PIR 01-29-16

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Comment by Doug Grant on January 3, 2016 at 10:28pm

My son Shane is Ship 4, Division 84.  Got a call from him on 12/26.  He sounded a little strained but was making it through.  He wasn't real thrilled with the food, but nevertheless, said that he measures his day by making it to chow times.  That way the time goes faster.  This was the first couple of weeks and I suspect that it has gotten more interesting now.  He had to wait 5 days for the rest of the division to arrive but he said that gave him time to adjust.  Looking forward to graduation.  Seeing the pictures of him on the Facebook page was fantastic.  I can't stop looking at them.

Comment by Ruth Smith on January 1, 2016 at 9:37am

For whatever reason Steve, I thought our sons were in the same Division, 080, ship 14. Sorry about that ! Now that I look back I see that you and Rodney's sons are the same Division :) Glad your son is sounding better too, they're almost through !

Comment by Ruth Smith on December 31, 2015 at 7:19pm

Steve, received a letter from Tommy today. They received their first Division flag for passing their first written test ! Great news ! Added a little motivation. Tomorrow starts the count down, everyone .... 4 weeks and counting ! Our SRs have this :) looking forward to meeting all of you at graduation !!!

Comment by Ruth Smith on December 28, 2015 at 7:42am

Hi Everyone, glad to hear we're all receiving letters, and that first phone call !!  I received mine Sat morning, my son still sounded a little homesick but staying positive.  He said my letters are really helping to keep him motivated ! So, keep those letters coming to  your SR, they truly keep them going !!! 

Also, if you liked the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command on FaceBook, do so.  They took pictures of each of the Divisions and posted them on their FB page :-)  My son was way in the back, but I could still see him and it was great to see them in their uniforms !

Steve, what is your son's name, since him and Tommy are in the same Division, maybe they can become friends and help keep each other motivated !

They should be starting their 4th week, almost half way there !!!!

Comment by Mark Pavey on December 26, 2015 at 6:58pm

Finally got a letter Thursday and a 38 minute call this morning. His division was held up in processing for a week, so all their training is compressed. He says they are always playing catch up. Also says there's special operations divisions on his ship and they are always being compared to them. His bunk mate is Plum and he mentioned neighboring bunk mates Baumley and Banks. He sounded good. Great to hear from him.

Comment by Ruth Smith on December 23, 2015 at 5:38am

Yes, fingers crossed for that perfect Christmas present for all of us, a phone call :-)  Merry Christmas to all of you and your families. 

Comment by Mark Pavey on December 22, 2015 at 9:39pm

Ship 04, Div 84. No personal letter yet and no phone call. Every day checking that mailbox is tough.

Comment by Ruth Smith on December 22, 2015 at 9:18am

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Comment by Ruth Smith on December 22, 2015 at 7:36am

Steve,  keep your fingers crossed that they let our boys call home for Christmas !  From what I've read, there's a very good chance so keep your phone with you at all times.  And, they're on week three of training, sometimes they let them call home after week three, but still not guaranteed.  They keep them super busy.  I know it's hard, I'm struggling too..... I just keep telling myself, no news is good news !  Keep writing him lots of positive / encouraging letters, they really do make a difference and help them push through :-)  Fingers crossed we all get a phone call on Christmas !!!

Comment by Donald Morrison on December 20, 2015 at 3:01pm

Thank you Ruth. My daughter is ship 12 div 081. We finally got a letter from her yesterday. She's tired but in great spirits!

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