Ship 11 Div 236 PIR date 1 Aug 2014

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Permalink Reply by Jim Greenia on July 3, 2014 at 8:35pm

Hi guys, sorry it's been a few days since I checked in - we have been busy moving from VA to Florida.  We've had 3 calls from Brad so far - apparently he was rewarded with an extra call for answering the "stupid question of the day".  He's been assigned as "head PO" so he's responsible for getting them to keep the head clean.  I'm sure that keeps him busy.  We've also started to recieve letters - short, but letters nonetheless.  

Brad will be going to Lackland AF base to train as a MA after bootcamp.  He's hoping to graduate A school in the top 10% of his class so he can be assigned to canine duty.

Hope all of you and your sailors are well.  Looking forward to meeting some of you at PIR.  

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Permalink Reply by Ted Tarlton on July 4, 2014 at 8:44am

Hi JIM, It's also been a few days since I checked in. Long days at work. After reading your post this morning, I believe My SR works with your SR keeping the Head clean. My Sr wrote the other day and said that was his job within the division. I had told my SR in one of his phone calls home that I talk on this forum. He asked If I knew any names, If it's  alright with you the next time I talk to him I'll drop your name. 

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Permalink Reply by Jim Greenia on July 5, 2014 at 4:50pm

No problem Ted, Hope your SR is doing well.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Bland on July 6, 2014 at 12:38pm

Well, looks like our kids are at the halfway point now.  Things should be getting easier for them and hopefully a little more fun.  Graduation and then A school will be here before we know it.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Greenia on July 23, 2014 at 9:10am

Just a few days left folks.  How's everyone holding up?

Here's a little humor from a salty old Chief...

A man is flying in a hot air balloon and realizes that he is lost. He reduces height and spots a man down below, fishing. He lowers the balloon further and shouts: "Excuse me, can you tell where I am?" The man below says: "Yes, you're in a hot air balloon, hovering 30 feet above this field." "You must be a Chief Petty Officer.", says the balloonist. "I am" replies the man. "How did you Know?" "Well" says the Balloonist, "Everything you have told me is technically correct, but it's of no use to anyone." The man below says "You must be a Junior Officer." " I am", replies the balloonist, "but how did you know?" "Well", says the man, "A few moments ago you didn't know where you were, or where you were going, so you came whining to me for help.  I answered the exact question you asked with completely accurate information.  You didn't know what to do with that information, so you are still hopelessly lost but now you are blaming me!"

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 23, 2014 at 9:23am

for some more humor check out our Fantail Group: http://www.navydads.com/group/thefantail

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Permalink Reply by Steve Bland on July 29, 2014 at 4:46pm

Talked to my son this afternoon for about 20 minutes re names, addresses and telephone numbers.  He did tell me that Battle Stations is tonight (7/29).  It will be over soon, so be expecting that final call of "I'm a sailor!"

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Permalink Reply by Steve Bland on July 30, 2014 at 5:48pm

It's official!  Battle Stations is over and our son is now a Sailor!  He just called with the good news.  He sounded very upbeat, happy it was over, and looking forward to PIR and then heading off to Pensacola.  We are definitely looking forward to visiting with him on Friday!

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Permalink Reply by Jim Greenia on July 31, 2014 at 6:13am

Spoke with my son yesterday. Said he hadn't slept for 2 days. Can't wait to see him tomorrow. He wants me to take him to the chief's club!

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Permalink Reply by Jim Greenia on August 1, 2014 at 7:07am

Sitting in the drill hall. Waiting for the fun to begin. If any of you guys are in the dill hall and connected ... Text me. 407.953.9377

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Permalink Reply by Steve Bland on August 2, 2014 at 3:02pm

Jim, sorry that I couldn't find you but it was mayhem after the liberty call, as you know.  It was a great ceremony and we were as proud of our son as could be.  I'm sure you felt the same about yours.  We spent the rest of the day together but he left for the airport this morning at 1:30am for a 7am flight.  Thus, no attempt to meet up at O'Hare.  We have just returned home to Kentucky after a 6 hour drive from Waukegan.  Tired, but very happy we went.  It was a great experience for all of us, and I don't think I've ever seen our son happier to see us than yesterday.

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