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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 Spencer'smom on April 24, 2014 at 2:24pm
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What an amazing day we had with Spencer. Yes, Ivall3, when that door opened up as the drum corps was playing, it was like a dream. Spencer told me that the RTC's called them the absolute worst division they'd ever seen at the beginning of bootcamp, but by the end, they were calling them the absolute best they'd ever seen. My daughter told me that Spencer seemed taller. He stands up so straight and tall now. He greeted people with "yes Sir"and "No Sir" at the restaurant. Heads turned when we walked in with our handsome Sailor. He even had a family approach him and thank him for his service, and then buy him dessert. He speaks with confidence and looks people in the eyes. The Navy has completely changed the trajectory of my son's life. I will forever be grateful for that. And this is just the beginning...God Bless all of you Navy families and your precious Sailors.
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Comment by lvall3 (Ship 13 Div 143) on April 24, 2014 at 2:10pm
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Hi LEACH and BrittBratt! Remember we met in the line waiting for the doors to open?
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I agree 110%! The PIR was the most amazing, emotional, unforgettable experience! If you have any pictures/vides could you send them to me? I am particularly looking fora great shot of when the doors opened and our Sailors were ready to come in! I get goosebumps every time I think of it! My Sailor was in the first division to enter and WOW is all I can say! HOOYAH!
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Comment by BrittBratt0820 on April 24, 2014 at 1:50pm
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Hi Leach !!!! OHH EM GEEE ! PIR for our family was AH-MAZING ! We missed our Sailor so much (especially me) during the journey of Boot Camp but seeing him in his dress blues made the entire ride so much more worth it ! We shed many tears of joy and had a really nice time. We took so many pictures and I recorded many videos. He introduced me to some of the other Sailors afterwards and we ventured off to have some time to ourselves. My sailor had a smile on his face during the entire time we were at dinner ! I wish I can do it all over again... Not the Boot Camp part !!! Just the PIR ! We had a great time. Now he's off in Meridian, MS for A school and it's much easier this time around. I wish all of the other upcoming Sailors the best in the ride... Lord knows it's a bumpy one ! But the best part is getting through it :)
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Comment by Leach73 on April 24, 2014 at 12:45pm
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Oh where, Oh where, have all my Navy sisters gone? I'd love to hear about your PIR experience!!
Angelina - How was your choo-choo train ride back home?
Hope all is well :)
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Comment by Lisa on April 23, 2014 at 6:26am
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Leach, couldn't have said it better myself! When I returned to work Monday I was so happy and beaming and PROUD. When asked how my weekend was, my reply was "i believe it was the most perfect weekend I have ever had in my entire life". The pride and emotion I felt for ALL the graduates at PIR was overwhelming. What an amazing accomplishment for them all. And seeing our son was awesome! He is now in Pensacola and it is so great to wake up to a morning text from him. No more mad dashes to the mailbox on Thursdays after work for me! lol. I am so grateful for the guidance here and also from my local group of Navy moms here in CT. Such great support and sincere, honest caring from them all - they are my Navy sisters. Best to all of our Sailors and their families. And a big thank you to my son....for bringing us along on this journey with him. It truly IS a great honor to be a part of the U.S. Navy family !
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I felt like I was in a dream from Thursday at the Meet & Greet, Friday at PIR, and Saturday and Sunday that I got to spend time with my Sailor. Each day was AMAZING! It was great to meet people from all over the US. N4Ms has been a lifeline since before my daughter left for BC. I am so thankful for that. Congratulations to each and every Sailor and to the families that are celebrating this accomplishment! I still have lots to learn and I know that I can come back here and find answers and comfort. I will continue to keep all of our Sailors in prayer and keep the blue candle burning! What an honor to be a part of the Navy family! I hope everyone had safe travels returning back home. Peace and Blessings to all!
Hooyah!!
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Comment by NewNavywife on April 22, 2014 at 4:52am
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Hey all you San Antonio natives!!!! I need help!! My husband just got to SA & is eager for me to follow along! I need info on housing near the base. Any info and advise anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated!
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Comment by CatMom509 on April 21, 2014 at 4:27pm
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Hello All!
"Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,
always giving thanks to God the Father for
everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Ephesians 5:19-20
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Comment by Angelina and the Doggies on April 21, 2014 at 10:50am
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Well I will be leaving later today back to Los Angeles and via the Amtrak train CHHHHOOOOO CCCHHHOOOO. I did met in person LEach73 and oh dear forgot names but I meant him, his wife, and His Brother and at Grad. you know I do not do Facebook or social media so this is amazing connecting with so many people for support and anything we might need. I am so proud of my little Brother and of all our Sailors. I do hope we keep in touch. I hope everyone had a great Easter and thanx Craig for that post. Anchors Aweigh!!!
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