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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 Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) on
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They only get to write on Sundays....it does suck tho!
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Permalink Reply by Batmom on
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Hoagie - hang in there. And trust me, like Lisa said...we all know what that sadness feel like. Thank God we all have one another to help get through this season.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa (ship09 div108) on
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Were almost at 4 weeks!!! Man it's been slow. I don't know what I'm gonna do when goes 2000"miles away from home,
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Permalink Reply by TreboyMama on
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Their time is limited. There is no telling how often they are getting the privilege to write letters. It may depend on what kind of Sargent they have or like the recruiter told me "the mail there is extremely slow." Before he left for boot camp, I told him that I was going to mail an important document to my son to have once I received it. He told me to what until I see him at graduation to give it to him. That is how slow their mail is. Keep in mind also, that the weather plays a part in this too. There have been delays in receiving mail in my state due to the snow storms around the country.
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Just got a call! He was supposed to have 15 min, but had to go after 9!!! But that's ok, it made my day. He said a few guys in his division were getting discharged for conduct issues. His job is laundry and maintenance stuff. He likes the PT and stations they have started doing. Says some guys still need to learn how to behave, but the rest are getting on them about it now. So seems to be coming together little by little! I wait every week to hopefully hear "hey dude"!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Pine View Ranch on
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My sons call was cut short too. I could hear the yelling start in the background. He did sound good though.
My son has a job too "Head" Petty Officer. Sounds impressive but he was quick to remind me that Head = Bathroom. He has had some practice there, so I am sure he will do fine. LOL
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Lol, I couldn't understand some of what he was talking about but I know he earned some type of pin for his uniform...so can't wait til he writes and explains more. I have found out thru private messages that my son knows some of our fellow moms sons...so that is cool to know! And they like that we all are getting to know each other!
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My Christmas came!!! I finally got my call today. He was in good spirits. Or at least trying to be. He says he is home sick. But doing fine. Got all his shots... in the butt. LOL! He asked if we got his letters. I told him not yet. He may have set them a while ago based off the tone of his voice. So the mail is extremely slow coming and going there :(
I am a Happy Mama today. It sames like they all are helping and lifting each other up while they are there. They have created a bond together.
Good Tears
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Glad you heard from him! Talked to my son too! It's the best.! Nothing like it! and I didn't cry this time!
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That's GREAT! Now we can look forward to a blissful week from that one call.
Its good that he has a job. I have to find out what job my son has been assigned. Having a job certainly makes you responsible.
I am going to have to continue to pray for them. That they can persevere through this training period. Its not easy to be away from family. Especially since they are cutting some of them loose for behavioral problems.
Its ok to cry though (a little bit). Its a good day.
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It is a good day. Sounds like they are weeding out the troublemakers.
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Yes, they are. And the ones who need a little more "push" to behave are getting it from the other SR's!!
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