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Permalink Reply by Terry Sutter on March 21, 2011 at 5:40am

We heard from our son Tyler & he is doing fine.  The letter was dated march 13th.  He said next week is hell week.  He also told us he would know his rate on the 14th.  Hope you have heard from your sailor by now.

Permalink Reply by Van Jaggers on March 21, 2011 at 6:11pm

Thanks for the information. We still have not heard from Brian as of today, the 21st. of March. I am glad you are hearing from your sailor and he is doing fine. I have no doubt that Brian is doing fine as well, but it would be nice to hear from him again at least for his mother's peace of mind. What week is your son in now and why did he refer it as hell week comming up?

                                    I was trying to reflect on my time in basic training and what they were going through, but I was in during the vietnam conflict and it was a life or death drama every day. Keep in touch and maybe we can meet and greet at our sailor's graduation.

 Best wishes to you and your family.

 Proud Navy Dad Van                              

Permalink Reply by Ray Norberto on March 21, 2011 at 7:54pm

I know this may not help with his mother, but let her know that no news is indeed good news.  Chris shipped out to Great Lakes on November 16th, and after the call that night, he didn't call us again until December 10, almost a month later.  I hope that helps.

Permalink Reply by Van Jaggers on March 21, 2011 at 8:55pm

Ray thanks buddy I had forgot that old adage! Brian wrote us a letter on Feb. 25th. and then a phone call followed shortly after. When I talked to Brian's recruiter he said they don't do as much marching now as in the past and maybe an hour of pt training a day. Brian said they were marching in the snow and now out in the rain as well, and on top of it all he got a cold. Ray how do they keep their shoes presentable if they are out there marching in the elements?

                                    We look forward to seeing our sailor as I am sure he is looking forward to seeing us. I hope everything is going alright for you , your wife and of course Chris .

                   Friends of ours were down in Pensicola, Florida recently and stopped at the Naval Air Museum there and of course the gift shop.They brought back a Navy hat and this unbelieveable shirt. It  has the wording on the back" Onward to victory with the American Eagle grasping an anchor in its claws , and under the claws, the words defending our freedom The  U. S. Navy! I wear it everywhere!1 

God speed to all our sailors everywhere

Keep in touch and thank you

Proud Navy Dad Van
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Ray Norberto said:

I know this may not help with his mother, but let her know that no news is indeed good news.  Chris shipped out to Great Lakes on November 16th, and after the call that night, he didn't call us again until December 10, almost a month later.  I hope that helps.

Permalink Reply by Ray Norberto on March 21, 2011 at 9:13pm

Considering Chris was marching in all kinds of crap and snow and horrendous Great Lakes tainted weather, his shoes and boots are remarkably buffed and in good shape. Chris came back from A School with a sinus infection, and he still kicked ass to finish in the top 5 of a class of 34. That impresses the hell out of me!

Believe me, I am wearing all my Navy paraphernalia out from the inside outward!

Everyone here is well, Chris' head is draining, and he is going to the family doc tomorrow or Wednesday to get some of that good antibiotic crap! He's doing a LOT of sleeping, like he's making up for four and a half months worth of deprivation...before he heads down to NavSta Norfolk in a bit for his duty station assignment. Oohrah!

Permalink Reply by Van Jaggers on March 25, 2011 at 2:05pm

We recieved a letter from our son today, and said he was very busy getting ready for battlestations. He said they were having constant inspections everyday. Brian sounded very upbeat in his letter and is anxious to see us at his graduation. He took my advice about ordering the dvd and the book about bootcamp that is only available when offered. thank you to ever posted this information before.

                        My wife was very emotional because she hadn't heard from him for while. I think she is finally realizing that it is not just for 8 weeks of bootcamp, but for a couple of years. I miss Brian as much as she does , so I told her she wasn't loosing a son but instead she is gaining a sailor!

                        Ray hope Chris is over his sinus infection and everything is going well with your family.

 Keep in touch

Proud Navy Dad Van              

Considering Chris was marching in all kinds of crap and snow and horrendous Great Lakes tainted weather, his shoes and boots are remarkably buffed and in good shape. Chris came back from A School with a sinus infection, and he still kicked ass to finish in the top 5 of a class of 34. That impresses the hell out of me!

Believe me, I am wearing all my Navy paraphernalia out from the inside outward!

Everyone here is well, Chris' head is draining, and he is going to the family doc tomorrow or Wednesday to get some of that good antibiotic crap! He's doing a LOT of sleeping, like he's making up for four and a half months worth of deprivation...before he heads down to NavSta Norfolk in a bit for his duty station assignment. Oohrah!

Permalink Reply by Edwin S. on March 24, 2012 at 2:05pm

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