Navy For Moms2024-03-29T11:28:49ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearcehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797850966?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://navyformoms.ning.com/group/pir05032013/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3sfwdft5mtvrb&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNuke "A" School - FAQ - Frequently Ask Questionstag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-05-09:1971797:Topic:78109252013-05-09T08:55:40.897ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
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We had a wonderful PIR 4/26, and it was so exciting to see our son as an Honor Grad. We went to Sarge's and we followed all the advice, but want to help parents of these grads in the future. I would not have missed the opportunity to see our SR for almost an hour before graduation and take pictures with him getting his award, but the trade is missing reserving a good seat for the PIR. They do reserve seats for us right next to the reviewing stand, but the reviewing stand is up high and blocks…
We had a wonderful PIR 4/26, and it was so exciting to see our son as an Honor Grad. We went to Sarge's and we followed all the advice, but want to help parents of these grads in the future. I would not have missed the opportunity to see our SR for almost an hour before graduation and take pictures with him getting his award, but the trade is missing reserving a good seat for the PIR. They do reserve seats for us right next to the reviewing stand, but the reviewing stand is up high and blocks all vision of the divisions entering the room. The only time we saw our SR was when his division marched in front of us. We also could not see him get his handshake at Honor Grad time, except on the screen against the back room. We also could not take a picture from where we were.<br />
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At the pre-reception brief, the officer who briefed us asked that nobody stand up and take pictures of their SR so that others were not blocked. QUESS WHAT? Parents are excited,and they all stand up.<br />
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If it is allowed, since you will likely get there at 6:30, go into PIR hall and save your seats with jackets or cushions. Your SR division sign will be posted where they will be standing so that you know where to sit. Then go back in for the honor grad reception and awards. Do like Sarge says and get a seat in front of your SR Div up in the balcony looking down. Unless you know for sure that your SR is in the front row, you won't see him very well from the floor.<br />
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The divisions enter PIR in numerical order from least to highest. After they march around in a circle, they will be lined up with lowest Number Div to left and highest number Div to right. For our PIR, there were 11 divisions, and our SR was to the far left as one of the first DIV to enter the room. We could not see around the review podium. The last DIV (highest number div) to enter the room was to the right and we could have seen an SR Div down to right of the review podium. Nevertheless, the honor grad presentation and handshake out in front of the podium was very difficult to see no matter what your SR div is. You will have no problem seeing from the balcony. PERTINENT PIR TIPS!tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-04-17:1971797:Topic:77386082013-04-17T02:21:15.530ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
<p>Hi Friends!!</p>
<p>These are current tips from the March 8, 2013 PIR! It went by so quick, but is now a treasured memory! Here are some of my thoughts about this awesome experience</p>
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<p>1. If you're renting a car, be sure to also rent the IPASS which allows you to be on the 294/94/90 toll roads without having to pay for every toll stop and having exact change. If you realized you missed any tolls while you are there, you can pay them within 7 days of incurring them before you…</p>
<p>Hi Friends!!</p>
<p>These are current tips from the March 8, 2013 PIR! It went by so quick, but is now a treasured memory! Here are some of my thoughts about this awesome experience</p>
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<p>1. If you're renting a car, be sure to also rent the IPASS which allows you to be on the 294/94/90 toll roads without having to pay for every toll stop and having exact change. If you realized you missed any tolls while you are there, you can pay them within 7 days of incurring them before you get a big bill. The IPASS was only $6.95 each day from Enterprise Rent-a-Car. I reserved using an upgrade coupon #ALRUP10 which gave me a Standard vehicle for the Compact rate for $21.99. Call 866-502-1257 if the online system won't take the coupon. It's good until 12-31-2013. Their customer service was outstanding and their vehicle was very clean. All their vehciles go through their car wash before being rented again. Their shuttle pulled right up to the Ground Transportation median at Chicago O'Hare when we walked up.</p>
