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Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Division197 - 198
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 197 and 198
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
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We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.
Hang in there!!!
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Permalink Reply by jaime2maggie on
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Does division 200 have a brother division?? I have not been able to find anyone in division 200
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Permalink Reply by josiejules on
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Ours too! Have you heard anything from him? We haven't gotten a letter, and I'm wondering if we're going to get a call maybe Sunday? I'm guessing
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Permalink Reply by Sharonclips on
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My son is in div 197 and we got his box about april 12th and letter a few days later. I was surprised to get it that quickly. It will be three weeks soon, waiting for his call.
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My son is also in that division.
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Permalink Reply by Cocoa on
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My son is in 197 as well! We received "the box" the first week he was gone and the form letter shortly thereafter. We also received a short call requesting a copy of his passport the first week or early the 2nd week. He sounded great and was such a blessing to be able to hear the I'm okay in his voice during our 1 minute conversation. I have yet to receive a letter and am trying to send one out every few days. In this age of instant information, it's difficult to be patient for snail mail. I keep thinking... any day now we will get a letter.
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My son is ship 04 division 198. He swore in on 04/07/15, we received the I got here call, his box and his form letter. Waiting patiently for his personal letters to come. I have written a letter everyday since has been gone. I hope he is getting them. Since then I have been stalking this Page and facebook for a glimpse into his new life. (Thank you by the way for providing that!) He has an eleven year old sister that's been emotional. I have to admit to random tears when I walk by his room. I have made travel arrangements and hotel reservation for the 06/5 PIR, purchased insurance just in case things change. I cant wait to see him. He will be going to A school to be a corpsman, he thought San Antonio, TX. Does anyone know when they will begin to have Liberty there. My eleven year old is unable to attend PIR, so we promised her that we would take her to San Antonio as soon as its allowed.
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Permalink Reply by NavyNana on
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My grandson is in Div 198. Mom & Nana will be there for graduation. He is also going to A school in San Antonio. Looking forward to meeting fellow proud parents and grandparents next month.
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My son is in ship 04 div 198. Also going to San antonio for A school and we are planning some sea world fun as soon as he gets visits! We are flying out to see him for PIR and soooo excited! Looking forward to getting to know yall better and hopefully meeting u at PIR and/or meet and greet;).
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I'm hoping to see a letter from him today!
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I check our po box before work, then when I check for my work, then on the way home. So far nothing yet but I have acheck run to drop off. The ladies at the post office just smile.
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