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Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 313 AND 314 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 313 AND 314
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 KYNavyMomma on
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Does anyone know when final tests are for our guys? Final PFA, etc prior to BS?
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Permalink Reply by G.R.I.T.S on
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Prayers are out for all our sons and daughters, our wonderful SR's. May God be with them all!! Praying for all the parents and loved ones as well!!
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Me, too, GRITS! Nerves are shot and will be until I get that call. I did see some parents were getting calls from Div 312 from their kids who passed final PFA today or yesterday> Wish I knew when 313/314 had theirs. I know no news is good news, but this is still very stressful. Sometimes you just need a little good news call :) Blue candles will be burning all over the house this next week. Only 8 more sleeps til we hug our Sailors:)
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Permalink Reply by SeaBee Mom on
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I am going nowhere without my phone! They've got this!
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I am so nervous and have been filled with so much anxiety all week. I feel like it is worse for me now then at the beginning. Prayers for all our SR's as they are on their journey to becoming US Sailors. NMH
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I think I'm worse now than the first couple of weeks also- but I dropped my youngest son off at MEPS yesterday and he arrived at boot camp last night so my head is spinning quite a bit. Stuck between excited for PIR and almost like I'm starting all over again with the beginning and it's hard to separate the two. Will probably have an ulcer by the time it's over.
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wow....you are very strong. I don't know that I could do it. I would be a mess. I know what you mean about the ulcer. Tums have been my best friend this week.
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Permalink Reply by CJDA on
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Good morning Ladies...we are all in the same boat...I meant ship...feeling. Prayers to all our amazing SRs this week and specially next week...I know they'll get the captain's cup this Saturday cuz our SRs are AWESOME...hoping for everyone to get a letter today...yes, I totally agree, tums is also my best friend these day. Take care.
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Goodness N&SMom!! I have been such a nervous wreck all day. Couldn't stay anywhere by myself today without tearing up just thinking about how much pressure this was. Not only for myself but for all those recruits that are so anxious for next week. But you have got way more on your plate. Makes me ashamed of myself. Been on a little pity party today. My hat is off for you. Special prayers for you and your family for sure.
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Any news from 313? Haven't gotten letters in a couple of weeks.... :(
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Not that I want to spread the misery CJDA but glad it's not just me!
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