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<p>2. The Speedway gas station at the southwest corner of Buckley Road (137) and Skokie Hwy 41 freeway had the best price for gasoline at $3.75/gallon. I topped off there before returning the vehicle back to Enterprise. The prices I saw at other stations were $3.83/$3.88 along the 294. Enterprise told me their "discounted" price to pre-pay the gasoline in the rental car was $4.20/gallon. Along the 90/94/55 route going to the Midway Int'l Airport, the prices were $4.38/gallon.</p>
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<p>3. It takes a good hour minimum to get to the Midway Int'l Airport and you will pass the big Chicago city skyline. The route will be 41 South, 94 East, 90 East, 55 South, Exit 286 Cicero Avenue/Illinois 50, turn left. (All the streets seemed to have a name and a number assigned to it.) Parking is $5/hour at the Terminal lot, but since we got to spend 10 hours with our new Sailor daughter, we opted to park at the Red Lot on the right almost to the airport for $14.00/day. They had a free shuttle and heated Shuttle stops to wait in. Please make sure that you bring id (student Ids with photo) for your children too so that they can also get a Gate Pass to see your Sailor off at the gate. Contrary to what the RDCs tell your Sailors, the airports welcome families there to see your Sailor off. They all have to arrive at the airport at the same time (1:00 am - 2:00 am), but their flights can leave at 5:30 am, 11:15 am, 4:00 pm, etc). This is where you give your Sailor their cell phone, cell phone charger, laptop, ac adapter for the laptop,several pairs of their own comfortable underwear, any other selected clothes, and maybe some of their favorite treats (no liquids) that can fit into their backpack. You will ship more later to them at A school. They will check their giant 50 lb seabag and their garment bag, but keep their backpack with them. You will follow your Sailor's group to the ticket counter when they get their boarding passes, then each Sailor will come back to your family to get your Gate Passes. Both Midway and O'Hare have volunteer guys who help the groups get organized and get their passes. The bearded guy at Midway unfortunately wastes some time asking the Sailors unrelated things like their ages, where they are from etc.. So unless someone (maybe a dad?) speaks up and asks how is that relevant? Everyone will just have to wait through his gabbing to get their time with their Sailor. Once you get through the TSA checkpoint, the Sailors will go to the USO to drop off their backpacks and paperwork for safekeeping. They have to note when they need to be at the gate to board (about 1 1/2 hour before the plane's departure time). You get to wander the terminals looking for places to eat and things to buy with your Sailor!! My daughter wanted Ben & Jerry's at 6:30 am in the morning~~ Take photos!! They are still in their dress uniforms and I missed out on some photos of my daughter with other Sailors she was friendly with.</p>
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<p>4. Sarge's Meet & Greet was at the Sundance Saloon to the leftside across the road from the Springhill Suites. It does not have a lit sign and the parking lot was set low covered by the snow drifts. With Daylight Savings time, it will probably be light when you arrive. Doors open at 5:30pm, the food is set up about 6:00pm Cash bar with free water. He gives alot of info about driving into the PIR and all his shortcuts. You sign up for his PIR shuttles at the end of the evening about 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. After PIR his shuttles (minivans) were parked to the right of the NEX/Ricky Heaven in that parking lot. Make sure it says Sarge's. Other taxi's will overcharge the Navy families. He does have a partner named Dave/David who was driving one with Metro on it, but since I called him, he was able to tell me "you were the one who called me" when all the other taxis were trying to get my attention. I needed to get my Sailor back to RTC by 6:30pm, so I coordinated with another Navy family who got in the shuttle when we did to meet in the lobby at 5:30 pm so our Sailors could ride in together. I forgot about calling Sarge earlier, but Sarge himself was there in 15 minutes. He charged $6 for each Sailor since there was only 2. If there was more, it would've gone down to $3 each. For a single Sailor, it would have been $15.00. I opted to have Sarge bring my Sailor daughter back to the RTC because I wanted to get some sleep before heading out to the airport at midnight. Don't forget to tip Sarge and his guys and don't be late to the lobby when they come to get you. Other people have gotten in the vans without prior arrangements. Get down to the lobby to look for his shuttle out front earlier than your appointed time. If you miss your appointment time, then Sarge has to scramble to have someone come get you. His shuttle sits outside the hotel entrance, so go outside to look for Sarge's shuttle. He is frequently early waiting for you.</p>
<p>5.. The signs on their tollway/expressway system go from left to right overhead that tells you the upcoming exits and transitions. I at first thought these signs were guiding me which lane to be in the make the transition like in California, but no, I had to change lanes quickly to get to the correct lane for transitions.</p>
