October 2010 Blog Posts (15)

Congratulations to all those SAILORS who PIRed today and to the proud family members who were fortunate to attend and to those who were keeping the "home fires burning" while supporting their son/daughter/brother/sister/nephew/niece/grandson/granddaughter etc..(you get the idea). They made it through the hard work and the support of their RDCs, instructors, their new family (division members) and most importantly their families. God Speed!

Colorado sailor, so far from the sea,

No salt in the air or ocean to see.

It was good to stand on the bow underway,

In heavy seas with a face covered in salt spray.

To feel the wind blowing against your life vest,

Checking to be sure it is tight on your chest.

Turning your back on the onslaught of wind,

Facing aft at aircraft fighting off the din.

Watching young men in shirts of yellow, green, and blue,

Quite a rainbow…

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This was truely a wonderful day. We got our first letter from our son Brandon. He explained that this was the first time he had to write which was dated 10-24-10. All is well and he is enjoying his time in basic training, making new friends and learning new skills. He is in DIV903 and he says this is the high performance division. Past recruits in this DIV have done exceptionally well in Basic training and his is also doing well. One of his biggest delights was that he gets to have Hidden… Continue

Hello Jerry and Sterlon, Our son Brandon is also on Ship2/DIV 903 and headed for nuke school after PIR 12/3. We also have not heard anything from him, just the kid box and the form letter. This is starting week 4 and Momma is getting a little anxious. If anyone hears from their recruit, please forward day and time as well as how long you got to talk.

Actually the second if you count the form letter that came after the 1st week. All seems good, Swim went well running needs a pep up, missed the mark by 30 seconds. He's been there 3 1/2 weeks. Seems to me we all / most had that the first time running. Says he sure misses the 10 hour sleeps on our couch, man that used to bug me. Can hardly wait to get the next update from him. Maybe the phone call this weekend, we hope.

It is disheartening to read many papers these days and see how many of our kids (and grownups) are headed towrd the gutter. I pray often that WE, this Country will soon see the need to upgrade our backbones and our love of the US.

Is it possible?

My wife and I received the form letter on 10/16/10, finally something. We were encouraged by the note he left on the four whole lines they are given, more to come soon, I'm sure. This site has been an incredible tool. THANK YOU for creating this for all us DAD'S out here. Question on the 900 divisions, what would they be doing if they are not musically gifted?

PIR was out of this world....and she was so beautiful and different. She is still a little homesick but doing great. She had a smile on her face from ear to ear. We also adopted her bunkmate and spent the day with both of them. As for places to stay....for future reference....DO NOT at the Quality Inn. First there was a musty smell in the ha

Son just signed up as am sructural anybody out there who can give me some info on this job classification

Thanks for all your thoughts....she called today and will PIR with her Division!!! She did it!!!

Hello everyone, been quite busy lately and have not had much time to be on the computer. Just wanted to drop by and say hello. My son is currently in Jacksonville and is working on the P3-Orions as part of the VP-26 Squadron. He has been working a lot of hours and then spends time resting, working our and watching Football. We are now more in contact with him and this is good. Well, you all take good care and God Bless. Luis-Navy Dad & DAMN Proud.

We just got a phone call from our daughter that said she was not graduating next week because she failed her run by 20 seconds. What happens from here. Help, need information on how things work.

Chris

Our son Brandon left for Boot on Monday the 4th of October and reported for duty on the 5th. We will miss him dearly, but we are very proud of him and know he will do well. Good luck Son!

Mom and Dad

P.S. The boot videos really help to see what goes on in boot and what Brandon will be encountering. Thank you

I have a question, I have not recieved any Form letter from The Navy or from my son, he's be gone for 3 weeks. I recieved his box of personal belongings. The letter is supposed to have the password so I can get my pass for graduation? If no letter how do I get this information? can any one help with this information?

my son will be making his first sea deployment every soon. Is regular letters via mail the only way to keep in touch or is email available aboard ship ?