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Comment by Lexsmom on December 28, 2010 at 8:35pm

Nicely done Himmie!

Comment by himmiemom on December 28, 2010 at 8:31pm

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Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!  I got 2 letters today from my son.  I am on cloud 9 and not getting off any time soon.  His first letter was dated 12/18 and had 8 pages.  He put several dates on that letter.  The second
letter was dated 12/24 & 12/26.

 

He must have already gotten my letters because he answered some of my questions and thanked me for pictures I sent.  He said most of the recruits in his division are from California and Hawaii.  He said he
was the only one from Illinois.  He also said 80% of his division has
been or is sick with a bad cough.  So far he has managed to stay clear
of the cough.

 

He started out stating he was homesick and some of the foods he was eating reminded him of home.  One specific dinner he had on Fri the first week there was burritos. His step dad always made them on
Fridays.  He said he had all he could do to not cry.    His division
just started actual PT on 12/20.  Up until that he said it was pretty
boring.  Did a lot of reading training manuals.  He said the food was
AWESOME and he has been able to take hot showers.  He did mention that
the boots gave him blisters so I sent him some band aids. He said that
his division has several recruits who don't cooperate and listen so they
have been doing a lot of push ups and getting "beatings".

 

He has mastered folding clothes and making his bed in 8 minutes flat so far.  He can shave with a razor without cutting his face now (always used electric razor at home).  He passed the Physical Assessment
Test real good and the swimming test. He looks forward to breakfast,
lunch and dinner now when he never really did at home.  He misses music,
video games and Tv but realizes he misses his family more than any of
those things.  I started crying when I read that.  He hasn't had to
shovel snow yet.  He said it is mostly done on watches and when he is on
watch it hasn't snowed.

 

He is in a 900 division which was hand picked based on ASVAP scores and he said this is an advanced division and more is expected from them then from other divisions.  He said his division performs at
PIR and they are the ones with the rifles and swords.  He said they get
to met alot of the "higher ups".

 

So far only 3 recruits have been dropped from his division.  He said he averages 5 hours a sleep a night and sometimes 8 hours. 

 

He also didn't pass his eye color test.  Which he said he failed badly.  He will be unable to do his current job of AECF.  He has been given several other choices which he said are cool jobs and he needs to
decide in a few weeks.  So right now we are not sure what he will be
doing or where he will be going to A School. Over all it is what he
expected only harder.  It isn't what they show in the videos to get you
to join.  He is looking forward to getting through boot camp and PIR. 
Throughout his letter he was pretty upbeat and humorous.

 

Also said that they will be able to call home on either 1/6 or 1/7/11.

 

Comment by Lexsmom on December 28, 2010 at 8:26pm

ame, I found the email from apru about the ribbons, I forwarded it to you and others in my "inbox" hope this helps!

Comment by send2herb Ship 004 Div 804 on December 28, 2010 at 8:12pm

thanks mamawalrus...found it and did the RSVP.  Still learning my way around these many sites.  You help is appreicated.

Comment by ame7 on December 28, 2010 at 8:11pm

There are also N4M moms or wives making ribbons for PIR......does anyone have the info, or do we have to go back and search for that too! LOL!  We were discussing all this before the holidays...then came phone calls for some and letters.....

Are we allowed to send anything larger than a business envelope.  I thought that was in the "rules" at some point, along with no colors, no bulky items, etc....but now I'm not sure.

Vinsmom....no call for me either, my daughter is also in Ship 09/Div 067...they must be doing something (or not doing something) that they are not earning phone calls :(

Comment by Lexsmom on December 28, 2010 at 7:56pm

Mama- once we decide what to do with the scarves, I would definetly bring an extra one to share with a division member and the sign idea is a great idea to get more to attend.

Comment by mamawalrus on December 28, 2010 at 7:55pm

Send2herb...it has been set for anastasias. Believe on everyones profile psge u will see event tab right above ur group tab. Click oo event tab to r s v p..

Comment by mamawalrus on December 28, 2010 at 7:51pm

Watkins. Read discussions above. Has tons of info and ame posted scarf info. Recruits will not get to stay with unless thet r grad n go. You will need to find out from him if he is or not. How did u find n4m? Hope we get more people. I know there will not b tons of us wi rf h scarves since we only represent a small % but maybe we can buy one extra scarf to share with pthers n our dovision? I also thought we could.post signs at hotels directing 2/11/11 family to meet n greet at anastasias,,what do u,all think?

Comment by just a girl with a broken heart on December 28, 2010 at 7:42pm

@watkins - your sailor will not be able to stay the night with you, he will have to back to his ship... there are curfews every night I saw them posted on here somewhere but essentially its up to his RDC when that is, and he may not beable to spend all his liberty with you he may be assigned watch for a brief period.

 

also from what I have read is if he is a grad and go he will leave for his school right after graduation!

 

I am sure other people with more info will chime in, I am new to the group as of today.... but welcome!

 

I also have not gotten any information or phone calls since my formal boot camp letter... I am very in the dark.... so I feel ya on that one!

Comment by send2herb Ship 004 Div 804 on December 28, 2010 at 7:39pm

I know it is a bit early to nail things down for the PIR but I have seen several posts about the M&G at I believe three different locations.  Have we nailed anything down for the group or by division as yet??

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