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Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisions 339 & 340 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the discussion group for divisions 339 & 340. 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 to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion groups 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 dband5Brandon's mom-ship11div339 on
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Not sure..He didnt say..As of Fri Sept 14 when he wrote the letter he said they had 60 minutes but someone in their div got a hit for talking so they are down to 50 minutes!!
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Permalink Reply by PaulaKylesMom (JapanNavyMom) on
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Hopefully no one cost them anymore time!
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Permalink Reply by LadyMommaRea on
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He didn't say who... I so hope it wasn't my son. I know that is probably one of the hardest things for him. The other not having his phone.
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Permalink Reply by BostonMom_God ♥ U on
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Hello db5Brandon's Mom. Pleasure to read your reply. Thanks for reaching out. I'm not out here much but when I do.....It's such a blessing to read the comments. However, to read that your son had his wisdom teeth out?! Lord Have Mercy. Not a pleasant experience. My son had that done about four years ago. And I had it done a LOT longer!!! ;-) Does anybody know why they pull them while in Boot Camp?! Is it so they don't encounter problems when their out to sea?! I don't get it. Perhaps, I'm a woos but that "can be" very uncomfortable. To say the least: The recovery is annoying-aggravating. My apologies, I'm probably not helping the situation much. What's dry socket?
How thoughtful db5BM: So kind. Offering to make the connection with my son!! I would so appreciate that. Here's one of my emails addresses. lovelight1016@yahoo.com Perhaps we could share phone numbers....???!!! Discuss. Please contact me. They are is the same Division after all!! Go PINK.
And yes, I got a letter from my son yesterday, he mentioned thst they earned a flag but nothing about calls. I think I may have read in another post that they lost that privilege....??? It appears that way since it's now 8:25 on the 21st. No call. :-( Hope to hear from you sometime soon.
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Hi, I'm new here. My daughter is Ship 11 Div 340. I was finally able to speak with her last Thursday and have been getting some letters. I think it took forever for her to receive my letters. She sounds better in her last letter I received. She asked if I knew any other Moms from her division. I can't wait to see her graduate, I'm really proud she is doing this!
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Hi and welcome. My son is in the same division as your daughter. I was very happy to talk to Kyle last Thursday also! He sounded good and was adjusting very well. I can not wait for oct 19. I don't know if you've seen earlier posts but I think the moms are going to wear pink scarves to PIR so we can spot each other... Pink for breast cancer awareness month! I look forward to getting to know you.
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Thanks for the welcome, I'll have to look for a pink scarf.
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Hi! Welcome renchtexas!! So happy you found us :) My son is Brandon and he is in 339.. So glad you got to talk to your daughter!! I know I was on cloud 9 :)
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Permalink Reply by Gie on
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Welcome...I'm glad you joined us. My daughter is also in div 340. I just received 5 letters today, including the questionnaire. She tries to write everyday(dated) and mail her letters on Sundays. She said its kinda like being in a college sorority, but much more...and she also said that even with some differences they know they have each other's back and they have made life long friends, more like sister/brotherhood. I miss her so much too, but very proud of their goals and accomplishments...
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Good morning everyone....hope you all got letters this week. My son wrote and said to keep phone handy, that if they pass inspection Friday they will get to call either Friday or Saturday! He sounds so good in his letters this week than before, and that he and a bunch of the guys have pink eye...hope it is getting treated, anyway...keep your phones handy ladies...and have a good day...Oct 19 is getting closer!
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I really hope they get a call, that would be awesome! Thanks for the post! Have a great day!
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Thanks Garrett'smom! I am so looking forward to a call! I hope they pass too. I got a letter yesterday. It was really short. But at least I know what he's up to. Hoping he finally receives all the letters I've sent. She said he hasn't. Makes me sad. Cause I've sent two day sometimes more just to make sure he has a lot to open when they get mail call. I know it sounds funny. But want to show my support. ;) keep me posted! I love hearing everything. Hehehe
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