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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.
~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.
~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.
~Please take the time to read the OPSEC and N4M’s Community Guidelines.
~A quick note here, from the N4M’s CG’s:
• 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:
• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter.
Some Suggestions:
~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.
~First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember, everyone can see it and someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture to not include your Recruit at least for the duration of BC. Again, your option
~It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends".
Discussion Forum
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisions 125 and 126 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by vacanita Sep 13, 2013. 86 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 121 and 122 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by the green greek Mar 27, 2013. 52 Replies 2 Likes
PIR VIDEO AND PHOTOS
Started by Melissa Olson. Last reply by beachlover Mar 27, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 123 and 124 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Rhody Navy Mom Mar 22, 2013. 158 Replies 11 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 127 and 128 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Bobbo Mar 20, 2013. 95 Replies 6 Likes
^^^^Carpooling from the Airports^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by ktw0715 Mar 18, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ship 12 (USS Triton) Divisons 129 and 130 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Carolyn Mar 15, 2013. 27 Replies 3 Likes
MARLINESPIKE
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Mar 7, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes
^^^^ BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by vacanita Feb 26, 2013. 2 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by beachlover on February 17, 2013 at 10:07pm
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Thanks Lala Ribbon Queen - I think I am more confused!! This doesn't mention GL as an option at all!
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on February 17, 2013 at 6:08pm
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beachlover, here is a link with some information that may help. I am still trying to find out where a-school will be http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/Graphic-Elements/Rating-Factsheets/AV-Avia...
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I still am not sure if my son is staying at Great Lakes for A school. My info is that he is AV/SG - Aviation Electronic Electrical & Computer Systems Technician. Initially he thought he was going to Pensacola, but just before he left he thought he would be staying in Great Lakes, at least for the beginning. I e-mailed his recruiter, and he thought he would stay in Great Lakes as well. Someone had put up a link of A school locations, but I can't find his designation in there. Does anyone know how I can find out? Not knowing makes it tough to plan the weekend! Thanks!
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Comment by diannep on February 17, 2013 at 1:25pm
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Thought this was good info for you all from sandi on Bootcamp Moms:
Comment by sandi8 11 hours ago For those of you asking about your stay in Chicago, feel free to message me if you have questions. I've lived in Northern Illinois all of my life. We are 25 miles west of Great Lakes. I don't know anything about which hotels are good or not, but I know Lake County and Chicago very well and if I don't know the answer to your question I'll ask someone. The number one thing to keep in mind is: Don't drive downtown! You will pay boatloads of money to park and it is very hard to get around. The Metra is clean and safe and it will take you from Great Lakes to downtown. Then there are taxis everywhere. As I mentioned before, the recruits we used to have at our house on Christmas always just wanted to chill out and relax so don't be surprised if your sailor isn't up for sightseeing! Also, if you haven't made flight arrangements yet, consider Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee. That is always our first choice over O'Hare...so much easier to get in and out. You park and walk into the terminal- no trams or shuttles and no crazy Chicago traffic to deal with. Hope that helps
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Comment by Delaware Mom ( Ship 03 Div 123) on February 17, 2013 at 9:21am
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G'morning Diane! 32 Days til PIR!
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Good Morning All!
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Comment by Carolyn on February 16, 2013 at 10:54pm
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My son is Ship 12 Div 130. He got to call us and his fiancee today!!! So good to hear his voice. Hope everyone else got to hear from theirs!
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on February 16, 2013 at 3:43pm
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ADDED these to your PAGES section:
- Writing Letters ~ Jokes and Fun Stuff to include in your letters
- RTC Website and RTC Family Guide links
- PIR: What to Wear/Bring and Tips; PIR Reference Group/Forum links; ...
- Flags and Pennants that your DIV can earn while at BC
- After PIR – Liberty; Sailors Departures from RTC
PAGES is located in the middle column of this PIR GROUP right underneath the Members Pictures. It shows the first ten titles, to see all (if there are more than ten listed in the header) click "View All" at the bottom right of PAGES.
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Comment by Wildcatt on February 16, 2013 at 1:28pm
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My SR is in the brother div 126, and said he would not be calling today
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Comment by deckard88 on February 16, 2013 at 12:40pm
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did anyone get a phone call on valentines day and their recruit said they wouldnt be able to call today? Im seeing that on other sites.. mine didnt say that though ship 11/div 125
Pages (10)
- N4M’s Community Guidelines and OPSEC
- SHIP/DIVISIONS ~~ What are they and how do they fill them?
- What ARE They Doing in Boot Camp? Synopsis, Videos and a Day-by-Day account (up to Week #6) from a Sailor. PLUS-Boot Camp for Dummies!
- Calls from your SR
- Boot Camp Questionnaires
- Writing Letters ~ Jokes and Fun Stuff to include in your letters
- RTC Website and RTC Family Guide links
- PIR: What to Wear/Bring and Tips; PIR Reference Group/Forum links; GPS for RTC
- Flags and Pennants that your DIV can earn while at BC
- After PIR – Liberty; Sailors Departures from RTC
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