The 1st Phone Call (SHIP 14 DIV 002)

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Permalink Reply by Brad Phillips on September 28, 2014 at 7:53pm

Congrats on the phone call, and I'm sorry you missed talking with him. My son is there as well, Ship 04 Div 821, and we are still hoping for a a call from him. The letters from my son share a similar experience, as he is extremely home sick, and and sounds like some tears have been shared. Which of course tears out even a dad's heart. Hang in there, and best of luck to you. But believe me, I feel your pain.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Haddox on September 30, 2014 at 11:38pm

Yeah we got our first call today and my son got a little emotional when his mom answered. It took a little to get his composure back. I was at work so my wife had to add the call to get me on the line. Glad I answered. Lol

It's tough on them being isolated from everything normal but I'm glad your son is doing well. Sorry to hear about the infection. My son had light duty for a few days from an ear infection.

I empathize with being son-sick. I withdrawals almost immediately. Lol

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Permalink Reply by Robert Hess on October 2, 2014 at 3:28am

My son left for great lakes last monday, I did get the one phone call that lasted less than 2 seconds LOL. I have an idea kinda of what to expect and what he is going through. I was in the Army for 16 years and a wartime veteran. I guess I shouldnt be surprised he went in the military considering he comes from a very long line of military. But I dont like the not knowing what going on and whats next, It is very different from when I went to basic training back in 93, so im still kinda new to this and clueless as to this process now.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Hess on October 7, 2014 at 10:27am

It's a great call to get, feels good to hear their voice. Now I know how my mom was feeling when I went off to basic training.

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