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<p>6. Holiday Inn Express in Waukegan was $114.99 for a 2 queen room (comfy beds!) It's a new hotel and looks it. The hot breakfast had french toast, bagels, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, warm cinnamon rolls, cereal, coffee, milk, juice and some other items I don't remember. Use the toaster to warm the french toast. The bread items were cold. The breakfast buffet starts at 6:00 am on PIR Friday and 7:00 am on Saturday. This was an excellent hotel!! They allow a late check-out of 2:00 pm if you join their Holiday Inn Priority Club, which you can join while you are there. Oh, there is a McDonalds right next to them.</p>
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<p>7. PIR - We got to the RTC at 6:45 am, showed our ids & were checked against the list, walked through their museum area, then into the graduation drill hall. We got the last 2 spots against the wall on the lower bleachers area, just to the right of the division sign. The divisions actually line up to the left of the sign, so we were a little further right than we needed to be. Even though my Sailor daughter was in the front flag line of her division, it was still hard to make her out because they are all short in the ftont. She told us she was stick 2, but she wasn't carrying a flag at all. Each division had 2 front flags with the divison number and division flag that they designed and that is what is on the Division shirts that you can order. My daughter bought ones for her sister and myself as gifts. You can order more for the rest of your family later. They keep the designs for an extended period of time. Then there is the front line of "sticks". There was a person holding a flag, person with no flag, 2 people with flags, person with no flag, and a person with a flag. Bring your binoculars to see their faces!! After PIR, my daughter stayed put and we went down to find her. Otherwise, your Sailor will be walking around looking for you and you will be looking for him/her! they will want to take photos without their raincoat on, so take advantage of that. Standing at attention, parade rest, with some of their nearby friends, do all of that, I missed some picture taking opportunity. Position your Sailor against the cream colored back wall for the best contrast with their uniform (she was in her dress blues). I took photos of her with all the people around her and the photos were not as good. If they are wearing their dress whites, look for a darker background. If they want to take photos outside, make sure they take off their raincoat. DO NOT take any photos of the buildings, signs, structures at all. If you are caught, they will erase your whole memory card. You can take pictures inside the museum and graduation drill hall. You can also take some nice photos in your hotel's lobby, now that I'm thinking of it (calm and not rushed, with their hair perfect).</p>
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<p>8. Sailor Daughters - If your daughter would like to get her eyebrows done when they are out with you, we found a great place with my other daughter's cell phone and GPS. It's Octagon Salon & Spa, 1333 Delany Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 847-360-9880 <a href="http://www.octagonsalon.com" rel="nofollow">www.octagonsalon.com</a> Their esthetician, Leia Mueller, did an excellent job with my daughter's eyebrows and she charged only $18, not including a tip. It's about 15 mins north on the 41 Skokie Hwy. They are a very classy, upscale establishment. My Sailor was so happy to get this done after not being able to do so at Boot Camp!!</p>
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<p>9. Lastly, ask your Sailor what they want to do! Leave enough time for them to rest and take a shower. They may not want to be dragged all over Chicago sightseeing, especially if they have to be on the bus to the airport at midnight on Friday. The ones with Sailors staying in Great Lakes for A school are probably the only ones who would have some time to go to a bunch of places.</p>
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<p>10. If your Sailor didn't order his/her photos, you can go to the Photos area behind the double glass doors to the left of the NEX. The room is to the immediate left to look at the proofs and see what is included in the 2 packages available. They take 2 shots, smiling and not smiling. You look at the proofs and decide to order. It is just a United States flag against a mottled blue background and your Sailor in front. We thought we could get a better photo somewhere else. You will have to order the Yearbook separately. You can order the graduation DVD in there too. They will not allow you to keep a proof.</p>
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<p>11. Be aware. The TSA allows liquids maximum 3.4 oz each for shampoos, lotions, toothpaste, hair spray, etc. and all these small bottles need to be in one quart size zipped plastic bag that you put in the bin with your shoes and the other carry on purse/backpack. After you go through, you could put it back into your 22" carry on. Delta allowed larger carry ons that were about 24" to be brought to the gate, then they will take it with a hot pink tag and put it on a rack to be in cargo, but it is not considered checked baggage and you won't be charged for it. They then bring these back for you to collect on the gangway.</p>
