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SHIP 09 DIVISION 205 GRADUATION 6/17/11
Hi, I'm looking for any other families who have someone on Ship 09/Division 205.
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Permalink Reply by MamaCindy (MMW TM) on
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: ) : ) : ) I'm just all smiles, fa4airtran!!! Cathy - your son is awesome! That's the 3rd or 4th WONDERFUL, selfless thing I've heard the him do. What a remarkable future sailor! And I'm counting the fact that his mom get so many informative letters. : ) What a great day!
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Permalink Reply by Luvnsupport on
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That was so sweet! Happy you got your call, fa4airtran!
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Permalink Reply by Cathy ship09/div205/pir06/17/11 on
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Good Morning Ladies...its Thursday and hopefully that means we'll be receiving letters today. I really hope we do!! I can't believe that in 21 days we will be with our Sailors. That's such a great feeling!! Well I hope you all have a wonderful day!! Talk to you soon!
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I'm with you, Cathy! Hoping for that letter, longing for the 21 days to be behind us!
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Permalink Reply by fa4airtran on
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Got a letter today that was written Sunday so since I talked to him last Monday - nothing much was new but still enjoyed reading it just the same. He said he hates it when they have to stand at attention for 45 minutes. (Jeez, I'd hate that too) Said it kills his back & "you know how antsy I am".
Any news from anyone else?
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Nothing new here. Waiting patiently! My back would be KILLING me if I stood at attention for 45 minutes, but them I'm old! I can understand anyone hurting. I wonder how my "antsy" SR handles it. Can't imagine him not adjusting his glasses for that long! Talk about change. Have a great weekend. : )
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Permalink Reply by KrisMom Ship 09 Div 205 on
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My husband, ex-navy, said that is good training for PIR and other ceremonials. It helps them learn not to lock their knees, which often leads to fainting. It also helps the division look professional during the ceremony. They will already know how not to fidget and remain in order. My SR is third generation Navy.
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I don't know whether to share this or not as I don't know how good of an artist he is or how he got that job....My son painted the division flag. Don't know what is on it so it will be a big surprise. I hope it is good!!
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That is so cool!
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That's so great, janetop!
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How exciting! I wonder what they put on the flag. It'll be interesting to see. I've gotten the impression that they can earn different flags along the way. Does anyone understand what they are and if ours have earned them all? They got their academic flag, right fa4airtran? I seem to remember that excitement earlier. I saw a mom post on our PIR group that her son was disappointed b/c their div didn't get a flag b/c not everyone put forth good effort. I'd have to check back to see what that one was. It sounds like our DIV has really gelled and has a good spirit together. Some of the DIV in our PIR have really struggled with that from the posts.
Can't wait to see the flag. Does anyone know how they determine who carries the other flags?
It's getting exciting now and a little less stressful! : )
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