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Ship 09 (USS John F Kennedy) Divisions 107 and 108 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 107 and 108
These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.
Get to know each other, your SRs are!
Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.
Every single question that is asked is important Every single concern is genuine Every single member is important to us We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.
Hang in there!!!
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Permalink Reply by Pine View Ranch on
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Hi Everyone,
Saturday, early afternoon, waiting for the mailman. Maybe a letter? No phone call yet either. My answers to a few questions asked. My son is Ship 09 Div 108. We are staying three days at the Courtyard. Arriving Thursday afternoon and leaving Sunday. Sarges meet and greet is held Thursday evening at the Sundance saloon for all families attending PIR the next morning. We can walk from our hotel and will use the shuttle to base. We are traveling by Amtrak from Grand Rapids MI to Chicago. My son will be heading to SC for nuke school so he is what they call a Grad and go, May only have Friday and airport time with him.
So looking forward to meeting more on here and at PIR.
Want to order ribbons too?
How can I post a profile picture? I was able to put a picture on my page but it won't let me upload one as a profile?
Thanks again to our veteran Moms for having this group and keeping us sane and informed.
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Permalink Reply by Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) on
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To get a picture, go to your page and click on the profile pic ture box and it should say to upload one. I think..hahaa!
Did you get a call today? Josh told me that he hasn't been given any time to write. I think they get time on Sunday to write.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa (ship09 div108) on
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Just received our phone call
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So did I!!!!!!! Was so happy! I cried!
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I got a call today! I was so happy to hear his voice. He laughed at me. He's doing good. Said not too much going on. His butt hurts for 3 days from the shots. Wisdom teeth stayed in! Almost was going to redo the root canal he just got but the dentist is friends with his dentist, so told him he was all good! thank god, I paid a lot for that!!!! He said his bunk mate doesn't shut up, so he distances himself so he doesn't get in trouble!!!! lol, He said just head down and shut up!!! He did JROTC in HS,so he knows how to do that!! So great to here from him. He said the first week was hard and missed us, but hes good! Got a whole 15 minutes to talk to him! Made my day and my week!!!!!!!!!!
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Ok is it normal to change there schooling?will they have to pass test to stay there for A school????very confused
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Permalink Reply by Momof06 on
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Got a call Saturday morning from my SR. Made my day. He said his division is a"push" division, not totally clear what that means. Needs his wisdom teeth pulled/ but they said to wait for A school. He had a " boot camp pedicure",they cut away half of his toenail due to ingrown toenails from his boots, poor guy. Said it hurts but he's working through it. Said he hasn't been yelled at, that his RDCs are really nice and he's met some great people. He still hasn't received mail, broke my heartd how sad he sounded at that, but I assured him I sent LOTS as soon as I got his address. He wasn't sure when he could call again, but asked for another calling card for just in case. Made me feel better, but I'm constantly on the verge of tears.....anyone else? I know he's fine, just miss knowing what he's doing and him being so far away. Thanks for letting me ramble, co -workers, family and friends don't get it. My dear SILsaid she knew what I meant, it was hard to see her son go visit a friend for a week she missed him so much.....not quite the same, lol. Glad you moms are here. Good bless all our SRs. (ship 09/div107)
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I know exactly what your going thru, I miss mine, I pray they can call this weekend again
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Has anyone ordered any PiR ribbons???
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Permalink Reply by Batmom on
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Hi Lisa! I haven't ordered my PIR ribbons yet, because my daughter's and I "craft nerds"! LOL! If I see we can block a Saturday afternoon out to do them ourselves, we will. Otherwise, we'll just place an order.
Have you ordered your ribbons yet?
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Permalink Reply by Hoagie on
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I got a call from my recruit today!!! It was only 10 minutes long but It was the best thing ever to hear his voice. He said that RTC is the hardest thing he's done but that he's doing really well for himself. He said that he had 3 wisdom teeth removed, it hurts, but he's working through it the best he can. He said that he hasn't been yelled at as an individual by the RDC's but he's also not a "favorite". I'm just happy to hear that he's surviving and nothing has gone wrong. And apparently he LOVES the freezing weather and having snow shoveling duty, haha. It made my entire week to hear from him. I cried tears of happiness towards the end of the call. I hope that everyone has that opportunity.
He did mention that a lot of the recruits had low morale and need some cheering up. Just a heads up that some that they need some more letters to help them feel better!!!
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