Good Evening,
Recruits that arrived today May 18, 2010 will form as Mike 183.
Please send letters of support to:
SR (FIRST AND LAST NAME)
RECRUIT COMPANY M183/James Hall
USCG TRACEN CAPE MAY
ONE MUNRO AVE
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5083
Graduation for Mike 183 is scheduled for July 9, 2010. The company commanders for Mike 183 are MEC Brannon, IT1 Hernandez, and GM2 Blair.
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82 comments:
Looking forward to updates from M183.
Aymee, Hope all is going well and keep your chin up. Stay strong, and confident. So excited to see you at graduation. We are so proud of you. We love you and miss you. Love Mom and Tate
Aymee, I just watched a couple of USCG videos and all I can say is "GO GIRL GO. Love you much, Grandma T
Welcome aboard! I am the Mom of a Mike 182 graduate. (Nov 26-seems like yesterday) The recruits don't get to see these comments until about week 6 or 7, and only if they take the initiative to look for it online when they get computer privileges. WRITE TO THEM EVERYDAY! My son said "mail" was the highlight of their days/nights/weeks. They all get very close and share news/stories with the entire company. Stay strong, be proud. Any questions, feel free to email me. coastiemombarker@comcast.net
(8 weeks really does fly by after about week 3)
Welcome families of India 183!! My son is a Whiskey 182 graduate and I would like to suggest that you all join the facebook page set up for USCG Mike 183. Type USCG Mike 183 in the search line of Facebook.com and you will find the group page. If you don't have a facebook account it's easy to do. This is a great way to help you through these eight weeks, too!
We have started a Facebook page for USCG Mike 183 families and friends. Come and join us as we encourage and support each other for the next 8 weeks!
Here is the link
http://www.facebook.com/search/?post_form_id=b89cf744f2024a6653694ed661840282&q=USCG%20Mike%20183&init=quick&ref=search_preload#!/group.php?gid=125928010760479&ref=search&sid=ChxywoN7kA6fgkinn5l9Tg.1401589586..1
Jesse, We're so proud of you and can't wait to talk to you in a few weeks. We love you! Mom, Kelsy and Eddie
Hi Lynzee, hope you are doing ok. I have been watching the videos of bootcamp. Stay strong, we are proud of you. Love you momma...ps smugley says he loves you
Chris, I'm so proud of you! can't wait to get the updates on M183. Hope you're doin great. Love, mom and andy
Hi Everyone! Just want to let my husband know that I am proud of him and I can't wait to come and see him on July 9th! I know you can do this babe! I look forward to updates from Mike 183! This is torture not being able to talk to you but it will be worth it in the end but I am writing you everyday Chris. :) I love you so much!
Hey sister!!! We're so proud of you and super excited!! I know it's hard right now, but hang in there!! You can do it!! We're looking foward to seeing you soon at the graduation :)
Good luck Jamie...
My boyfriend is in the class graduating on July 16th! This is there first week there! I was wondering when I will be able to get his address, when he can write or if there is any advice any of you have for me! I noticed someone said they got to watch videos...where are those at? and does every group have a facebook page?
hey lynzee we miss you and love you.you be strong and we are proud of you
Lynzee, hope all is going well. Stay strong, I know you can get through this and I am very proud of you. See you soon.
Lynzee, hi girl!!! just want to say hello to you!! wow, ur all grown up now lol. take care!
Dustin, we know you are working hard. You are going to be a great coastie, draw on your inner strength and hang tough. You are a champion. We love you and can't wait to see you in July.
Marcia,Just want you to know I miss you a bunch.I cant express how Proud I am .Just keep on keeping on !!! Love Dad
We love you and miss you. Keep your head high. See you July 9th. Cant wait.
Nina, hope you have a great time, can't wait to see you!
