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My son started Boot Camp Aug.21 Anyone else?
My son started boot camp tues Aug.21st ...Anyone else have a son/daughter start that day? 2 days and I miss him so much already!!
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Permalink Reply by dband5Brandon's mom-ship11div339 on
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Hi Ladies!! There's another group just started up for all of us that have children graduating 10/19!! It's called PIR 10/19/2012 .. Please join that also was told they will have some great info as time gets closer and they have some vets on there that are so helpful in answering any questions :)
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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If you have received your form letter, find your PIR date (usually a Friday) and join one of the established NAVY FOR MOMS groups listed below. Keep this letter in a safe place and/or scan and save on your hard disk as a backup. Just click on the underlined links below to go to the groups. Good luck and a thank you to all Sailor Recruits and their families.
PIR: Aug 31, 2012 TG 42 - 12 Divisions (269 - 278, 818 & 942)
PIR: Sept 7, 2012 TG 43 - 11 Divisions (279–288 & 943)
PIR: Sept 14, 2012 TG 44 - 11 Divisions (289–298 & 944)
PIR: Sept 21, 2012 TG 45 - 9 Divisions (299–306 & 945)
PIR: Sept 28, 2012 TG 46 - 13 Divisions (307–316, 819, 820 & 946)
PIR: Oct 5, 2012 TG 47 - 12 Divisions (317-326, 821 & 947)
PIR: Oct 12, 2012 TG 48 - 14 Divisions (327-339, 822 & 948)
PIR: Oct 19, 2012 TG 49 - (to be updated)
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Permalink Reply by alexsmom(ship9/div342) on
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Finally got my letter. ship9 division 342 October 19
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YAYYY!!!!
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thank you
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Permalink Reply by PaulaKylesMom (JapanNavyMom) on
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How's everyone doing today?? I had a crappy day yesterday and today is alright. I miss my kid!! Anyone received a phone call this weekend? I was hopeful since it is a holiday weekend but nothing do far!
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no phone call here. everyday does bring a different emotion doesn't it. hope today has been better for ya
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Permalink Reply by Ellen005 on
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Hi ladies. I was really hoping to get a call this weekend, too. Maybe tomorrow ... Started making plans for PIR, kinda fun, kinda stressful. Glad you finally got your form letter, alexsmom, gee that took a while. did hold it tight and just hug it? That's what I did. It's hanging on my fridge, I love just seeing his writing.
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I haven't given up hope Ellen. Lol. Tomorrows the actual federal holiday so I'll be keeping my phone close! I made our reservation today for PIR. I'm so excited!!
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lol no i did the happy dance. it was nice to see his handwriting too.
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Good Monday Morning Ladies!! OK fingers are crossed that today we get to hear from our babies ooops sorry MEN!! LOL..Hey Ellen and Kitty, Paula and I were talking about wearing a certain color scarf to the PIR to help see all of our new Navy Mom friends easier :) What do you guys think? Or any ideas..Have been reading some older PIR post for some things to do and some info..Im sure the vets on our PIR page will discuss things like this..Told you Im just an impatient person :) lol. Also seen where you can buy their div tshirts there too at the PIR hall!! I'll tell you I just LOVE this site! It has been so helpful..My oldest son graduated boot camp in 2001 and we didnt have nothing like this..By the time we got to the hall it was packed..very overwelming..emotional..didnt have any time to look at things before grad if they even had things and after was to excited about having my son in my arms!! Also just having the support and knowing you arent alone is nice..My husband was out at sea when my Mike left..Sept.11th happened and I had 4 other kids at home to care for and because I was a Navy wife it was like people didnt understand why I was upset! So being able to chat with other moms is great!! Cant wait to meet you all :)
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Good morning. I really hope today is the day we get a call!! I just want a few minutes of kyles voice!! The scarves are a great idea! Donna you know from talking to me that I am not a patient person either. I'm so ready for October 19!! I remember my husbands PIR like it was yesterday! I constantly visualize Kyle on that day and I see his dad! I'm so excited to meet all of you and your children!!
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