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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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USS Hopper is Ship 3 Division 150

Anyone that has a loved one in Ship 3 Division 150? My son is in this Division - Lets share news - No put downs please - as there may be times our SR writes about someone that they are not happy with for whatever reason - Please keep those comments to yourself - we are here to support each other - so please be nice!! Funny is ok - just be respectful of each other!!

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Permalink Reply by OneluvdNukeMom on March 12, 2011 at 3:01pm

Every thing helps, thank you so much. Don't know what I would do without N4M.

big big Hugs!

Permalink Reply by OneluvdNukeMom on March 12, 2011 at 3:06pm

Ps...what the heck is the "ricky crud" ???

Permalink Reply by CMom on March 12, 2011 at 8:15pm

It's from the book Honor Courage Commitment - Navy boot camp - It is basically like the flu! I guess
that's what they call it! The Recruits are called Ricki's by the RDC's and other sailors. (at least in

the book) I really recommend reading it - The author J.F. Leahy is a retired Navy guy that went back to boot camp to write about the experience. It is from the Recruits point of view mainly - it is a good easy quick read!! It makes you laugh and cry - My husband has read it twice - I am half way thru it -

Permalink Reply by OneluvdNukeMom on March 14, 2011 at 12:34pm

OMG. I did get the book, but I have kept myself soooo busy outside in this beautiful So Cal weather, that I haven't turned on the TV in a week. I guess when I "come down" I will pick it up.

Permalink Reply by ronniesmom on March 13, 2011 at 12:42pm

My son is here.No letter yet no phone calls.I am waiting. On the I have arrived phone call he said maybe a call in 3 weeks? We got the box and the Info Letter with just an I am ok and miss you on the bottom.Any phone calls yet?

Permalink Reply by CMom on March 13, 2011 at 5:28pm

I got one last Thursday - it was for more information - he needed contact information on a few more people for his security clearance. but couldn't really talk - but it sure was GREAT to hear his voice. Watch for area code 847 to come up on the phone!! and DO NOT GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT YOUR CELL PHONE!! lol I was at lunch with a co-worker everyone in the restaurant looked at me when my phone rang I must have yelled - ITS MY SON!!! LOL I answered it and got up and went to the lobby area so I could talk to him!! I didn't even think - just reacted! I left my friend eating her lunch all by herself - after the call I couldn't eat and had to ask for a to go box!! LOL

Permalink Reply by ronniesmom on March 13, 2011 at 6:10pm

Are they calling collect from 847 or is it a calling card? I wasn't sure if you could get a collect call on a cell phone. I am forwarding all my home calls to the cell.

Permalink Reply by CMom on March 13, 2011 at 11:47pm

ronniesmom - I'm not sure if you can receive a collect call to a cell - did you send a calling card? If so I would guess that it would just show up as the 847 area code - The call I got I think was on the Navy's dime as it was for security info - I could tell he was sitting with someone as he had to ask them questions because I didn't have all the info he wanted at that time. What rate is he? (job)

Permalink Reply by OneluvdNukeMom on March 14, 2011 at 12:36pm

OMG, you got a phone call???????? I am soo jealous! I think Matt did all of his security stuff either with his recruiter, or in San Diego. He is headed to Goose Creek, SC from BC.

Permalink Reply by CMom on March 14, 2011 at 7:09pm

oneluvdmom - what job is your SR going in for?

Yes it was great to just hear his voice even if it was short and basicly yes and no answers!!

I cant wait for a "real" phone call!!!

Has anyone got a "real" letter yet? I can't wait to start sharing info with each other!!!