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ALUMNI OF PIR 02/17/2012 TG 13 — 07 Divisions (069–074 & 913)

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This group is for families and friends of Sailors graduating on February 17, 2012. We can share information, concerns and ways to connect as we continue the journey from bootcamp to PIR and beyond.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 105
Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2013

OPSEC, OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmust importance. Please take the timeto read the Opsec and Community Guidelines. A quick note here: Last Names are not allowed on this site. If it is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended. First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture.

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Comment by chocolatelablover on January 6, 2012 at 2:56pm: I am hoping for a letter today. It was one week yesterday, since the last letter. Maybe because we are coming up to a full moon I have been more weepy the last couple days.

Comment by Connie (Ship03 Div 070) on January 6, 2012 at 11:42am: The first words my son sent sum it up perfectly,

"FINALLY MAIL" Made me smile.

Comment by Connie (Ship03 Div 070) on January 6, 2012 at 10:07am: Good Morning. Hopeful today will be a day filled with letters. Sent my SR 2 letters today with jokes and a calling card.

Comment by diannep on January 6, 2012 at 9:12am: Good Morning! Good thoughts and prayers today...and hoping for calls/mail for you all!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on January 5, 2012 at 11:48pm: I hope tomorrow is better okie, remember the mail is delayed this week so if Thursday is normally your day then you will hopefully have one tomorrow :-)

Comment by Okie Cowgirl on January 5, 2012 at 8:56pm: Yeah Barbie and Raeinaz! The mailman is safe from Navy moms going "postal" hahaha!

I ran to the mailbox today (which was amazing cause my dogs were barkin' after the day I had at work today) and it was sadly empty. There is always tomorrow.

Comment by diannep on January 5, 2012 at 7:37pm: FTLW: That was sent in a Message to Group. Glad you posted this info on all of the groups! Hope she is checking the pages.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 5, 2012 at 6:31pm: ATTENTION!!

Someone posted that they would not be able to attend PIR and wanted to send their Sailor something. I haven't had a chance to look through all the posts (7 PIR groups worth) so I am posting this to try and find you! (I will still look later!)

The MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) has Recruit Care Packages (clickable link) that you can order for new Sailor as a gift.

Here are the details:

A great way to say "Congratulations" to your recruit upon completion of the Navy's only boot camp and Pass-In-Review. This care package is filled with all the stuff to help your recruit enjoy his/her weekend liberty...which is well deserved!

The care package** consists of a Commemorative Coin, a luggage tag, a portable Frisbee Flyer, an "I Survived Navy Boot Camp" pen, three Naval Station Great Lakes postcards, a movie pass (to the on-base theater (Ross Theater), a cookie, a candy bar and your personalized message including with an MWR Gold Card ("Discount & Reward" Card). All inside a Naval Station Great Lakes String Backpack!

Only $19.99 (Visa & Mastercard accepted)
Call and order yours today 1-888-317-6971.
Anytime Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, central time.
We experience a high call volume during lunchtime (approximately 11am-1pm.) If you do not get a hold of someone, please leave a message!

The order deadline is Noon two days prior to your recruits graduation.

Money Orders Accepted:
Morale, Welfare & Recreation
Care Package Order
2601A Paul Jones St.
Great Lakes, IL 60088
Must be received no later than 48 hours prior to graduation. Please enclose recruit's name, graduation date,
division number, ship number and a personal message.

Email:
Email your questions or concerns to enlistedrec@mwrgl.com
Please write RTC Care Package in the subject line.

**Contents subject to change without notice.

Comment by diannep on January 5, 2012 at 6:01pm: raeinaz: Awwwww.....and you know that's true! They LIVE for mail from family/friends...and especially birthday wishes! So glad it arrived on his bday!

Comment by raeinaz on January 5, 2012 at 5:49pm: I got mail today...and I am one happy mom....He sounds great....and the best thing, he got his first letter from me on his Birthday....He said it was his best birthday present ever....