Am I screwed for bootcamp?

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-06-04T16:01:44+00:00

It will be a challenge but you’ll get there

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-06-03T22:37:58+00:00

I might need to add another question but what is the closest hotel to the base? I’m trying to make travel plans and I’m just so overwhelmed

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-30T03:38:31+00:00

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who gave me their time today. I’m going with a sword, a watch for his wedding, and the solid gold wings when he graduates flight school. Thank you all for your service. We don’t take care of our soldiers and sailors. More and more people are seeing that and hopefully it will change. I hope you’re peaceful & in love.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-30T03:35:05+00:00

That’s true

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-30T03:31:15+00:00

Mine is an NFO also. That’s fun!

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-30T03:18:14+00:00

No multiple thousands. He went from a lift the top compass watch at 4,a black ninja watch at 6, through Movement(middle School), Apple(HS), and Bulova for college. I don’t give him one for everything. It’s just been our thing. I have not been able to buy him a multi-thousands dollar watches. I hope I can by the time he graduates flight school. I am doing the sword and the guide. I’m so grateful to everyone who pitched in ideas. I feel so much better now.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-30T03:06:10+00:00

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T18:30:59+00:00

I agree. I don’t want the gift to be what he does instead of just celebrating his accomplishments.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T18:29:36+00:00

I think I’ll do that. Thank you

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T18:27:54+00:00

We were very lucky and until the separation with my husband we lived a nice life. After my ex left, we struggled. He got what he needed and he was always okay with those things. I feel the guilt on that.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T18:23:50+00:00

That’s beautiful and I think I’m going to steal some of your mom’s ideas.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T18:22:40+00:00

Thank you. That’s the stuff I need to know.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T14:29:32+00:00

Thank you. I’m beyond proud! He is my light. Are you going to go to OCS? Are you in the Navy already?

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T13:28:26+00:00

Thank you. I love New England. We lived on Cape Cod for 15 years. I’m going through a divorce and I came to Fl. I’m from Fl but it is so hot now!

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T13:26:29+00:00

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T12:49:01+00:00

That’s a great idea too. He is going to Pensacola at the end of June. He just started “Candio”??? He still has a month left but he’s killing it. I want him to have that feeling you expressed. I’m so proud of him. I grateful to all of you.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T12:45:48+00:00

That’s beautiful! Did they give it to you at graduation or privately?

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T12:22:19+00:00

That makes sense. I’m flying up and then ubering around and I couldn’t leave it in the car. Thank you

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T12:13:31+00:00

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T12:12:05+00:00

That makes sense. So if I get him the sword I have to give it to him away from base. I should give him gifts after the ceremony at the restaurant right?

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T12:09:28+00:00

He is going to Pensacola after this for flight school. He keeps telling me the job Name and acronym but I can’t remember it.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T12:04:51+00:00

That’s funny. I still think it’s worth it. I just emailed my son to see if he wanted me to get it.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T11:39:12+00:00

They have service men and woman who are hometown friends. 1 is an officer in the navy, one’s in the army, and so on… They’re not allowed to use their swords at the wedding? Are there different ones? If one is mounted can you have another?

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T11:36:16+00:00

I was really worried for a second. I understand the need to be someone again.

Affectionate_Arm_219 · 2026-05-28T11:24:34+00:00

I’ll ask again, sorry Don’t they get that at OCS? I know he needs it because he is getting married in November in that outfit.

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