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RCU SHIP 04 DIV 741

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Seamen Recruits are here getting medical treatment for minor injuries. FIT DIV is also in this area.

Location: RTC Chicago, IL
Members: 204
Latest Activity: Mar 17

It's hard not knowing! That is the purpose for this group. Most likely if you are here your SR has had trouble keeping up or not passed a PFA due to some sort of minor medical issue. Often it stress fractures bringing SR's here. Know this when you don’t get a call that is a very good thing. Calling them is not a good thing and it can negatively impact your SR to have his or her “Mommy“ calling! They are harder on them in this DIV than any other. They want them up and out. The best thing you can do is sends tons of mail. Send scripture and motivational mail. I know my SR said reading the Bible was considered a sign of weakness here. When you get a tearful call motivate. Stay positive and encourage you SR. This is a small detour to greatness and getting the I'm a Sailor call! Recruit family and friends…“Navy mom friends are the best“…to send your SR mail as well. NMH for you all!!

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Comment by dianemnc on March 20, 2017 at 9:40pm: This page doesn't have a lot of activity. Join the Facebook page for this unit they are very helpful.

Comment by CrissySue on March 20, 2017 at 8:11pm: Hello... my husband was just moved to Ship 4 due to a possible ACL/PCL injury. I see this board hasnt had much activity... I'm in need of help getting through this. The thought of another 30 days+ without being able to see him is heart wrenching.

I also have so many questions... does anything about his status/rate/etc change? Will I get to talk to him at all? If he ends up needing surgery, will I be allowed to see him?

Thanks in advance... anyone who is out there.

Comment by Craig on December 6, 2016 at 10:58pm: Posting to keep this group active...
“Deleting inactive members - The ad agency that handles N4M is in the process of updating the site. If you have not been active since 12/1/15 you will be deleted to make room for new members. You will be able to re-join. If you don't want to be deleted you will need to post something in any one of your groups to activate your account. They have already started deleting members.”

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 2, 2016 at 7:47pm: HEADS UP

“Deleting inactive members - The ad agency that handles N4M is in the process of updating the site. If you have not been active since 12/1/15 you will be deleted to make room for new members. You will be able to re-join. If you don't want to be deleted you will need to post something to activate your account. They have already started deleting members.”

Comment by wendyandkids4 on May 29, 2016 at 2:45pm: My son has been in the medical unit since about May 10th. He was supposed to graduate on May 20th but ended up with an injury. He had a heel fracture, and recently they found out it was all the way around the heel and said that if he had continued to run on it it would have broken all the way through and he would be in surgery. He was so upset that he didn't graduate with his DIV. Medical unit has been a hard place to be. It's not very positive and he's had ups and downs. I got a call from him today, he said that the Dr. is keeping him in the medical unit for another month due to the severity of the injury, However he is in phase 3 and can do other physical activities at the gym there. They have offered separation multiple times and he has declined. They have told him if it doesn't heal fast enough he will medically separated and it won't be his choice after a period of time, which he believes is 10 weeks in medical. The best thing is that my son was strong and he feels positive about recovering and getting through this. He is not quitting until or unless he is forced to. He has matured so much and although it sucks for him and he would probably rather be anywhere other than there right now, he is persevering. The proudest thing I have to say is that he asked that others write a guy in the medical unit that does not get any mail. He wants to help encourage him, My son is thinking about how he can help others while he's struggling himself. That made my day. So to everyone who has written, supported, prayed, sent well wishes that has been powerful! I appreciate it. It takes a village and this is what life is about. Thank you!

Comment by NavyFamily on February 28, 2016 at 2:12pm: Lca'smom - I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. That's really tough, and I hope she is dealing with the disappointment well. I'm sure there are great things ahead for her. When we are young it feels like the world is over - but we know that this is just one step on a long journey. Blessings to you both.

Comment by Ica'smom 1996 on February 27, 2016 at 5:57pm: Sorry, my bad... Battle Station - 21. Read everything that way you can understand what will going on.

Comment by Ica'smom 1996 on February 27, 2016 at 5:53pm: Navy family, is he in RCU! If so, go to battlefield 21 and read the whole thing. It'll tell you where to write to him. There is an address for deferent situations. You can ask lemonelephant, she knows about everything. She's a great help!! My daughter is now in separation because she got hurt her knees again after the 4th faces. She'll probably is coming back home :(

Comment by NavyFamily on February 27, 2016 at 5:42pm: Does anyone know if this is still the correct division for a recovering SR? I just got the call from my son last night - no time for him to give us an updated address (if he even knows it yet) but I want to get him a letter right away!!

Comment by Ica'smom 1996 on December 28, 2015 at 1:40pm: :'( Thanks so much for this words of encouragement. You have the perfect words to say. When I've talk to her, I was sad as she, but my words didn't come as comfortable like yours. I really wants her to come home but like you said I will feel like a bad mother because I didn't give the words of encouragement I should. She should have bone scan today, have Dr visit on Wednesday and probably on weekends I'll hear from her. I'll let you know how is going. Thanks again!! :)