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<p>This is all I can remember to share with you, so if you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer. Sorry its all out of order too, but I wrote things as they came to me.</p>
<p>I can't believe how fast the time went. PIR was a very special day (and night at the airport) to share with our Sailor!!</p> ^^^^ BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-04-13:1971797:Topic:77307172013-04-13T12:47:56.428ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
<p>This is their final test. After this, they graduate and are sailors! It is a 12 hr overnight drill testing them on all they have learned and what they may encounter when they are deployed on a ship. It takes place on the Disney-created USS Trayer, a very realistic ship that will allow them to be tested on everything. They head over there in the evening, and have their capping ceremony the next morning. At that time, they trade their RECRUIT caps for their NAVY caps. A very emotional…</p>
<p>This is their final test. After this, they graduate and are sailors! It is a 12 hr overnight drill testing them on all they have learned and what they may encounter when they are deployed on a ship. It takes place on the Disney-created USS Trayer, a very realistic ship that will allow them to be tested on everything. They head over there in the evening, and have their capping ceremony the next morning. At that time, they trade their RECRUIT caps for their NAVY caps. A very emotional time for these new sailors who have worked so hard! Later that same afternoon, you should receive that much-anticipated "I'm a Sailor" phone call. HOOYAH!</p>
<p>Teamwork is the name of the game. They are divided into small groups and are evaluated as team members as well as individually. <span style="color: #0000ff;">This is what one Chief said about BattleStations: 150-300 SRs go through at a time, 3-10 of those will fail and have to repeat BattleStations, teamwork is the key...if all SRs keep their mouths shut, focus and listen, and work as a team, they should pass. <span style="color: #000000;">*If they don't pass, they go through again ...and pass....this could even be the night before PIR...but no problem, they will be at PIR, but probably in the balcony, in uniform but very tired!</span><br/></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">They go through with their brother division. 900 and 800 divisions go randomly, unless there are two 900 or two 800 divisions in the group (rare but it happens). Sometimes 2 sets of brother divisions go together; sometimes a set of brother divisions with the 800 or 900 group. Occasionally only one set of brother divisions goes through. They start with the lowest-numbered divisions and move up---not including the 800/900 in that sequence. They can start on Tues, Wed, or Thurs---however, a Tues is rare and even a Wed is rare; normally, they start on Thurs night--a week before PIR. They do not go on Fri or Sat nights because of Captains Cup on Sat....a fun athletic competition between divisions in that PIR group. Then they can resume on Sun-Wed nights, depending on how large the PIR group is and how many of those nights they will need. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">If an SR has not passed all of his/her final tests, he/she will not be allowed to do BattleStations until those are passed. Most get that done in time to still PIR with their group, but occasionally someone won't and will be held back until the test is passed (in FIT DIVISION if failed PFA), then participate in BattleStations with another PIR group. He/She will not be allowed to to participate in another PIR once they miss their own PIR, but will instead head straight for A School upon the completion of BattleStations. Those who pass before PIR can do BattleStations as late as the night before PIR. <br/></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The "I'm a Sailor" calls usually start around 2 pm GL time, but sometimes start later. So best to have those phones close by all day. Please ask your sailor if all in his/her division passed and post that. Some may not get their calls if they had watch, etc. So it would be nice for those ladies to know that they have a sailor instead of having to wait a day or two for that call to find out. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">HOOYAH! </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Below is an interesting PowerPoint that Craig (retired sailor) put together about BattleStations. Enjoy!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a rel="nofollow" href="../../../ctratemoms/forum/topics/boot-camp-for-dummies-with">http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ctratemoms/forum/topics/boot-camp-...</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Great video on BattleStations:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jibm7kyIGcM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jibm7kyIGcM</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">BATTLESTATIONS SCHEDULE (posted after completion)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">W/Th 4/24-4/25 167/168</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Th/F 4/25-4/26 169/170</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">S/M 4/28-4/29 171/172/925</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">M/T 4/29-4/30 173/174</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">T/W 4/30-5/1 175/176</span></p>
