Got to…"
TerriT replied to TerriT's discussion Platoon 3275 in the group MCRD San Diego: April 25, 2014 – Mike Company"Hi Platoon 3275 Parents. How are you doing? Have you heard from your sons? Trevor said they finished the Initial Drill and Initial PFT. Hope you are all doing well. Terri"
1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion RECEIVING WEEK OVERVIEW in the group MCRD Parris Island: May 30, 2014 – Alpha Company"Their Recruiter should have prepared them for what lies ahead of them with training. My son was lucky and had an honest Recruiter...my son was so prepared nothing was a surprise to him. He never hit a wall until he was at MOS of all places.
Even…"
Tedsmom commented on Marine Parents Inc's group Hilton Marines"Praying for all of them!!! Oh, how I miss the days when he was there...."
"I would keep a list of any medications he takes this weekend (OTC) and take the list with him, just in case they would happen to ask. Better to be prepared.
1~Kristine
Assistant Manager - Recruit Boards
Proud Marine Mom
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1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion RECEIVING WEEK OVERVIEW in the group MCRD Parris Island: May 30, 2014 – Alpha Company"I entered a post in the comment wall on the home page:
http://marinefamilynetwork.com/group/pia20140530
1~ksMARINEmom(kerin)
New Membership and Group Moderator Volunteer
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1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion Platoon 1011 in the group MCRD San Diego: May 9, 2014 – Alpha Company"Protein bars:
THEY will not care what the flavor or brand is.....go for the highest amount of protein you can find.
Do include DI's in your count...and you will find so many different stories about this Di and that DI etc. You can have the same…"
Melindalee replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion Platoon 1011 in the group MCRD San Diego: May 9, 2014 – Alpha Company"Received 2 letters yesterday. I have heard the 3 rd and 4th week are kinda tough and it's seems like my son feels this way too, but he is still in high spirits. He said they go to bed late and wake up to screaming. He sounds exhausted but is…"
MtnDweller replied to 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin)'s discussion Some tips for families and friends of recruits in the group MCRD Parris Island: May 30, 2014 – Alpha Company"I've already written 3 letters that are sitting there waiting on an address. Will probably have 2 or 3 more by the time we actually get it. :)
Tina"
1~steel_walk42 (Denita) commented on Marine Parents Inc's group Hotel Co 9/6/13 Alumni: MCRD San Diego Sept 6, 2013"Lisa,
I'm so excited for you & your marine & the rest of your family !!!
Ditto Dianne - hug him for us :)
Denita (1~steel_walk42)
MFN Volunteer - Membership & Moderator
VPMM of LCpl. Vincent"
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