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Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 343 & 344 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the discussion group for divisions 343 & 344. These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.
Get to know each other, your SRs are!
Please still use the main wall to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion groups as often as we would like.
Every single question that is asked is important
Every single concern is genuine
Every single member is important to us
We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.
Hang in there!!!
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Permalink Reply by trentsbaby on
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My fiancee is from hayden Al he is the same ship and div and he is also going to pensacola for A school but I haven't recieved a letter yet I hope I get one soon.
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Permalink Reply by Proud Mom (Ship 14 Div 344) on
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I just got on and saw ur post. When i talked to my SR he said there were 2 others from AL and 2 from AK. Have u received a letter or phone call yet? It want be long if u havent! Praying you do!
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Permalink Reply by PattieO**(ship14.div344) on
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Hello everybody! i FINALLY received the first first letter. I cryed through it all and theres nothing to cry over....i felt like he was actually reading it....lol he sounds so at ease right then he has he actually got to write on sept 5 and sent out this past friday or saturday which was great...on the sixth they were going to hav a swim test so if your following the day to day you'll know whats next. Im so feeling a great weight off my shoulders. So some of you received calls some letters if not know they should be right on their way.....
oh yes he says every night its been pooring and thunders, and hot during the day. Kinda like LA...hahahahah
and he says his hair sucks...lol.....but he'll deal with it (like he has a choice right?...lol) but all and all it seems like he's really enjoying himself......they hav had I.T. alot kinda but its ok...
So MOM's i hope this helps you and knowing a little of my son like hearing others stories of their son's helped me!!!
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Permalink Reply by Jason's Mom (Ship14 Div343) on
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Still no letter! Ugh!!! So disappointed!! :(
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Permalink Reply by TammieB(Ship14Div343) on
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My SR is Ship14 Div343....I got a letter today!!! Wasnt a very long letter but I will take it!! Im sure he wrote his girlfriend a longer letter! lol Hr made new friends but others make it hard for his Div....seem to get in trouble a lot!lol They will pull it together soon!!
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Yay Tammie! So glad you heard from your son. Hopefully we'll get something tomorrow. Oh Geez on the getting in trouble part. I sure hope my SR isn't one of the difficult ones. ;)
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My daughter got a letter from little brother today as well!!!! Yipeeee!!!
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Flights booked, hotel reservations made and rental car booked. Now we wait! 10/19 can't come soon enough!
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We got a letter today (Div 344) My SR said he is really tired and sore. Lots of PT and IT for the division. The food is good. He passed his swim test and the first physical test. So proud of him! The kid that said just to write him once a week before he left (writing daily of course) now says please have all my friends and family write because it really helps. He's missing the family, but doing well.
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Very sad to get a call that my boy has pneumonia and is being sent home. The Navy is all he has wanted his whole life. Does anyone know if they will allow him to go back to boot camp once he has recovered? Guess no trip to Chicago on 10/19 :(
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Aunt Shell.....Oh...Im sorry to hear that i hope he gets better.I dont know about the getting back in have a little patience one of these wonderful ladies will hav an answer for you im sure..
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Permalink Reply by Renee' ship 4 DIV 2341PIR? on
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Hello Ship Mates My Name is Renee My Son Is On Ship 14 DIV344 PIR 10/19/12' .. I Just received my first letter from my son today.. It was short and sweet but I'm so happy to finally get a letter. I Got a call on Sunday and it was nice to hear his voice..
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