Son's ship date for BMT is July 17th - Looking for others

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Permalink Reply by Jeanie Johnson on July 12, 2012 at 8:34am

Angela,

My son left yesterday and his graduation will be a week apart.  Chase graduates on September 7th.  He arrived at Lackland ok and we got the address call last night.  When your son arrives and you get his address, let's compare Flights and see if they are in the same flight.  It has been hard but he sounded strong on the phone last night.  That was encouraging.

Also, what we did is go on You Tube and search Air Force BMT and look at the videos.  They have a lot of videos that will let you know what will happen when he first gets there, when he has lunch, getting his locker and bunk, etc.  It was good for Chase and us to see that so he was a little familiar. 

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Permalink Reply by Jeanie Johnson on July 16, 2012 at 12:03pm

Angela,

What flight is he in?  My son is in 323 TRS FLT 575.

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Permalink Reply by Angela Williams on July 17, 2012 at 1:43pm

Hi Jeanie,

Thanks so much for reaching out. Slade just finished at MEPS and said he is waiting on a bus to take him to the plane. He has no idea if he is getting on a military or civilian plane nor what time he leaves Atlanta or arrives at Lackland. UGH! I have so many questions and he has no answers and so I just stopped asking so I wouldn't frustrate him and started talking about positive things. I don't know where we go from here but as soon as I get the address, I will let you know. I am looking forward to us being able to stay in touch.

Angela Williams

Jeanie Johnson said:

Angela,

My son left yesterday and his graduation will be a week apart.  Chase graduates on September 7th.  He arrived at Lackland ok and we got the address call last night.  When your son arrives and you get his address, let's compare Flights and see if they are in the same flight.  It has been hard but he sounded strong on the phone last night.  That was encouraging.

Also, what we did is go on You Tube and search Air Force BMT and look at the videos.  They have a lot of videos that will let you know what will happen when he first gets there, when he has lunch, getting his locker and bunk, etc.  It was good for Chase and us to see that so he was a little familiar. 

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Permalink Reply by Angela Williams on July 18, 2012 at 8:06am

So Upset this morning. My son called at 2:53 am. He was talking so fast and even though I jumped out of bed and had paper and a pen right there in my hand, he rambled off something and just hung up. I guess he was giving his address but I assumed I was going to speak with him after he said "whatever that was, he said" and he was gone. So now, I don't have his address, have no clue what his next steps are and no idea when we will hear from him again so I can get his address.

Angela

Jeanie Johnson said:

Angela,

My son left yesterday and his graduation will be a week apart.  Chase graduates on September 7th.  He arrived at Lackland ok and we got the address call last night.  When your son arrives and you get his address, let's compare Flights and see if they are in the same flight.  It has been hard but he sounded strong on the phone last night.  That was encouraging.

Also, what we did is go on You Tube and search Air Force BMT and look at the videos.  They have a lot of videos that will let you know what will happen when he first gets there, when he has lunch, getting his locker and bunk, etc.  It was good for Chase and us to see that so he was a little familiar. 

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Permalink Reply by Jeanie Johnson on July 18, 2012 at 10:02am

Angela,

I am so sorry that happened.  I know the emotions you are feeling.  I am there with you!  Go to this website.  It is invaluable.  http://www.basictraining.af.mil/index.asp

This will give you an insight into what your son is doing.  You will receive a post card with his address.  They are required to send it.  Chase left last Wed. and we received the post card Monday.  This is zero week for him.  If he called at 2:00am, he had to be up at 4:45 so he didn't get much sleep.  Zero week is the administrative week.  He will get his medical and dental exams (more thorough that MEPS), his vaccinations, his uniform and they will take him to the BX to get his toiletries.  He will also learn how to make his bed and how prepare for inspection. 

Go on You Tube and search Air Force BMT.  It will give you a lot of videos that are what is happening to your son.  Let me know if you hear from him again.

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Permalink Reply by Angela Williams on July 18, 2012 at 12:33pm

THANK YOU for the info! I feel so much better now and I will be looking for the post card. I am so THANKFUL Chase left a little before Slade and that you are willing to share your knowledge with me. It is truly a blessing. The site really gave us an idea of what he is doing. I will let you know as soon as I hear from him and/or get his address.

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Permalink Reply by Jeanie Johnson on July 18, 2012 at 1:29pm

I don't have much knowledge but I wanted you to know what I know. Hang in there.  Your heart will get lighter when you hear from him.  Chase got there on Wednesday and got a 30 minute call on Sunday.  You should hear something this weekend.  If you want to email me you can.  My email is jeanie.johnson1964@gmail.com. 

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Permalink Reply by Angela Williams on July 20, 2012 at 8:21am

Slade is 320/578

Jeanie Johnson said:

I don't have much knowledge but I wanted you to know what I know. Hang in there.  Your heart will get lighter when you hear from him.  Chase got there on Wednesday and got a 30 minute call on Sunday.  You should hear something this weekend.  If you want to email me you can.  My email is jeanie.johnson1964@gmail.com. 

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Permalink Reply by Jeanie Johnson on July 20, 2012 at 9:11am

At least now you can write him.  I hope you get a phone call this weekend.  What I have reading from all the moms that have gone through this experience is when they call, encourage, encourage, encourage.  Let me know when you hear from him.  I am hopeful that Chase will call this weekend.

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Permalink Reply by Angela Williams on July 20, 2012 at 4:57pm

Yes mam. We put him a letter in the mail, first thing this morning. Are you on the facebook site "wingmoms"?

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Permalink Reply by Jeanie Johnson on July 23, 2012 at 4:02pm

Sorry for the delay in responding.  Yes I am on Wingmoms.  Have you heard from Slade? 

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Permalink Reply by Angela Williams on July 23, 2012 at 8:20pm

Have not heard anything yet. What about you? Has Chase called?

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