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Shipping to RTC 21 Oct 14 from NYC

We're down to the last 7 days before he ships out.  At first his mother and I were very upset and disappointed that he didn't want to go to college and that he never talked much about military service.  He has worked so hard in getting and maintaining his AIRR contract that now we could not be more proud of him!  He and I have spent the last couple of months doing all the father-son trips(Yankee game in Toronto, Hockey HOF, Giant football, and NJ Devils home opener this weekend).

This Sunday is the family farewell with Grandma, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  We know he's very excited and nervous, but he also knows we are all behind him 100%.  There haven't been any tears yet but I'm sure that may change come next Tuesday.

Thank you to all who have served and God bless to all who are serving and all who are about to serve.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 7, 2014 at 8:32am

holding a division over is the oldest threat there is....it will not happen- divisions do not get held back

Permalink Reply by Pat Misterbee on November 7, 2014 at 11:46am

Actually, he's concerned HE will be the one who gets held over.  The rest of the division seems to be way ahead of him.

Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 7, 2014 at 11:58am

unless he fails inspections or fails to pass physical tests he should do ok....the timed run and swim tests are big hurdles

Permalink Reply by Pat Misterbee on November 12, 2014 at 9:24pm

We got a call from him tonight!  3 weeks in and he sounded much better than the 1st call 10 days ago. He aced his PFA and knowledge tests, moved up to E-2.  Things are looking up with 30 days to PIR!

Permalink Reply by Pat Misterbee on November 28, 2014 at 3:44pm

Heard from him twice in 2 days and he thoroughly enjoyed the break from boot camp and the wonderful Thanksgiving meal. PIR in 2 weeks!!

Permalink Reply by Pat Misterbee on December 8, 2014 at 10:21am

4 days to PIR!!!  We know Battle Stations is up next and we're waiting for the "I'm a Sailor" call.  He managed to learn how to make a rack and stow his gear the "Navy Way".  We can't wait to see him!

Permalink Reply by Pat Misterbee on December 16, 2014 at 11:23am

We just got back from PIR and WE HAVE A SAILOR!!  He was very nervous and shaky at the beginning, he wasn't going to quit but there were times he thought he would never graduate.  Now it's off to Pensacola. 

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