Ship 09 Div 279

[Jana]

Just got my son's form letter.  He shipped on 7/5 and is in Ship 09 Div 279.  If yours is too, please reply so we can get to know each other and share information.

[Jana]

I got 2 envelopes from my son today with several letters and 2 of the questionnaires.  He also sent me a get well card but didn't sign it or write anything inside it.  I had told him a few weeks ago that I had broken my little toe.  Highlights from the letters--

-He passed Test 2 and got 5.0 on his personal inspection and DMI (not sure what DMI is).  They flagged their drill with a 4.6. 

-Final PI/DMI was on the 17th,  Final PFA was on the 18th, and final test was on the 19th

-He says they start Battlestations on the 21st, but this can't be right

-Says he is working on his finances and got his debit card and started a thrift savings acct

-Got his medical straightened out and got wisdom teeth pulled on the 12th; got caught up with his division after being SIQ a couple of days and LLD one day after teeth pulled; got 2 shots and they got briefed on "safe sex"

-Told me how much his first check was

-Said he ordered his pictures and will pay for them on the 25th and is having them sent to the house; said he also ordered a DVD which should come in 4-5 weeks, and a scrapbook which should come in 8-10 weeks

-Says boot camp has gotten loads of fun that the RDC's are letting them run themselves now which puts them in a good mood and they have some funny stories to tell

-He said after A school he could get a week's leave even though it's technically duty and work at the recruiting station and be home for a week before he leaves for the fleet and that A school is 14 weeks long and will be in San Antonio

-Said for battlestations he was probably going to be a hoseman--was assigned that job, but didn't know if it was just for firefighting or not

-He said they were pretty close to graduating as a battle efficiency division (whatever that is)--that they are on the fence right now, but the division is doing really well

-He said the gas chamber was kinda cool--after they took off the masks, the first 5 seconds weren't too bad, then it just hit you like that--said he was lucky that he was on the first row--Stacey, I guess Alex wasn't so lucky--sorry-

Highlights from the questionnaires-

-Said bootcamp was better than he expected

-Needs to work on making his clothes perfectly folded and that his bed has a few wrinkles (I could have told him that...lol)

-He said at the beginning they had to do IT or PT but now they're doing good

-Said Marlinspike was fun

-Said to send him a tv...lol

-Has lost 7 lbs

-Said he is kind of worried about Test 3 because it's the last one

-Hates most not being able to see people

-Likes the funny random things that happen

-Said he usually marches in the last row on the left or right

-Says that he's glad I'm on NavyforMoms.com , but I'm still weird

-Is looking forward to his job and is hoping his orders after A-school are at sea and wants to be on a cruiser

-Is proud of himself and knows how proud his family is of him

-Right now would most like to drive my car

-His RDC is pretty cool, yells a lot, but he likes us overall

-The first thing he wants to do after graduation is wear civvy's and go to a Motel 6 with some company

-He sounds good and sounds like their division is really coming together

Can't wait to see him and meet everyone!!

 

[caylex 9/279]

Jana, thank you for sharing the info  :)

 

I got a letter on Friday (the one with Alex's "lovely" description of the gas chamber, in it he stated/confirmed that battle stations is Tuesday, August 23 and he said at least 3 times to make sure I am home to answer the phone on Wednesday... like I'd be any where else in this world!!  I don't understand the confusion on the BS dates, wish there was a way for us to know for sure. Too bad something like that doesn't warrant a phone call home  ;)  

 

I can't believe we've come this far.  We have so much to be proud of!  It sure sounds like we have a wonderful group of kids!!  I was at a festival on Friday and I bought a new blue candle to burn Tuesday night.  And my sister is coming over on Wednesday to keep me company (more like keep me sane) while I wait for my phone call.

[Theresa C Leal (09/DIV 279]

I have to go to work but I will be waiting as for my call as well.  However i will have my phone glue to my side or in my boob's hehehehehe. I am sure not going to Miss that call. I hope the call comes in during my lunch hour. I still waiting for a letter from this week I hope it comes soon. 

 

 

Have A Bless DAy 

 

Theresa

[caylex 9/279]

It seems most are saying their calls came mid-afternoon, like 2:00 or 3:00. But I don't know if that is Great Lake's time or theirs.  GL is an hour behind us I think.

[Theresa C Leal (09/DIV 279]

No I believe they are central time like us texan. 

 

theresa 

 

[Jana]

Yes, GL time is the same as here in Texas

[caylex 9/279]

Well Ladies, we are rapidly approaching "BS Day"!  Sounds like the other divisions are doing well.  I have yet to see a post about someone not making it through (although I'm not so sure anyone would be eager to share that).  Have you seen or heard about anyone not passing?

 

I have my blue candle ready for tomorrow night.  Jana, have a safe trip and feel free to call me if you need someone that can relate to talk to!  I am not leaving the house Wednesday until the call comes in. After that I need to run to town and get my banking done, run some errands and a stop off at the nail salon!  then home to pack. We plan on leaving around noon on Thursday.  Hope you all have a safe trip to Ilinois!!

[Theresa C Leal (09/DIV 279]

did you see the PHOTO of the DIV 279 it on the navy training command page ck it out. you can see all of the div there. 

 

theresa 

[Jana]

Yes, that was great wasn't it?  My SR is in the last row just to the left of the one standing in the back and pointing.  He has glasses on.

[Theresa C Leal (09/DIV 279]

Yes, it was!   I was so surprise to see the Photo of My SR div. I was having a sad day until i got home an ck the navy training commad pg. My SR is in the 2 roll 3 person in to right she also is where glass. 

I was carrying my daughter notebook computer in my arm as if i was carrying my daughter telling my mother LOOK LOOK HERE IS "ALEXIS"". My brother comes running WHERE WHERE I SAID RIGHT HERE!!! she looks so good she is all smiles from ear to ear. I cried like a babe!! but I know that GOD FAITHFUL! well getting ready for work. Please be safe on your trip to GL and GOD willing I will be see you in the meet an greet.   

 

 

GOD Bless you and have a BLESS TRIP 

 

 

THERESA 

[Jana]

O.K. everyone...I will be on the road on Wednesday when hopefully "I'm a Sailor" calls go out.  Hopefully I will not be in a dead zone when the call comes.  When your SR's call, would you ask them if everyone in 279 passed Battlestations, and either post it on the PIR page, or here? I will also ask mine when he calls.   Also, could you text me or call me at [phone] after you get your calls?  I may give you a call if I just can't stand it anymore.  Thanks!

[caylex 9/279]

Jana, I will definitely do that for you!  And like I said before, you are feeling anxious while waiting for the call, just give me a ring and we can chat a bit.  My candles are still burning, it's 12:30 a.m. here, but my hubby says I can't leave them going all night.  I might though, I may just sneak one of the two in our room and put it on the dresser.  He'll never know, he sleeps like a dead log!!  LOL

 

Have a safe trip tomorrow, be careful on the roads!