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Recruits who arrived June 23, 2009 will form June 26, 2009 as Recruit Company X-Ray 181.
Please send letters of support to:
SR (FIRST AND LAST NAME)
RECRUIT COMPANY X181/James Hall
USCG TRACEN CAPE MAY
ONE MUNRO AVE
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5083
The company commanders for X-Ray 181 are MST Leathers, MK2 Vanover, and FS1 Garza.
Graduation for X-Ray 181 is scheduled for Aug. 14, 2009.
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RECRUIT JOURNALS
Journals are posted to USCGBOOTCAMP by close of business every Tuesday. The first journal for each company is posted in week three of training.
If a journal entry is not posted, it means one of two things, the company is in week one or two of training or the Web master did not receive a submission.
The journals were created to provide family and friends with a peek into the lives of their recruits. The recruit historians try to document the experiences of the company not individual recruits.
We hope you enjoy reading the journals and experiencing Coast Guard Recruit Training through the eyes of our Guardians in the making.
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- Romeo 181 journal posted at www.uscgbootcamp.com
- Sierra 181 journal posted at www.uscgbootcamp.com
- Tango 181 journal posted at www.uscgbootcamp.com
- Uniform 181 journal posted at www.uscgbootcamp.com
- Victor 181 journal posted at www.uscgbootcamp.com
- Whiskey 181 journal posted at www.uscgbootcamp.com
- X-RAY 181
- Victor 181
- Uniform 181
- Tango 181
- Sierra 181
- Romeo 181
- Quebec 181
- Whiskey 181
- A note from the commanding officer
- Oscar 181 - Graduation Speech
- Victor 181
- Quebec 181 Manual of Arms
- Uniform 181
- A message from the fleet
- Mike 181 conducts their first rescue mission
- Journals posted
- Oscar 181 Company Run
- Tango 181
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157 comments:
SR Lee. Yeah!!!!! Good Luck honey we know u can do it! We are so very proud of you. Letters are on the way!!!!!
To XRay 181... Good Luck & Welcome Aboard!
Mom & Dad
Mikey, Keoni & Keawe too.
SR Trentalange.
Love you, miss you. Home is always there for you no matter where you are - it's not a physical place, it's in your heart.
You're gonna do fine - chin up, find your inner strength and give it all you've got.
Best of luck to everyone!
Love,
Mommy, Ray, Dana, Tara
(and Bert, Fred, Baby, Doody and Dervish)
SR Webber. We miss you and know that you are going to do great. One day at a time...We are so proud of you Bryan!
Good luck to everyone in XRay 181!
Love,
Mom and Dad
and Kyle and Landon
SR Pott. Good to hear some news about your Company.
I missed you a bunch yesterday. US beat Spain 2-0 and I had nobody to get excited with....Mom tried, but...yeh.
Good luck to you and the rest of XRay 181.
Love ya,
Dad
SR Van Matre
Miss you son , but this is all you !!! keep your head up and ears open. i will send you some mail.good luck to you and your company
Love Dad
SR Harned,
We love you and are very proud of you! Good luck to you and to everyone in X-181! Mail is already on the way.
Dad, Mom, Thomas and Lena
SR LEE.letters are on the way i miss you!!!!!
i cant wait to get letters from you
From christian
SR Mead, Best of luck to you and all your fellow SR's of XRay 181.
We are so proud of you and know you will do just fine !!!!
WE Love you,
Mom and Carl
SR Trentalange:
One formation at a time Baby Girl.
Formations become days.
Days become weeks.
48 days and a wake up is all you need.
Ti voglio bene.
Daddy
SR Olson, So very proud of you serving your country, and following the tradition your Grandpa and I.
Thank you for serving all of you in XRay 181.
God Bless!
Love,
Dad, Carol, little brother Brent, little sister Stephanie and Mary Beth.
SR Michael P.......Good Luck, thinking of you. We are very proud of you. Carolyn and Gloria say Hi.
Letter from Mom on its way to you.
Love You,
Mom, Dad and Brandy
SR Webber,
I miss you so much. I know you're doin great! Remember, believe in yourself, we all believe in you and we are SO proud. Im the luckiest girl in the world.. Letters are on the way!
Good luck to everyone in Xray 181-ya'll can do it!
I love you, Linz
Recruit Lee:
I just want you to know that i'm proud of your choice to be a third generation "COASTIE" I know you will do well. Just a few points to remember... eyes in the boat, no skylarking and just think it is me yelling at you and you will do just fine...
Heads up I got orders to MLC Lant FSAT so we will be closer that you think. TEEHEE... ;)
love ya,
dad
( now thats, "Chief" to you.... LOL! )
SR Boon,
We miss you tons! We are soooo proud of you! I'm keeping all your friends in the loop! They miss you too. Letters are coming soon. 48 days and a wake up!
Love, Mom, Dad, Anna & Emma
Hey SR Holmes, Good Luck! I know you'll do great.
Hugs from Grandma and Mike
SR Trachman
Go Scooch!!!!!!! We love you soooo much! Cannot wait to hear from you. We are thinking about you all of the time. You are the best and we are so proud of you!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Love, Mom & Dad
SR Westoby,
Reece, Rayne and I check the web daily for news. Though it is hard to be without you, I couldn't be more proud. I know it isn't easy, however, things that have value in life rarely come without struggle.
Letters are on the way!
Mom
SR Kammerer,
Good luck sis. You can make it! We are proud of you and looking forward to getting some letters.
Good luck X-Ray 181
Micky & Tiffany
SR: Kammerer
We think of you all the time. Dad and I are so proud! Be strong!!! Bentley is doing great!!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Good Luck SR Holmes! We love you and know you will do great!
Good Luck SR Holmes! We love you and know you will do great!
Hang in there honey! 1st week almost done!
Mom
SR Boon,
Greetings and love from Granny, Daisy and me!
And BEST WISHES to EVERYONE in X-Ray 181.
Keep it real, keep it proud!
