Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 081 and 082 (Brother Divisions)

[FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW]

Welcome to the Division Discussion for divisions 081 and 082.

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!!!

[Rose HM A School]

Hi everyone, hope everyone had a nice Christmas.  I'm not going to lie, it was a tough one without my son but I did my best to keep that stiff upper lip!  When I couldn't take it anymore, I went to take a shower and cried my eyes out in there so no one could tell I was being an emotional wreck again! :)  HA!  Anyway, I'm just concentrating on the positives and keeping my eye on the prize - PIR 2/1/2013!!!!! 

Sounds like the Meet and Greet at Sarge's is the way to go.  I'm pretty certain that is where we will go so hopefully I will get to meet all of you there!  Can't Wait!

[mynavyson (Ship 03, Div. 082)]

Hi Rose, hope you had a nice Christmas as well.  Sorry to hear you cried. I'm sure it was a very emotional time for you.  I was too busy cooking, cleaning etc. to let my mind wander too much but there were times during dinner, I got teary eyed. Stay positive. It will be here soon.

On another note, where did you find Meet and Greet at Sarge's? I can't seem to find that one under the date.

Thanks and hope we get some letters today!!

[Rose HM A School]

Hi there! It's not "officially" posted yet but when it does pop up, you will see it on the right hand side of the home page where all if the other meet and greets are listed. I imagine it will get posted in the next week or so. From all accounts, it seems like Sarge's Meet & Greet iS getting the best reviews and he has the most information about what to expect, etc. I hope you will go to that one so we all can meet up!

[mynavyson (Ship 03, Div. 082)]

Thank you Rose. I will keep checking then.  I saw your daughter is going to Pensacola. My son is as well! I am orginally from Florida so I am thrilled.

[photomom CTN/AO]

@mynavymom, I think you have my daughter and Rose's son mixed up. Rose's son is going to SA for A School; my daughter is going to Pensacola.

[mynavyson (Ship 03, Div. 082)]

Oops, sorry photomom. It's been a long week.  Thanks!

[photomom CTN/AO]

No problem! You know all of these kids are our kids!

[aznikigirl21]

Hi All ~

My husband is Ship 03, Div 082, USS Hopper. Would love to connect with anyone who has a recruit his ship/division. I'm counting down the days until PIR.

Got a letter from him yesterday. I have sent lots of mail and he hasn't gotten any of it. Is anyone else having a hard time with mail?

[Rose HM A School]

Hi azniki- welcome to the group! My son is with your hubby in this ship and division. I have only received one letter but hoping another one comes today! My son hasn't said exactly how many letters he has gotten but he referenced a few things in his letter to us so I'm assuming he has gotten some mail. This lack of/delayed communication is so hard to deal with, isnt it?!?!?

Looking forward to getting to know you and meeting you in person at PIR on 2/1!!! :)

[aznikigirl21]

It's conforting knowing that I can talk to someone who also has someone in the same division. I have gotten 2 letters from Rob and even a "recruit card". His hand drawn version of a Christmas card. I was doing ok until I realized he hasn't gotten any of my letters. I started sending them around Dec 19th after I got the form letter and had his address. Having a very difficult time with thinking that he doesn't think I'm writing him.

His letter yesterday also had written on the outside of both envelpes that he may be calling on Jan 2nd but wasn't sure of the time. So if they are in the same division, maybe your son will be calling as well.   :)

[Jeriace]

My son is on USS Hopper Ship 03 Div 081. We are having the same anxiety as all of you, hoping he passes his tests and is able to get down to Pensacola for A school. We have received a couple of letters but he had not heard from us at that point. He knows we would write but it is difficult reading letters where he says he hopes to hear from us (argh). Sorry to hear about the recruits who dropped out but also know there would be a period when they let recruits drop early in the program. He said his shipmates where nice and he had made friends. One goal is for them to become a team and it sounds like that part of the program is working. One question we have is does he need a phone card? 

[Rose HM A School]

Azniki- just checked the mail and no letter again today. :( I'm disappointed but remain hopeful that I will get a letter soon. And I pray they will get to call on Jan 2nd!!!! I would love that!!!!

Jeriace- yes, they need phone cards to call out. If you didn't send him with any I think he can buy some there at the NEX or you can send him some. You can also get free phone cards to send him at a website... Let me see if I can find the name and I'll reply again. It's a free service that is provided for the SR's.