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Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 407and 408 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 407 and 408
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 Halfpint on
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Our daughter is staying in the Great Lakes for her A school so that is why we were not sure if we could just bring her some things along? Thanks so much for all your help!!
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Permalink Reply by Skyeheart on
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I would say it depends on how long you are planning to stay there and how long her A school is. If you are going to be there longer than the weekend it would let her get settled into her new "ship". Then she can pick up the stuff from you. They cannot have any of it while still in the BC ship. Also, if her A school is less than a month it probably would be better to wait. Like I said, she would just have to worry about trying to get all of that stuff packed up and to the new base. For me it was a little easier because I took leave during Christmas and went home, picked up my car, and drove back. When it came time for my first base, I just packed everything into my car. I know some of the Navy A schools do not allow them to have their cars at the beginning. I hope that answers your question.
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Permalink Reply by tiffanys on
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Skyeheart, You sound full of information. And stories are similar. Sorry I am on a lag keeping up here. I work in politics in Florida and theres a lot going on here, so hope no on thinks I am not paying attention. I want to be there for RTC, but I just got a new project which is huge and if I make it to graduation, it will be a miracle!!! True about letters. I think they like getting them. I sure hope I don't miss the graduation in Great Lakes... I wanna meet all the moms and the daughters!!! xoxo
Tiffany
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I feel for you. I now work for the DOD as a civilian and we were on furlough. We were recalled on Monday so it's been pretty hectic around here too! We have to make up for missed deadlines. We just found out they don't know for sure we are still getting paid for the missed time like the news says (kind of dumb if we do, makes the furlough kind of pointless) but they are sure that we will not receive our annual and sick leave accruals for the pay period because this furlough time added to our furlough time over the summer kicked us over so many hours. Gotta love it!
Anyway, the cards and letters definitely help. My daughter sent a letter saying thank you because they are helping to motivate her to get through. It's so close now. I can't wait!
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Permalink Reply by girlnboots on
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Hi everyone my daughter was just put into this group. She was to pir 10/10 but was as mod? So glad to have a date again!!
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Welcome, this place is great to chat and talk to other people that are going through the same things you are going through.
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Could someone tell me what week this group is on I am a little confessed since my daughter was just put here. Also have we been told how many guest can come?
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Permalink Reply by ChrisMom2013 on
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Hello Everyone,
I'm Tammy, Proud Navy mom of my son, whom I am told goes by the nickname "Bruce". He is currently at boot camp at Ship 11 Div 408 and graduates on Oct 25. He will then be shipping out on Oct 26th to his "A" school in Groton, CT as SECF (Submarine Electronics/Computer Field). I had hoped he would get to come home for a short time before shipping out, no such luck.
My son tells me that he is doing well and has met some pretty awesome people that he already considers close friends. I have talked with him a few times on the phone and he sounds absolutely great!! Anxiously awaiting graduation, I miss him terribly and I can't wait to give him a great big hug!!
Wanted to send a big shout out to all the Navy Mom's!! I absolutely love this site......:)
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Keila thank you bunches
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Permalink Reply by Amber 11 408 on
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Hi Everyone!! I love that there is a separate chat for these two divisions!! Does anyone know where I can find information about what all we need to do/have for PIR. I think I saw something about times and such somewhere but this site has soo much info it's hard to keep track! :)
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I forgot to add.....is anyone going to Sarge's meet and greet on Thursday evening?
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