SHIP 02, DIV 904
My son left Seattle and arrived at RTC on October 7th. Looking forward to hearing from him in what I hear is his 3rd week.
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Letters!!!
Finally got the first letter today!! 23 days after he left. He had 5 letters crammed into the little envelope! He says it is getting easier and he is getting the hang of things. He says they're getting a lot of IT because to many recruits in his divi
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He has been gone only a day and I already miss him a ton! Get to watch him swear in in the morning and visit with him for a little before he boards the bus. He has been staying with my Fiancé and I for the last 2 months cause him and his Mom weren't
Read more…Phone calls during boot camp
Hello all my name is Patrick Clatke my son Ryan just got to Great Lakes on October 16 at around 12 mid Chicago time. I got the scripted 30second call. I made it, you will get box with belongings, will call again in three or so weeks. This is all new
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Read more…Anyone else have son/daughter on ship 12 / div 041
just got the first letter but as fate would have it I have to wait till morning to open. Deal I made with sons mother. Going to be a long 8 hours. Can't wait for that first call.
Read more…Got box when does letter with grad info come?
we got the box of my son's belongings today. How soon can we expect the letter with the graduation information need to book plane tickets and they are not cheap in December so close to holidays.. Thanks Patrick Clarke
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On 3 October 2014 Eric was awarded his second NAM:
TO
Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (Aviation Warfare)
Eric P. Corona
United States Navy
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Professional achievement in the superb performance of his duties while serving as Detachment One
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"Try to think more about what needs to be done today and less about tomorrow. Until we get through the present we don't know what will happen in the future."
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My son just swore in...
Been a couple of weeks, but my son has just only sworn in, They are talking about him shipping off to bootcamp sometime between mid dec to mid feb. He as they say only signed a placer contract and is still waiting for his nuclear contract.
I have ne
Read more…any one else have son on ship 12 division 035 pir 12-5-2014
just got my letter so glad i can write know.
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Read more…Last week with my son
Down to the last week with my son. He leaves on Oct 1 for boot camp. So very proud and excited for him to start his amazing journey like I did 28 years ago. Anyone else have a sailor with a bootcamp start date Oct 1, I would love to get a group toget
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