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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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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 Navy2011Mom on January 12, 2012 at 8:19pm
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I hope you do hear from him tonight or tomorrow. Just knowing will mean so much! Once he goes back, he'll do great -- especially since he probably can't wait to be done. Wishing for the best for you, Barbydahlzz!!!
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Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 12, 2012 at 6:10pm
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no news yet... when he called me after he moved to ship 4 it was after 7pm chicago time... so, IF he calls im guessing it will be later tonite or sometime tomorrow. I KNOW once he does get to a division he will BE SLAMMED... since it will be his 5-3 day.
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Paces... My SR officially got there last Wed., 1/4, and said it could be up to 6 weeks delay. Thursdays just don't come fast enough -- always hoping for that letter. It's lucky my mailman delivers while I'm still at work or he would probably think I had a thing for him, so I think I'm a mailbox stalker too. What about your SR? How is he doing?
Barbydahlzz... Yikes! 30+ on Saturday? That's lots of injuries. Thanks so much for your responses. They are always so helpful and encouraging.
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Comment by paces on January 12, 2012 at 5:50pm
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Navy2011Mom... How long has yours been in RCU? Thursday was always our letter day as well. I became a mailbox stalker. I would rush home from work on Thursday to check the mail. Praying for a letter.
barbydahlzz... that is a lot of recruits. I hate if for the recruits but I am glad for your SR because now he has someone he knows with him. That will make it some easier. I know it did for ours when a couple from his division came in. Have you heard any news? Praying for a good report.
Phillies...Any news?
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navy2011mom.... ugh the waiting is bad.. My SR said that 30+ recruits came in all at once last saturday... 2 from his own div.(didn't say what for).. so when they came in sayin "where's _______ at?" he was very excited to see them hoping for good news..... HOPING YOU GET A LETTER!!!
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Barbydahlzz, that really is great news. Hope he continues to heal quickly and get back at it. Haven't heard from my SR since last week, so we're hoping for a letter in the mail tonight -- fingers crossed!! The not knowing and not hearing anything about how my son is doing is so difficult (I know everyone else is going through this as well) and not actually being there to see him is tough. Hanging in there though.
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barbydahlzz... Good news. Will be praying for another good report on the 12th. No news from ours since he returned on Friday.
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Got a letter from my Sr. He's going back the 12th to be re-evaluated. Said he's running and jumping and docs are amazed how fast he is healing . I look forward to good news Thursday . How's everyone else's Sr holding up?
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phillies...Congratulations. We will pray extra prayers for her. I agree with sbarber, pray she goes straight to THU or straight to "A" school. If there are openings, she should go straight to "A" school. We will pray the call is "I'm a sailor" on the 13th.
sbarber...Thanks for the clarification. I didn't think my answer was correct.
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Comment by sbarber on January 7, 2012 at 3:19pm
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@ barbydahlzz : Your so welcome thats what we are all still here for to answer questions and offer support. I was told that RCU stands for Recruit Convalesent Unit. It really doesn't matter LOL they are there and have one mission to get out there LOL.
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