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Divisions: 019 - 024, 904 and 905. This is a place to share information and support family and friends who have Recruits graduating from Boot Camp on Friday, 12/17/10. *****PLEASE NOTE: GROUP LEADER IS NOW****** BETSY, Almost There! ***
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Discussion Forum
Battlestations
Started by jeanne. Last reply by diannep Dec 15, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know when battlestations for ship 02 Div 905 will be? Continue
REMINDER...WEAR READ for PIR 12/17/10
Started by Cindy in Snowy MN Dec 9, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
PLEASE...LETS JOIN TOGETHER AND WEAR RED ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 17TH When we attend our Sailors PIR!!! Won't we look grand standing next to our new Sailors in RED for photo's....them in Blue and White…Continue
Updated Battlestations Discussion
Started by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor. Last reply by DUEX_NAVY_momma Dec 13, 2010. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Please post the most recent date of your recruits Battlestations on here. Please include their Ship and Division numbers. Thank you New is Filtering In! The line up seems to be as follows;…Continue
Favorite Christmas Recipies
Started by CJ's Mom. Last reply by NC_Susan Dec 6, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
In our chat last night we decided we should have a discussion for us to post our children's favorite recipies for the holidays! Here are a couple of mine! Enjoy.... Oreo Cookie BonBons 1 Pkg of Oreo…Continue
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Comment by NC_Susan on December 11, 2010 at 10:31am
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I didn't receive a call yesterday so I assume my D passed his PFA. That is a huge relief to me! He missed the last one by 15 seconds. This is our last weekend before we see our sailors!!! Susan
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Comment by LesCorpsmanmama on December 11, 2010 at 10:19am
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Marylandmom my son was definitely one of them! We're from Texas (It might sleet for one day every 3 years) that is too funny cause mine mentioned that and he said they couldn't play in it :(
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Comment by diannep on December 11, 2010 at 10:18am
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Vicki: Lynne is exactly right. He still could call on Monday if he has not passed the PFA yet. But they still get more chances...and most DO pass before PIR. So let's pray that all is well with him, but if you get that call, then post here so we can all pray for him through the week. They can even go through BattleStations with the next PIR group (Thurs night) if need be and be at PIR...sleepy and in the balcony, but in uniform and there.
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Comment by MarylandMom on December 11, 2010 at 9:39am
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Lala Ribbon Queen !!
I received my ribbons yesterday, they are just perfect !!
Thank you so much !! ~Donna~
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I received a letter from S yesterday !! Written on the 5th. he said they havent been getting any phone calls just because the RDC's said they dont need any.That they were spoiled in the beginning. That he sure misses getting those. Also that the 1st snow was on the 4th. He said it was funny to see such a look of joy on grown a-s mens faces because he had never seen snow ! They went walking to the drill hall and everytime he heard someone slip he knew they were from the South or Cali ! He said the walkway wasnt slick at all, he could have run accross it in no-grip shoes and been fine. They had no idea how to balance themselves on it. I hope this recount doesnt offend anyone. I really wonder if he got called out on smiling at any time this was going on. His humor level is very high !
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Comment by Cindy in Snowy MN on December 11, 2010 at 8:09am
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Vickie...HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My candle is lit for all the sick recruits, with extra prayers, that they will have the strength to finish strong!! Hang in there Vickie SOON...very SOON you will be able to hug your SR!!!
Cindy
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Comment by Vickie Ship 04 Div 020 on December 11, 2010 at 4:47am
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Hi Lynne, Thanks fro the reassurance. I really needed that.
He has done well on his other PFA he was in very good shape he was in the delayed entry program and was jogging 6 miles a day before bootcamp. My son hardly ever got sick. I really was worried when I heard pneumonia. I had a friend pass away from it when we were in our 20's so that made me even more fearful. In his last letter he seemed down and it is so hard not to be there to bring his spirits up.
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Comment by Lynne on December 11, 2010 at 4:15am
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kathy...good for you...my son has helped me a lot because I took an antibiotic that the maker failed to disclose interactions for and it caused me to lose the use of my legs...so I understand your desire to see your son have the opportunity to have time for himself. I will say that boot camp built my son's confidence and he is now in P-cola and having the time of his life...he is on hold for classes...so does his duty stuff but jet skis, kayaks, bowls, goes to the movies, etc...he is very happy.
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Vicki..if that 3rd PFA was yesterday...I think you would have heard something already...I could be wrong...but they use that "call" as a motivation....it is a scripted call where they basically tell you they are in danger of not graduating...and it is very sad...and scary...and most of them do end up passing...but I think you would have gotten it...it just depends on when that PFA is...if its not until Monday or Tuesday then that is a different story...did he have any trouble with the first two??
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Comment by DeannaD-Bigpumpkin on December 11, 2010 at 2:07am
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Hi Ladies, my son was a grad of PIR on march 19th. I know how I felt being new and It was nice to find others on here who understand. PIR is a big thing and the M&G at the Ramada is very special also. If you have any questions please ask. I know your pain and joy!! Bigpumkin
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