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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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Ship 09 (John F Kennedy) Divisions 185 and 186 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 185 and 186
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!!!
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Permalink Reply by ProudMama-S09-DIV186 on
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Looks great Nickijay.. I just RSVP'd to Sarges Meet and Greet for 05/09 and I wanted to make sure you were going too so we can meet in person.. Hope to hear from you soon!!
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Permalink Reply by Paulzmom on
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We received our first letters last night, needless to say it was very overwhelming! Good to know our son/brother/uncle/grandson is OKAY. Hard to beleive he has already been gone for 3 weeks today! 1/3 of bootcamp is over!
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Permalink Reply by Proud Navy Mom on
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Hello to all you Navy Moms of ship 09. John F Kennedy . My son is also with your boys. Got my first real letter today! WHAT A BLESSING. He sounds pretty good. Best to all of your families. See you May10. Proud Navy Mom
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Me too!!! My son's name is Jacob and his bunkmate is Jacob also but doesn't know any others since they go by last names.. I got 2 letters today, so awesome, he sounded really good. Are you going to Sarges Meet and Greet, I just RSVP'd and am hoping to see all of you in this group there.. Hope to hear from you and meet you in person..
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Can you tell me where it is located and where I RSVP. I am staying at COURTYARDS OF MARRIOTT.
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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Those who have been assigned to Ship 11 have been moved to Ship 9 for several of the TGs the past few weeks. It is probably due to maintenance, remodel, and renovations. They will probably not be moved back.
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Hey everyone, I got 2 letters from my son.. he is Ship 9, and Div 186..his 1st letter was hard to read, he was so tired, the other letter was after he had gotten some sleep..he pretty much said it was hard but rewarding...learned from watching others get in trouble what Not to do and say..not sure what he means by a 45 degree angle haunting him like a ghost from geometrical past?? Anyone know what that means? LOL..just glad to get some news..Anyone in this group from 186 that has a loved one going to A school in Pensacola?
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Proudmama-My son is in this division and will go to Pensacola for 3 weeks as an Airmen PACT undesignated rate.
I pray they are all getting along and becoming a Team.
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I remeber you saying that now..I'm sure they are..they better be, lol
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Permalink Reply by TXnavymom'13 - Ship 9 Div 186 - on
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Proud Mama- our son is going to Pensacola for A school also -14 weeks for IT training.
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Just got off the phone with my SR Ship 9 Div 186. They are going into their 3rd week of training. Got fitted for more uniforms. Passed his written test. Eating better and more energy throughout the day. Has to shave twice a day.Really enjoying his time in RTC, fellow recruits and looking forward to more hands-on training. We loved hearing from him and knowing he is doing good.
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