SHIP 3 DIV 294 PIR 19SEP2014

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Permalink Reply by Chris Black on July 29, 2014 at 10:07pm

Hi, Pat. My son reported to GL 16 January of this year, and our initial days were like yours are. We got the box after about a week and then got the form letter about a week after that. We wrote a lot of letters to our son but didn't get many in return. No problem with that as Hunter said when he finally had time to write he was too tired to. That's easy to understand when you know what boot camp involves. Write to your son every day, even if you don't have much to say; it will mean a lot to him.

Boot camp will be a whirlwind for your son; PIR will be here before either of you know it. I was happy, proud, scared, and several other emotions when Hunter left for GL, and I think this has turned out to be a great decision for him. I'm confident the same will hold true for your son. He will be a different and better person than the one who left home last week.

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel Marroquin on July 30, 2014 at 12:19am

My son left on the 22 of this month also but I have not received what ship or division yet did he send you a letter?

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Permalink Reply by Patrick J. Doherty on July 30, 2014 at 6:12am

Thanks, Chris.  I suspect Michael will not be a letter writer, either.....nevermind being able to read his chicken scratch!!  I've already sent him two general information notes.  Hoping it helps ease his adjustment .......  Thank you for your reply.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick J. Doherty on July 30, 2014 at 6:13am

Hi Gabriel - no letter - his recruiter was able to share the information with me.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick J. Doherty on August 1, 2014 at 6:06am

Good Morning Jim, thank you.  Unfortunately, a letter was provided to the recruiter very early on in the enlistment process.  My son was quite surprised when I quickly located it several months ago. Be well.

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