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PIR 4/29/11
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Family and friends of anyone who has a SR that graduates April 29th
TG 24 — 9 Divisions (149–156 & 924) Graduate Friday, April 29, 2011
Members: 104
Latest Activity: Sep 17, 2012
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Discussion Forum
Ship 12 Div 154
Started by m3. Last reply by navygirl34 Apr 11, 2012. 27 Replies 0 Likes
So, I walked away from my computer with N4M up and my son I think deleted the previous ship 12 div 154 discussion I started! SO here is a new one! hah. Hoping to get a phone call sometime next week!Continue
Ship 03, Div 155 anyone?
Started by Maddie. Last reply by Maddie Jun 17, 2011. 355 Replies 0 Likes
I have not been doing much of anything these last few days but mope and check online. I have read everything on this site since I found it, just about 5 days ago. Why I haven't made the search earlier, I don't know. It would have made his leaving…Continue
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom May 5, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
USS Hopper is Ship 3 Division 150
Started by CMom. Last reply by ronniesmom May 4, 2011. 166 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone that has a loved one in Ship 3 Division 150? My son is in this Division - Lets share news - No put downs please - as there may be times our SR writes about someone that they are not happy with for whatever reason - Please keep those…Continue
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Comment by seg(ship03div156) on March 29, 2011 at 10:53pm
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I got a phone call tonight! It was so great to hear from him and he seemed to be doing really well!
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Comment by m3 on March 29, 2011 at 10:25pm
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PC mom - the area code there is 847...
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Thanks ladies, I am trying to look on the bright side of having talked to him, but I have a STRONG husband who has never been one for emotions...and he CRIED during almost the entire call...It just broke my heart more than I can describe. But I know how much just hearing my voice meant to him, and I LOVED hearing from him too. It was just soo hard! It honestly didn't even sound like him...
But, only ONE MONTH from today, and we will be with our loved ones...and THAT is the moment I can't wait for!
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Comment by Brittany proud Navy Wife :) on March 29, 2011 at 8:23pm
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Got a 25 min phone call today <3 so bitter sweet!
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Comment by marylieu on March 29, 2011 at 7:46pm
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m3: my call was not long at all. I was so excited to hear from him that I totally forgot to ask him so much. Also I felt very badly for his girlfriend because he called her cell phone and she is not allowed to answer at work, so all she got was a message. So don't get me wrong it was wonderful to hear from my son, but the time of day struck me as odd because generally no one is home at the time he called. I am so grateful that by chance I happened to be home.
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Comment by justinmom on March 29, 2011 at 7:42pm
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I was informed that unless you receive a phone call from your SR stating otherwise, rest assured he is on track to graduate on time.
For all wondering why they might not be receiving a phone call, keep in mind that all it can take is for one recruit to spoil it for an entire division when trying to earn a phone call. This is to train the recruits that they are a team and they must work as one and the consequences of their actions or misactions of a single Sailor can cost lives when out to sea.
Yes, it's unnerving for families as they anxiously await word from their recruits, but bear in mind that this is serious military training they are going through in just eight weeks. There's a lot to learn.
Just continue writing them letters and asking them questions.
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Comment by diannep on March 29, 2011 at 7:33pm
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Ladies, they are still in the very hard stage in bootcamp, but turning the corner soon in their training. So don't worry about divisions "behaving badly". They'll get it together and they just MAY get another call as a reward before the I'm a Sailor calls after BattleStations. By week 4 of training, they start turning the corner and it becomes more positive. It'll work out.
Hang in there, M3: Try to know that by tomorrow, things can be better for him. You may have caught him at a low moment...just try to treasure that you got to talk to him!
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I got a call too!!!! He sounded really good. A little tired but in good spirits. He said they only have 4 more Sundays! Doesn't that sound wonderful???? He likes the letters and wants them to continue. What a wonderful wonderful night!!!
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Comment by Maria (SHIP 03 DIV 155) on March 29, 2011 at 7:10pm
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I got my phone call from my son a was so exicted to hear his voice he sounded happy everything was going well. Ask for the letter to keep coming and wanted pictures.
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Comment by Notsousual-Jen on March 29, 2011 at 7:01pm
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Division 156!!!! I got a phone call!!
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