Aymee, Two weeks into it. I know your going to be fantastic. Counting down the days till graduation. We are excited that you are making some of the best friends you will ever have. Stay strong. We love you and miss you. Mom and Tate
Hey Bebe,
I want you to know that I love you and appreciate everything you are doing for our beautiful family. This is by far the hardest moment in my life because I am not able to be there by your side. Just know that I am with you in spirit every second of everyday. I know you are doing great. You are the strongest man I know. You are a wonderful husband, father, and now Coastie! Can't wait for July 9th. I miss you and I love you Jose.
Liam, I know you are kickin' some butt! Can't wait to see you at graduation...I miss you!
Emily
Hey Lynzee, great hearng from you today. I cant wait to see you. Stay strong, love you.
Hey Lynzee, just remember it's only 8 weeks, stay strong. Can't wait to see you. Love dad.
Hey Lynzee, We r all so PROUD O U. We cant wait to see some pics of u in uniform. U GO GIRL!
Hey Love it was awesome to hear from you the other day! Keep your chin up because I know you can do this! I can't wait to see you in your uniform standing up there on July 9th with the biggest smile because you overcame this! I miss you so much babe! I love you LOTS!!!
Love,
Erin
Hi my love! I received your first letter and it made my week! It was definatley the pick me up I needed because I'm sure you feel that these past two weeks have been tough as well! It has been two weeks though! I am so proud of you and can't wait to see you standing there on graduation day in your spiffy uniform with the biggest smile because all of this will be worth it! Keep your chin up and keep going! I miss you so much babe! I love you LOTS! I am already planning my travel arrangements to come up there!
Love,
Erin
Hi Lynzee, my favorite coastie. Great hearing from you the other day even though it was very short. Stay strong my little one, you are truely loved ....... mom
Hey baby, I love you like crazy and i cant wait to get my eyes on you. Keep your head up and I will be there to see you when you graduate. My mom says hi to and she loves you.
Love,
Your husband
Hi Dustin; Grandma and I are sitting here looking at the Boot camp website. Looks like some tough stuff, but so are YOU! We are so proud of you and love you so much. This 8 weeks will go by quickly. Carry our love and prayers with you. Aunt Connie and Grandma Potter
Heyyy again sisterr!! I miss you and think of you everyday!! Marsh, we are all so very proud of you, and don't forget how strong you are! You've GOT this!!! <3 Kaeci "coastie sister"
CJ,RECEVIE YOUR LETTER TODAY.THE USCG VIDEOS INTERESTING TO WATCH,WEEK THREE WILL READ JOURNAL THAT COMES OUT.SO PROUD OF YOU,WE AL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU ...LOVE DAD..
KILO 183
Well done. That sense of pride in your company and it's accomplishments as a team is one of the primary objectives of boot camp. That spirit will sustain you to your first command and beyond. For those of you who really feel it strongly, it can and does become a worthy and fullfilling life style. The PO1s and CPOs you have as Company Commanders are the kind of people who got it. Learn everything you can from them and make them proud.
To JTH, we love you and miss you and are waiting anxiously to hear where you are headed for duty. Keep up the good work.
From the Old Snipe and the G-Ma
Hi Lou,
I can't wait to talk to you and hear about the last 7 weeks. I think about you all the time. Hang in there, July is just aroung the corner.
Love you lots,
moma
Hello everyone. If you haven't done so yet please visit the facebook page for Mike 183. Type it in the search line and it will show up. It's a great place to "meet" others and get questions answered. Good luck to all USCG Mike 183 recruits!
Oksana,
Remember, you're 'UNSTOPPABLE'!
Can't wait to catch up. I'm so happy for you!
Hey Alec!
Still havent heard anything from you but I'm still sending letters out to you everyday c: I love you hunny, and no matter what I am so proud of you. Love you!
Jen
cj,hope all is well,stand tall and strong,we all miss you.see you at graduation.take care,dad
cj,hope all is well,stand tall and strong,we all miss you.see you at graduation.take care,dad
Hey Aymee, Hope your feeling better. I saw that Mike 183 earned their colors today. That is awesome. Keep your head held high.
