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Comment by MountainMama(ship3 div081) on February 12, 2011 at 10:18pm

I keep checking the U.S. Recruit Training Command Facebook page for news on the Captain's Cup and there is nothing posted yet.  Usually it's posted by now. For that matter, they still do not have PIR 2/11 photos posted yet either. Has anyone had a phone call today by chance?

Comment by Arwen on February 12, 2011 at 6:40pm

Some sailors who passed Battlestations don't get to call home right away. They are on watch, or some are sick after Battlestations and are on bed rest. My son had a reaction to something in the water (they get soaked from firefighting water and from flooding exercises). He was covered in "purple octopus rings" for days. It was an allergic reaction, they never did figure out exactly what cause it.

 

For the week (or days) between completing Battlestations and PIR, they are practicing for PIR, doing dress blues and service uniform inspections (to make sure they know how to wear the uniforms correctly), go through hours of instruction on the rules they must follow while on liberty. They also pick up their portraits, and usually get one or two trips to Ricky Heaven.

 

The RDCs now call them "sailor" or "shipmate" but are still pretty tough on them, they don't want the new sailors to relax too much, but they're also trying to unwind them a little so that they don't explode when they get liberty.

Comment by Arwen on February 12, 2011 at 6:27pm

newnavymom, the RDCs can NOT take liberty away, but they can reduce the amount of time they get.

 

RDCs can choose what time their recruits MUST be back in barracks on PIR liberty weekend, from 8 p.m. to midnight. My son's division earned an 11 pm. curfew for Friday and Saturday, many others had to be back by 8, 9 or 10 pm.

 

Curfew is ALWAYS 8 pm on the final day of liberty, which will be Monday for this group.

Comment by Dani_Girl (ET wife) on February 12, 2011 at 6:00pm

Lora (Lala) I got my ribbons today and they are gorgeous! I can't wait to wear one proudly next week. Thanks! :)

Comment by Tchrmom Lisa on February 12, 2011 at 5:47pm

Daysleeper, my heart breaks for you not hearing anything. I know that sometimes if they have watch, calls are postponed. I'll keep you in my prayers!!

Comment by Tchrmom Lisa on February 12, 2011 at 5:44pm

I don't get it either MountainMama. That's a man for you. I hope I'm not offending any men out there. I am FULLY aware that not ALL men are like that, but I also know that mens brains are wired differently... To sum it out MM, that's why your son called YOU and not his dad...

Comment by MountainMama(ship3 div081) on February 12, 2011 at 5:08pm

That's what I was thinking!! Why would she have her phone turned off?  I don't understand.

But my son asked me to call his father as soon as I got off the phone so I did.  He didn't answer so I left a message.  A few hours later all I got was a text saying, "Good."  Didn't call to ask any questions or get any details.  He sent him one card and one letter this whole time. I don't understand how he could be so nonchalant about it. It makes me feel so bad for my son.

Comment by cajunldr(ship 03 Div 086) on February 12, 2011 at 3:32pm

@ Daysleeper - did you say the wife had the phone off most of the day?  Knowing, he was to call yesterday??  I am missing something???

Comment by waiting for you (SHIP 3 DIV 080) on February 12, 2011 at 12:42pm

Sorry I didn't update ya'll about my call yesterday. When I got off the phone with him I had to leave to go to his parent's house to hang out with them and give his lil brother his birthday gift.

 

I got his call at 2:30pm. He sounded exhausted but so proud that he's finished. He said this coming week is going to be boring. Marching, and practicing for PIR. He told me he'll be stadning in the back and as they are walking and turning he'll be in the front for a few seconds, but majority in the back.

 

I asked him what he wanted to do during the weekend and he said he just wants to be with us, so I guess everything is going to be played by ear, which I'm totally cool with :)

He did tell me the call is only for 20 mins instead of the regular 50mins. His RDC is pretty harsh on them, but I think they will leave as better men and they will be able to handle anything that is thrown at them when boot camp is over.

 

He finaly received my portraits and loves them!! He shows them off to his DIV and to the RDCs. They keep teasing him and saying "There's no way that's your wife, that could be your sister, but not your wife" lol they are looking forward to meeting me :)

 

He still wants me and Leah to move up there, but we'll discuss it more about that when we see each other, and i told him about plan B (stay here with my parents and visit him when he gets more liberty) he seemed kinda bummed when i said that and siad "it doens't hurt having a plan B" aww

 

all in all it was a great but short convosation. We are soo looking forward to be in each other's arms again <3

Comment by tstms2003 on February 12, 2011 at 12:25pm

Today is the Captain's Cup. Different teams (which I'm guessing would be Divisions) compete until there is only one team left and they win the Captain's cup. Last time I deployed overseas we were joint service and we had a Commander's cup (same thing different name) once a month. For next week my son said they are going to be getting ready to graduate on Friday so I guess more practicing. They still need to stay on top of things and keep their military bearing or the Drill instructors will make their lives very uncomfortable. So they can see the field but they aren't out of the woods until the Tuesday after they Graduate.      

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