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Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 179 and 180 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 179 and 180
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 WestCoastMom SHIP 14, DIV 180 on
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Tamb, I think it varies on when their flight is out to A School. Happy for you that you got letter. What division is she in?
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Permalink Reply by NavyMom2 on
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My daughter is also Div 179, she will be staying in GL for her A-school. I have only gotten 1 letter and her sibling have also received letters, but I have talked to her 3 times since she has left. I just talked to her last week, so I am expecting a dry spell for a while. The only thing my daughter has asked is she want to shop for North Face jacket the weekend after graduation. I read somewhere on this website that they will graduate in their white uniforms, does anyone know if this true ?
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NavyMom2 - FYI: a website 6pm.com has great deals on Northface. And yes, I heard that May 10th is the first week of wearing the whites. My son did prefer the navy color, but oh well.
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Her aunt & I are thrilled that she seems to be doing well. She is Div 179
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Hi all! I hope everyone is still hanging in there as much as you can. I, for one, have been finding myself having crying spells, especially reading some of the posts / comments on here. I am still trying to learn how to navigate through this website so I'm a lil behind! lol! We are also from Ohio and my son is Ship 14 Div 180. I personally have received two calls but he's also called his little brother, who just turned 18 on the 1st, my parents and my brother. The first call I got the weekend after he got there he didn't sound so great so of course I worried sick, literally and then when I missed his calls the following Saturday I really got upset! I ended up not being able to eat so I lost 11 pounds that week! Ugh this emotional roller coaster is taking a toll on me but I'm so proud of him and so very thankful for this website and all of you on here....I seriously believe this website is what's getting me through each day! For that, thank you all for being here! Last Thursday I came home sick and as soon as I got home something told me to check my mail and I am so glad I did because I got my first letter! To top it off, about 10 mins after I read it he called me and we were on the phone for almost half hour! I was soooo excited and so happy! At first it didn't even sound like him...he has changed so much so quick! He sounded so good and he was proud of himself because he was chosen to be on Ship Staff! I am so very proud of my son I just can't put in to words! I booked my room at the Navy Lodge already....only 1 mile from base and there's a shuttle plus a kitchenette and all sorts of amenities....at a very cheap rate! Well I can't wait until graduation! I hope to meet some of you on 5-10! Hang in there moms! We are almost there! :o)
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Mom of Tyler I am sorry you are still having a rough time. Things started out that way for me and now I'm just proud of him. My son is in the same division as yours. I had just returned from Disneyland yesterday with my 13 year old and looked in my mailbox and there were two letters from him. One was on the serious side and the other was on a lighter side. He wanted me to print him out lyrics to several Michael Jackson songs. He explained they weren't for him, but for another SR that sings to the RDC's and puts them in a "good mood". I thought it was a strange request from him since Michael Jackson was not on his ipod. He illustrated a little map of his sleeping quarters and showed me where his bunk was amongst other things. Cheer up and all of us are here for each other ;)
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Permalink Reply by ohio mom ship 14 div 180 on
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Mom of Tyler ...My daughter is also on Ship 14 Div. 180 !!!! I received another letter from her today and she is doing better! She was fighting a nasty cold for awhile but is doing better. I asked her after her last phone call if she thought she was going to like it and how she was REALLY doing. (After her first two phone calls..even Mom could not tell :-( ...She assured me she was doing better and that like ...everyone says...get through Boot Camp and things get much better. She said she has made some friends and has gotten use to following orders. lol...She said the food was actually good ! The cards and letters from her friends and family are a blessing to her and she always says...write write write...they look forward to receiving cards and letters. Hang in there ! T -minus 30 days until we get to see them ! < That is what keeps me functioning !
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Permalink Reply by Steph Proud AG Mom on
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Hi All- what's this- party after Sarges meet and greet? so happy to see many staying at the Navy Lodge- i am too! I just got an awesome letter from my daughter- she's now the divisions Master at Arms- and doing great-- she's also volunteering for It when others get It because no shipmate should it alone-- i am so proud- I can't wait to meet all of you- My tears have changed to tears of Joy- she wanted this and wow she's really going for it- before we know it- we'll be together and proud of our Daughters and Sons! divisions 179 and 180 rock!
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Permalink Reply by Mom2Coleman on
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I have been out of the loop, went back to work a week ago can someone feel me in on what our SR's have been, doing?
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Hello All, I received a note from my niece (div 179).She said they had their weapon turnover inspection (9mm) as well as their 2nd physical fitness test. They marched for the division evaluation exam as well as spending time on the weapons firing line over 2 days.They have had seamanship classes as well as a simulation of launching the ship simulator. Reville is at 4 AM. She and one of her shipmates celebrated their birthdays. No cake but singing did occur. She said that she will have 24-48 hours to report to her A school; so I think she will be reporting to another city for it. She was excited that the division reached the 28th mark. The funny little countdown clock says 20+ more days.
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Thank you for the update!
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