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Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 163 and 164 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 163 and 164
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 JSunflower1217 on
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Not I. I'm hoping for a random call next week but doubt it. Lol
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Permalink Reply by 1awsumway on
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I received our son's call (2nd) last Saturday, 3-22-14. It was not long since he wanted to call his girlfriend but he sounded good and said BC wasn't bad at all. We received his 1st letter on Wed., 3-25-14. I thought the 3rd call comes after they pass battle stations and letting us know they are sailors. Does that sound right?
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Permalink Reply by Defoe'sMom (Ship 13, Div 164) on
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Everyone, please remember to watch the facebook page below so we can try to answer the trivia question today so that we can request a picture of our SR's division.
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Permalink Reply by A_Whale on
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they're taking their time posting the question today! I have Google at the ready!
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Permalink Reply by KC Go Blue ship 13, Div. 022 on
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I don't know about you gals but i am really getting excited for 5/2/14! I hope I get to meet a bunch of you guys too!
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Permalink Reply by wifeofasailor1( LS A school) on
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KC Go Blue ship- I am getting excited as well and looking at something to do after graduation besides eating at a restaurant.
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wifeofasailor1 - A good friend's son graduated boot camp around Thanksgiving 2013. After graduation they went back to the hotel with their SR and all hung out for the afternoon together so they could have some personal family time together. I think we are going to do something like that too since I will have my other kids with me and my parents. Those in our family who will not be at the graduation ceremony will be watching it from my lap top in the hotel It appears we don't have too much time to spend with them before they head out for A school. I can't wait to see my son and have all of us together again even if it is just for a few short hours.
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Received a letter from my SR and he said that this division may get pushed back a week because of the younger guys are childish and play around alot so the RDC said if they dont step theyre game up they will get pushed back!! I hope this doesnt happen!!!!
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Wifeofasailor1- I am so sorry to here that div. 164 may get pushed back. My son told me a few of the earlier phone calls that some of the kids are having a hard time keeping their mouths shut when needed and that they are always doing push ups. I wonder if that is why I did not get a phone call over the weekend. My son is not much of a letter writer, but I hope he sends me one this week to give me an update. I would really be disappointed if the whole division is unable to graduate on time because a few of them can't pull it together as a team.
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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Just to let you know, divisions do not get pushed back, individuals might, but not an entire division. RDCs use that "threat" a lot, and many divisions hear that, but it just doesn't happen. The RDCs hope that the ones who aren't following start to follow, and the ones who are following start helping to motivate those that aren't. Team work is what it is all about!! They are very close to the time when they all figure it out. :)
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Ellen0502 - Thank you so very much for clarifying that. That makes a lot of sense. I love this site it helps so much. Every time I have a question it get's answered right away. I will feel so much calmer in October when my other son leaves for boot camp. Thanks again and have a super day!
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That's good to know. My son had told us in a letter that there are some who talk too much when they should be listening. He also said that one even told a PO to "shut up". I would hope that the actions of a few wouldn't keep those who are doing as they're supposed to do from graduating on time. Hopefully those who are causing the issues will recognize they have to work as a team in order to get things done. I'm praying for them all!
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