Ship 10 - Division 265

[Marco]

Received the form letter from Brian yesterday. His PIR date is 8/19/11. In his 3 short lines he told us that there are 98 SR's in his Division and that Boot Camp was a pain and that he was getting used to it. This experience will make my boy mature real quick. I can't wait to see him in August turned into a sailor. Any other dads with SR's in his Division?

[Joe Boyd]

I will watch that in future. 

[Jeff]

Last weekend was disappointing for our son and us.  He got to call home and my wife and I were unable to answer our phones so we missed his call.  He left a message and was so upset. I felt so bad for him, I know what it's like from my times being deployed and rarely getting to call home and then have no one answer.  It leaves you feeling so alone for a while.  I sure hope he gets to call this weekend and I know my wife and I won't let our phones out of our hands. Well, at least we only have a week and we'll get to see him at PIR.

[Marco]

Received a call from Brian last night. He can't wait to be done with Boot Camp and is really looking forward to heading to HM school next weekend where he can have a lot more freedom. I'm really happy that he's passed everything so far. Now on to Battle Stations and he'll be a Sailor. I'm counting the days until I see him on Friday.