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Ship 02 Div 950 PIR 10-23-2015..
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Permalink Reply by Buc'smom on
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My son is with your grandson! we spoke on Sunday, he mentioned at PIR to take as many pictures as soon as I saw him because his "part" was only about 10 minutes, at the beginning, then he would be gone again until the end.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Buc'smom, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by Farah on
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Hi Ginny,
I talked with my son on Sunday and he said his job was to watch/catch any sailor that was going (or look like) they were going to faint. He said he got this job because he was over 6 foot tall. We didn't talk long so I hope I understood him correctly. His job has changed (from when I talked to him of Friday to Sunday) so I don't count on anything until I see him on October 23rd.
Did I say you are going to graduation now??? Did I see you were going to watch from the Navy Lodge?? That is where I am staying.
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Permalink Reply by connectwithnavy on
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Farah, I am going now...wonderful surprise change that my husband engineered then asked me to review the details. So pleased. Farah, my grandson is not a tall guy, but he is very strong (a wrestler) so he may be doing the same as your son. I will watch the PIR from the lobby at Navy Lodge. Because we are 1,000 miles away, we thought we'd see him at another location after BC. Guess my husband thought he'd relieve some of my constant researching about BC by just planning the trip. But by the time of our decision, 4 guest spots were already claimed. Maybe I'll get to meet some Navy Moms at Navy Lodge.
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Yay!!! I'm so glad your husband surprised you!! I hope we get to meet!!!
Talk to you soon!! This week I think they will be doing their first PT test. Next week should be Live Fire, which maybe fun for them, and academic test.
Graduation.....I hope gets here fast!!
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Farah, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Farah, another reply to you and Tmpray. I lived in NE IN until after my husband's death. I remarried and am now retired back in my home state. That's why the miles, and the reference to my husband who is not my SR's grandfather. oh, I don't even know what I'm trying to explain. I have a wonderful story, but I think some of my notes may make people wonder at strange expressions. It's all about our SR's anyway. Hope to meet you at GL. And wishing great success to all these fine young people who willingly serve our country!
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Permalink Reply by kathy0303 on
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My son is in ship 2 also. I just found this group. Lol. We are also from MI and will be driving to Illinois. How bout you?
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Tmpray, my grandson went to boot camp on August 25, is in Ship 02, Div 950 (just notified of that today). I think his PIR will be October 23rd. I will not be about to attend (1k miles away). Just so much unknown, and I'm a researcher...I'll look into everything. Ginny (aka connect...)
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We are from Upstate NY. We just made our reservation for Sarges Meet and Greet and are in the process of booking our hotel and flight. We are hoping to stay at the Navy Lodge Thurs and then we'll switch to the Hilton on Friday so that we are at the airport to see him as he will be going to A School in FL.
I can't wait to get his first actual letter and a phone call. I've already started counting down the Fridays. :) Only 7 more to go
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Tmpray, what specialty is your son going for? I ask because I'm 1 hr from Pensacola FL, but my grandson is going to Groton CT. He signed up to become a missile technician on a nuclear submarine. I think after the Groton stint, he may get sent to Kings Bay GA...but that may be wishful thinking on my part because I'm a half day drive from there. Will his grad from boot camp be Oct. 23rd? I think that's when my grandson will finish boot camp. Ginny (aka connect...)
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connectwithnavy, I left info on MT and more on your My Page.
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