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Comment by Jeff Shack on May 17, 2012 at 7:06pm

Ship 09 DIV 210 PIR 070612 anyone else have a recruit on this ship?

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 17, 2012 at 10:39am

wondering why you might not get the calls and contact from RTC you'd like? Because your recruits are learning how to handle and live through this kind of emergency:

this day in 1987 USS Stark (FFG-31) was struck by two Iraqi Exocet Missiles in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 Sailors and wounding 21. Brought under control, she sailed to Bahrain and was later repaired at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mississippi. Following subsequent tours in the Middle East area, Stark was decommissioned in 1999 and later scrapped in 2006.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 17, 2012 at 8:43am

Paul- congrats! you have the correct mindset for this Navy journey.  So many parents cannot handle the loss of constant contact.....write your letters! 

Comment by Scott H on May 17, 2012 at 7:22am

Jim, Everything will be great and the weeks fly by. My wife sent him letters everyday and they receive them everyday. She puts the sports box scores from the newspaper as well and he shares this with everyone. We've even heard he's using these as a type of currency for favors. Just have fun with it. 

Comment by NavyPapa_Paul on May 17, 2012 at 7:03am

Jim,

My son just shipped out Monday. I understand the emotion, as it was the toughest goodbye I've ever said. I had to create a healthy mindset that included acceptance of the reasons for not being in close contact with home: he's adjusting to Navy culture and becoming a crewmate--his mates deserve his focus on that; he must prepare to be out of contact for prolonged periods depending on deployment and rating; the privilege of a healthy SR is just that: a privilege--and if it can be earned, then I trust that the Navy can dole it out as it sees fit--they've been doing things right since 1775.

So for now, enjoy your time, bolster his mindset and remind him that you love him. Let him know you'll write and how often (I've already started though I can't even send the letters yet). Most importantly be a source of strength for him. His mental fortitude will be necessary and valuable.

For me, though I was sad to see him leave for 6 years, I am proud that he chose to serve others. 

Finally, remember that at least you'll know where he is.

Comment by jim peterson on May 17, 2012 at 6:29am

My son doesnt leave until aug 7th but i am already getting nervous . I am having a rough time knowing i will not hear from him for 3-4 weeks. I wonder if he will be able to recieve letters i send him. 

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 16, 2012 at 9:43pm

By order of the Commanding Officer, Naval Station Great Lakes, areas of downtown Chicago is off-limits to MILITARY PERSONNEL IN UNIFORM, between May 18-22, 2012 during the The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.

Newly graduated Sailors must remain in complete uniform at all times, civilian attire is strictly prohibited.

A map outlining the off-limits area will be printed in the May 18, 2012 Pass-In-Review/Graduation program.

The off-limits areas include:
• Northern Boundary: West Division St.
• Eastern Boundary: Lake Michigan
• Southern Boundary: East 47th St.
• Western Boundary: Interstate 94

Comment by Jayvee(Ship7Div160) on May 15, 2012 at 3:47pm

Hi! Any family/friends of Ship 7 Div 160, PIR 5/25 here? I just wanted to connect with you, guys! Thanks.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 15, 2012 at 11:47am

check out the series of Return to Bootcamp videos to get an idea of what your sailors are doing and when .... and learn about "P" days!!!http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/return-to-bootcamp

Comment by John Calhoun on May 15, 2012 at 11:02am

Just got the letter with all the official info from my son. Looking to meet other parents with ties to Ship 12 Div 204.

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