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PIR
Woo hoo! I got a copy of the PIR letter!
My son graduates on November 1, 2019!!
I immediately placed a letter in the mail to him, I hope to write at least 3 times a week. I am now waiting for a phone call or a return letter. :)
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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Sailormom01 did you see the News I just posted there will be 4 tickets instead of 3 please take a look at boot camp moms.
Attention friends and families of recruits in Training Group 52, scheduled to graduate November 1: It has come to our attention that form letters with the security access list allowing only three guests were inadvertently mailed home. The recruits are in fact allowed to have four guests for graduation and they will be afforded the opportunity to contact their family and friends regarding this matter.
Please follow the below link to obtain a copy of the security access form for four guests:
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Permalink Reply by Sailormom01 on
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No, I am just seeing this. I just sent him a letter, but will send another of this notification and the 4th person he can choose if he wishes.
Thanks for letting me know!
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You are so welcome, Glad you have an address to send letters. don't know if you have heard about the apps that are available the Moms seem to like them. Here they are.
USPS Informed Delivery - Sign up and receive an email from the US Postal Service showing what mail you will be getting each day (if available in your area).
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Permalink Reply by NavyMom9519 on
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@sailormom01 when did he arrive at RTC?
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Permalink Reply by Kerri-Bo-Berri on
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I just received my first letter this morning. My security access form only has 3 spots for guests. How do I check which training group he is in to determine if this was an error?
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Hi there on his form it should state the date of his PIR, as we know right now only Nov.1 had a mistake they are allowed 4 instead of 3. I post the PIR's on Boot camp Moms, Please come join. Mrs. Ellen is getting more PIR groups together and it will list how many tickets will be given. if it is a Larger group only 3 if it is a smaller group then 4 tickets.
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His grad date is nov. 1st so I’m assuming he is included in this group that had the mistake. I am so new to this site and not navigating very well. How do I get to bootcamp moms? Thanks for helping this emotionally drained mom. Lol
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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HiKerri - I left the link to the boot camp moms group in the welcome message on your page, but here it is again! (Click on the link)
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Don't stress you will be fine, we all will help navigate.
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Did you send your first letter in the same envelope along with the security access form? I’m getting ready to sit down and write my first letter. I wanna do everything just right.
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No, separately. I included a self addressed stamped envelope along with the letter, young men...sheesh, gotta lead that horse to water....
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Permalink Reply by STP0203 on
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My son’s PIR is also 11/1. I used SANDBOXX app instead of writing a letter. It takes only 2-3 days to get there instead of 2-3 weeks. It is not free though. I try to send my son letters weekly basis to encourage him. I cannot wait to see him on 11/1. Did you get hotel yet?
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