Are there other parents of C Company 1-19 Infantry soldiers in the forum?

I don't want to demonstrate my thousands of questions (as well as acute separation anxiety) by posting multiple times on this board but would love to connect with others. I have a very general idea of what BCT days are like, and think my son is doing okay, but this is all such a new experience.

Thanks!

Hey my son is in OSUT at Benning and I know that he is doing fine there. Its very hard to get through the weeks with no calls, no letters. But I figure if he wasn't ok, if he was hurt or anything, they would get a hold of me. Just write him letters they only get {maybe} an hour of every day before bed. It just depends on his time when he can write.

Yes! My son is in C Co 1-19 right now.
He's written quite a few descriptive letters. He's told me some of his buddies names. Let's talk!

My son is in OSUT at Ft. Benning as well (I think). His MEPS processing started Jan. 19 but due to the misplacement of his medical file, he didn't leave with the group on Jan. 22.
He and 2 others flew to Atlanta on the 26th and we haven't heard anything since a call from the airport as they waited for the bus that evening.
He was told he "should" catch up with his group from MEPS and be back on schedule but I don't know for sure.
Would that be the same time your son's started?

Oonester - I think your son might be a week behind. My son spent 10 days in reception and finally went downrange on the 16th. He has a buddy from home who is in a group that went downrange a week later on the 23rd - perhaps that's the group? I think pick-up day generally falls on a Friday.

psouper - Received a letter today. My son is in A company 2/54 Regiment. He went down range on Jan. 30 and graduates May 8. Things are going good so far.

Sorry for the delay. I haven't had time to check in lately.

It's good to hear that everyone has at least a general idea of where the guys are and what they're doing.

Hang in there and take care.

I am VERY new to the military as well...along with being nervous and proud all at the same time. Is there anyone in the forum who has a son F Co 2/19 at Ft. Benning? I ask him questions, but in his letters he seems reluctant to answer them...he says he cant imagine that I am curious about what happens there because he does it day in and day out...but I have so many questions that I cant find answers to on the internet. Maybe I can find them here.

My son is being picked up by his recruiter on MOnday evening for his 20 weeks of bootcamp and training at Ft.Leonardwood. I am proud of his decision to join the millitary, i have been feeling symptoms of separation anxiety already and he hasn't left home yet. We are going many things this weekend as a family before he goes. How do i hide my tears from him and my symptoms of anxiety from him? Is it the right thing to do? Please help.

I have to admit it is extremely hard going from knowing what they are doing, who they are with every minute of the day even when you are not around, to not knowing a thing. My son the last month at home was debating on whether he made the right decision. He was basing his decision on his current relationship with is girlfriend. My husband and I did not want him to throw a secured future away over some girl. (high school sweet heart). So when he left on 6/30/09. He gave me a hug and a kiss, told me he would see me in November and hopes he is making the right decision. We got a 10 second call from him on 7/3/09 stating he was feeling ok and that he was mailing a postcard with his address and said he had to go and hung up.