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PIR 1/14/2011
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This is for all of us who have recruits graduating from RTC on January 14th, 2011. Here we can all support eachother through the long separation and prepare to see our US Navy Sailors for the first time after RTC.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 111
Latest Activity: Jul 29, 2011
Discussion Forum
A School at Port Hueneme
Started by Mossgirl4. Last reply by Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936) Jun 25, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have recruits going to Port Hueneme after boot camp graduation?
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Feb 25, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
AO's going to A-School in Pensacola
Started by Proud AO Mom. Last reply by Proud AO Mom Jan 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
If your SR's job is Aviation Ordanceman going to A-School in Pensacola I'd love to hear from you.Continue
Anyone Grad and Go for " A" School in Groton, CT?
Started by Eileen (USS Albany). Last reply by Kate-Ship 12/Div 039 Jan 17, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My Sailor (YEAH!!) is Grad and Go for "A" School in Groton. Am wondering if any other Moms know if their guys are going? Any good links for Groups there?
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Comment by bluewarriorlady on December 18, 2010 at 8:17pm
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Just got a phone call too!!!! Yay!!!!
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Comment by nicole (ship 12 division 041) on December 18, 2010 at 7:59pm
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i just got my second phone call from my boyfriend !
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Comment by diannep on December 18, 2010 at 2:48pm
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AMEN DramaBoysMom! I wish that was the way it was in the civilian life too! Too many sweets...food in general....bad foods...very bad on the body. There is nothing like having a body in good physical shape...which you all will see at PIR!
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Comment by Alysia-Redsmom (VQ-4/ATO) on December 18, 2010 at 11:01am
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Whoohoo - I got mail yesterday!!
He really sounds pumped up! Letter was dated 12/12- he said they ran Marlinspike on 12/10 their DIV did good with only 3 violations. Their brother DIV had 28 violations. He feels that they are really gelling as a whole now. Explained the next week beginning 12/13 would be 'HELL" week. Physical & written testing everyday. This has all concluded by now and I know they did fine:-) He further said that the next week beginning 12/20 they will do the Gas Chambers. Praying for success for them all.
No other news or comments about his knee I am taking that as a GOOD sign! Thank you God for healing R and removing or subduing his pain during this difficult time. Fill him with a wealth of knowledge & peace & prosperity. AMEN
Happy Momma ~ 26 days and counting....HOOYAH DIV 040!
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Comment by DramaboysMom on December 18, 2010 at 10:19am
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THe limited amount of sweets probably also has to do with the effect the sugar has on the system. Not only are they trying to get their recruits to act as a team but also their bodies to act as a team.
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MissinmyRecruit: Look up in the discussion section above for a discussion posted by Lynne called "Overview of Bootcamp" composed by Lydia (another vetern mom). It will give you an idea of what they are doing each week.
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Vaness: Actually his "no dessert" diet may be ordered by his superiors! My son said that they weren't allowed desserts (or very limited) until after BattleStations. They really want these recruits in tip top shape from the inside out...so they work with their diet, exercise, mental attitude, etc all at once. I'm sure he will so appreciate your Christmas cookies after being denied for so long! :-)
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lex: Yes, you have to be careful about sending negative news to your recruit. Better to vent on here, or private message a friend on her to vent to. They are under enormous stress at bc and need to know that all is ok on the "homefront", even if it may not be. Not that you have to lie to your recruit...but just not disclose everything. They need tons of positive support at all times during bc. You may want to try and get another letter off today...of positive content...and tell him to dismiss the other letter. No need to pull him down...you know he will worry about you, and you don't want that. We ladies are here for you anytime to help pull you back up when your days are hard! So just post!
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Comment by joyceann on December 18, 2010 at 2:35am
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Vanessa-sent you a friend request. Would love to hear more about the A School in California (privately of course :) )
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Comment by Lex on December 17, 2010 at 11:11pm
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how do you stay positive when ur time away is so difficult well I mean for me my letter that I sent today probably will be a total bummer but it's hard when everything around me is going wrong and he's the onli that would understand I try to stay as positive as I can but sometimes in the letters I vent to him is this a bad idea
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