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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!!
Discussion Forum
NOT KNOWING
Started by Navyvet. Last reply by Navyvet Jul 13, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter left June 30, 21 ended up being sent to the ER before going to RTC to have her gall bladder removed. She left the hospital on July 5th and is now in RCU. I have not heard from her to see…Continue
Looking for an explanation of the RCU process- please share your insight!
Started by KarinD Mar 18, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My son was sent to the RCU unit on 3.8.21 for having an inhalant in his medical record for treatment of bronchitis/pleurisy when he was 15 yrs old.Would someone be kind enough to explain the process…Continue
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Comment by sbarber on January 25, 2012 at 11:24pm
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@ Phillies: So happy for you :-) Congratulations!!!!!!!! its been a long road. Sorry I haven't been on lately alot of stuff going on but life goes on :-) So happy for you and your daughter Congrats mama.
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Comment by Navy2011Mom on January 25, 2012 at 6:04pm
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Congratulations Phillies!!!!! How wonderful!!! I'm so happy for you and the chance to see her this weekend. My heart is soaring for you!
Okay Ladies... Let's keep the prayers coming for the rest of our SR's to get there soon. WOW!! Today is Wednesday, and Phillies will see her daughter on Friday! FANTASTIC!!!
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Comment by SharonW on January 25, 2012 at 2:20pm
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Phillies,
How wonderful for your SR!
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Comment by Patrick's Mom on January 25, 2012 at 1:46pm
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Oh my goodness Phillies, I am sitting here at work at my desk crying after reading your post. I am soooooooooooooooooo happy for you and your girl! Praise the Lord for His healing over her!!!
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Comment by Phillies on January 25, 2012 at 1:29pm
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SHE PASSED HER RUN TODAY!!!! She will join another Div for Battle Stations tomorrow. Friday a Sailor :)
Finally!!!!!!! I screamed into the phone. Sad thing is that I didn't even recognize the Area Code - it had been so long. Perhaps I get to hold her this weekend - a momma's wish come true. (She was to graduate Dec 2)
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Barbydahlzz, my SR writes, he just hasn't been able to call. I KNOW I would be completely crazy if I didn't at least get weekly letters from him. I would just love to get a phone call so I could hear his voice and know that he really is alright. I'm sure it's just that MOM thing, but I know I would feel more relief in hearing his voice.
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Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 24, 2012 at 4:27pm
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I'm here for u ladies. Navy2011 I'm sorry Ur Sr hasn't written . My Sr writes in the dark sometimes... If it weren't for this page I think I'd go insane . Love u ladies and I thank god for u all. Sending speedy recovery angels to all the injured SRs
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Oh ladies, as much as I so wish you had no idea what I'm feeling, I'm so glad you are each here. The encouragement we can provide each other to get through these most difficult circumstances is invaluable. I pray our children are giving the same support to each other to help themselves through it too!
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We haven't received any calls from our SR since he went into RCU at the beginning of January. The wait is really frustrating, but it really is great to know that everyone here is in it together. Thank you to all of you.
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We received a letter from our son yesterday. He figured he would give us an update on what happened to him and what he'll be doing for the next 6 weeks. As of January 18th, he was in Phase 2 and has Physical Therapy Monday - Friday for an hour. He said RCU s pretty different from his old division as it is more relaxed while still being Boot Camp. My son told us it is actually possible to advance in training while in RCU which he plans on doing.
While he is glad he wasn't separated from the Navy because of his legs, the hardest thing for him was having to leave his division and tell his friends about the ASMO.
My son was pretty sure they'd get a phone call this weekend - if everyone is good. Well, no phone call, then I read Barbydahlzz's comment about the attempted hazing. Hazing is not something to take lightly. Recently, there was an incident at one of the universities in Florida in which a young man died as a result of hazing. He also wrote that the division got in trouble two days before he got there for ignoring the chain of command. Good grief.
Now on to my daily letter to my son. We are doing our part to keep the Post Office is business with all the cards and letters we send our SRs! Positive thoughts and prayers for all our SRs.
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