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Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 009 and 010 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 009 and 010
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.
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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 NavyMom1108 on
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Ladies and Gentleman, First for most, Good Morning! Hope everyone had a blessed weekend! I Rec'd another letter Saturday from my boy. He said they only will be allowed 3 calls. He is the recruit Yeomen. He helps the RDC with their schedule.
1. First call to say they arrived safely.
2. 3 week mark which a lot of us have had between few minutes to 30-40 mins.
3. I'm a Sailor which will happen within a few days if PIR.
He said that he doesn't think they will get anymore because of the holiday. Every division needs to coordinate their times. Its bittersweet knowing but we are pasted the half way mark. We all wish to speak with them and I know they probably are homesick but let's think of when we see them walking in their Dark Dress Uniform. Chills through our bodies of emotions and gratitude of be able to witness our recruits transform to our Navy Sailors! Bless your all and let the Countdown begin! 24 more days to go!!! -
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Permalink Reply by Kim on
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I really hope this is not true as my sailor has not spoken to a single person since he was at the airport. We didn't even get the I'm here call and then the phone was nothing but a loud buzz when he tried to call home. We don't even think he has received a single letter that has been mailed to him at this point either as his last letter asked us to please send letters. I am now officially falling to pieces.
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Permalink Reply by Suzie1507 on
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Kim, Don't panic. I just received my 3rd letter from my recruit today. I'm assuming he would've written it on Sunday. He said he's received 6 letters from me - I've sent 10. The week before, I got a letter that said he had received 4. They seem to be delayed, but they will get through to your recruit. Sending a "hug" to you!
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Permalink Reply by Anchor's Aweigh Mom on
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MaeRay - I just saw your post. My son is a MM SS in division 9, leaving for A school in Groton, so we might be the family you're looking for. :) Would love to connect with you, too!
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I got a letter today! My recruit is dealing with "dry sockets" where his wisdom teeth were removed. He said they've been really busy and have pulled a few all nighters (DIV 010). He did say he should be able to call on Saturday. It sounds like everything is going well (except for his teeth).
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Permalink Reply by vnllamom on
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My SR called about an hour ago. Wasn't expecting it. He didn't have much time to talk..his calling card was low on time. Said he was doing fine. Glad to hear his voice.
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Got a phone from my SR! Was very surprised. Was able to talk for longer time this time around. Learned so much from this conversation. He said the div. Is needing some improvement. So glad a few and himself got advanced to E3! Super proud of all of them. Very happy mom and Dad!
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Finally heard from my SR! He sounded really good and reports things have gotten much better in Division 009. Sounds like the boys that have been having a hard time are learning the program. 20 more days and counting!!!! This momma has been having some separation anxiety but feels so much better. It has been a long month without hearing his voice!!
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Got my call yesterday too. I found out my recruit was friends with another person in this group's recruit. A nice surprise! I'm looking forward to seeing my new friends, as well as my recruit, at PIR. We'll be at Sarge's - I hope I'll see many of you there. I saw in another group - people who go to Sarge's will also put their IDname on their name tags at the gathering. I plan to do that - I hope you do too so I can say "HI" in person!
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Got the form letter (from this site) back from my recruit today. He said DIV 010 won the Academic Flag! He also gave me a date for Battlestations (if you want to friend request me, make sure your privacy is set to "friends only" first). The form asked him to tell a funny thing about his chief or RDC. he said, "Sometimes when our Petty Officer is yelling at us, his mom calls." What does he miss the most? Sleep! Lol
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