Aunt Bruce
SR Russell.
You have no idea how proud we are of you. Everybody here in Weeksville, NC asks about you and we have no doubt that you are going to do well. Always remember who you are, and whose you are. God bless you, son. We love you,
Mom and Dad, John, Jinger, and Buddy
SR Trentalange.
OK! You made it to Sunday - hope you get to enjoy a little down time today. Lots and lots of letters on the way from everybody! Sent the pics you wanted on Friday. Carl and Kathy say hi! Dinger's sending you a letter tomorrow and wishes you the best.
Keep your wits about you.
Love,
Mommy
SR Webber. Hi Bry - we miss you a bunch. We hope you are doing ok. Hang in there and think of how great your future is going to be Coastie! We love you!
Love,
Mom, Dad, Kyle and Landon
SR Mead,
Just thinking of you! Know you are settling into a routine and doing just great!!! We are so proud of you, honey!! Stay strong and give it your best! You can do it!!
Love Mom and Carl
SR Perry,
We miss you very much but are so very PROUD of you! You have always been such an amazing young man so let your light shine. Our prayers are with you everyday, and letters are on the way.
Good luck to you and everyone in XRay 181!
Love,
Mom,Dad
Seth and Elisha
SR Westoby,
We don't know if you have gotten letters yet - so we are trying to show support through the blog. You have almost completed the first week. By all accounts, the first week of anything is the hardest. Way to Go! Endure and Get Stronger Each Day!
To all in X-Ray 181 - can't wait to see everyone at the finish line in August!
Mom, Reece and Rayne
SR POWELL WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU WE LOVE AND MISS YOU GO FOR YOUR DREAMS YOU CAN DO IT GOD IS WITH YOU LOVE GRANDMA
SR Webber,
I missed you a lot today and yesterday.. I went to Aunt Lisa's for her birthday and to your house today for my birthday. It was really sad being there without you, but I like being there.. We had cheesecake, we ate extra for you :) I know you are doing GREAT. I can't wait to hear from you.
I love you.
-Linz
SR Michael A. Perry
Good Luck son. We are very proud of you and hope you are doing well. I know you have the strenght and will to make a great carreer out of the Coast Guard. We miss you and will write soon.
Dad, Rosie, Paulie and Travis
Hi SN Holmes! One week gone--bet you didn't think it would go that fast huh. Hugs, keep up the great job I know you're doing.
xoxoxox--Grandma
Hey MICHAEL A PERRY(sweetie) How are things. We all know you are going to do well we are proud of you. Your brothers say hi. Your puppies still look at me as if I were Cruello LOL. Take Care Love you MOM
S.Westoby
Thinking of you.So proud of you, Be strong, Believe in yourself, we do!
love,
The Fam
SR Page: Good luck honey! Rori and I are so proud of you and can't wait to see you in August.
Loves and Kisses,
Mandi and Rori
SR Westoby,
We want you to know we are thinking of you. Our prayers will be with you everyday of your journey. Stay strong and focused. One day at a time! We love you and are so very proud of you!
Aunt Lynn, Greg, Austin, Miles, Isabelle & Henry
SR Powell, you sure do make your mama sooo proud. I have a lot of faith and confidence in you. There's not a day that goes by that you are not on my mind. I want you to remember the scripture..."I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Keep your head up and let your heart have wings...believe in yourself...you can do it!!! Mmuahhh...miss you son!
~Love, Mom
A whole bunch of letters on the way son! Mmmuahh!! ;)
SR POWELL,
We love you and miss you and you're in our prayers! We are so proud of you! Angels are all around you, so you're never alone!
You're one tough man! You keep your head up and follow your dreams, because in the end it will be worth it all! We are always here for you!
Love Aunt Emma & Uncle Greg
SR Woehrle, Hey bud, hope your getting some sun!!! ha ha ha. We miss you and very proud as well. Keep your chin up. Take Care
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Pott.
Well, week one is over. It's all downhill from here.....I know, right?
Just wanted to let you know that letters are on the way, mom and I miss you a bunch, and she's "fixin" to write you another letter.
Love ya, see you soon.
Mom and Dad.
Hey bro SR lee
i hope u r doing ok. Mom got the letter from boot camp today. we all miss u a lot
cant wait to see u in uniform in august
shoots
mikey
SR Westoby.
The most challenging and rewarding time of your life is right now. Stay strong and focused, make the most of the experience. Hope to hear from you.
Dan
Remember...
"Salute the day with peaceful thoughts, and peace will fill your heart; begin the day with joyful soul, and joy will be your part."
Keep your chin up, stay positive by focusing on the positive things that help you throughout the day. Remember that you are not alone and that we all love and miss you very, much in Hope Mills, NC.
WHOOO HOOOO ONE WEEK DOWN ALL!
GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Let's keep these kids spirit up! ;)
SR Kammerer
We love you and are very proud of you. Will send pictures from our road trip soon.
SR Z. Perry,
Yippee, one week down and only 7 more to go. I know you are doing great, you come from good genes, lol! Your dad is so proud to have you following in his footsteps. You are a winner and we will be waiting for you at the finish line.
We love you very much and everyone misses you.
Lots of letters on the way.
Love you,
Mom and Dad
SR Lee
Time flies when you're having fun, right? LOL! Keep your head up son, it will be over in a flash. I hope you have started to get some letters, your address has been passed on to friends and family.
Dad is freezing his butt off in California and he can't wait to come home. LOL!
Congrats to X-Ray 181 on making it through your first week. Remember what you dream, can happen. One day at a time. You will be "Guardians" soon.
Love you much.
Mom
SR Holmes, one week down only 7 to go! It'll be over with b4 you know it! U should be getting letters soon, so hang in there! I'm so proud of you!
Love,
Mom
SR Woehrle Always remember "It's just 8 weeks" You made 1 week!!! Good job bud. Take Care,
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau nd Chansum
XRay 181...