Love you and miss you!
Mom and Tate
Thinking of you everyday, can't wait to talk to you. We are so proud of you!
Love and Kisses
Mom and Dad
Great to hear from you the other day Lnyzee. Just remember the first few weeks they ar just breaking you down and the last few weeks will get better. I know you can do this. I am so proud of you.
I'm very proud of you Nina, keep up the good work!
Hey Chris it's the beginning of week 3! You have made it this far and I am so proud of you! I know that it has been a tremendouse struggle thus far but I KNOW you can do it! I miss you so much and can't stop thinking about you and the first time we meet after 8 long weeks every second of every day but it gives me something to look forward too! Keep it up baby! Know that I support you and love you very very much!
Love your wifey,
Erin
Matt, we are all so proud of you. We love getting the letter. You are already into week 4. I cannot wait until July 9th, I am counting down the Fridays. We will keep the letters coming! We love you so much! Mom, Mike and Mikey
Matt, I miss you so much! I can't wait to see you! Can't wait for your letters. I love getting them. I can't wait to see you graduate. I'm excited to fly out there. I'm counting down the Fridays too. I'm writing you everyday. I love you so much!!!! I miss you!!!
Love,
Alicia
Hey Marcia, I miss you soooo much!! I'm so excited for July 9!!! Can't wait to see you! You're almost there!!!! Stay Strong!
Hey Chris (Rogers), Hope all is well. Just wanted to let you know we all miss you. Your dad's food bill has gone down drastically, since you've been at boot camp. I'm sure that the fly fisherman of Boca is missing his fly fishing buddy--he's starving without you catching all the fish. Fishing in Jax has been great--that is until I snapped my finger in half from a dog bite- tell you that story later... David left Guam the other day and is heading for the "Gulf". Stay safe, can't wait to see you and hear all about your boot camp "sea stories". Cami says hey. Later --- Navy Dave
HEY CJ,JUST WANTED TO SAY HI AND VERY PROUD OF WHAT YOU ARE,STARTING YOUR NEW LIFE AS A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN USCG,GOOD CHOICE,YOU ARE A GREAT SON TO HAVE.AGAIN VERY PROUD..SEE YA SOON FOR MANY HUGS,,LOVE TOU DAD
Hi Matt,
It is Sunday your letter writing day. I hope you had a good week. We miss you more and more everyday. I can't wait to see you in a few weeks. Keep up all your hard work. I love you so much and I am so proud. Love, Mom
Oksana,
'Northside' misses you! :)
Oksana,
'Northside' misses you! :)
Chris,recive your letters and enjoy reading them,you give me a good idea what any day is like.and you welcome on your pic from the floridas sportsman magazine,you love the outdoors anyway ,now all your dreams coming true,getting paid to be outdoors and be part of the Guardians that protect our borders and waters,the USCG.,very happy for you and so proud….miss you a bunch,love you SON ...DAD
Chris,recive your letters and enjoy reading them,you give me a good idea what any day is like.and you welcome on your pic from the floridas sportsman magazine,you love the outdoors anyway ,now all your dreams coming true,getting paid to be outdoors and be part of the Guardians that protect our borders and waters,the USCG.,very happy for you and so proud….miss you a bunch,love you SON ...DAD
Good evening friends and family of M-183! My name is Lieutenant Commander Bill Field and I have been assigned as the mentor for M-183. This is a unique opportunity for me and one I take very seriously; the recruit training process is an arduous one and it challenges each and every recruit in unique ways.
The role of the mentor, as I see it, is to provide guidance, counseling and coaching to each member of M-183 so that they may obtain their ultimate goal of graduation and service within the United States Coast Guard.
