First Phone Call

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 8, 2011 at 12:24pm

you can look at the Recruit Division Command Structure at this link: http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/recruit-division-command

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Permalink Reply by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on September 8, 2011 at 3:08pm

Thank you, Paul....but my wife didn't get the position!!!....Guess I'll have to wait for a letter....LOL! Caitlin was the Chief P.O. of Recruits here in Southern Mass....so I'm really glad to see her continue on in some kind of role....

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Permalink Reply by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on September 9, 2011 at 11:34pm

Update....We received 4 letters today!!! Caitlin says that they are limited for mailings as "letters are considered a privilege". So hang in their Gentlemen...they will arrive! It is a relief to gain a bit of insight as to what our SR's are going through. She is the RMAA for her division. She is very challenged....but very upbeat as to the whole experience. I can already sense the growth that is occurring with our kids. I made the mistake of watching some of the PIR videos on Youtube today and already found myself welling up....to see the pride and confidence that these men and women now carry themselves with is absolutely amazing! The journey is long and hard....but the end result is worth every ounce of heartache that we are feeling!!! Let me hear your stories as they unfold......

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Permalink Reply by Jerry on September 16, 2011 at 8:03pm

We just got his first phone call Wednesday night. It came in about 10:30 PM. I hear that he doesn't get to sleep for the first 48 hours to get him on the same schedule. I can't believe he is gone. He is starting his Navy journey and becoming a man. My wife is having a hard time not having him around the house and able to call and talk to him. We are very proud of him and excited for our first letter.

 

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Permalink Reply by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on September 17, 2011 at 10:04am

   So your adventure begins....and how is Dad doing with it? I've got to admit that the first few weeks were really tough. I think that the worst part is not hearing from our Future Sailors. Give it a couple of weeks and you should receive an Info packet from the Navy with his Graduation date, address, and a very short message from your son...soon to be followed with a letter or two! That will put your mind at ease a bit. Write him as often as you can...I think that it really does help them get through. I wish your family and son the best of luck in his endeavor....Keep us updated!!!

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