1st Call Today

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Permalink Reply by Michael Stults on October 12, 2013 at 3:23pm

We also received a call today from our son. He sounded pretty good. He is in 023 and has a sister company of 024. Is this your daughters company?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Davis on October 12, 2013 at 3:26pm

My Daughter is 019.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Stults on October 12, 2013 at 3:28pm

Well we wish her and you the best.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Bittel on October 12, 2013 at 7:03pm

My daughter was sobbing during her first call that I almost couldn't understand her.  Her first letters were pretty sad and homesick also.  Next call was better and last two was a completely different person.  She got to where she was excited for training and upbeat.  It will get better!  Seem like she just left for boot camp and PIR is next week.  Can't wait to see her.

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Phipps on October 14, 2013 at 10:51am

My step-son is in 020 and we are waiting for a call.

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Permalink Reply by Brad on October 14, 2013 at 11:45am

There are a few ways they get sick early on. When my sailor was in, the entire division was sick. 

First off, they load them up with this peanut butter shot that can have adverse effects.

Secondly, many have their wisdom teeth pulled, which can cause all sorts of adverse effects and take them out of commission for a couple days or longer.

Thirdly, they are working hard with little sleep and their immune systems are down. Not to mention they're in a room with people from all over the country who may be carrying many different germs. 

Bottom line, the first few weeks are tough. However, after the third week, things start easing up for them and they tend to fall in line. Stay confident the next call will be better. Good luck to your SR.

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