<p></p> Proud Wife of a Navy Sailor to be on May 3, Div 176 ship 14tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-04-11:1971797:Topic:77272402013-04-11T15:15:50.057ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
<p>How are you all doing? Are you all very anxious as i am? I hope to meet you all on May 2 at the Meet and Greet at Sarge's. I will be staying with my brother in the Navy Lodge. I hope you all are preparing and excited. Let's keep praying for our loved ones!!! They definitely need it!!! Let's hope that everyone is healthy and strong!!!! Let's pray for everyone who arrived on Mar 11, 2013 completes successfully and healthy physically as well as with the sound mindset!!! We all love our SRs' and…</p>
<p>How are you all doing? Are you all very anxious as i am? I hope to meet you all on May 2 at the Meet and Greet at Sarge's. I will be staying with my brother in the Navy Lodge. I hope you all are preparing and excited. Let's keep praying for our loved ones!!! They definitely need it!!! Let's hope that everyone is healthy and strong!!!! Let's pray for everyone who arrived on Mar 11, 2013 completes successfully and healthy physically as well as with the sound mindset!!! We all love our SRs' and wish them well!!! We also need to keep the positive attitude and stay strong for our SRs'!!! Now we all are in it together, so let's support and encourage each other!!! All for one and one for all!!!! Love to all and be well!!! God Bless You all!!! I am the proudest wife of my SR to hopefully to become with God's and all of our prayers!!! I honor, respect and I admire him for undertaking such a challenging endeavor to fight for our country, its citizens and everything this best country in the entire World, the United States of America stands for!!!</p>
<p>Love to All and hoping to meet you there on May 2 at the Sarge's Meet and Greet and May 3, at the PIR!!!!<br/> Marika, (SR in Div 176 ship 14, USS Arizona).</p> PIR infotag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-04-01:1971797:Topic:77046572013-04-01T17:59:31.967ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
<p>My daughter is in Ship 12 Division 167. I was wondering if anyone has details to what should wear, can we order the photos ahead of time? Have heard that some parents where scarves or shirts that have their childs division on it. Have not found any information about where to get this. Did not get any call this weekend:(</p>
<p>My daughter is in Ship 12 Division 167. I was wondering if anyone has details to what should wear, can we order the photos ahead of time? Have heard that some parents where scarves or shirts that have their childs division on it. Have not found any information about where to get this. Did not get any call this weekend:(</p> no form letter yettag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-03-26:1971797:Topic:76936312013-03-26T17:01:59.120ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
<p>my son left March 5. Have not received the "Form" letter yet much less any other letter concerning pictures or graduation. I know the old say "no news is good news".....</p>
<p>my son left March 5. Have not received the "Form" letter yet much less any other letter concerning pictures or graduation. I know the old say "no news is good news".....</p> Ship 12 (USS Triton) Divisons 167 and 168 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-03-19:1971797:Topic:76781092013-03-19T04:07:56.157ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisons 167 and 168.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!…</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisons 167 and 168.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong> <strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong> <strong>Every single member is important to us</strong> <strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p> Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 169 and 170 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-03-19:1971797:Topic:76779232013-03-19T04:07:48.824ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 169 and 170.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!…</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 169 and 170.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong> <strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong> <strong>Every single member is important to us</strong> <strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p> Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 171 and 172 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-03-19:1971797:Topic:76781062013-03-19T04:07:41.431ZSjpearcehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Sjpearce
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 171 and 172.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!…</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 171 and 172.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong> <strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong> <strong>Every single member is important to us</strong> <strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p>