Remember ..Teamwork is what is going to get you through this, so as long as everyone is onboard you will do just fine. The faster you learn to work as a team the easier, and quicker this thing goes!
When you get a chance to read the other companies blogs, its the topic of choice, TEAMWORK!!!
PS, Yes it is cold in Petaluma! Thank God its only for aweek.
FSC Lee
SR Woehrle,
You will be recieving LOTS of letters soon,enjoy!! We know you are doing great. Miss you a lot. Hugs and kisses from your "OHANA"
Love, Mom,Dad,Kehau
and "of course" Chansum
SR Neilson, JP
We are all pulling for you and are so proud of what you are going to become! Our country will be a better place!
We miss your smile and not having you home but you are doing great and keep up the good work!
Tim and Ben miss you!
Love, Mrs. Shaw
SR Westoby.
Hope that the training is paying off! Missed ya at the last barbeque bonanza.
Keep moving forward, you're gonna do it.
Dan
SR Mead
Stay strong and focused. Work together as a team and you can make anything happen! Miss you lots. So proud of you and your accomplishments.
Go XRay-181!!!!
Love Mom and Carl
SR Woehrle,
4th of July is approaching and Dad's Birthday,we will miss you but we will have many more. Keep up the good job,stay positive!!
Love you, Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Van Matre
well son first week almost gone, hang in there,you would be proud of your little bro , he is helping me now. Love and miss you DAD
SR Kegan,
Good luck, son/bro! We're all with you in spirit and cheering you on! Many letters on the way. We're proud of you and can't wait to see you!
Mom, Dad, Lu, Kev, and Pinks
SR Drewiske,
Got your card. Thanks for the update. Sounds like you are doing pretty darn good for a college dude! It's hot down here too. I know you'll be sorry to miss out going to the Walters house on the 4th. Got the Leinies Lodge booth at the saints game on the 18th if you can make it up to Mpls by then. Keep up the work. Stay focused, one day at a time. They won't give you anything you can't handle. It'll be nice to have a Coastie in this Navy family! Go Coast Guard Football!!!!
Your Pal (Hey Dude), Dad.
p.s. GO NAVY-BEAT ARMY!!!!!!!!!!1
SR WEBBER
It was good to hear your voice yesterday, even though it was for a minute and just because I have to send you something... I hope your shins are feeling better, I know you can do it! I believe in you, you're my hero! I love you!
Linz.
SR. Bentley, J.G. You made it through the first week! Go GIRL! We think of you every day & miss you so much! Stay STRONG,...Don't forget our "Pinky Swear"! Love Mom, Steve, jake, Josh, Daphne, Cody, G.G. Gail, Sarge, Ada and the newest member of our family...Loui
SR Powell:
I sure do love and miss you very, very much. You are thought of all around the clock. I even wake up all through the night thinking of you, as well as, early in the morning...always wondering what you are doing at this very moment. You are always on my mind.
I'm here in Gahanna, OH visiting a friend like I said that I would...used your GPS on the way. LOL Hang in there...and all of you should be very proud of yourselfs. Almost two weeks now...hip hip hoorayy :D
Son, I could hug you soo hard right now that i would squeeze a poot out of you...lol.
Mmuahh...love mom!!!
SR Hicks!!! How are things going? Just want to say "HI" and again say how proud we are of you. Stay strong and focused and you will do great in your new career. We love and miss you and can't wait to hear from you. "GOOD LUCK" to everybody in XRAY 181. Mom & Dad.
SR Neilson, JP:
Hi JP! We are all here getting ready for the fourth of July. Weather is still a bit crazy but we are making the best of it.
I hope all is well with you and you are doing okay.
Write to us when you have a chance. OK?
Miss you! Mrs. Shaw
SR Woehrle,
Hey bud, Just Think, what your future will be like!!! :) That is what it's all about. Keep your chin up.
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
Recruit Lee,
Hey buddy you know what you need to do just do it.
your doing fine just keep at it.
love ya,
dad
hi kaeo its me chris.how are you doing there i miss you alot.I hope you get through bootcamp! you are going to do great in bootcamp.
from chris
SR Hicks, "HAPPY 4TH OF JULY" from the girls!!
SR Webber, Happy 4th of July!! We love you and miss you! We are so proud of you!! You can do it - one day at a time! I've been writing every day and hope that you have received the letters.
Good luck to everyone in XRay 181!!
Love ya,
Mom and Dad
SR WOEHRLE,
Happy 4th of July!!! One of your favorite holidays. I will blow off a fire work for you. Hang in there.
With all our Love,
Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
To All in X-181,
I am certain that I speak for many when I say that watching the Flags wave this morning as they moved past in our community parade had an entirely different meaning for me.
I stood with Pride as I imagined my son, and all of those in X-181, working hard to be our next generation of leaders and Guardians. Happy 4th to all of you and those who are working with you.
Kelly Muir
aka: Mom to SR Westoby :-)
Happy 4th of July X-Ray 181 !!!!
Love ya all !
Jennifer, Mike, Mikey, Keoni and Keawe
Happy 4th of July!!! I, too, am proud of all those working hard to be our next generation of leaders and guardians. Thanks for all you do!
Looks like you all make a great team from what I've gathered. It gives me comfort knowing my sweet, hard working son is surrounded by good folks that I feel he diserves to be around...based on all the comments I've read from the family and friends of X-Ray 181.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
HANG IN THERE X-Ray 181.
~Son, I love and miss you!
X-RAY 181,
Happy 4th of July to all of you from Edmond, Oklahoma - - Where we know that we were able to spend this Independence Day enjoying our freedom because of the sacrifices made by young men and women just like you. Thank you!!! May God Bless each and every one of you!!
PS: SR Westoby, your family loves you!!
Aunt Lynn and the Gang
SR Hicks and all of XRAY 181. We hope everyone had a good 4th of July and thanks so much for all of the hard work to become our new guardians to lead and serve our country. We are so proud of all of you!!! Good Luck and we Miss and Love You. Mom and Dad.
