Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 063 and 064 (Brother Divisions)

[FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW]

Welcome to the Division Discussion for divisions 063 and 064.

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 of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area 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!!!

[BeeBee (Son at GL A School)]

Thank you FTLW! Hi everyone! Have you gotten a letter yet?

[momkaw1513]

Nope!!  Can hardly stand it!!

[NAVY-em's_Mom]

I got my first letter yesterday, a single page.  I called his gf and she had a 6 page letter.  We shared letters and my little letter had a lot of information, while her's was a lot of I love you, and miss you sort of stuff.  He said the RDC's are good, and that they have been getting a lot of I.T. but otherwise it wasn't too bad.  The food must be good, because he wrote 'I'm getting fat'. 

[momkaw1513]

What does "I.T" stand for?

[BeeBee (Son at GL A School)]

Zachsmom. That is funny because it was the same for me. I got two letters that equaled about a page and a half. His girlfriend got 4 pages. I asked if he shared anything more about boot camp and she said no I learned more from what you told me from your letter. She said hers was a lot of I love and miss you. My Son also said their RDCs seemed "nicer" than others.

[Monica13063]

Thank goodness we have the internet. I couldn't imagine how much tougher this was for the moms whose children were away at BC before this instant exchange of information came to be. One of my favorite things on this site is the Countdown Clock. I love to see the days and hours tick away!
I received a letter on Wednesday; he also sent one to his sisters (group letter), and his girlfriend received 2 letters. It was so good to hear from him. Our hotel rooms are booked for PIR weekend, and I have to admit that I'm not even thinking about the holidays at this point...just want to get to January 18th!!!

[Jackie(Ship13Div063)]

We got our letter on Thursday....you would have that I was getting a letter from a movie star!! So exciting. Ours was 3 pages long, some good information in. He sounded good, working hard, making good friends. He was happy because he got to see his cousin briefly. They are about 5 days apart in BC, and he was SO happy to get a quick glimpse of him. It so relieved me to hear from him! I felt more relaxed than I have in days. I really appreciate having this forum to communicate with you all! Happy Saturday!! 

[NAVY-em's_Mom]

Any ones kid a nuke?  Mine's a nuke and was wondering if he was going to get to know anyone going on to Goose Creek?

[janine9797 (Ship 13 Div 063)]

Nothing for us yet. :(  Pretty bummed - I've sent him a couple with stamps and calling cards.  I haven't checked with his wife - I'm sure he's written to her.  He did speak her with for a few minutes last weekend to get her SS number.  She said he sounded good, but she could tell someone was right there with him.  Maybe this week.

Janine

[mrrm4us (ship 13/div 064]

I got my first letter on Wednesday last week...2 pages. His girlfriend got 9 letters in one envelope. My sad little 2 pages included one paragraph intended for me and the rest was about his girlfriend...lol...asking me to check on her and make sure she is holding up and for me to stay in contact with her. Which I already have, we've been out to lunch/dinner a few times and we "talk/text" everyother day or so. She has been very supportive of him throughout everything. I've written him several times, but she writes him everyday. Well our hotel is now booked (Navy Lodge) and now just counting down the days. I have literally "lived" on N4M since he left, it has been wonderful just reading/posting all the great information and supportive words everyone has. Anyone received a phone call yet? Hopefully soon! Best wishes and see everyone there!

[NAVY-em's_Mom]

I really feel your pain.  My son didn't even have a gf up until spring of this year.  Don't get me wrong, she is a very nice and smart girl.  She's good for him, but it's hard to get a 1 page letter, and someone he just met, gets a book.

[janine9797 (Ship 13 Div 063)]

Still no letters, but I spoke with my step-son's wife who has gotten letters from Kris.  He has a leadership role, member of the "nasty nine".  They're job is to make sure the head is clean.  One benefit of being the leader is that they get their own head to share with about 15 guys instead of the 50+ that have to use the other one.  She said his letters were positive.  That's good to hear.  I know he will do well.  He's 25 and has been working as either a waiter or bar-tender full time since he was 18, so he's got experience training others, has a really good work ethic, and is a real team player.  It'll be nice to get a letter at our house though.  Can't wait to see him.

Janine