Boyfriend leaving for marines

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So I was expecting my bf to leave next month April 29th for boot camp but today he texted me saying guess what and I would’ve never guessed lol. He’s leaving this Monday 😞 I thought I’d be okay with him leaving but today I just feel like crying. We are already in a long distance relationship so it’s always been hard to see each other. Luckily I saw him this past weekend but gosh I wish I could’ve seen him at least one more time. Im happy for him because he’s worked so hard for this moment, but I’m a little scared of what this all is going to consist of. We’ve known each other for 3 years and have been dating for 2 (we plan on many more). He plans on us getting married in about two years which is perfect bc I’ll be done with my BS in Psych, but god I wish it’d be sooner. I seriously love this boy and his whole family 😭 i feel we’ve been so far apart for long enough! Any advice or encouragement from any ladies married to or dating marine men? What was/is it like? Is there anything I should expect or know? This is all so new to me since I’ve never really known any one who’s been to the marines.