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Comment by Tom Torrella on February 27, 2012 at 7:36am

Our son left 2/13 for MEPS and left there for GL on the 2/14th. This "I'm processing" call was about 10pm and the form letter arrived with new address on the 17th. His recruiter posted an address on our son's FB page which changed. Really don't expect another call for a few weeks. I take NO NEWS is good news in all situations. And knowing he is in Div 922 he has even less time to write back. Hoping he makes time to study! BC is not the worst part of his Naval experience - based on my experience!

Comment by Ric Pallson on February 27, 2012 at 1:24am

Like Rick said --

Write to your SR --

Anything they get from home helps.

Write totally trivial true stuff like

"Went to buy groceries -- thought of you -- hope you doing well --eager to hear from you keep up the good work"

Any word you send will help your SR

Write to your SR.

Ric

Comment by Rick Sandoval on February 27, 2012 at 12:05am

Not to worry George. It takes time for them to form up and yes they do wait for divisions to fill up before being allowed to make another call or send out letters. It also depends on how well the division is "coming together". They all now have to work as a team and if one messes up, they all pay for it. It builds teamwork at the expense of others. Fair, no. Effective, yes. My daughter graduates 3/9 and it has been a real nerve wracking experience on my wife. I married her with kids after I retired from the military so I knew what to expect. Letters are sporadic from Boot Camp but they will write. YOU on the other hand need to have everyone who knows your SR write to them. I am a former Drill Sergeant and I know how important letters from home are. It does not matter what is in the letter (keep them upbeat) as long as they get something. They have enough to concentrate than adding more about who is doing what wrong at home. Hang in there and support them no matter what. Encourage them always no matter how you or others feel about their decision. Give out the address wisely and refuse those YOU feel may do harm. Good luck and be proud of his decision.

Comment by George on February 26, 2012 at 11:28pm

Has anyone on here who had a son or daughter ship on or after feb. 16,2012 received the letter with PIR, Div etc. we are just still waiting. I hope it is not lost in the mail. appears others who shipped on the 15th or before got theirs. got the call im ok at 3am morning of 17th. i wonder if he had to wait all last week for divisions to fill. would his recruiter be able tell me? 

Comment by Charles Hopper on February 26, 2012 at 4:44pm

David,

Thanks for asking.  Ship 12, Division 094.  PIR 3/16/12.

Comment by Charles Hopper on February 26, 2012 at 3:29pm

Just got our first call other than "I'm here" from our son.  He left for GL on 1-24-12, so it's been a while.  Apparently, his division had been messing up a bit, so their previously scheduled calls had been cancelled.

 

So, six letters (five of them arrived on one day), and a phone call so far, and we'll go see his PIR in about 2 1/2 weeks.  So hang in there, other dads, especially if you're SR just left.  Contact could be far and few between.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on February 25, 2012 at 1:28pm

you cannot make business or website recommendations on the main RTC page....you can however in the various Forum posts

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on February 25, 2012 at 12:13pm

Congratulations to this week's Captain's Cup winners! Taking top honors for the non-integrated divisions was Div. 076, and taking top honors for the integrated divisions was Div. 915.

Captain's Cup is a fun, friendly athletic event between divisions that are set to graduate the following week. Events include tug-of-war, basketball, volleyball, relay races and more.

Comment by Robert Hartman on February 24, 2012 at 9:32pm

Feb. 19 2010, My sons PIR. The only thing that ever beat that moment was standing on the pier to great him for homecoming.

Comment by Todd S on February 24, 2012 at 8:56pm

One other thing... We thought it was just a form letter until we turned in over. He was able to squeak in a personal paragraph and told us that BC was fast with no sleep, but he was shaving fun!

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