SR Z.Perry,
Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July, we sure did miss you. Almost another week down and only 6 more to go. I know you are doing great so keep up the good work. Hopefully your company is working as a team now, things will go alot smoother when that happens. Can't wait to hear from you again. Stay strong and keep God in your heart.
Love you, Mom
SR Boon, all of X-Ray 181 and their families,
Happy belated 4th! We were in the mountains without internet. Cliff, we thought about you all weekend! (not like we don't everyday!)It made my heart proud watching fireworks and thinking about you! We prayed for you, X-Ray 181, their families, and all the men and women that serve/served our country! We love you soo much! The next 39 days can't go by fast enough! Looking forward to meeting others at graduation!
Love, Mom & Dad (Cliff and Marie Boon)
SR Woehrle,
Saw the fam yesturday,they all send their love. They all praised you in what you are accomplishing for your future.
Love you,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Holmes.
Thought of you this weekend. Brian bought a special patriotic firework for you - it was great. I tried to get a picture but my night exposure needs work. Hope everything is going well. Let us know if you need anything. Grandpa sends a great big hug and sloppy kisses and we both send all our love and best wishes. Keep up the good work, we are sooooo PROUD of you.
Becke and Grandpa
Good Luck Everyone In XRay 181, I Will Be Joining You On July 21, SEMPER PARATUS!
SR Boon,
I took Daisy and her new bueu to the fireworks at Knight's Stadium Saturday night. I thought of you and your classmates as I watched the best fireworks show I have ever seen, my heart swelling with pride knowing how brave you are to be going on this journey.
I am so happy for your Mom & Dad because there are so many other directions their Son could have gone in and you chose such a NOBEL and WORTHY direction! You have no idea how proud my Brother is of you.
We'll be so happy to see you in a few weeks!
Love,
Aunt Bruce
SR Guilin
We miss you so much. We are praying for you and the members and families of X181. I am so proud of you and know that you can deal with anything life throws at you. Thinking of you every minute of every day. Letters from Cali probably take forever but they are on their way. Keep moving forward.
Love you, Mom
SR Woehrle,
Wow has it been 2 weeks already!!! YEAH :) Closer to Graduation. Great job to all X-RAY 181.
Take Care all See you soon.
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
(Colette and Dave)
SR Michael A. Perry
Hi Mickey. We have been thinking about you and know every day has been a new adventure and can't wait to hear about every day we have missed. The 4th of July had us at Masi and Robert's. Their pool was a welcome site because our wonderful Texas heat was the usual high 90's. Paul, Paulie, Trav, Janie, Glenn and myself spent many hours relaxing in the cool water. Neighbor's next to them were having a huge Crawfish boil and came over in their golfcart to invite us over. Trav wanted some though we were actually still pretty full from dinner. So Paul, Janie, Masi and I went there and socialized a bit then filled up a ice chest full and returned to Masi's and ate till are mouth's were on fire. Hope you guys had a good 4th. The boys will be writing letters the old fashioned way. We are all so proud of you and are always here for you. Love, the gang on Bear Track.
SR Westoby
I'm so proud that you are in training to protect our country! I hope you're doing well! I'll be praying for you!
Love you cousin!
Isabelle
SR Russell-- We're proud of you and your accomplishments. Dig deep and when you need a boost remember we're behind you all the way in our thoughts and in our prayers. Offer help where it's needed and the rewards will follow. Looking forward to graduation on Aug 14 -- it's right around the corner. Best Wishes XRay 181, Semper Paratus! The Beckmans -- Rick, Jo, Patrick and Micaela
SR Westoby.
Start strong and get stronger each day.I have no doubt that you WILL do great!!
I miss seeing you around the dojo!
Jordan
SR Z. Perry,
YAYYYYYY, 2 weeks down and 6 short weeks to go. We could not be more PROUD of you and all your accomplishments. Work hard, stay strong and know that we are always with you. I miss you bunches and can't wait for that first phone call. Praying for you everyday, I'll talk to you soon.
Love ya,
Mom
SR Z. Perry,
Wow, I was very surprised to see your company's journal posted a week early. Not sure they picked the right person to write it though cause it seemed very negative and discouraging. I know you are doing your best so keep up the good work. Remember, TEAM work and dedication will get you to the end alot more smoothly. Stay strong and know that we are so very PROUD of you.
Love you bunches,
Mom
SR Guilin
I think about you everyday!! I know your doing great!! We Miss You!
Mona
SR Pott.
Mom and I just read the blog. Yikes!!!
Keep your head up and be strong....we know you can do it.
We miss you and can't wait to hear from you again.
Love,
Mom and Dad
SR Boon,
I don't even know what to say after reading that blog! You ALL have to work together as a team! I know you can do it! If you try your hardest everyday and open your ears to what is being taught, you will be fine. Hang in there and pull your team together. Be true to yourself and don't give up! We love you and miss! Mom, Dad, Anna & Emma
SR Trachman Wow. We just read the journal and it is an eye opener. We know it is extremely challenging for you and for everyone in your company. We also know that you can and will do it! Remember to stay focused, listen carefully, and know that all of this is for a reason, even if you don't know what that reason is yet. You and the rest of X181 will get it together and succeed! We love you! Mom & Dad
Read the Journal. Makes me recall my bootcamp days.
Best thing to remember is that everyone learns at different speeds, help those that are in need. Your company commanders know what is going on and want you all to become great sailors. Keep it all positive.
Try to remember this verse ; Col 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for[a] you serve the Lord Christ. Do your best no matter who is watching.
SR Mead
Wow, quite a blog! It's so tough making this transition but it will get easier with time. Continue to help each other and be strong and know that you will all pull through and be one. It doesn't happen over night. It's frustrating when not everyone is on board, but trust me it doesn't go unnoticed and the non-conformist will be sent home. This is a commitment. This training will prepare all of you for your future, no matter what it may hold. Hang in there Tyler, I know you're doing well. I think about you everyday. Love Mom.