I feel I’m in a unique position to provide this service. I myself attended boot camp in 1990 as a trainee and returned to Cape May some years later as a Company Commander. Seeing boot camp from “both sides of the fence” has given me a unique perspective on the overall training program - from both the youthful eyes of a trainee and from the eyes of a seasoned instructor.
I had the pleasure of meeting with the company last week. They are in good spirits, although homesick, but motivated and headed in the right direction. I will return to Cape May this weekend to meet with them again. I know I’ll be amazed at their transformation in such a short time as will you when the process is complete! I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting the Lead Company Commander for M-183, Chief Petty Officer Brannon. He is a true leader and I can assure you your loved ones are in good hands.
What can you do to help? Keep up the tremendous support! I can’t say enough about the support provided by loved ones while going through the recruit training process myself. A simple letter or post on this blog goes a LONG WAY in lifting the spirits of a boot camp recruit!
If you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask! I can’t guarantee I’ll have all the answers, but I’ll do my best to get you the information you seek. I’m looking forward to meeting many of you on July 8th as the Coast Guard welcomes its newest members into service.
Best Regards,
LCDR Bill Field
Lt. Commander Field,
Thanks so much for your update. I know the recruits love getting news and encouragement from us, but we're equally thrilled to get news of them! Thanks so much for what you're doing for them.
I also want to extend an invitation to join our USCG Mike 183 Facebook group, if you're a Facebook user. We've developed a real support community there as we deal with being on the outside of the boot camp experience. We would welcome your participation.
Again, thanks so much for updating us. It means alot.
Barb Didrichsen, mother of SR James Nieman
Aymee, almost done with week 5. So proud of you. A small stumble but a quick recovery. Wisdom teeth do have to come out. Hang in there and keep your head held high. Remember we love you and miss you a lot. 3 weeks to go!!!!
Chris,
I am so proud of all of Mike 183! You guys seem to really understand the true meaning of teamwork and the importance of working together. I think you all can breathe a little more easy now that some of you major tests are out of your hair. I miss you Chris and I can't wait to see you in 3 more weeks! I love you so much and I can wait to be there as your wife fianlly! Keep your head up baby! XOXO
Love, Erin
Good luck Jason we are proud of you and can't wait to see ya!!!love ya Mom,Dad and Madi
Matt,
Yesterday was Father's Day we all missed you so much! You are now into week 6 and I can't wait for July 9th. Plane tickets, hotel and car rental all done! Hopefully you willbe on our flight home.. I love watching the off base runs! They are great. I love you and miss you so much!
Mom
Erik, I love your letters and the updates. Mike and I are so proud of you. I have been keeping the familiy posted. I know you will excel in the USCG. Mike and I can't wait to see you on 7/9. Gretchen and Sophie say "Arff, arggff!!" (You go!!)
Miss you Nina! I looks forward to the 9th! Hope to see you soon!
Erik, my little brother, we are very proud of you! I wish we could make it on graduation day! Hope to visit you soon in CA!
-- Pamela
Chris,well your on your way,recevie your location where you coast guard life will begin,you will remember this day for a long time,so proud of you son,see you at graduation on friday the 9th,enjoy liberty time off,,no more lectures,,just be careful,,,love you always DAD
James,
Your moving forward in this new adventure. We can't wait to see where it takes you. We love you and look forward to meeting the entire Mike-183 graduating class. Keep your chin up we'll see you soon. Love, Mom, Dad. Sara. Tommy
Jose,
Words cannot describe how proud I am of you and all your accomplishments. You are a courageous, motivated, driven man. I wish I could take away all the hard and painful moments you have had to experience in these last several weeks. You are my rock, my inspiration. I am so grateful to have you as my husband and so proud to be the mother of your child. You are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, and I thank God for you everyday. I appreciate your strength and dedication to doing whatever it takes for our family. I love you. You are doing great, and I will be there on July 9th with tears of joy in my eyes and open arms waiting for you to fill. Again, I love you. I miss you.
