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Comment by Chris H. on August 14, 2010 at 4:07pm

Oh, we saw her as she marched by before they took their division positions, and we "sometimes" had a view depending on where the flag was three rows toward us and in front of her. Most of the time all we could see was her dimples once in a while, which meant she was smiling (and should not have been) and probably had abandoned her 1,000-meter stare to take a peek at us. She just had a little downtime (two days), and got to visit with her Godfather in California, both his Sons and their families. And they had one of the largest pizzas I've ever seen (cell picture from her - "aren't you jealous?") Her Godfather's youngest son was a Navy corpsman, served in California, Bremerton, WA, and a few years in Japan. He's now out and working in a Southern California hospital, but still a great source of information for our Sailor.

Comment by Charles Stephen Wharton on August 14, 2010 at 3:53pm

Hey Chris,Great comment. You may not have seen her, but she was marching in proudly.And yes the DVD is awesome and she is very well "armed" . Smiles!

Comment by Chris H. on August 14, 2010 at 3:38pm

Hugs to all parents! Man, it seems like just yesterday our daughter was doing the induction process (February) and PIR (April) to each parent talk about here brings back the memories. The DVD is awesome, huh? Our Sailor is only 5-2 and because someone was sick they put her in the 4th row instead of front. And behind a flag from our viewpoint. LOL!

Now she's on a destroyer in San Diego, "armed" with an International phone calling card, and learning hands-on finally the OS whatever she does. :)

Comment by Charles Stephen Wharton on August 14, 2010 at 2:38pm

Just received "PIR" dvd 06-25-2010 yesterday.I have watched it several times. My sailor was very visable in as his Div. marched by camera, because of his height ,6'4" in back row in mass formation.I remember every thing about that day and to see it again was amazing .It is also amazing how you say goodbye to a boy and he marches into drill hall SO changed ,even in the way they look and carry their self, a man!!, A U.S. SAILOR. I was watching it and the phone rang ,GUESS WHO? We talked about 30 min about "A"school.
All is going very well. Don't what else to say except what a day.

Comment by Elbert Steven Rakes on August 13, 2010 at 11:35pm

Ahoy, There Futrell looks like our children will be on the same ship in basic and will be in the same MAA school. I sure you as proud of her as I am of him. We both been in their shoes,basic will be over pretty fast. Kris thinks he will be going to San Antonio, Texas for "A" School. Stay in touch : )

Comment by Richard redden on August 13, 2010 at 6:28pm

I am a sailor @ 17:19 can sleep tonight Ship/7/div/281 PRI 8/20/10 will not miss it. It is not easy but o how proud I am

Comment by Paul Blazer on August 13, 2010 at 6:10pm

Hey Everyone, I received a phone call from my son today! I wasn't expecting it, which made it all the better. He said they start fire fighting training next week; he has 20 days to go till Graduation, and the whole division is counting down the days! (Ship 07, Div 290, PIR 9/2/10) He says he already knows his leave day, Saturday, which is great as we will have some quality time together. He has an AT rating, so he goes to Pensicola for A school, and he can't wait. We're very excited for him, and can't wait to see him at his PIR. Good luck to you and yours!!

Comment by Clemmis Futrell on August 13, 2010 at 12:17pm

Elbert my daughter shipped on 8/09, Ship 13 Div 327 and will be attending MA school as well. I just received her box and sent another letter. BTW I also did basic in San Diego but it was about 12 years after you. Best of luck to you and your sailor.

Comment by Gary T. on August 13, 2010 at 8:16am

Tim congrats to your SR. If you have questions about GM'S ask away. There is a GM group here, not much activity lately just read the posts. My son is stationed in Hi on a cruiser. Gary T.

Comment by Elbert Steven Rakes on August 13, 2010 at 4:09am

My SR. Sailor enter the gates of the Chicago R.T.C. August 10. he's on Ship 13 Div.R 2010 328. 8 weeks wow! I can not believe how short basic is, I spent 12 weeks in basic in 72 in San Diego. Then after basic it's off to Master at Arms "A" School.

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