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Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 243 and 244 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 243 and 244
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 marriedahoosier on
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Darsatm, my son is Div 243 also! I'm glad you got to hear from your bf!
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On Thursday before PIR, there is a Meet and Greet that Sarge puts on at the Sundance Saloon. If you plan to attend, Please RSVP to Sarge. We are making name badges so if you don't RSVP and you show up, we won't have a badge for you. Please include the names of those you are bringing as well so we can make badges for them as well.
Also, there will be a raffle where NAVY cups, shirts and other items will be given away with the main prize being 25% of the raffle money. 50% will be donated to Sarge for future meet and greets and 25% will be donated to Calls for Recruits. Also, there is a discussion group above for those who want to donate State Baskets to the silent auction.
Sarge puts his own money into these weekly meet and greets and to ensure future mom's being able to have this same awesome opportunity, please donate a State basket or participate in the raffle. Every dollar counts!
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Permalink Reply by Kaleigh's Gramma on
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I had already RSVPd to Sarge's M&G before you requested names for badges. Rather than cause confusion with his headcount, here are our names: I am Kathy, my husband is Chuck, and our SRs mom is Sherri. Thank you for all you are doing!
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Permalink Reply by Melissa Ann on
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Could someone please tell me what the seats are like at graduation. Are they bleachers with a back or no back? I would like to bring cushions and have both. Which would be best for comfort? How long after the actual graduation do we have to wait for my son to leave with us?
My son would also like to add 4 additional guest what will he need to do?
Thanks
Melissa B
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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Melissa Ann, the bleachers have no backs to them. Is your son staying in GL for A School or flying out somewhere?
There is no way to have more than 4 guests on the guest list. Until January of this year it was different, but now only guests on the list may attend and there are no extras unfortunately.
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I got a letter!
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I got a letter today and my son sent a list of his friends. I'm going to have to stalk you out now, moms.
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I just realized that I have NO idea about members last names so I can't stalk. If you message me I can find some of his friends names. Thank you!!!
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Got a letter today also. He was sick in quarters for three days this week, I'm assuming seasonal allergies since he didn't say and that is about how long it seems to take meds to start working...he says things are going okay for most of them
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Received 3 short letters today! Wonderful to hear from my SR. So glad letters are finally coming to all of you as well.
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Any phone calls today?
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