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info on recruits who left Scranton pa on 9/12
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Permalink Reply by GodFavorMe(TreMom)NORFOLK on
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Steeler crew I dont think anyone have heard or gotten the box yet. my son left 9/12 from Alabama havent heard anything yet, but I am pretty confidence and believing God it will be today or tomorrow and maybe both....... But like everyone say no new good news. Praise God!!!!!!!! Just continue to pray for our recruits...............
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Permalink Reply by steeler crew (Ship 12, Div 372) on
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Thanks so much forr the response. I also just got the box. No letter though. Appreciate it if you would let me know when you get the letter thanks so much
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Permalink Reply by KwajMom on
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My son left from Houston on 9/12 and my mother emailed me that she received the box today, but no letter yet. I was thrilled. They only thing that would have made me happier is that if I could have received it myself. However, that would taken far too long and FedEx doesn't deliver to remote islands in the middle of the Pacific. LOL Even so, the process reminds me of moving spaces on a board game...., hotel, MEPS, "I'm here" call, kid in a box, form letter, phone call, written letter(s), hell week, Battlestations", I'm a sailor" call, PIR. :D
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I know what you mean about getting the box . It is our first contact of substance besides the call. But the letter will be like striking gold. Then we will have an address. Yay! We can send letters. Thanks so much for the re sponse. Any new info as you get it would be appreciated.
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I got the box today also KwajMom. Feel better still praying for the boys though. Waiting the letter hope we get it tomorrow or Thrusday all smiles!!!!! ;). Praising God!!!!! AMEN!!!
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I'm pacing waiting for an email from my mother about the letter. It's probably a good thing I'm no where near a mailbox. I'd be camping out beside it or worse, stalking the mailman! LOL
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@ steeler crew I will let you all hope as soon as I hear or get something and please do the same. But I believe in my heart that they are having a blast while we are freaking out. But know that God is able. I am not going to start praying for out recruits. I am a prayer warrior for God and I know God is able. We will get a letter this week in Jesus Holy Name. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding but in all thy ways acknowlede the Lord and he is directing our recruits paths!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Bocaestupida *Ship 14 Div 367* on
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My husband left from Pittsburgh PA on 9/12 and his box came yesterday. No letter or info yet, though. I am waiting with baited breath!
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