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Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
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ALUMNI OF PIR 05/02/2014 TG 25 - 9 Divisions (157-164 and 925)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on May 2, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 78
Latest Activity: May 2, 2015
WELCOME to PIR 05/02/2014! 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
Ship 09 (USS John F Kennedy) Divisions 159 and 160 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Donna Ship 9 Div 159 May 2, 2015. 72 Replies 7 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 925
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Sunshine Apr 30, 2014. 80 Replies 2 Likes
^^^^ BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by navylovem Apr 30, 2014. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 163 and 164 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by ac65 Apr 29, 2014. 79 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 161 and 162 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by minniesmom (Ship 11 Div 162) Apr 27, 2014. 37 Replies 3 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Apr 11, 2014. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 157 and 158 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Luann (Scott's Mom) Apr 10, 2014. 2 Replies 1 Like
Letter from son
Started by Paula. Last reply by ellen0502 Mar 26, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
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Comment by Loralee on April 8, 2014 at 2:15pm
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JSunflower, I am praying for your son. Also praying that all concerned will see that he does not have a anxiety problem, and that your son's dreams will come true.
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Comment by A_Whale on April 8, 2014 at 2:06pm
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Good afternoon folks! Today is my SR's 26th birthday, the old fogie. <3 A cheap light beer and a shot of his favorite rum will have to be consumed tonight!
USAProud--keeping your son in my thoughts, I hope you get to talk to him soon and find out what's really going on!
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Comment by JSunflower1217 on April 8, 2014 at 1:28pm
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Hey everyone! Hope everybody is doing well! I am missing my SR today, I sent him a card with a picture of my first ultrasound in it and the tech wrote "hi Daddy" on it. I am wondering if he got it and how he is doing. Since most of us didn't hear from our SRs this weekend I'm wondering how all the SRs are doing.
USAproud- I am so sorry to hear the news about your son. I would take it with a grain of salt until you hear directly from him though. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Have a good day everyone, only 24 more days!
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Comment by diannep on April 8, 2014 at 1:07pm
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Good Afternoon, Everyone!
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Comment by CatMom509 on April 8, 2014 at 1:02pm
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Hi Everyone!
"Now the Lord is the Spirit,
and where the Spirit of the Lord is,
there is liberty."
II Corinthians 3:17
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Comment by KC Go Blue ship 13, Div. 022 on April 8, 2014 at 12:21pm
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USA Proud - I am so sorry to hear this. More than anything I hope your son is OK medically and he is over the infection. His health is #1. I had a lung infection about eight years ago and it was the sickest I have ever been. It is very scary when you feel as though you can not get enough oxygen to breath. It feels like you have an elephant on your chest. I think all of us "moms/wives" will keep you and your son in our prayers. Hoping you get some kind of answers soon.
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So very sorry, usaproud. I'm surprised that your son has not been able to call home to tell you this directly? I think I remember a post from you where you were in touch with him and he said he had the infection and they said panic attack and that he could be separated, but nothing definite.
Sadly, it seems whenever a SR is labeled with a panic attack or anxiety attack, it usually results in discharge. But I agree with ellen....if he wants to stay in, he will need to leave no stone unturned if he feels he was improperly diagnosed with the panic attack. He will meet with Legal and can express his concerns then. If he wants you all to be able to get info directly from RTC up there, he will have to sign a waiver allowing this. Otherwise, all communication is strictly with him.
For those fighting a discharge, it can take a while to get through everything which means a long time of hanging out at RTC in Ship 5, which can be frustrating and depressing. But for those who really want to stay in and feel they have a case, it is worth the fight!
Prayers for your son and all of you as he pursues this...but especially that you hear directly from him in a phone call.
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Comment by ellen0502 on April 7, 2014 at 8:36pm
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usaproud, First, and not that is really any of my business, but how did you hear it on FB, did he message you because he knew you were not at home?
If it is a discharge/separation have him ask every question he can think of and then ask more. Ask about staying, and/or returning to try again etc, and then ask more questions.
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Comment by Tony's Mum (Ship 11 Div 162) on April 7, 2014 at 6:14pm
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JonaMav. Welcome aboard . Hang in there its almost over less than 4 Fridays go . I know how hard it could be . I carry my phone everywhere I go . And especially on Saturdays and Sundays just staring at it to see if it's going to ring any minute . And harassing my mailman everyday for my sons mail.lol
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Hello All,
"Pour out your hearts to Him,
for God is our refuge."
Psalm 62:8
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