SR Woehrle,
WOW!!! Hold your head high bud. Just read the blog and realized that this is all so real!! It takes time to come together and everyone learns on their own pace. I fairly believe you ALL will form as a team. Don't give up,just remember their is a light at the end of the tunnel and we will be their waiting. We think of you everyday.
All Our Love, Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
To X-Ray 181,
Do not get discouraged, everyone in this United States Coast Guard has gone threw the same thing.
Do not feel that it is just you, its not. If this wasn't meant to be challenging then everyone would be in boot camp. Consider the first couple of weeks as growing pains, this company has come together from all over the country with different back grounds and beliefs. Now you must come together as a unified company.(X-Ray 181) For the next few short weeks, it will be challenging, however... not impossible.
For those of you that are trying to skate threw this, you are not only short changing your fellow shipmates but more importantly the citizens of the USA. This experience is not about one person, its about one company coming together to serve a common goal/good.
One crew, one voice... you either fly as a team or fall as a team. There is no in-between.
To make my point during 911. Many personnel from different CG units had come together and converged on NY. They all had a mission and that mission was to work together to serve and protect the American people.
We miss you and love you all. We want you all to succeed. You all have been given the tools to succeed, now show us what you can do with it....
Along with our core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. When you learn the Guardian Ethos it provides a constant reminder to our people/shipmates of the noble calling of our service… the reasons why we serve…. and the critical importance of our missions.
One last thought to ponder today.....
Remember....
Be loud, be proud YOU ARE X-RAY 181!!!!!
V/R,
Chief Lee
**S-136**
SR Westoby:
Every unit goes through the same growing pains, you'll all come out stronger for them.
Keep working hard, take it one day at a time. See you at the finish.
Dan
SR Westoby,
I waited for the mail today hoping to get a note from you. Based on the last blog, you may have spent your devine hours on Sunday in church :-) Have to keep some humor here.
Hey, what can I say? This is part of the process. As a mom, I will admit it is a bit uncomfortable reading about it as you all go through it. As a teacher, I have to tell you to hold steady and stay the course. As painful as it may be, it is a "tried and true" method of establishing a team of leaders.
Make no mistake - this is a moment of your life that you will never forget. Not ever. And the day that you graduate, you will never forget the pride of standing there in a uniform that NONE of you were given, but that ALL of you earned.
Mom
Hang Tough X-181. Don't give up on each other.
Hey X-ray 181,
Congrats on making it this far. I am proud of everyone. My Boyfriend just moved to this company from W-181.i love you SR Nuttle i am so happy to hear you are doing well. Everyone work hard. I know its challenging but i have faith in everyone.
Hope to see you all at Graduation
Love Jordan
You have come quite a way since you started......and time is moving. Keep up the strong determination and work. Listen to your commanders and stay focus on your goal........Support each other with only positive help.
Looking forward to seeing you at graduation......you have our thoughts and prayers. J is being good.......We love you.
This really should not be a free rant for you personally, young lady.
Those of us relatives & friends reading the long awaited blog just want to know that ya'll are ok, that you are being seriously challenged, eatting good meals, and going through what you are suspose to go through.
If you could use restraint with negative personal observations of other classmates, it would probably be better in the long run too. You don't want, what you write, to come back and bite ya, do you?
Don't think for a minute that your Officers and Commanders don't know exactly what is going on with who, what, when and where at all moments. They have done this before.
Your experience is not the same as the person standing next to you. Each classmate's experience is preceived different in a deeply personal way.
Kindness and honor walk further to the end result than scarcasim and snide remarks. Just tell a story, Dear.
The history of X-Ray 181.
No one is holding anyone back.
Perfection does not come in 2 weeks.
Please don't use this as your personal fustration sounding board. You are speaking for a team. Maybe ask around with your classmates before you blogg each day? What do others on the team want us to know?
If you've been stressed too much on any given day, get someone else's viewpoint on that day, huh? They might think that doing a thousand pushups was fun.
Tell us a story. Tell us about something you sing when you march. Take a poll. Is everyone getting at least 1 hour of sleep a night? What is the food like? Are the PE clothes comfortable? Why are you homesick? Tell us!
I have all kinds of funny stories to tell about when I was in Army boot camp, which indeed was run by the Devil himself! We had a few ding-dongs in our platoon. So what? We had a "Mr. Marches Perfect" too. He ended up being in the Color Guard. Good for him!
Love your classmates despite the slackers and unsures and goof-ups..... Love your classmates despite extra fire drills & pushups.
Love your classmates despite who you are.
Ask SR Boon about the two packs of Chips Ahoy cookies at Army Bootcamp.
Contraban!!!!
Your Commander and Officers would think something was wrong with this bunch if at least one classmate didn't try something like that. If you were too perfect, their job would be too easy and that's not how they roll! They don't want easy for you. You don't want easy for you! I promise.
Hang in there and know we are proud of each and every one of you!!!! I'm not just proud of my nephew.
I love each of you in X-Ray 181!!! On Graduation Day
I will cry with Pride and Happiness for each of you.
Whatever your feelings are at the moment, Dear, please realize that many parents, relatives and friends look forward to reading the published postings from you.
We know you are going through hell, and that you don't understand at times, but you are going to be a Coast Guard Graduate in a few weeks, ok? That's some hot-stuff! You'll be ok.
I promise!
Love,
Aunt Bruce
P.S. We are watching The Guardian tonight!!!!
Recruit Lee,
Your dad said it all in his last blog. Just remember a few things, maintain your military bearing and attention to detail. This will help your stay at boot go a lot easier. You are part of a TEAM, everything you do will affect each other. Always stand tall and give 110% at everything you do. See you at graduation.
Uncle Kalani
SR Woehrle,
After reading the journal,we were very discouraged and worried. After reading some of the responses from family,friends and others that have walked in their shoes,I want to thank you. Our family realized that all of us are in this together.
