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Ship 09 (USS John F Kennedy) Divisions 117 and 118 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 117 and 118
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 MommaDukes on
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Lorraine- my son will be an Engineman..
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Permalink Reply by tanyab on
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Thanks Mimi,, I don't think I'm the only one that needs the encouragement :) Seems like these 2 divisions are the only one's that haven't. On his form letter in tiny little writing it said " I will write when I'm allowed" I didn't see it until the 3rd time I read it. Stay strong and Navy On!!! Hopefully some will get calls soon :)
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Permalink Reply by Mimito4 on
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Just got a call from my son!!! He sounds really well and very excited to talk to us. I was in a store shopping for something to wear to PIR and my husband was in the truck waiting for me. I dropped all my stuff and ran out there so we could both talk! I hope you hear from your son today also!
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Permalink Reply by Lorraine on
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My son called today, and from what I'm reading on other group pages, many recruits were able to call home today as well. Although I wasn't home and didn't talk to my son, my husband tells me he sounds great. Good news.
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Sorry to hear that nicksmom.. Message me last name and if I get a call I will ask. I will ask in a letter too. Sending you hugs
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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Hi Nicksmom, I am sorry you have not heard from your son and his wife will not give you the address or division.
The best anyone can do for you is pass the message along that you are looking for him, and ask that he send you the information. The members here cannot pass that along to you!!
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Posted by wickwook on February 18, 2014 at 10:01am
My son called over the weekend. He was tired and very stressed. I told him to take it day by day. He said most of them were taking it meal to meal... :( Only 4 weeks to go !!
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Reply by NickSmom
Sorry to hear that! I'm still waiting to her from my DIL and MIL how my son is doing or even more where he is located! e Tell your son to keep his head up it soon will be over and the rest of his adventure will begin. Hope you have a super day!!!
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Reply by Mary
I haven't heard from mine yet. Hang in there.
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Reply by wickwook
My son said he tried to call me every weekend, but the lines were to long. Last week he got to the phone and they kicked everyone out. This Sunday he called about 4pm. We got to talk for about 10 min. He said its so hard to get to the phones. He said everyone is very stressed and its a very hard adjustment. He said it's go, go , go from 6am -10pm. He did say they get about 7-8 hours sleep every night and they are eating well. Just mentally wiped out.
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Hi all!!! Hang in there!! My SR is in 118,, says they're doing well in BC. Passing things as a div too. Keep sending letters if you can,,keeps them positive!!!!!! Hugs ;)
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