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For anyone with a loved on Graduating on 5/14.
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Discussion Forum
SHIP 14 DIV 187
Started by sweetlc70. Last reply by shannsmom May 12, 2010. 66 Replies 0 Likes
just wondering if anyone has a son or daughter on this ship with my son.
Things to know for PIR and PIR weekend
Started by Arwen. Last reply by Arwen May 7, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Public Display of AffectionIn the Navy physical forms of affection such as hugs, kisses, and holding hands while in uniform are known as a "public display of affection" (PDA) and as such are…Continue
Letter Ideas... What do you send your recruit?
Started by fibelmail. Last reply by Tiffany May 1, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I miss my daughter, and find the aspect of sending a letter a day very beneficial for my emotional state - I feel more connected that way. She has also told me that the consistent letters have been a…Continue
Navy videos worth watching
Started by Arwen Mar 30, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
There are a number of excellent, informative videos and articles moms, wives, girlfriends and fiancées should watch/read.Navy Racks, Boot Camp…Continue
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Comment by Arwen on May 8, 2010 at 11:08pm
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My son caught something pretty weird after BS21, some crazy skin rash and nausea, they thought it was from the chemicals in the firefighting water. He was SIQ for a few days and never got to enjoy the post-BS21 privileges. But he passed and did PIR with his division.
Other reasons for not calling after BS21 is if they are too tired, are on watch or have so much fun in Ricky Heaven (fast food, video games and candy!) that they forget to call.
If they don't pass they get one more try, with the next divisions to go through, then get to call at that time. About 40 from my son's group failed BS21 the first time, they all passed on their second try.
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Comment by ILNavyMom2010 on May 8, 2010 at 6:02pm
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Skins Mom - I've read that if a recruit doesn't pass they usually give them a chance to go through BS again with another Division, and if they pass the second time around they will still graduate with their original Division. Think positive thoughts. Maybe he just had watch or something and wasn't able to call. Keep us posted.
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First time I have commented--my son is on Ship 12 Div 185. He called my husband yesterday saying his division had passed battlestations but there was at least one division that had not passed and their graduation would be pushed back. We are so relieved. He sounded tired but could not give any details about battlestations. He said things had eased up and the petty officers were talking with the recruits (sailors now!)
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Comment by sweetlc70 on May 8, 2010 at 12:42pm
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cool, i havent heard from aaron for a couple of weeks now. I hope his other phone card made it to him. Wow yesterday was my birthday so i was hoping to maybe get a phone then but nothing...so then i thought, for sure they would make them all call home for mothersa day. But now that you said they will get to call today i will have my phone glued to me.....thanks for the heads up...Pat i will send you a message so we can exchange numbers and childs names and we can meet up in chicago. I wont be there until the 13th though.....HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to everyone out there....
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my son is also on ship 14 div 187 , he called me a couple of days ago and said he will be able to call again sat 5/8/10. and b/s I believe will be tuesday after mothers day. I have hives thinking about battlestations never had hives before. hope they go away before I leave May 11th to chicago, he also has a bad cold , he said he had a fever for three days must be from all those shots? hope he's better by BS. praying that everyone pass's I think I will pick up a candle to burn for them also. Happy Mothers Day to you All. Pat from Calif. P.S. just found out there is a girl who's mom works where me and my husband work who's daughter is graduating the same time don 't know what div or ship yet small world we work for corrections,
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ok so we should be getting a phone call after bs this week? Wow, i havent gotten a phone call either so i hope its all good still. Cant wait till i get past all this crying...dam i was doing so good and now we are at the end and all the tears are starting back up again.....WELL HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all of you out there....hope we all get to hear something soon. By the way my son is in Ship 14 division 187 if anyone hears anything......
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Well he is in Ship12 Div 186, seems as though everyone else in that Division got their "Sailor Call". I checked with everyone that I think he would have called and nobody got that call from him. Again its the not knowing thing, I'm so frustrated!!!!!! If he didn't pass should I assume that he will try again with another division? Does he still graduate on time? And if he passes with a different division does he then graduate with them? So much for the excitement of "The Call".
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Ok, so whats up, I didn't get a call. Should I just assume he did not pass??
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Comment by blessedpr on May 7, 2010 at 6:44pm
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Good luck to all the other Divisions who havent gone thru BS yet. I will keep the candle burning until next week ( I bought several)..
My son told me where he was going and I am happy to say that it isnt as far as Chicago..
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Comment by NavyWife10 on May 7, 2010 at 5:41pm
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Congrats on the new sailors!! My husband will be doing BS Tues night.. We're almost at the end!!! :)
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