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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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ALUMNI OF PIR 04/18/2014 TG 23 - 7 Divisions (143-148, and 923)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on April 18, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 53
Latest Activity: Feb 18, 2015
WELCOME to PIR 04/18/2014! 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
Division 147-148
Started by Liz. Last reply by ellen0502 Apr 15, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Division 147-148
Started by Liz. Last reply by ellen0502 Apr 15, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 147and 148 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by ellen0502 Apr 15, 2014. 28 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 143 and 144 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by ellen0502 Apr 9, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Apr 7, 2014. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 145 and 146 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by T-mom (ship 14 Div 125) Mar 20, 2014. 18 Replies 1 Like
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by Leach73 Mar 5, 2014. 7 Replies 1 Like
Comment Wall
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Comment by mitch7790, SHIP 14, DIV 146 on April 27, 2014 at 5:43pm
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Hi Lisa. My son is in Pensacola as well, with a birthday on May 2! He is in a holding baracks waiting for class to start. He says that he does have a lot of new freedom. He also mentioned that there is no air conditioning here, so is glad that he is there in the spring and should be on his way to the regular baracks by summer.
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Comment by Lisa on April 27, 2014 at 5:37pm
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How is everyone doing? One week down in Pensacola and my son sounds like he's doing okay. He said he's finding it somewhat awkward having as much freedom as they do. He thinks classes may start soon but we know the norm at this point, and nothing is certain. He's been running and enjoying the nice weather and exploring the base. His birthday is this coming Thursday May 1st! Sending out a box tomorrow with some of his favorite snacks and a few Visa gift cards to purchase whatever he wants at the NEX. He said he will be in Pensacola from 3 to 8 months..that's quite a span....talk about uncertainty! Hoping that you and yours are doing well too :)
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Comment by Leach73 on April 26, 2014 at 12:07am
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Hi Angelina. Glad to hear you made it back to sunny California safe and sound. Next time I go over to the west coast, we must go have an In & Out burger!
I must say that it is nice to get texts and phone calls from my Sailor. She says she is well and has enjoyed meeting new Sailors everyday.
I logged on to watch Livestream of the PIR this morning...gave me goosebumps and I shed some tears all over again to see all the new Sailors. Congratulations to them and their families as they celebrate this great accomplishment! HOOYAH!!
God Bless America!
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Comment by Angelina and the Doggies on April 25, 2014 at 9:30pm
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You know I was reading the weekend time of other and their Sailors and that did happen to my Brother and I several people would shake my brothers Hand and say Thank You for your services. I felt amazing. What my brother did all weekend was watching movies I knew he missed that We saw Capt. America on Fri. Oculus on Sat. and Bears on Sunday it was sooo much fun to watch a movie with my little brother again. now have a good night everyone .
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Hello everyone! and it was awesome to me Leach73 as soon as she saw me she yelled "Angelina it's me Leach 73". I too wish I would have met more but we are still in contact. How is everyone's Sailor doing? I would love to know please? have a great night everyone
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Comment by lvall3 (Ship 13 Div 143) on April 24, 2014 at 4:08pm
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It makes me feel sane that I was not the only one that sat and stared at my Sailor son. He talked non stop and I stared non stop. He is so confident, proud and happy!
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Comment by BrittBratt0820 on April 24, 2014 at 4:08pm
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Thanks Leach! And yes, I would've loved to meet you guys but hey the site is still here!
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lvall3 - Hi! It was me and Angelina and the Doggies that met you in line. I would have loved to meet BrittBratt and SpencersMom, Lisa, and many others from here but at least we have this place to come to.
Thanks ladies for sharing your stories...brought happy tears to my eyes...we are all writing about this new chapter in our lives and our Sailors will have a great story of their own to tell their kids and generations to come!
I tried to record when they came in but that is when I lost it...i was shaking with excitement and looking for my daughter. As soon as I saw her, my eyes were glued to her and I kept wiping away the tears. OMgeee...unforgettable!!
The shear happiness on everyone's faces and the pride that was felt in the room...indescribable!
No doubt that our Sailors are different than they were before BC...like i told my daughter thruout BC, she is a diamond that is being polished and when all is said and done, she is going to shine so bright, and rightfully so! They all shined so bright that day of PIR!
Since we are from Chicagoland, we picked our daughter up on Easter Sunday and attended our church service...it all came over me, the many Sundays before that I would sit at church and pray for her during BC and now, here she was, in her Navy uniform sitting next to me and I thanked God for that!
BrittBratt - awww!! that was so sweet of your man to say that to you! Girl, I know you two are going to look amazing on your wedding day!
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Comment by diannep on April 24, 2014 at 3:36pm
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Leaving this group now.....blessings to your sailors in their Navy futures!
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BrittBratt: Aren't people THE BEST? I love reading stories like yours! I remember eating at Cracker Barrel up there after my son's PIR. The female server thanked my son for his service....it just tickled him! That continued at the airport for all of them....and they even applauded at the gate when the sailors were called to board the plane! So wonderful when someone pays for any of our military and you know what? You made the man's day but letting him do it! I know he is so proud of your fiance serving his country! You sound like you have a very special sailor there....thanks for sharing this! And blessings to both of you in your future!
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