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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 babbs on October 1, 2012 at 7:04am: Will do! I also got a call and it was much better than the last one! Even had her laughing in the end. Good luck to your daughter!!!!

Comment by Leora on October 1, 2012 at 6:05am: I had a great chat with my SR yesterday. She was in good spirits. She is at phase 4 and being tested for FFD Wednesday. If she passes run Friday she will do Battle stations Monday and be done. Asking all for prayers. This has been quite a journey!

Comment by mazzyhopefan (ship 14 div 367) on September 28, 2012 at 1:43pm: Hi everyone. Joined the group today. Fiance has a stress fracture of the hip. Any idea how long it takes ti recuperate from that sort if injury?

Comment by Idamom on September 28, 2012 at 9:43am: Jolene, as far as we know we will be in GL on 10/19. I sent you a PM. What A-school is your son going to?

Comment by Idamom on September 28, 2012 at 9:41am: Can we send books? I am running out of things to send. I sent a newspaper the other day and then I was worried sick I was going to get him in trouble for that. How about magazines? But paperbacks are okay?????

Comment by babbs on September 28, 2012 at 8:54am: I have the ship address bu do I still stick RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND in there anywhere?

Comment by babbs on September 28, 2012 at 8:52am: Leora, we are orignally from the south as well (MS) but have lived in minnesota for 11 years so she is used to it. Still doesn't like the cold but this time of year doesn't bother her.

Comment by Leora on September 28, 2012 at 8:47am: Babbs I'm from Florida. Where are you? Anyone else from Florida? My SR is complaining about the cold weather. She is freezing. Funny as she always said she hated Florda and was moving to where it is cold when she could! She is getting what she asked for and misses Florida! Lol

Comment by babbs on September 28, 2012 at 8:32am: Thanks guys! The support is so much appreciated. My focus now is to keep my girl as calm and cheer her up as much as possible. I'm happy to hear that we can send books. Thanks for the info!

Comment by Leora on September 28, 2012 at 5:51am: Babbs so sorry to hear that. My dayghter had the same situation. She was to graduate 8/31 and she is still in RCU. We are hoping she gets out by November. It's been a rocky road as they are very bored. I have sent book but not hard cover as they need to leave them there. Write every day to keep her spirits up. I'm convinced this is harder on us then it is them!