Ship 04 DIV 820 !

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Permalink Reply by Bill on August 8, 2014 at 11:39am

Hi Tom.  Our sons are in the same ship/division.  I'm sure they're having the time of their lives right now.  I went through the same RTC, only a long time ago when I think ships were still being made out of wood :).

My son will remain in Great Lakes for eight weeks following PIR, and then on to BUD/S (winter class).  That's when the real fun begins.

 

My best to Jared!

 

Regards,

 

Bill

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Permalink Reply by Tom on August 8, 2014 at 12:26pm

Hi Bill and thank you for muster. I too was at Great Lakes in 1977 and then onto Radioman A school in San Diego. Back when we were in I don't think they were so "PC". :)

BUD/s in the winter. Yikes. Good for him. How proud are you.

Jared will also remain in NTC for 7 weeks for Navy Diver Prep and then onto Panama City for A school.

Wishing our boys tons of luck.

Tom

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Permalink Reply by Richard on August 14, 2014 at 4:40pm

Tom

My son Zach is on Ship 04, Div. 820

Richard

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Permalink Reply by Tom on August 14, 2014 at 5:18pm

Hi Richard and thanks for checking in.

Have you heard anything from Zach after the "arrived safe" phone call?

I'm hoping they can call this Sunday. (Don't know if they call any specific days)

Not knowing is kind of tough but as they say, No news is good news.

Thanks again.

Tom

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 14, 2014 at 5:28pm

no calls for awhile Tom....maybe around week 3

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Permalink Reply by Tom on August 14, 2014 at 8:28pm

Any idea how long it takes for a letter to get from us into their hands?
Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 14, 2014 at 8:43pm

at the beginning of RTC it takes at least a couple of weeks....later on about a week

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Permalink Reply by Tom on August 14, 2014 at 9:05pm

Thank you very much

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Permalink Reply by WilliamSP on August 15, 2014 at 1:15am

Gents, great reading, our son has followed the same path you each speak of, he decided in HS that this was his true direction and has been driven ever since. With PST's and a great Seal Mentor, he went to boot camp in good shape and determined. My only concern was the P-days and no time to train. I guess the 800 divisions get a some time to train and swim to stay in shape. The 8 weeks post boot camp are great opportunity to prepare for the rigors of BUDS. I too miss the young man, we're really looking forward to the first letter and phone call. All the best to all, hooyah

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Permalink Reply by Richard on August 15, 2014 at 11:45am

Have not heard from him after the safe call

... looks like it might the weekend of the 23rd for a phone call.

Richard

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Permalink Reply by Tom on August 17, 2014 at 6:45pm

Got the first letter in the mail yesterday. Dated 8/3.
Just that letter gives a small feeling of connection.

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Permalink Reply by Tom on August 17, 2014 at 6:47pm

William, Jared mentioned in his letter that the first few days/nights were standing in line and it was boring without the PT. I think it's safe to say that I'm sure that's changed by now. :-)

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