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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 Notsousual-Jen on March 23, 2011 at 7:28pm
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Seg - our guys are in same division. If anything we'll probably be receiving letters this week.
Congrats to all the moms/wives/girlfriends that have gotten communication from their SR's. I hope there is a letter in the mail when I get home from work! :)
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Comment by swim4life on March 23, 2011 at 7:20pm
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mine left 3/7/11...
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Comment by Chimelle 3/149 on March 23, 2011 at 7:16pm
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Mine left 3/2. He sounded so happy and excited to be there still. He hasn't gotten his dress uniforms yet. They got fitted and they should be in soon. He gets his hair cut tomorrow again. He said the toughest part had been the psychological game but he knew that was going to be part of it. I so needed o hear him and know he was doing well. He had wisdom teeth out (lowers) and is doing well.
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Comment by seg(ship03div156) on March 23, 2011 at 7:12pm
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Congrats to yall who received letters and phone calls!!!
I was curious as to when your boys left? My boyfriend left 3/8 and don't know if I shouldn't expect anything till next week...
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Comment by Navywifeandmom - 3/150 on March 23, 2011 at 7:04pm
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Received my 1st phone call tonight!! I looked at the number and started not to answer it then remembered the 847 area code and got excited! Unfortunately, he told me he had an hour to talk so I talked for the 1st 30 minutes and then gave the phone to his dad to talk with him. Within 3 minutes of being on the phone with his dad they were told they had to hang up!! His dad quickly handed me the phone to say "I love you" before hanging up.
He sounded really good although there were a few tearful moments (both of us) - when I first answered the phone and then when he had to hang up.
His bunkmate's last name starts with and "H" and is from Washington State. I know his last name but didn't think it appropriate to post here. He said he's made several friends and has been doing much better now. He passed his swim test!! Woo Hoo!! Initially he failed the prone float. All in all, it made my day to hear his voice and know that he is okay.
They picked up their dress blues, dress whites, and peanut butters (they didn't have his size in dress whites but will have them next week). He was very proud of getting his uniforms.
He said he is getting 8 hours of sleep each day except when he has to pull watch. Food is good some days, not so good others. This coming from a picky eater - the food must really be good! lol!!
Hope those who have not heard from their SR will soon!! It was a relief to hear his voice. :)
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Hey Johnsmom...my son is a NUKE, too. I think he'll either fly out Sat. after grad or Tuesday...sign up for the NUKEMOMS group, too. They are a great source of information!
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Watch out ladies-I just got my first real phone call!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited. Hoping you all hear from your SR's.
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Comment by Johnsmom-CynSeel(Ship 03Div 156) on March 23, 2011 at 6:52pm
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Is anyone's recruit going on to Nuke school in Goose Creek, S.C. after PIR? Would love some info as to how soon they would fly out after PIR. My son is in the nuke program. Thanks :)
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RECEIVED MY FIRST LETTER!
******AWESOME*****
That means that a lot of you will get one this week, too! My boy didn't say much except that he's learning a lot and mostly enjoying every minute of it!!!!!! He said that he's made some great friends, that he's safe and well and LOVES US!!! Very positive...I cried, tears of gratitude and relief! :)
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That's funny Patti. I got a fortune the other day at a Chinese food place that said:
There are big changes ahead for you.
I ended up taping it to the letter I was sending my boyfriend that day. :)
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