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ALUMNI OF PIR 05/17/2013 TG 27 - 10 Divisions (187-194, 810 and 927)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on05/17 /2013. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

diannep

LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

ellen0502

♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW

Betsy, son on Stennis carrier

Craig

sjtina

Cor

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 82
Latest Activity: Jul 24, 2013

WELCOME to PIR 05/17/2013! 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.

CLICK MEforN4M's Community GuidelinesandOPSEC.

~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".

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You need to be a member of ALUMNI OF PIR 05/17/2013 TG 27 - 10 Divisions (187-194, 810 and 927) to add comments!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on April 19, 2013 at 4:58pm: Thanks LaLa.! AND MyKidsInTheNavy!

You know, that's kinda cool. One less "thing" for the Recruits and Families while in BC.

Personally, I would wait until after BC and do it online. At least for those who have Sailors departing the next day for their A schools. Time is of value then :-)

The ones with Sailors going to GL TSC for A school will have some time on their hands as they have to wait for their Sailor to INDOC for a few hours and so could go do it then.

I'm lazy...I'd do it online!

Comment by diannep on April 19, 2013 at 4:55pm: Ok, so.....MyKidsInNavy and Lala had the same "thought" at the same time! YAH! Too funny.....

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on April 19, 2013 at 4:41pm: Beginning with this PIR group you will no longer be able to buy the shirts with the DIV FLag on the back until after PIR. You can place your order while you are at PIR or order online when you get back home. This is all new. In the past families could get them before but the new company doing the shirts is doing everything differently.

DIVISION APPAREL
Naval Station Great Lakes

NEW MORE EXCITING PROGRAM
Exclusive to YOUR Recruit!

“Your Recruits will have the first opportunity to order apparel imprinted with their unique Divisional Flag design allowing them to capture this valuable memory that will follow them throughout their Navy career.”

We invite all family and friends to stop by after graduation at building 1326 to purchase additional apparel or you can order on-line starting the Monday after graduation at www.aomwr.com. This website will be available for online orders, starting 20 May 2013.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS WE TRANSITION INTO THIS NEW PROGRAM!
Any questions or concerns please contact us at retail@mwrgl.com.

Products - MWR

www.aomwr.c

Comment by MyKidIsInNavy on April 19, 2013 at 4:40pm: New supplier and ordering info for Official Navy Division flag apparel

DIVISION APPAREL

Naval Station Great Lakes

NEW MORE EXCITING PROGRAM

Exclusive to YOUR Recruit!

“Your Recruits will have the first opportunity to order apparel imprinted with their unique Divisional Flag design allowing them to capture this valuable memory that will follow them throughout their Navy career.”

We invite all family and friends to stop by after graduation at building 1326 to purchase additional apparel or you can order on-line starting the Monday after graduation at www.aomwr.com. This website will be available for online orders, starting 20 May 2013.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS WE TRANSITION INTO THIS NEW PROGRAM!

Any questions or concerns please contact us at retail@mwrgl.com.

Comment by diannep on April 19, 2013 at 8:20am: Good Morning All !

Comment by ellen0502 on April 18, 2013 at 9:41pm: Comment by puertorico42 ship 13 DIV 188

SR's friends are (last names begin with) C, K, F, & B. Real close to F & K!!! (Bunk buddy is C) Is there anyone related?

(post edited to remove last names)

Comment by diannep on April 18, 2013 at 9:36pm: Ladies....remember....no SRs' last names are allowed to be posted here! Please edit out (copy/paste) last names and you can use initials and hometowns if trying to find others on the site who have SRs who are friends with yours. Thanks!

Comment by Coders&Colesmom on April 18, 2013 at 4:02pm: RTC facebook page just posted random photos!! Woo Hoo!!

Comment by Craig on April 18, 2013 at 10:23am: For those that have sailors on the USS Marvin Shields -
I am Craig, the designer of the boot camp challenge coins. I am in the process of writing the story about Ship-13 and CM3 Marvin Shields for PIRGifts. I wanted to share this video of the presentation of the Medal of Honor by President Johnson to Mrs. Shields and their 2 1/2 year old daughter, Barbara. It's kind of moving. Look at video starting at 12:50. It's cool, but sad....