Bud, I know you have a positive attitude. We are sooo.. very proud of you.
To all X-RAY 181 "HANG IN THERE" see you at graduation
Love,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
(Colette,Dave)
X-Ray 181:
Keep the focus on the team, for only together can you succeed. Remember the mathematical principle that the whole equals the sum of its parts. You will make it through this stronger, more determined, more proud, and as one.
SR Nuttle:
Our love and pride is overflowing. Stay strong and keep your eye on the goal.
Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford
SR Lee,
Howzit honey? I knw things feel kinda rough now, but it does get better. I promise. What Dad and Uncle posted are so right... Hang in there! We love and miss you so very much. Your brothers miss you too and love you. The PCS stuff is driving me nuts. LOL!
Hang tough ...
Love you..
Mom
SR Webber,
We love you and miss you! We know you are hanging tough and taking it one day at a time. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
I couldn't wait to read the first journal and after reading it I felt so worried and discouraged for all of you. THANK YOU to the families who responded and have experienced this before for easing my mind!! I felt a lot better after reading your responses. I knew it would be extremely tough but the journal writer seemed so negative, it really concerned me.
The days are slowly turning into weeks, and the weeks into months and before you know it we will all be in Cape May for graduation.
Hang in there XRay 181 - we are all behind you and we know you can do this!
Love ya Bryan!
Mom
SR Nuttle
I hope you are feeling much better and that the Cape May Crud has run its course. Do not get discouraged with an extra week. You can not help the illness situation and it is evident that this year has been very difficult with the spread of the Crud. Hold your head high and move forward you are just a little over a month way from graduation! Remember why you made the decision to join the CG and ALWAYS remember all of the family and friends who support you and say a prayer for you everyday.
We are very proud of you and know that you will be very successful. Be a leader and stay focused!
Love Mom
X-Ray 181
After reading the journal entry for last week and seeing the very negative tone in which it was written I was concerned with the historian and her perspective. Do not let this affect all of you. You made an very unselfish and courageous decision to serve you country. Remember this on those down days! It takes time to come together as a TEAM especially when you all are from all over the country. You have to learn the strengths and weakness of each person. Hold your heads high and move forward. The goal of graduation is getting closer everyday you are there.
There will continue to be good and bad days but as you come together as a team you will notice that the good days will begin to outweigh the bad days.
Stay strong and remember that we are very proud of you. We will see you at graduation!
Prayers and Good thoughts to all from Westerville, OH.
I agree with the above post. Work as a team, no one is perfect. Support each other and help those in need with encouragement and support.
SR Z. Perry,
First I would like to say thank you Circus Crafts for your comment about the journal and its negativity.
Son, we know things are going rough right now. Your dad told you the first few weeks you wouldn't be able to do anything right. Just remember God will not give you more than he knows you can handle. We miss you and pray for you everyday. Can't wait for that first phone call. Stay strong and help those who are struggling. Work as a team and pull from each others strenghs. We will see you in 5 short weeks.
Love ya, Mom
SR Woehele,
Hey bud, we got your letter. Dude,, keep up the "AWESOME" attitude,Mom and DAD are so PROUD of you.
Pictures and letters are on there way.It was so wounderful to Know your head is in the right place. They are just trying to make you a better coastie. keep your head up and me and your mom look forward to your next letter. we can't wait to see you in Cape May with your new hair cut.Keep up the hard work, it will PAY off in the end. Letters are on the way.
Love,DAD,MOM,Casey and the DOG
does anyone know if the recruits get an opportunity to read this?
Anthony, my guess is no. I think this is more for our sake. They don't have internet access.
How can we find out?
Anthony,
I agree - I don't think so. When my son called me about some paperwork issues during week two he indicated that they have not seen the blog.
What I have been doing, however, is printing off the sheets every few days and sending them so he can see the support.
I suggested that he share them with others who may not be aware of the Blog support. I wanted him to know tht not only does he have the support of myself and other family and friends - but the other recruits do as well. If the family responses personalize some of the other recruits for them - better for everyone.
I think the blog is an amazing tool for all of us. I am very grateful that we have a support system of sorts. I have communicated with many families that I have met through this blog and it has made the "Coastie Mom Journey" so much easier.
We are all feeling the same anxiety about those that we love. I look forward to catching up on posts each morning even more than I look forward to my daily coffee!!! I don't kow who needs it more, my son or myself. LOL
Between all of us, we have children, significant others, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that have embarked on this amazing journey. Like Circus Crafts, I cannot wait to clap for each one - and to meet all of you who have supported them.
I thank the USCG for providing this opportunity for families to connect and support our loved ones and each other. Even when the weekly BLOG wasn't exactly what we had hoped for, it gave us all a connection that day. Good bad or otherwise, it was still a connection.
So, Anthony, again, I don't believe they read it on the internet. Regardless, it is a great way to show support.
Kelly Muir
SR Westoby's Mom
Columbus, OH
Thank you Kelly. That is a great idea to print and send to our Coasties the blog. It will be quite fun to meet all the other families at graduation.
I recall back in Navy boot-camp how the simplest of things, such as turning left could become an ordeal, especially with fatigue and weariness, however I know the determination of a team. The fine men and women are sure to be a fine asset to our country and the bold organization they are joining.
SR Hicks: Your mom and I were so excited to hear from you and it looks like you are doing fine, but it has been on the rough side, which was to be expected. Keep being strong and everybody work as ONE BIG FAMILY and it will get much better and go a lot faster. Remember AUGUST 14th, GRADUATION DAY, only 5 weeks away. XRAY-181 is AWESOME!! Love you, Dad & Mom.
Thank you Kelly. Even being a CG Spouse it was hard for me to read as a mom.
We are all Family now... good, bad or indifferent.
Anytime, anywhere... anyone needs one of us. We will be there.
Hang tight families... almost there.
HUGS!
