"Greeting all! My son graduated PI on 5/10/13 Lima Plt 3038. He arrived on 5/21/13 and was picked up same day. Sounds like a lot of you had a waiting period which apparently is not uncommon. This is my first military…"
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FLPatty replied to FLPatty's discussion SOI/ITB Pick up Date 5/21/13 Delta Co in the group SOI East: Infantry Training Battalion (ITB)
FormerMarine73 [Larry] commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: June 14, 2013 – Alpha & Papa Company"My suggestion LuLu, keep your hands and small children clear of the table! He's been taught to eat very quickly so just be SAFE!! LOL
Larry"
Ed replied to 1~Keri (HCC)'s discussion MCT East with pick up date of 6/4/13 -- Golf Company in the group SOI East: Marine Combat Training (MCT)"My son heard a rumor that since they were held back two weeks, that they may only have to do 19-days of MCT? Does anyone know if this is a possibility?"
Lulu commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: June 14, 2013 – Alpha & Papa Company"My recruit mailed his request for first meal at home. Pizza, fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream and cake. Ha"
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MOS Occ Field 62: Aircraft Maintenance (Fixed-Wing)
For Marines and family members with a MOS in Occupational Field 62: Aircraft Maintenance (Fixed-Wing), on the OpSEC compliant MarineParents.com, Inc. Marine Family Network Community.See More
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Okinawa, Japan bases
For Marines and family members whose PDS is on Okinawa, Japan on the OpSEC compliant MarineParents.com, Inc. Marine Family Network Community.CLICK HERE FOR UNIT INFORMATION PAGE (UIP)CLICK HERE FOR MFN POSTING GUIDELINESSee More
Rebecca16 commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD San Diego: August 9, 2013 – Echo Company"My son isn't a big writer either , great idea on the fill in the blank letter...
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COSMOM2013 replied to 1~Keri (HCC)'s discussion MCT East with pick up date of 6/4/13 -- Golf Company in the group SOI East: Marine Combat Training (MCT)"Keri, I have a question .. I see post about a year book. How do you get a year book? And is it for boot camp or MCT?"
COSMOM2013 replied to 1~Keri (HCC)'s discussion MCT East with pick up date of 6/4/13 -- Golf Company in the group SOI East: Marine Combat Training (MCT)"A couple of my sons buddies were also held back."
MommydearestAlpha1042 commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: June 14, 2013 – Alpha & Papa Company"Thank you antsgramp and LazyK-Chyn for the info. Very helpful! Have a great day everyone!"
MommydearestAlpha1042 commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: June 14, 2013 – Alpha & Papa Company"Thank you antsgramp and LazyK-Chyn for the info. Very helpful! Have a great day everyone!"
lettsgetitdone replied to 1~Keri (HCC)'s discussion MCT East with pick up date of 6/4/13 -- Golf Company in the group SOI East: Marine Combat Training (MCT)"My son was in 3033 and some of his buddies were held back also so that makes him happy. I like to be able to talk to him also. But he has also met some new ones."
COSMOM2013 replied to 1~Keri (HCC)'s discussion MCT East with pick up date of 6/4/13 -- Golf Company in the group SOI East: Marine Combat Training (MCT)"Vonakamom and lettsgetitdone, I also love being able to talk to my son! I am sorry that he can not be training with his buddies that he gas grown so fond of but like I told him, this is a way of making new friends and he said he already has. It is…"
MCRD Parris Island - Family Day & Graduation
This group is for discussions about general topics relating to Family Day & Graduation at MCRD Parris Island, on the OpSEC Compliant MarineParents.com, Inc. Marine Family Network Community.CLICK HERE FOR MFN POSTING GUIDELINES CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL MCRD PI FACEBOOK PAGESee More
FormerMarine73 [Larry] commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: June 14, 2013 – Alpha & Papa Company"Good morning Folks -
Today is T51 - and two weeks from TODAY it will be your sons and daughters that march into the woods to begin their final test as recruits - the Crucible.
It's getting closer and time is moving VERY fast for them…"
MyBubby commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD Parris Island: August 16, 2013 – Kilo & November Company"wolfsoul where did you find the facebook page or link. I'm very slow with learning this site but I would love to take a look at at."
lettsgetitdone replied to 1~Keri (HCC)'s discussion MCT East with pick up date of 6/4/13 -- Golf Company in the group SOI East: Marine Combat Training (MCT)"My son also has to wait two weeks."
vataya commented on 1~Mom-NY (Maria)'s group MCRD San Diego: August 9, 2013 – Echo Company"Yea, I also don't expect mine to write, in fact I even told him in my letter yesterday not to worry about writing because I know how busy he is. That fill in the blank letter sounds so funny and actually, that might just work! "
willow replied to Marine Parents Inc's discussion This ‘n That in the group For Parents of Marines"I agree. Little girls soccer team it is. Have a great day at work."
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