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Permalink Reply by Lujos mom on
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Brettany...Did NOT receive a phone call yesterday! Yes...I'm planning to go to the graduation on June 3! I've made reservations at the Comfort Inn at Waukegan and the "graduation" rate (for people attending PIR) is $69 per night...and they have a free shuttle to and from the graduation! We live in Illinois and Great Lakes is only about a 4-5 hour drive from our home...so we don't have to fly! I'm hoping that maybe, in today's mail, I will receive a letter...my mail usually arrives before 10 A.M. Is your hubby the same age as you? My son is 24...so he is not one of the youngest in ship 9 Div 189. Hopefully their division is staying out of trouble!
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Permalink Reply by brettany on
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well that's awesome! I wish we didn't have to fly but its quite a long drive from southern california to illinois! We haven't booked flights or hotels yet... Hopefully in the next week or so! I hope for a letter today too. No call yesterday, but I sure was next to my phone the entire day haha. I hope you get a letter or a call soon! Yes, my husband is 22 as well. I hope they are staying out of trouble too because from what I've heard, a couple other divisions have had to run a lot and what not because they are not doing as well. We have a friend in 187... So im trying to keep up with them as well. Well, gotta run, 10 min breaks at work sure do go by fast! Keep me posted :)
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Permalink Reply by reenis35 on
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Hi Lujos
I am hoping for a phone call also but got a letter yesterday .. She seemed to be doing fine no complaints.
Just real busy and made some friends, And that they are intergrated both male and females Oh and had a swim test this past wed, and PFA on Thurs.
It was a short letter, I think they can only write on Sundays But I`m new to all this so I could be wrong.
I hope you hear from your Son soon. I know hearing from my daughter put me at ease some what, But still need to hear her voice ..
Happy Easter !!
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Permalink Reply by Cher11 on
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Hi everyone, I have two sons in ship 09 div 189. They arrived on April 7 and they both are going on to IT. Their A school is in Pennsacola. I rec'd their boxes and form letters already. They called on the 19th for information for the security clearance. I got to talk to each for about 10 mins. My oldest son hurt his back during training and had a doctors apt on Friday but we haven't heard anything. We are praying that he doesn't get medically discharged from it. I also rec'd letters from both and the only complaint was that they wish they had more time to eat!! They didn't like all the shots especially the one in the bum..LOL! They said they really liked the guys in their division and have made friends already!! We are saving and penny pinching so we can afford to go to graduation. The price of airline tickets is crazy. I hope to meet you all there!
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My on is in Ship 9 div 189 then to CT. His A school is California. I did get to talk also for a little while about security clearance. My son had me rolling talking about the shots. He said that he was so tired the other day from IT that he could hardly lift his cup for a drink. You are right about airline tickets. I've checked on all airports near the base and all flights close to hear and they are all the same price!
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It's so nice to have this forum and talk to you all. Could you say the name of your sons/daughter/husband so I could tell my sons to say hi or would that be a security problem?? I too laughed at my son's letters. The description of the RDC yelling in their faces sounded funny, at least he made it so in the letter. This is from my son who would be quick to talk back to me as a teenager. I can't picture them in that situation, but I guess they have to grow up fast. I was hoping for a call on Easter, I thought with it being a holiday and Sunday they would let them call but it didn't happen! Hopefully this week. I'm anxious to hear from my other son about his injury and doctors apt. Brettany my heart goes out to you, it must be hard to be away from your husband. But I think he made a good decision joining the Navy. Especially with this economy and the lack of jobs. Hang in there!!
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Oh yes! I agree! It was a good idea! The Navy is a bit scary right now but once we get into the swing of things, everything will be fine. My dad was Army growing up so I have an idea of what to expect. But being on the daughter end of things is completely different then the wife end! I do miss him... terribly, but I know it is for the best! And I am so incredibly proud of him. He had a decent job before joining... He was a manager at a movie theatre for the last 4 years, and has been there for almost 6 (since he was 16). But he wasn't really going anywhere. With this job, he will be able to gain things he would not be able to otherwise. He is also VERY smart so this decision is something that will challenge him and make him into an even stronger person!
I feel for my husband because he was one of those kids growing up that you just had to say you were disappointed in if he did something wrong. He never had to be yelled at, so this is definitely a new experience for him! I can't stress enough how proud of him I am though!!!
No new letters or anything today, only the letter I need to get my military ID and to enroll in DEERS. Nothing actually from him though.
I am definitely ready for him to come home, but the time away makes it even more exciting for graduation! And yes, they said we CAN say their first names, just not their last names. My husband's name is Josh.
Thank you Cher! It is nice having you ladies to talk to! I can't even express how much it has helped me being able to talk to you all! It has helped so much! Thank you! Hope you have a good night!
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I'm sorry to hear about your son!! I hope everything works out! Keep us posted!
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@Cher 11 2 sons OMG I`m having trouble with 1 child... Good Bless ! My daughter left on the 6th her 19th Birthday. She will be in A school and then C school in Great Lakes ..
I got a letter from her on Fri but still no call I keep my cell glued to me just in case LOL
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I received a letter today!!! My SR said there are some"bad mouths" in his division, that are not taking things serious yet, and therefore they are having to do extra "IT" (intensive training)! He says he's lost weight but the food is good (and he's been eating his fruit and vegies every meal)! He's had a cavity filled, he's been going to church, they are "timed" when they make their "racks" (beds), and they got to do PT in Freedom Hall...which he said was "kinda fun". He sounded good, in his letter, and is very determined to do his very best! He said he received all the letters I had written (approx. 6), last Thursday...and he read them over and over again to get his mind off of boot camp: He said it was really nice to hear about things back at home! I am sooooooooo PROUD of my son! And so happy to FINALLY have received a letter with lots of news!
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Oh my goodness! The extra IT sounds crazy! It sucks that everything is done as a team because all the guys who are trying to take it seriously get punished because of the few that don't really care. Poor guys! But in the end it will only make them stronger! =) I hope I hear from Josh soon! I'm ready for some good news! haha! So glad you got a letter!
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