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ALUMNI OF PIR 03/22/2013 TG 19 - 11 Divisions (121-130 and 919)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 03/22/2013. A place to keep up with each other as your SAILORS journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 92
Latest Activity: Mar 23, 2017

WELCOME to PIR 03/22/2013! PLEASE See the PAGES section for Informational Posts about BC and PIR. PAGES is underneath the Members Photos. PLEASE scroll down this page here to find the Comment Box to post a reply to the PIR GROUP.

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• Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security) (Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips) This site and all content posted on it are viewable to everyone on the Internet. This doesn’t mean you can’t share things about your Sailor – but too many details can put Sailors in harm’s way. The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:

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~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.

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Comment by diannep on March 16, 2013 at 9:17am: Here is a "peek" at graduation. This video was done by a mom who does this as a business. Kleenex handy!

http://vimeo.com/27873349

Enjoy!

Comment by diannep on March 16, 2013 at 9:16am: leigh: Recruit Training Command Facebook posts random photos of the divisions every now and then. No guarantees but you can check there. And, no, there are no videos of them that you can see. Not all of them are done yet...most divisions are doing BattleStations next week. Only 4 divisions have completed them so far.

Comment by diannep on March 16, 2013 at 9:11am: I have added a Carpooling from the Airports discussion above for those looking to share cabs/shuttles with Sarge, or in rental cars.

leigh: They usually choose the "shorter ones" to carry the flags since they are in the front of the division during PIR. That is not the only criteria, and it doesn't mean that all are short. It is nice because being in front of the division, you can see them well!

Here is the info on the sharp shooter ribbons:

http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2267

No assigned seating at PIR, but there are division sections and reserved seating for those with Honor Recruits.

Comment by leigh on March 16, 2013 at 9:04am: Does anyione know if we can see pics or videos of them while they were at boot camp now that they are done and just waiting for graduation on friday. Can u see their pics on line anywhere?

Comment by leigh on March 16, 2013 at 9:01am: what are the challenage coins?

Comment by leigh on March 16, 2013 at 8:58am: i have some questions? Does any one know how they get choosen for a flag position and do they get any special recogination for it? Also does anyone know if they get something for quailifing as a sharp shooter? Will we have assigned seating as graduation?

Comment by diannep on March 16, 2013 at 8:50am: Good Morning, All. Today is Captains Cup for this group! Here is the info:

http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/news_page_2011_02_26.asp

It is a very fun day for all divisions!

Good Morning All!

Comment by CatMom509 on March 16, 2013 at 3:23am: Beachlover & Power0806,

The coins are coming from Denver, Colorado and I live in California. Craig was able to ship it on Monday and I did receive it on Wednesday. He thought it was a fluke though. I just took it as another confirmation from the Lord that my Sailor daughter's path on this Navy journey is blessed by our God!!

If you purchase on Saturday in time for him to ship out on that day, it might make it, depending on your proximity to Colorado, but I'd say it's safer that you just have it sent to the hotel. It is shipped USPS First Class. The coin is about 2" in diameter and comes with a card describing the history of that ship. You could cu tit down to fit inside the lid of the small gift box.

Comment by CatMom509 on March 16, 2013 at 3:06am: Power0806,

Just saw your post. Have Craig ship it to your hotel. Glad you can get this special coin for your new Sailor!!

Comment by CatMom509 on March 16, 2013 at 3:04am: Beachlover,

Craig said that he could ship the Challenge Coin to the hotel you are staying at. Just give him your name, the hotel name and address, then let the hotel know to expect a package in your name! It will be in a small bubble envelope.