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Comment by SandySea on March 17, 2013 at 11:46am

Happy PIR Anniversary! My son is in aviation stationed at Whidbey Island NAS in Washington state.

Comment by chopsmom on March 17, 2013 at 10:25am

YES!  Happy Anniversary!!  My Airman is with a helo squadron.  Where is everyone else???

Comment by sheryl Navy 2 on November 16, 2012 at 3:21pm

Hi everyone ,
Not really sure if you check back on what was your lifeline when your sailors were in BC .
Just in case any New England moms , and I know there is at least 6 or 7 of you out the wanted to come along to a NEW ENGLAND PACKING PARTY . Please look at MA . Navy mom site or pm me . For details . We are packing for the December adoption :)

Comment by sheryl Navy 2 on November 16, 2012 at 3:18pm

Hi all ,
Just wanted to put this out there in case anyone needs ideas about what to shop for , ask friends to donate to bring with you to the packing party Dec 1 st . At Harrington Hospital ,Southbridge Ma
Molly's Adopt a Sailor, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring our fighting men and women of all military branches deployed are not fogotten. They provide "care packages" to these brave men and women by adopting a unit, collecting donations of food, essentials and other items we take for granted, packing them up and have them delivered to their adopted sailors, soldiers, marines or airmen.
In Dire Need of & Personal Requests (most often requested items):
Work out supplements Batteries (AAA)
Headphones Gloves
Beef jerky ( teriyaki) DVD movies (non violent)
microwave snacks any kinds Fleece Blankets
Wheat thins (sundried tomato & Basil)
snacks (anything sent will be greatly appreciated) Tan T-shirts (mostly Med. & Lg.)
Playing cards, current magazines, sudoku puzzle pads green socks
Chapstick, shaving creams, razors, Tan Shoe Laces
tampoons
Fleece Blankets
Drinks
Capri Sun, Gatorade, Country Time Lemonade
Flavored Coffee and capiccino Hot Cider Mix
Hot Chocolate packets Lipton Tea Mixes
Juice boxes (Do Not Travel Well) Flavored drinks to put in water
Flavored Creamers Sweetened Kool-Aid Packets
Food
Beef Jerky, Beef sauage very popular Dried fruits, Sunflower seeds
Granola bars, gum Peanut Butter
Canned meats, canned cheeses Popcorn, Pretzels, Nuts
Canned tuna & chicken Protein Snacks, Trail Mix
Canned chips & fruit Power Bars, Cereal Bars, Pop Tarts
Canned salsa, dips Hamburger Helper singles
Cookies-all kinds Jalapeno Cheetos
microvable soups, instant oatmeal
Easy Mac & Cheese Ramen noodles
Health and Hygiene( see list below) remember there are only 6 women and 100 men in this unit we're packing for
Antacids, Aspirin & pain Relief, neosporin Foot Powder, Lotion, Bar Soap, Hand Sanitizer
Cough Syrup, Cough Drops, Thera-Flu Sore Throat Lozenges Band-Aids (fun ones)
Cold & Flu Liquid Packs, Kleenex- ind. size & boxes , tiolet paper, wipes
Febreeze, Air Fresheners Heat Packs
Hair Brush/ Comb Q-Tips
Shampoo/Conditioner, Dry Shampoo Vitamin C Drops
Toothbrushes Toothpaste-the good kind Mouthwash, Dental Floss

Miscellaneous
Sunglasses Blank note cards . Stationery, envelopes
Calendars Sharpies, pens,
Fun stuff to bring a smile to their face!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on March 27, 2012 at 10:48pm

Here is the link to your PIR Photos from RTC FB:

PIR 03/16/2012 Photos from RTC FB

Comment by Moonbeam on March 26, 2012 at 11:44pm

My experience since my son left for RTC has been wonderful!  It is because of this site, and our wonderful FB group pages!  Being in contact with all of the other parents and wives and family and friends has been just the best!  I can't even imagine what it would of been like to go through it alone.  Not so fun!!  Thanks to everyone who gave advice, shared our joys, concerns, and letters!  Hooyah!!

PIR was beyond awesome!!  Just amazing.  So proud we all are!!  As our son prepares to finally leave for A School in Charleston, I hope to keep in contact throughout the whole experience there.  We have a FB group for Nuke A school.  If you are interested, let me know so you can join us on the next leg of our journey as Navy Families ; )  Good Luck to all of our new sailors!!  So proud of all of them!

Comment by NavyMommaG on March 24, 2012 at 2:01pm

Our time at PIR was the smoothest trip!  Even with all the divisions and their families.  Thank you to everyone who contributed information to this site!  On to the rest of the journey......

Comment by ZachsDad (ship03/div089 ) on March 22, 2012 at 1:40pm

Oh, I almost forgot.  Sarge asked my youngest son to come up on the stage and hold the American flag while we said the Pledge of Allegiance!  I was so proud of him!

Comment by ZachsDad (ship03/div089 ) on March 22, 2012 at 1:36pm

Navyformom's veterans--you ladies were awesome!  My son's recruiter told me about this website a week before he shipped off to GL.  You folks run a great website with so much helpful info.  I really appreciate everything you did to help us be more calm and aware of what Navy bootcamp would be like, and what to expect when graduation arrived.  My son is now in Pensacola awaiting A school to start.  Thank you!

Comment by 5boys (FC) on March 21, 2012 at 9:02am

What an incredible weekend!  Thank you everyone for your help, support and wealth of information.

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