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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:

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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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• 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.

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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.

~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

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Comment by swcc27mom(ship4div808) on February 24, 2013 at 9:48am: We made our reservations at the Ramada Inn, free waffle breakfast and shuttle to the graduation and same price as the Navy Lodge, also has an indoor pool. Since I have other kids going, that was a must!

Comment by SailorMomSteph(ship13/div139) on February 24, 2013 at 9:03am: My son mentioned having a sore throat/feverish for a day or so....i wondered abt it being from the shots as well. Just glad it didnt last long. He said he was 'eating healthy'. Lol
Glad all is well w/your son diannep...scary stuff!

Comment by diannep on February 24, 2013 at 8:56am: Chrissy: I bet it was from the shots....they are bombarded with those when they arrive...and it temporarily lowers their immune system so they are susceptible to the germ there. Plus, they get a flu shot and we all know that sometimes people can actually get a mild form of the flu after that. So...who knows? But most of them get some kind of illness at some point and they seem to all get through it!

The division not doing well this early is quite common. It won't mess up the division's graduation date, but could cause some SRs to be "asmoed " (setback) if they don't get it together. But the division itself will graduate on time!

Good Morning All!

Did anyone see the bad wreck last night at Daytona Speedway on the news? The Daytona 500 is today. My son works at our Speedway down here in Miami and he and some of his co workers have been up there for almost 2 weeks preparing for today's race. When I heard about the wreck and how debris injured spectators, I was scared to death that my son could have been affected since he is located on the track grounds. I was thankful to find out he was fine...but what a night they were having trying to clear all up to prepare for today. Thankfully, no one was killed (which was amazing looking at the cars and damage to the track)...but last I heard, there were at least 2 spectators (one a minor) in critical condition from being hit by debris. How awful...prayers for all of them.

Comment by gksailormom on February 24, 2013 at 7:13am: oh mommaB, i will keep my prayers open you get a call and/or letters very soon!

Salirmomship, I was thinking of the Courtyard too. It would be great connect there!

I hope everyone has a great day today! We are going to have a heavy snow storm in CO-uggghhh! Prayers are with everyone and their sailors!

Comment by SailorMomSteph(ship13/div139) on February 23, 2013 at 11:35pm: MommaB, saying a prayer that you get a call tomorrow! Have you seen any other moms post from your SRs div? They may have split up phone time....my son said he'saw' that they had phone time on their sched but wasnt counting on it bcuz they have been messing up. So i dont know if diff div split time between sat/sun?

Comment by Navymom777 on February 23, 2013 at 11:31pm: Well, no call, no letters...yet :) I am encouraged by all of you who did. I will keep my phone close tomorrow too. Thank-you for posting and letting us know when to be on the look out!! G'nite all!

Comment by SailorMomSteph(ship13/div139) on February 23, 2013 at 11:18pm: Gksailor, i made reservations at the courtyard marriott in waukegan. Would so love to meet anyone and everyone! I go plan on going to sarges!

Comment by Chrissy on February 23, 2013 at 11:07pm: I got a call from my SR today too. She sounded good, a little home sick but good. She said she has been sick too, she thinks it's from the shots and she was thrilled she didn't have to have her wisdom teeth taken out. She said everyone she is with is awesome, but they aren't doing well as a division. I really hope this doesn't mess up there graduation. I'm so looking forward to seeing her on the 5th of April!!!!

Comment by lilmary on February 23, 2013 at 10:25pm: My daughter has made some new friends and I am glad about that. She told me that I have talked to a girls mom from hope mills,nc. I am not sure who the mom is. If any of you are in hope mills, nc let me know.

Comment by lilmary on February 23, 2013 at 10:20pm: I got a call today from my daughter. She sounded really good, I feel so much better now that I have talked to her. I know she is good and her spirits are high. I am thinking about staying at The Sleep Inn, it's only about a mile or so from the base,