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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: 203
Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2023

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 Navy2011Mom on January 30, 2012 at 12:20pm: Oh, Phillies... hearing about your new Sailor is an inspiration to us all. Congratulations!!! I know it seems like it's been a long time coming (since every day they are not well seems like forever for us all), but she is finally there. That really is a joy for all of us to hear, I'm sure. It definitely gives me hope that I'll be able to say that same thing in the near future. I'm so thrilled for you. Thank you for letting us know the wonderful news. You've made my week start off in a very happy way!! Congratulations again!!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 28, 2012 at 8:07am: Phillies .. yay fb. Makes it seem real.
Monchita... I haven't spoken to my Sr since new years eve . What day in training does Ur Sr have to go back to.? Mine goes to his 5-3 day

Comment by Phillies on January 28, 2012 at 6:12am: For what ever reason there were no tears. Now when I actually see her and touch her they will most def start flowing! I sent her phone to her and she was one Facebook. That was a nice surprise.

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 27, 2012 at 11:34pm: omg how exciting...what A school is she going to? did you cry when she called or cry after you hung up?

Comment by Phillies on January 27, 2012 at 10:30pm: They immediately moved her to Temp Housing ((THU). Now she waits until they tell her it's time to leave to Pennsacola.

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 27, 2012 at 9:28pm: Omg OMG OMG HOOYAH AND BRAVO ZULU I'M soooo excited for you. Wow all kinds of good news. So now she's a sailor, what's next ?

Comment by Phillies on January 27, 2012 at 9:04pm: I have waited a long time to say this but .... We have a Sailor! Pshew... That is a ride I would like to never take again! She loved Battlestations but admits to being a bit rusty with some things. Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers! My prayers a Re with all of your SRs

Comment by Navy2011Mom on January 27, 2012 at 5:51pm: Congratulations on the GREAT news Barbydahlzz!!! I'm so excited for you. It sounds like he really is well to be able to run those times! Hoping you hear that he's FFD real soon! Congrats!!!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 27, 2012 at 3:11pm: got another letter.... written 3 days ago, has been running A lot and said he "beasted " the run... the slowest you can run a lap is 1 min 7 sec. he runs the first one in 48 sec. then the next day his laps are averaging between 30 seconds and 39 seconds.. he's sooo excited he KNOWS he'll pass his final PFA... also said he might be FFD this friday (which is TODAY)or next friday.. HOPING for today..... getting excited

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 26, 2012 at 10:32am: OMG Phillies....HOOYAH!!!!! I bet you screamed!!!! YAY... that is FANTASTIC NEWS and we need some good news around here don't we... My SR has been PHASE 4 for a week now. got 2 letters from him .. a bunch of rambling..hahah as of last saturday, still in lockdown so no phone call :-( Patricks Mom... I think he knows your son now...