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ALUMNI OF PIR 05/16/2014 TG 27 - 9 Divisions (171-176, 812-813 and 927)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on May 16, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 87
Latest Activity: May 15, 2015
WELCOME to PIR 05/16/2014! 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 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 175 and 176 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Tracy (Ship 14 Div 175) May 14, 2014. 29 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 927
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by MonkeyBoysMom May 14, 2014. 30 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 812 and 813 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by SaltyMama May 12, 2014. 94 Replies 0 Likes
Sarge's Meet & Greet
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by OldSarge May 7, 2014. 17 Replies 1 Like
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 171 and 172 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Maureen ( Ship 11 Div 172) May 4, 2014. 88 Replies 7 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 173 and 174 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by my6kids (Ship 13) May 2, 2014. 15 Replies 1 Like
^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by Janet Apr 29, 2014. 2 Replies 1 Like
PIR Hotel Recommendations
Started by SpecMom. Last reply by ellen0502 Apr 7, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Meet and Greet for 800 Div
Started by SpecMom. Last reply by ellen0502 Apr 7, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by rachel_mike on May 7, 2014 at 3:41pm
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Tracy, I am ship 14 div 175 too! I've had trouble finding people in that division as well. I mostly use the Facebook site but still read the posts on here to stay updated.
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Comment by Tracy (Ship 14 Div 175) on May 7, 2014 at 3:41pm
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Well Navy Mom we were close :)
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Comment by Darri on May 7, 2014 at 1:12pm
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Hello everyone! I am new and wanted to introduce myself. My son is at boot camp. His PIR date is 05/16/14. 8 more days and counting down. I did just RSVP for the meet and greet but my plan arrives late afternoon. I might be there late.
Darri
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Comment by diannep on May 7, 2014 at 1:12pm
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No, actually the brother divisions in this PIR group are:
171/172, 173/174, 175/176, 812/813
900 division doesn't have one.
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Comment by Navy mom 49 on May 7, 2014 at 12:43pm
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I thought so!!!:)
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I think 174 & 175 are brother divisions :)
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Comment by Teri (Ship 11 Div 172) on May 7, 2014 at 11:57am
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I enjoy this site and the fb site. I prefer the fb site only because it is easier to navigate and to see postings. I appreciate the admins from both sites as there is a lot of information given and it has been very beneficial.
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Just go on. I know there are moms in that div. Just ask. You are in my PIR group. My son is in 174!
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Thank you Navy Mom I am looking. I just haven't heard or seen anyone in Ship 14 Div 175 yet. Thank you for responding.
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Comment by AF Navy Mom (Ship 02 Div 927) on May 7, 2014 at 11:25am
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Hi Maureen (and everyone), After my son left, I experienced sorrow that I could only compare to the sudden and unexpected passing of my oldest sister a few years ago. I felt so much grief - and I wasn't expecting it. How could I feel so much grief for my son leaving while at the same time be so full of joy and pride? Well, I thought I was losing it. I went and spoke to a therapist. He gave me this poem, told me what I was feeling was ABSOLUTELY NORMAL, and time would be the only thing to make things better. And he was right, I still have my moments, but it does get better. I hope this poem will help you. *Spoiler alert - It might make you cry.* :) Hang in there. ((Hugs to you))
I See Children As Kites
I see children as kites.
You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground.
You run with them until you're both breathless.
They crash, they hit the rooftop.
You patch and you comfort.
You adjust and you teach.
You watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that someday they'll fly.
Finally they are airborne, and they need more string and you keep letting it out,
But with each twist of the ball of twine there is a sadness that goes with the joy.
The kite becomes more distant and you know that it won't be long before that string will snap and the lifeline that holds you together will no longer be the same.
Children, as kites, must be prepared to soar as they are meant to soar. Free and alone.
And only then do you know you have done your job well.
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