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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 Leora on September 2, 2012 at 1:54pm: Hi ladies. My daughter has been in RCU for the last two weeks due to a stress fracture in her heel. Hope they all have a speedy recovery.

Comment by mash723 on September 2, 2012 at 11:59am: Hi Jolene....my son is also in this unit for stress fractures in both feet. He has been there about 6 weeks now. I feel so bad for him, but I just keep sending letters and cards of encouragement. He said he can finally try running again last week, but experienced some pain. Let's hope for phone calls today! Good luck!

Comment by Leora on September 2, 2012 at 11:41am: Congrats navy knit. I'm happy for you and your SR. I got a call last Sunday. Does that mean no call today? I'm praying for a call!

Comment by Jolene2Sailors on September 2, 2012 at 9:37am: We got a call on Thursday...stress fractures in both feet. Has/Is anyone else here dealing with that? I am SO hoping to get the phone call he said we might get today. We got no letter last week, but he sent sweet notes to my parents and my young nephews. They were very excited.

Comment by Leora on September 2, 2012 at 8:31am: Here is hoping for calls today!

Comment by LindenEmry on September 1, 2012 at 12:44am: Great News Navyknit22!

Comment by Leora on August 31, 2012 at 8:00pm: That is great news! Glad to hear it!

Comment by LindenEmry on August 31, 2012 at 7:04pm: Happy Labor Day weekend all! I hope you hear from your SR's!

Comment by Leora on August 30, 2012 at 4:36am: Thanks for the info. I was calling everyone I could think of for help seeing my recruit this weekend. All dead ends. They finally told me if they were going to let me see her it would be because they were planning to process her out. I am changing my attitude and although I want to see her it is good news that she isn't being released. That is the most important thing. Linden thanks for the offer. I will I'm you

Comment by LindenEmry on August 29, 2012 at 1:49pm: Leora, I am going up to GL next week to visit my sailor. If you'd like, I can have pass off a letter to your SR. PM me to discuss...