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ALUMNI of PIR 04/05/2013 TG 21 - 10 Divisions (135-142, 808 and 921)

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This PIR Group is for those members that have loved ones who will be graduating Boot Camp on 04/05/2013. A place to gather information, share concerns and get support as your Recruits start their Navy careers as future Sailors.

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

diannep

LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

ellen0502

♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW

Betsy, son on Stennis carrier

Craig

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 78
Latest Activity: Feb 14, 2014

WELCOME to PIR 04/05/2013! 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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CLICK MEforN4M's Community GuidelinesandOPSEC.

~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".

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You need to be a member of ALUMNI of PIR 04/05/2013 TG 21 - 10 Divisions (135-142, 808 and 921) to add comments!

Comment by ConnieA on March 9, 2013 at 3:03am: So thrilled to say 5 Fridays down!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on March 9, 2013 at 2:01am: So sorry SoCal I wish I could grant your wish and get you a hug from your daughter :) Not as good but here is one from me {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

I hope you don't mind but I just have to share what I have been working on all evening. Most of you know my Sailors are expecting a baby girl and they are home this weekend. We are having a baby shower tomorrow and I made a baby blanket with her name, Eastyn, on it. I can't share it on my page because then the surprised would be spoiled but on a private group she won't be able to see it lol. So I am sharing it with all my Navy Mom Friends :)

Comment by DixieWife on March 8, 2013 at 11:16pm: Missing my SR sooo much today! Hope you ladies are doing well!! One more Friday closer to graduation!

Comment by SoCal Ohana on March 8, 2013 at 6:54pm: I just wanna hug my daughter today :) I know, I know, not much longer.....but today I would settle for a hug!

Comment by NavyWifeyShip12Div137 on March 8, 2013 at 6:42pm: i was wondering..for those who are flying with little ones, are you guys bringing a stroller? the only reason why i would need one is for the walk from the gate to the ceremony hall...idk if my 2 year old will make it....

Comment by diannep on March 8, 2013 at 3:44pm: Thanks so much for posting this, SoCalOhana! Problem solved!

Comment by SailorMomSteph(ship13/div139) on March 8, 2013 at 3:32pm: Whew!! Thanks so much for passing that along. I have been wanting to call all day but have been swamped. Hooray for 4 guests : )

Comment by SoCal Ohana on March 8, 2013 at 2:46pm: Just got an email back:

Good Afternoon,

Recruits who graduate on 05 April are authorized a maximum of four guests.

Very Respectfully,

Mindy S. Valle
Recruit Training Command
Special Events Office

Comm(847)688-2405 ext. 15
Fax (847)688-6268
mindy.valle@navy.mil

Comment by SoCal Ohana on March 8, 2013 at 2:11pm: 5 DOWN, 4 TO GO!

Comment by diannep on March 8, 2013 at 12:06pm: Chris: So nice of you to spread the word! This happens in each PIR group...it is so very sad.

Yes, it is quite alright for you to private message the SR's info to those who request it. Just no posting here.

So, ladies, PLEASE friend request Chris for the info and write to this SR. AND...ask your own SRs if they know of any in their divisions not receiving mail and get their info too. Over the years, I have written many letters to SRs like this...many will write back! One female SR and I traded letters until she was in A School and back in touch with family again.

It is a wonderful thing to do...so hope that this SR is flooded with letters! :-)