I received a letter yesterday. She said hell week was. She also said that she was appointed to ship staff. Said it was a privilege. It would take up a lot more of her time though. She might not get to call as often and when she did call it would be shorter calls. She sounded really good though. Hope they all do great this week.
We got a letter today. Said they are in "Hell Week". He said.... Weapons training, shooting simulator, live fire, drill inspection and their 2nd training guide test. Very busy. He said.... send me some news... any current events please.. So we printed out some current events and Olympic stats and send it out right away. Told him to share with everyone before he threw them away. He also stated that if the group averages a 4.35 out of 5.0 on their test they will get an extra phone call!
I see. We are staying the whole weekend since she is not leaving for A school. So that is a good thought to consider. My wife was an Air Force spouse for 6 years. She says the Navy is nothing like the AF with the recruits.
We are driving up. Staying at Residence Inn on White Oak Drive if you ask for the Graduation Rate it is $120 for a 1 Bedroom 2 Room Suite, Queen and sofa bed. You can find better Rates but we wanted a place to sit and get casual and talk, Also allow Recruit to relax. We have done this before with family members (Air Force) and if you get a room with just a bed and no place to sit and converse with your Sailor they will have to be in uniform in public areas if you want a place to just sit and talk.
We will be there also. As for Sarges meet and greet, we have heard about it. My wife is checking on it. I know we are suppose to let them now we are coming. We have already got our flight and car rental. Just haven't decided where we are going to stay yet.
Replies
PIR is getting close. Getting excited.
We got a letter today. Said they are in "Hell Week". He said.... Weapons training, shooting simulator, live fire, drill inspection and their 2nd training guide test. Very busy. He said.... send me some news... any current events please.. So we printed out some current events and Olympic stats and send it out right away. Told him to share with everyone before he threw them away. He also stated that if the group averages a 4.35 out of 5.0 on their test they will get an extra phone call!
3weeks to go!
Yes, son also in Ship 2 Div 917. I think he's called just about every Sunday except this past weekend where he made his official "2nd Call" on Friday.
I see. We are staying the whole weekend since she is not leaving for A school. So that is a good thought to consider. My wife was an Air Force spouse for 6 years. She says the Navy is nothing like the AF with the recruits.
We are driving up. Staying at Residence Inn on White Oak Drive if you ask for the Graduation Rate it is $120 for a 1 Bedroom 2 Room Suite, Queen and sofa bed. You can find better Rates but we wanted a place to sit and get casual and talk, Also allow Recruit to relax. We have done this before with family members (Air Force) and if you get a room with just a bed and no place to sit and converse with your Sailor they will have to be in uniform in public areas if you want a place to just sit and talk.
Have you decided where you will be staying?
That sounds great. Not sure what she will be doing right now.
On another Topic if your Daughter ends up as an Air Traffic Controller in the OS Rate, I have lots of information, and would be happy to share.
I am a retired FAA Air Traffic Controller (2010 Denver Tower).
We will be there also. As for Sarges meet and greet, we have heard about it. My wife is checking on it. I know we are suppose to let them now we are coming. We have already got our flight and car rental. Just haven't decided where we are going to stay yet.
-
1
-
2
of 2 Next