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ALUMNI OF PIR 3/16/2012 TG 18 — 14 Divisions (087–096, 807–808 & 918–919)

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This site is for families and friends of Sailor Recruits with PIR March 16, 2012. This is a great way to share information, concerns and to connect as we continue the journey through bootcamp to PIR and beyond.

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir03162012
Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 124
Latest Activity: May 18, 2013

Welcome to PIR 3/16/2012

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Comment by Demetris on January 27, 2012 at 2:23pm: For those who have not received letters you can always write them at the generic RTC address. It may take a day or 2 extra but the letter will get to them. I'm not sure if I am allowed to put the address on this discussion, but you can always google RTC great lakes address and it comes up. THEY WILL GET THE LETTERS....Hope this helps

Comment by Demetris on January 27, 2012 at 2:20pm: Just a note...Your sailors do not have alot of time to write letters especially during the first 3 or 4 weeks of boot camp. They are learning alot of drills and in school and doing pt most of the day. Then in the evening they are cleaning and studying. Usually the only time they are given time to "breathe" and write is on Sunday, during holiday routine. During this time they will be allowed to go to church or write letters, iron or just to study. But there is not RDC training during that time. When I was an RDC holiday routine ended at 1pm and training commenced. So don't expect too many letters during the beginning, but if they do write them they will do so on Sunday and you will get them during the week. However they do get mail every night, usually after studying and cleaning the house, just before TAPS depending on the RDC. Hope that helps...

Comment by sheryl Navy 2 on January 27, 2012 at 2:04pm: My sailor is ship 04 Div 807....he is our second son to join the Navy . So proud of them both . Good luck everyone , and just because you don't get a letter straight away it doesn't mean your sailor didn't write one 5 days ago . they are super busy and tired , if they have a leadership position as our first son did there is really nt much time to write . You will get through this it's not as hard for us as them I can assure you :) Hope you all here soon

Comment by NavySoccerMom on January 27, 2012 at 1:06pm: Thanks proud mom 93 and Betsy. I am very anxious to get the letter. I guess I'm not a very patient person. I did get his ship and division from the recruiter. I'm hoping it doesn't change. Right now we think he's Ship 09 Division 091. Maybe it will come tomorrow. I'll keep my fingers crossed, but if proud mom 93 lives that close and hasn't received hers, I'm doubtful. I'll just try to be more patient. Thanks for your input.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on January 27, 2012 at 12:45pm: NavySoccerMom, it should be coming any time now. When my son was in BC, it took about 10 or 11 days for his form letter to get to me. I was living in New Mexico at the time, so it could be longer if you live further away. Just keep writing those letters and when you get the official letter, I would mail them. I was an anxious mom and called the recruiter for the address, only to find out that the one that he gave me was wrong. So, the best course is to wait, even though I do know how hard that is to do. Also, it's good to remember that it does take a week or so for each division to train a mail person, so they may not even get any mail for a couple of weeks. I'm sure your letters will get to your son when everyone else gets their letters.

Comment by DeeDee (ship 03 div 089) on January 27, 2012 at 12:39pm: My SR is ship 3 div 089 as well

Comment by NavySoccerMom on January 27, 2012 at 12:34pm: I still have not received my form letter. It wasn't in the mail today. He left on the 17th. I really want to send him these letters, but I really want to confirm the mailing address first. I'm afraid all his shipmates will be getting mail, and he'll be sitting there wondering why he's not getting any. Ugh.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on January 27, 2012 at 12:23pm: Demetris, thank you for joining this group. These ladies are so fortunate that you have joined them. Woohoo! Thank you also for helping form some awesome young sailors!

Comment by Robin - Nuke ET on January 27, 2012 at 12:20pm: My son is Ship 9, Div. 087 and will be going to A School in Charleston after graduation. He left on Jan. 17 like many of your sons and daughters. It looks likes like we have quite a crowd joining us at PIR on March 16 - THIS IS SO EXCITING:) I know some of you already received your form letter -- I'm still stalking the mailman for mine!! I look forward to chatting with all of you and can't wait to see you in March.