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Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 017 and 018 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 017 and 018
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 808 IslandMom on
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Hi PIR 11/22/13, please check out the discussion Raffle Basket for Sarge Meet & Greet. If you are planning to attend it would be great to meet all of you! Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Mama3 on
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Just checking in with everyone to see if anyone has received mail or a call this past week? I am anxious to get an update as to how the divisions are doing.
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To mama3 I got a letter yesterday my son has been really suck and on LLD, but said their the div was getting scolded due to some practice at taps and was having to pull it together but doing good. He said he has met some great guys in the Div and they all were pretty close and becoming friends. 3 weeks!!!
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Also got a letter sounded much more upbeat and positive hoping for a phone call but I won't hold my breath. Sounds like teamwork in process I am so proud of all of our young men and women thanks to all you mom's for the fine young people you have raised :)
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Orkymom: Love to get those upbeat and positive letters. That has to make you feel good. I agree about not holding our breath for a phone call but would be so relieved to hear his voice. Thanks for letting us know how things are going with your son.
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Pj29: I am glad to hear that you heard from your son this week. Sorry to hear that he has been so sick. I appreciate hearing his reports about training. I agree with you that they definitely need to work together to be successful for the rest of BC. Thrilled to hear that they are bonding. Together they will get to graduation and enjoy all their hard work. Please keep us updated if you hear from your recruit. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa 2525 on
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I was getting worried...no phone calls last week and no letter!My son is on same ship and unit as your son.I am guessing they were on "hell week".I am glad they are pulling it together and becoming friends! Looking forward to November 22...the countdown!
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I was feeling pretty down this week too not hearing from my son but won't take it personally if he is just taking care of business and working with his division to get to graduation. Thanks for letting me know about your son. We will pray them and us through this :)
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Chris_mom_1955: Yay for you for getting a letter this week! I thought this was going to be a rough week for the division. You are a smart mom to print pictures on computer paper to send more. That is what I appreciate about this group. Smart Moms helping me get smarter :)
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I haven't got any calls from my son today either.Anxiously awaiting for it though!Hopefully with all good news!Yes,I agree,they must of had a rough week.That makes waiting for his phone call even more difficult.
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Hello all, I was also hoping for a phone call today but wasn't sure they would get one. I did get a letter on Wednesday and all he could say is keep sending pictures. We are now down to 19 days and counting. I can't wait to see him. Missing him so much today.
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Hope you get a call this morning we were just discussing what they were doing my son also goes to church at 7:00 there time so maybe later today we can talk to them. It sure does seem like a long time :( I feel like my separation anxiety is worse now. My husband says it is because I know it is getting closer. Have a great day ladies.
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