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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 Proud Mom (Ship 14 Div 344) on
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It was a call just to let me know how he was doing, and got to actually visit for a bit. Not like the first call @ all! Lol.
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Permalink Reply by autibug on
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Just got a 30 min call from my SR. It was so good to hear from him!! I can't wait until 10/19!!
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Permalink Reply by Jenny M'smom on
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Awesome! So glad you got to talk to him.
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Glad to hear you got your call too!
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Permalink Reply by MorningGlory (SHIP 14 DIV 343) on
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I got my first batch of letters today. :) Ship 14, Division 343. I'll copy the parts that describe general life that others may be interested in reading...
"Boot camp is both rather easy and very hard. There is no thought required, but it does require an attention to detail that borders on extreme. The importance of this skill is not lost on me, but it does not stimulate the mind. The days are long, starting at 0530 until 2000 with very few rests. Nights are usually filled with homework, studying, and night watch. Plus there is a near endless amount of standing."
"My days now start at 0315, and I get no breaks until 2000-2100. Time melds together in here ... I rarely am allowed outside, and when I am, I cannot look around. There is no talking freely among my shipmates, ever, except what we can get away with. I get 14 or less minutes to shower with 90 other men in 12 heads. I am not allowed to write [he is referring to writing for pleasure, rather than allowed times for writing letters home], the only books are my military studies."
"We marched for many hours today, which is all the more trying when you follow a shipmate with the rhythm of a deaf seal. This was followed by Intensive Training, which is used for discipline reasons. We were talking too much and moving too slow during work. Unfortunately [sic], I do not think the lesson worked, which sadly means more IT sessions in the future. The exercises are done at a rapid pace, and are designed to punish."
"I write my letters at night, and the difference in the air is palpable. All the tension of the day releases and becomes nearly forgotten. We of course have certain jobs at night, but they are hardly anything compared to the day. It is quite remarkable to watch 90 complete strangers work with such ease and efficiency after only two weeks (!) . I admire their toughness."
I'm pretty sure none of this violate OPSEC. These are only from half the letters. Let me know if anybody wants me to share more of the general, applies-to-everybody's-loved-ones parts.
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Wow. Your SR is excellent with the written word. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks on his behalf. I am very proud of him, for many reasons. :)
Happy to provide!
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:) Thanks for sharing!
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Permalink Reply by PattieO**(ship14.div344) on
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morningglory! great letter wish my sr was. more detailed like yours.though anything.b is good at this point.
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Permalink Reply by LindaL(ship14 Div344) on
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Sorry to say I missed my sons first call yesterday. I was in a Dr.appointment. Of all times not to have my phone on. Hopefully there will be a next time.
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ugg....kinda frustrating hearing others get their calls....still the same Co.grats moms on calls. Afternoon Saturday it's hot and oogggy....lol it's hot here in Cali. wish everyone well. Lala thank you for the well wis hes and auti. my daughter is out of the Hospital and we're watching her well as she had a Meds change hopefully for the better. Glad to hear Jordon is doing well also. As well we I know it still takes some days to get back into the role of things. Ah again well wishes and health, best wishes to all, calls and letters as well. glad to hear any new news from ship. 14 div.344 from my sr......good day ladies.....
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Glad to hear you're back home.
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