SR Winfree ES. I am so excited about your station in San Diego. I know you will give it your all and be a great asset to the USCG. You make me proud. Love Mom.
hey Josh its megan. Only a few weeks left until you come home I can't wait to see you. I am so proud of you. Love you babe
TO ALL THE PARENTS/SPOUSES OF RECRUITS IN MIKE 183:
MY NAME IS FN FLORES AND I GRADUATED WITH DELTA-183. I HAD MEC BRANNON FOR A COMPANY COMMANDER AND I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT HE HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON ME OUT OF ALL MY COMPANY COMMANDERS. HE IS A GREAT CC WITH A NO NONSENSE APPROACH TO LIFE AND HAS A "NOTHING IS EVER GIVEN TO YOU" WORK ETHIC. HIS REASONS FOR BEING A CC ARE SINCERE AND NOT BASED ON SOME SORT OF POWER TRIP. THIS IS WHY I BELIEVE THAT THE RECRUITS THAT COME OUT OF MIKE-183 WILL BE SQUARED AWAY AND THAT THE LOVED ONES OF OUR FUTURE COASTIES WILL HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.
VERY RESPECTFULLY,
FN FLORES, N.J.
USCG STATION SAN FRANCISCO
"It's a shame that we are unappreciated until we're needed...but that's what makes it a job for a Coast Guardsman."
-Anonymous
SR Winfree ES - I found a pic of you running with Mike 183 on an off base run. I wish there were more pics. We miss you and are so proud!! Can't wait to see you in 11 days. Love, Mom
Josh,
We love you and miss you and are extremely proud of you! You made my day when you called me on Saturday! Saw you in the pictures on facebook. Very cool! Can't wait to see you.
Mom, Dad, and Nicole
FN Flores,
Thanks for your words of praise for CC Brennen. Speaking as one parent, I look forward to meeting him in a little over one week!
To the parents and family members here who don't participate in the CSCG Mike 183 Facebook group, a number of us decided to donate money to the Company Commanders Association (CCA)in honor of Mike 183. The CCA helps the community in various ways – food banks, sponsoring sports teams, clothing banks, shelters, beach clean-up, etc. Recruits participate as well; it’s one of the requirements, so you’re helping to directly benefit them as well as the community with your donation.
If you would like to participate, please do the following:
- Sign on to PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/) and click on the “Send Money” tab.
- Type in joshua.r. garza@uscg.mil and then the amount you want to donate (CC Garza is the treasurer for the foundation and his email is linked to the account).
- Click on the tab that says “Personal” – not Pay, and click the “Gift” spot.
- Once you donate, it lets you send an e-card to notify CC Garza of the gift. Be sure and specify that it’s for Mike-183.
- We’re going to ask CC Garza to keep track of donations so we can make a presentation on graduation day.
Thanks!
Barb Didrichsen, mother of SR James A. Nieman
Marcia, its stacie! i miss you soo much you have to let me know when your coming back! im soo proud of you i have been watching the videos and checkin out the pics! good lookin guys ;) haha hope all is well and congrats for july 9th! i cant wait to see you <3
Well Jose my boo,
Only 4 days left until you graduate from basic training for the United States Coast Guard. You have striven to succeed and have made it this far. I am so excited for us to be together again. I am so proud of you, I knew you would be able to do it. You are so strong and dedicated. That is why I know you were born to serve for your country, to help save and protect. I love you, and your daughter loves you. She can't wait to see her papi again. I am getting anxious but it's only days away. I will see you on Friday at your well earned graduation. I miss you bebe. I love you!
Always & Forever,
your wife
I can't wait!!!! It's going to be great hearing from Nina! Congratulations to everybody in the graduating class! It's going to be a wonderful feeling for all of you to have achieved something of this magnitude! Remember this is just the beginning of something wonderful that none of you will ever forget. Congratulations Nina, I'm extremely proud of you and have always had nothing but the utmost confidence in you!
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