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Ship 3, Div 155

This is for all moms, girlfriends, and wives of Ship 3, Div 155.

What will there first day be like at BC? I wonder if he or she is ok. Check out this site, it gives you some idea what there first day was like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7_yp0Hkwc

Can they take anything to BC with them?
Recruits should go with what they have on there back. Everything will then come back to you in "The Box" They can keep their watch, religious metels and a wallet. Along with some toiletries.

"The Box"
This will be hard. This was your first test. The call will come. Short and to the point. " I made it, I am here, I am fine, Love you, I gotta go" Then "Your kid comes home in a box " minus your kid. Yes, you will cry but you will be fine. Then the form letter comes. You have waited days for a letter, something and all you get is a form letter with a small note at the bottom from your recruit. But this is all good. This form letter is full of info. Now you can mail out all the letters you have been writting. Remember to send a few picture along with encouraging words. Lots of letters. Mail is like gold to your recruit. They live for Mail day every Sunday. They also get to write home every Sunday. So run to the mail box every Wednesday for your letter. Some recruits will get to call home. This is something that is earned. And the calls are very random. Strange times of the day. But its always nice to hear from them.

"PIR date"
There is a web site to check grad dates.
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp

Your form letter should have given you your recruits Division Number. You will need this to check your PIR date. If your divison is not listed. Be patient, it will be. Once PIR date is given and you know your child is doing well. Then you can start making plans for your trip.

There are many hotels in the area. I would recommed to rent a car. It makes life easier. After PIR most Sailors will be able to leave. But make sure they are back on time. No gifts at PIR. Sorry to say they are still in BC. Sailors can not take anything back to base with them. Enjoy your weekend with you son or daughter. Love the changes they made, see the sites of Chicago. Live for the moment. It all ends way to soon. But it will be the best weekend of you life.

My husband and I are prior military and would be happy to answer whatever questions we can. Tammy

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Permalink Reply by theline (Ship 3/Div 155) on March 10, 2011 at 11:37pm

Hello Stacy! Lubbock - awesome! San Antonio (just outside).

Permalink Reply by Stacy(Div 149/Ship 3) on March 10, 2011 at 11:39pm

ha I don't know about awesome, I find it pretty dull! hah!

It's great though that even though we are farther away, we receive our box, form letter, about the same time as other moms who are only a few hours away.

Permalink Reply by ericsmom (ship12 div033) on March 11, 2011 at 5:47pm

FYI. Just got to great lakes, My boy graduated in Jan and am here to visit him. II stayed at the Springhill Suites the last time and thought I would try the Ramada just for a change. NOT A GOOD IDEA!!! I remember some people saying it was musty and they were right . I tried two rooms and left. They were nice about it. Came to the Springhill again. Very clean and new and nice. I am hanging out waiting for him to call to pick him up. I highly advise to stay at he Springhill. Just thought I would pass that on.

To all you new moms..... Hang in there. Stay on this site ..... Pray for your kids..... They are going to be fine.....And so are you.... We are all in this together. Hang in there and God bless.

Permalink Reply by theline (Ship 3/Div 155) on March 11, 2011 at 9:05pm

Got my box today. :(

Permalink Reply by momoffive on March 14, 2011 at 8:59am

I know ~ my son's 3 baby sisters thought he was home when I opened the box ~ they smelled his cologne on his sweatshirt. :) I let them have it to "snuggle" in ~ they miss him so much too! I hope that we get a letter this week! This no communication thing ~ is killing me!