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Ship 4 Division 809
Hi All,
Is there a group started for Ship 4 Division 809? If not, lets get it started!
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Permalink Reply by Ozzy on
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smilner, Absolutely we can compare notes all along the way. My big worry is that they really weed kids out in Dive Prep, one class went from 42 to 18 that went on the Florida. My son has been working so hard since last June, he would be so upset. I am sure all the Diver's know one another. I am hoping that we get a real letter this week, I'm dying for it!
Just changed my reservation to the Ramada, I see many are staying there. Hope it's decent! lol!
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Permalink Reply by submom66 on
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I changed my screen name as I saw a suggestion not to use real names for security purposes.Ozzy,I'm worried about that too.My son pretty much lazied up on working out for the couple of months before he left.I hope that won't be to his detriment!I just keep praying for him.
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Permalink Reply by mamasan 4/809 on
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my diver, hello! There are a few of us on here...My SR worked like crazy to get his contract. He was never very athletic, more into academic pursuits, but really became fit once he was in DEP. He also slacked off a bit the last few months, not sure why. But, I do know that with the structure and constant physical preparation, he'll be okay. (I hope?) He would be devastated if he didn't make it through dive prep or dive school for that matter..I have to admit, as much as we researched everything, I didn't know about dive prep...completely slipped under the radar. I keep reminding myself, they prepare them continuously to get ready for the really tough physical tests, right? I mean, they don't just put them in the pool one day with tanks and say "okay, tread water"...they build up to it. Ozzy, I'm with you. I'm hoping for a letter this week. The week three phone call comes after week three? Is that right? If not...this is week three. Or, thinking out loud here, maybe its week three in their ship, in which case, it would be the week after that...geez, we're going to drive ourselves crazy trying to figure all of this stuff out.
Chat soon.
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Permalink Reply by snowboardmama on
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forevermom, it is my understanding that EOD stays in GL for 3 weeks after graduation for water skills and physical training. They move on to FL. from there. We got an information packet on EOD from the recruiter that has a ton of info, when our son signed his contract. I don't know how much I can say... I would talk to his recruiter for more info. I hope this helps.
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here is a website to look at with more info www.cnrc.navy.mil/factsheets/eod.doc it is the exact info I received. hang in there...anythng I can do to help please ask..
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Its quiet here too. Dreary weather here, also. Its these kind of days that I don't have much to do but laundry that i start thinking about what is going on with him. To tell you the truth I am not holding my breath for a letter. He is not much of a writer. I just know that he is fine. It is ok to feel sad and grieve. This is a big change in our life and the life of our SR. They are always going to need us just in a different capacity. Keep that chin up :)
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hey forever mom, another day with no contact. Did some retail therapy today. Only lasted while i was shopping but did get some great things for my hubby! We are in the middle of a big ice storm. Kinda like being stuck at home. Writing is great therapy for me, also. Even just telling my SR that the big tree at the end of the driveway finally fell over( and it did) makes me feel so much more connected. I hope we get to meet at PIR. It is not easy being the parents of adult children. How did that happen anyway? I mostly feel like I am not old enough for this....
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Permalink Reply by amk62 (Ship 4 Division 809) on
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I got a letter from my son today. I am so excited! He sounds like he is doing OK. He said the letters from home are what gets him through the day! I hope all of you got a letter today as well. Counting the days till PIR!!
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Congrat's amk. I am hoping that ours comes soon! When did your son leave? Ugh, I am dying for a connection.
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Got a letter today also!
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tomorrow for sure Ozzy...I know you'll get one tomorrow...my SR says that the group is good, and "coming together"
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Permalink Reply by ochaos on
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As a rule you will get letters from your recruit on the same day each week and just once a week. If you happen to get more which is very rare feel blessed but that is not the norm. Remember that issues they talk about in their letters will have probably resolved itself by the time you get the next letter so try not to stress.
just want to remind everyone that you should not use have any pictures of your recruit or use their first or last name here on this site. If their name is part of your screen name you should adjust that also.
If you have questions just ask.
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