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SHIP 12 DIVISION 224 PIR 7/8/11

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SHIP 12 DIVISION 224 PIR 7/8/11

This group is for anyone who has a SR in Ship 12 Division 224 PIR 7/8/11.  Welcome!

Website: http://ship12div224pir7-8-11
Location: Great Lakes
Members: 13
Latest Activity: Jul 12, 2013

Discussion Forum

Snippets from Letters 5/29 & 5/30

Started by TickledTink. Last reply by linda23 Jul 5, 2011. 2 Replies

I got two letters, mailed Tues 5/31, received in San Diego Thurs 6/2 written with RTC paper and envelopes. Letter 1, 5/29: - "Things are hard here, I'm not gonna lie.  Every day is a 16 hr day and…Continue

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Comment by joel's_rackie on June 8, 2011 at 7:43pm
Joel is also asking me to buy him another phone card. I send him 3 $10 phonecards before leaving for BC.  So far,  he calls me once every week since May 12th for 5 minutes. This time, I got to talk to him for 10 minutes!! AWESOME! He sounded more relax now.. He's excited about the uniforms and the upcoming weapons test!! Told me he looked so "pogi" handsome in his uniforms..

He is super excited that his parents are coming to his PIR, especially his dad. He hasn't seen him in more than 5 years (ever since he migrated here in US). I met mom Cora once back in 2008. Please keep us in your prayers that the Lord God grant us a visa for my father in law!! His interview would be June 21st!! Thank you so much!! I claim this as an answered prayer in Jesus name.

Comment by Lisa on June 8, 2011 at 7:16pm
Yay!!! I got the call too, 4pm west coast time. Soooo wonderful to hear from him!!
Comment by navymommo on June 8, 2011 at 7:11pm
YEA!!! phone call 7pm eastern time.
Comment by Willsmom on June 8, 2011 at 7:09pm

I just got a call!!!   phone calls tonight-not this weekend!!!  Yeah!

 

Comment by NYRican924 on June 8, 2011 at 7:08pm
Yeh! I just got a call! My son called! It was so nice to hear his voice. He sounded upbeat and said he was doing great. Was happy to be the EPO (education Petty Officer). Don't know what that is but at least it's something and he is ok :)
Comment by TickledTink on June 8, 2011 at 7:05pm
Just got to talk to my husband for 9 minutes!!!  He said so far everyone has passed all of their tests, but they still have a few more to go including the weapons tests.  He said he got ALL of his uniforms: dress blues, whites, khaki working uniform, pea coat, everything.  They're doing well and he said the PT is getting easier for him to do, and he is confident that he will be able to pass the final PFA.  He said he writes me every night but can only send it out once a week.  He got choked up a couple of times, but for the most part sounded really good!  He said it is getting easier every day, that the RDCs are not yelling at them as much anymore and they aren't getting as much IT.  But he did say that their calls have been secured until further notice.
Comment by joel's_rackie on June 8, 2011 at 7:04pm
Just got a phone call! Division 224 have your phones handy!!
Comment by Lisa on June 8, 2011 at 6:01pm
Thanks Willsmom for the update.  I appreciate knowing... I was hoping for a call Saturday, so now I'll just hope for another letter and keep my phone nearby just to be safe. I keep my phone attached to me at all times now anyway!   So nice that you heard from your son though!
Comment by Willsmom on June 8, 2011 at 5:02pm

I'll just advise everyone to keep their phones handy this weekend anyway...he may be wrong...and I'd hate for anyone to miss a call.

Comment by joel's_rackie on June 8, 2011 at 3:57pm
that's not good.. I got used to receiving a call from Joel every weekend. I hope that they are doing okay.. that's fine i guess! just have to write more..
 

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