Jennifer
Just wondering is anyone else's child getting their wisdom teeth cut out? If so do you know when? I'm just hoping this doesn't set them back. I know I read on another company's journal that they had some go through the same thing but it didn't seem to set them back at all. Thanks for any input!
SR.Bentley, J.G. JOSEY!!!!!! Grandma Gail and I just read through the first few weeks of your bootcamp training! WOW! Sounds like you all are getting lots of INCENTIVES! Get "em" straight girl! I know the next few weeks will get better, WE believe in you! You are made of the RIGHT STUFF! We love you so much and hope to get a letter from you soon. Grandma has sent you several cards, and we have sent you letters! Love Mom, Grandma and all.
SR BENTLEY,JOSEY, gg dog chico is getting way fatter then usaul im suprised that his legs are still holding him up LOL, but wright us back, hope ur having fun...ish. when u get back u might beable to do more pushups then josh can.GOOD LUCK IN THE COAST GAURD!!!
Looking for the family of "Taylor" or "SR Taylor" (26 year old male/ from California)
My son sent a letter today and in it referenced the above recruit. If his family is reading the blog, please know that while my son was stuck in the infirmary for 24 hours, this individual thought to bring him his "rucksack" with his items in it so that he could continue to study while getting treatment. It helped to keep him from falling behind. It was a great gesture...and one that didn't go unnoticed.
In the midst of all of the worry that the recruits were not forming as a team yet, that situation indicates that despite all the pressure and stress, they have, indeed, begun to become a family.
Thank You to 'Taylor" or SR Taylor"
Sir Michael Alan Perry!!!
Its me Maria-Bob!!
i just wrote to you but i think it erased so im writing to be sure!!! lol
just stoping by to say hi and that we miss you...from Chris, Sam, Your wife Tracy and myself. Sam said if you still need counseling advice she is still here lol
we know you can do this just believe and have faith.
just think everyday is one day closer to coming home!!!
Think positive and we all have you in our prayers!!!!
You got this BOB!
Oh BoB SAget!!!!
We also wish everyone the best!!
From all of us!!!
P.S. Take Care.
SR WOEHRLE
4th week already!! Great job XRAY 181. Closer to August 14th,can't wait to meet our extended families.
Also, I can't wait to see this weeks journal.
Lots of Love,
Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
(Colette and Dave)
SR Damvar. I can't believe I just found this blog. Yet another way for me to feel close to you. You have gone through the toughest part. 32 more days to do. You can do it and I'm so proud of you.
Love you lots, yo mama
SR Boon,
Aunt Missy and I are thinking of you and want you to know that we love you. Remember what I told you...this is all a game to get you all to realize that you are not individuals anymore but ONE team that MUST depend on one another for survival. This IS the way that it will be once you are in the fleet and defending OUR country from foreign and domestic enemies. Your life may depend on someone that you just met on your ship or boat or that person may save your life as well. Try to get these shipmates that are not being good TEAM players to understand that and your problems should go away. Make us proud and be the bigger person and take control and get your shipmates squared away. We know you can do it and I am VERY, VERY proud of you for choosing this path.
We love you and ALL your shipmates,
Aunt Missy and Uncle Scott
A Coast Guard Movie. Ok, so I just happened to have rented an old Disney movie called, The Boatniks. It was rather silly, but had the Coast Guard in it so it made it enjoyable. Actually in watching it made me think about what wonderful and exciting things our Coast Guards will do.
Here is a review from Netflix.. The Boatniks(1970) G
After being put in charge of one of America's busiest waterways, ham-fisted Ensign Thomas Garland (Robert Morse) finds himself up against three inept jewel thieves who unintentionally dump their booty into the bay. Navigating one mishap after another, Garland takes the wind out of the trio's sails when they hatch a plot to recover their ill-gotten gains. Co-stars Stefanie Powers, Phil Silvers and Wally Cox add to the levity in this Disney comedy....
It was good clean fun.
SR Westoby,
I got ALL your letters today! It was like Christmas in July! All of the detail was terrific - especially when you talk about getting to know your shipmates and looking forward to the upcoming weeks.
After reading your letter to some of the kids at work today, the advanced group made up a drill in your honor. It is called "Mosquito Combat" I have never laughed so hard!
Stay strong X-181! And beware those crazy Mosquitos!
Mom, Reece and Rayne
SR Holmes, I hope you are doing ok, just read your companies blog. Sounds like things got a little tough,hang in there! I love you, Mom
SR HICKS: It's week 4 and I am sure everything is getting better and XRAY-181 is coming together great! Keep up the good work, only 31 days till GRADUATION!! Watch out for those crazy mosquito's. Love you, Mom & Dad.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH OF YOU for making it through 3 whole weeks. By the time you read this, it will almost be your halfway point. For those that didn't make it with you, you will think of them, but
not for long. You have turned the corner together, a wave in perfect motion, true unison. At the end of this journey the PRIDE will be in the individual heart, in the collective unit.
Thank you Historian, for doing your best for your unit. Your tone WAS more peaceful this week! More upbeat, more accepting.
SR Boon,
Big Hug from Granny, Daisy and me.
Did they tell ya'll that Michael Jackson died?
Did they tell you that President Obama went to Russia and Italy and Africa? Do you get any world news?
Love,
Aunt Bruce
SR WOEHRLE
Just read the blog and was very excited to hear that these comments were read out loud. XRAY 181, sounds like things are looking up for your company. Sorry to hear that the crud has hampered some of your training,but hang it their.
Bud,I miss you but everyday it gets closer to the day I get to see you march proud at your Graduation. Good work!!
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
(Colette and Dave)
SR Olson, keep it going son! We are super proud of you and look forward to following your Coast Guard career. So many adventures are out there waiting for you and XRay 181.
To all you fine recruits, I salute you, enjoy this great adventure that you are on. Thank you once again for deciding on serving the United States.
SR Woehrle
Tomorrow is Thursday,and we are awaiting your letter. Always nice to hear what you have experienced. Tough but fulfilling huh! Until than, Aloha.
