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Ship 12 Div 102
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Permalink Reply by glassdog on
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Thank you Lady Hamilton for the web site info. It will be used.
I just hope none of our srs are asmo'd! Let's keep the faith!
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Permalink Reply by schuja12 (ship 12 div 102) on
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i got two more letters today, my fiance said that they lost a few or the SR letters..i also got a valentines day present in the mail.. i cant believe that he thought about it before he left...
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Permalink Reply by mysteryfan(ship 12 div 102) on
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My daughter and I both got letters today. Sounds like he's only gotten my first letter, and ones from his dad and grandmother, all of which were sent a week or so after he left home, when we got the form letter. As usual he isn't telling me much about what he's doing, but he did ask me not to send anything, even pictures, in the letters. Guess they hassle them about it.
Thanks for the ASMO explanation, Lady Hamilton. Let's hope that's the last time we hear that word!
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Sorry I haven't been on for a few days! We got 3 letters on Thursday and each one showed a change in him. It was very interesting and exciting. He passed his first test and I hope all of our sr's are keeping on track. His biggest fear is still being held back, and so he is trying to make sure that doesn't happen. He said he was going for his coveralls, his dress blues and dress whites last week. Has anyone else heard if their sr's have gotten their uniforms yet?
Happy Valentines Day everyone.
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Permalink Reply by amsred2 (Ship 12, Div 102) on
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Nothing on uniforms yet...right now they are wearing NWU's which are like camouflage the army wears only blue. Its hard to imagine my skinny little boy in those but I have no trouble imagining him in those dress blues. My husband will be wearing his to graduation, I cant wait to see them side by side. My SR sounds like hes growing up. Heck, two months ago I was terrified he wouldst even write cuz it's "not his thing". But I got two envelopes full of letters last week too. I can already read the changes, now only a month until we get to see them!
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Seeing your husband and son in dress uniforms will be so amazing. You need to wear something without buttons so you don't pop them off as you will and should be so proud! lol
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hi ladies... i got 3 more letters yesterday!!! i guess the guys had a really good day on feb 8th because they got extra time to write... hopefully the will keep up the good work and we can get some phone calls soon... and i just ordered my ribbon!!! im starting to gett realy excited it march 11 is going to come faster then we know it... i have already started thinking about what im going to wear...
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That's great, schuja! Did your SR mention what tests they were doing, or had completed? I'm really confused about what week they are on, and the letters from my SR are very brief and not exactly loaded with news. I ordered ribbons, too, and even the white scarf. I have no idea whether my son will be happy or embarrassed by that, lol.
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Permalink Reply by HonorHim on
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Hi there, I'm Susie and new to this thread...I was interested in what you were saying about the ribbons and was wondering about what this is ? Please let me know. Also I was looking at Navy rings and was wondering if this would be an appropriate graduation gift or if the recruit's would rather pick this out themselves...Does any one have any comment about this?? Just realized I used my SR's name in my last comment...oops. and didn't have time to edit.
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Hi, Susie! Glad to meet another Div 102 mom, and especially to hear any helpful tidbits, like where to sit at PIr. The ribbons we are talking about are made by a mom on this site named Lala Ribbon Queen. You can find her posts in the general comments section of this PIR group. If you click on her name it will take you to her page. Click on the photo by her name to see the ribbons she makes, and send a friend request to her. She will answer and give you instructions on how to order the ribbons. If all this is too complicated, just post a message in the group asking her how to get ribbons.
I haven't even seen the Navy rings, so I can't comment. I think my SR would prefer to pick out his own, but that might not be the case with yours.
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Hi mystery ... Nice meeting you and everyone here. I am ordering 4 of those great ribbons 2 with gold letters and 2 with silver. I got some good tips on this site today and it got me thinking about thigs to pack and whether to drive our rental or to take the shuttle that day. Praise the Lord Thank you Lord for mighty angels that encamp around about Ship 12 div 102 SR's!! in Jesus name. Surround all N4M with real peace and safety.
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We're going to have a rental car, but are planning to take the shuttle from the hotel. It's a shorter walk, just from the front gate to the graduation building, rather than the parking lot. Plus I understand there can be a long line of cars waiting to get in, so if you do drive, leave really early!
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