Love,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
(Colette,Dave)
SR Woehrle,
Hey bud!! Your coming up to the 5th week and I can't wait to hear your voice!! Last letter I wrote were more questions than anything. Glad to hear things are looking up for you. Your last letter was a little more like you,not stressed or worried. Awesome. Til the next blog!! Aloha
Love,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
(Colette and Dave)
SR Woehrle
I am sooo sorry mom missed your call. Sounds like your fighting the nasty crud that is going around. Dad is HAPPY to of heard from you. Keep your head up,you can do this!!! I know that your immune system is broken down,but hang in their you are more than half way their. We booked our flight and are awaiting 3 more Fridays to see you march proud!!!! I love you sooo much,your sister heard your message and was very emotional, she misses you too,but knows her brother is strong. I sent our flight info in my last letter so you can try to fly home with us on the same flight. Aloha my son. I love you, Mom
SR Woehrle,
Good morning bud, feeling better? I hope so. Mom has came down with the crud too if that is possible in the summer time. Seattle has hit record breaking temperatures 80-90 degree weather. Can you believe it. Your last letter stated you met up with some men that are doing to the A class with you, awesome. Going on your 6th week,this is the count down time for all families. This is the second weekend that Mom is home alone and it is TOOOOO quiet. Use to of this being the hang out house. Not Cool. Not cool at all. Chansum is still here trying to keep me company but it is a one sided conversation ha ha ha.Dad's been working,and Kehau is hanging with her friends.Take Care Bud. I love you
Mom (Colette)
SR Woehrle,
It seems like the last messages are from your OHANA. Not quite sure which blog is read so I am sending my messages to all blogs. Sorry bud, you know mom! This is now the count down days. Can't wait to see you march, "PROUD TO BE A COAST GUARD" Graduation August 14th 2009. Would not miss it for anything. Flight is booked,just waiting!! Take Care Bud
Love,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum :~)
SR Woehrle,
Mom would post a picture but you know if your not here to help,I am useless!!! ha ha ha We will see each other face to face soon enough. The family can't believe it has been 5 weeks. Take care bud ;~)
LOVE MOM
SR Westoby:
Way to Shawn, very proud of you. Keep your eye on the prize, you are almost there.
Dan
Way to GO, need a go in there.
SR Woehrle,
XRAY 181 is now the senior company!! Looking back at the first message sent June 25,it seems so long ago. The journal this week was all about progress. Great job.
Hey bud,I hope your feeling better:(
I LOVE YOU
MOM
SR Woehrle
Got your letter and was glad to hear your doing better. Your letter was very positive. I cant wait to hear your voice this Saturday. Thank you for answering all the questions Mom had. You know me Por ta gee!!! Keep healthy,you have just 2 weeks left.
Love you, Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Woehrle,
It's Saturday It's Saturday!!!
I have been waiting all week for today. All families will get a memorable phone call from your loved one. XRAY 181 will have more confidence in their voice.
Bud I love you,waiting with my phone next to my heart!!
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR WOEHRLE
Hey Bud, It was great to hear your voice. I was so happy to hear you are feeling better. Knock on wood!! Kehau,Dad and I can't stop talking about how your voice sounds the same,and mom is glad. Keep up the great attitude. Remember to keep a positive attitude Bud.. We all (chansum too) miss you soooo much. See you in 2 weeks
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR WEBBER,
It was great to hear voice yesterday.. I hope you are out of the hospital by now, and are feeling completely better. I am prayin for you constantly. I can't wait to see you.
I love you
Lindsey
SR Woehrle
Hey bud,your sister won her soccer tournament and she did a shut out. No one could score on your sister she was a awesome goalie as you know. Got some pictures I'll send to you. It is also very hot 94 degreas all weekend. At least we all are tanned. ha ha ha.
Counting the days,not the weeks.
Love you, Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Woehrle,
8 days until we fly out and 10 days until graduation YEE HAW!!! It was great talking to you this past Saturday and can't wait til this Saturday to hear your voice again. Proud to be a XRAY 181, your company has gone a long way.
Love,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Woehrle,
Seems the comments have slowed down but not Mom, always has something to say. "7days" "7days" 'til we leave to NJ. 1st time to Philly. Can't wait. See you soon Bud. Talk to you Saturday. Aloha :~)
Love,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Woehrle,
Hey bud it was great to hear from you today. Sounds like you were having fun for the first time in a long time. The water must of felt great and refreshing. 6 DAYS and counting. The count down really begins. I can now say your company the XRAY 181 is now the Senior Company!! Congratulations to all of XRAY 181 You made it. Can't wait to see you all. Remember to still stay positive.
I love you bud,
Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Woehrle,
Hey bud it was great to hear from you today. Sounds like you were having fun for the first time in a long time. The water must of felt great and refreshing. 6 DAYS and counting. The count down really begins. I can now say your company the XRAY 181 is now the Senior Company!! Congratulations to all of XRAY 181 You made it. Can't wait to see you all. Remember to still stay positive.
I love you bud,
Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Woehrle,
It's the blog queen herself!! ha ha ha. Can't help but to be supportive of my boy (young man). This made the days and weeks go by a little quicker for me. Dad and I have 2 days of work left and off to New Jersey we go. I wrote my last letter the other day. See you in 5 days. "WOW"
Love you bud, Mom
SR Lee,
Ka'eo we are so proud of you in what you have accomplished. Job well done. Aunty is sending some poi your way and some goodies. your cousins miss you plenty. We love you!!!!Sorry we couldn't be there.
Aloha,
Aunty Feling, Uncle Tyrone,Keola and Kapua
SR Woehrle,
Hey bud,we are leaving early tomorrow morning,backed and ready to go. I could not sleep last night and I probably won't be able to sleep tonight,too excited!! XRAY 181 Congratulations on overcoming such a hard accomplishment. You prove to yourselves you have what it takes to be in the COAST GUARD. I for one am very proud of all of you. See you in 3 days!!!
Love you bud, Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
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