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ALUMNI OF PIR 05/30/2014 TG 29 - 7 Divisions (183-188 and 929)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on May 30, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 61
Latest Activity: Jun 4, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 05/30/2014! 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
NAVY LODGE GATHERING
Started by CB'sMom DIV 186 PIR 5/30. Last reply by CB'sMom DIV 186 PIR 5/30 May 29, 2014. 14 Replies 1 Like
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 183 and 184 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by J-Man's Mom May 28, 2014. 84 Replies 2 Likes
Weather
Started by yoggi b. Last reply by cindyb May 26, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 929
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Tammy May 25, 2014. 22 Replies 4 Likes
^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by NanM May 19, 2014. 9 Replies 1 Like
Dress Code
Started by MamaBear. Last reply by Mugs1029 May 18, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 187 and 188 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by drjeep May 16, 2014. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 185 and 186 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Tracey_ship14div186 May 11, 2014. 9 Replies 5 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 May 1, 2014. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Newbie Mom to Navy Son
Started by yoggi b. Last reply by ellen0502 Apr 29, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Laurie1029 on May 8, 2014 at 2:47pm
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I was leaning more towards the last name because I know that is what they go by in BC. Thanks.
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Comment by DebbieS on May 8, 2014 at 2:34pm
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I think that it's probably your preference.
A friend made mine for me. I put our last name on the one side of the ribbon and the division number on the other. That way we can find the families in the same division and the families of the friends that my daughter has mentioned in her letters. She only refers to everyone by their last name.
Another friend's daughter had her PIR last month. She put her daughters first name on the one ribbon, and then "Mom" "Sister" "Dad" on the other ribbon.
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I have a question about the ribbons? Is it better to get my son's first name of last name on the ribbon.
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Comment by ellen0502 on May 8, 2014 at 1:00pm
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Jenn, Your sailor won't have two A Schools. He is AECF STG correct?
His school in GL sounds like and probably is ATT (Apprentice Technical Training), is a requirement for several ratings, and is a precursor to A School. It teaches everyone dealing with equipment that a watcha-ma-call-it is not a thing-a-ma-jig. Nothing like needing the thing-a-ma-jig fixed or manned only to find out you have always called it a watcha-ma-call-it. :)
For phasing up, hard to say whether he will start over in San Diego. I understand things in GL have changed on phasing up, from what I have seen posted, and it takes 30 days to get to Phase II now instead of a couple of weeks, and the same for Phase III. I don't know if he will start over when he gets to San Diego, and hold time while classing up may change what phase he is when he leaves, but i would guess he would get there and remain at Phase II.
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Comment by Jenn PIR 5/30 Ship 4 Div 188 on May 8, 2014 at 12:09pm
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My SR has A school in GL for 6 weeks, and then 10 weeks of A school is San Diego... Do you think he will have to start all over with the Liberty phases when he transfers to his second A school?
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Comment by Murphy122 on May 8, 2014 at 11:49am
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We have only received 1 letter since our son touched down at GL!!! Not much of a letter writer (gets that from his Dad's side of the family). The one we did get was so upbeat and positive. He's a very smart guy.... i was not surprised and was happy that he put any fears i had to rest. Can't wait for the 30th!!
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Comment by cindyb on May 8, 2014 at 9:56am
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Marie - Too funny! ...and good question.
dianne - thanks for that answer. I know we want to go in August to see our son, so good to know there is a way they can know which weekends are open.Lala - What a cutie! So glad everyone is okay and you get to spend some time with them before they head out west. =)
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Comment by mariekg on May 8, 2014 at 8:29am
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diannep: No my SR is going to P'Cola ..he is IT rating.
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Lala Ribbon Queen: OMG she is adorable!!!! She has laughing eyes!!!
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on May 8, 2014 at 8:22am
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Good morning everyone, I have my sailor/daughter and grand baby home now. So good to have them here for a few weeks before they go to CA to join my SIL/Sailor. It is especially good to finally see them and know they are really okay after being in the car wreck last Saturday <3 Thanks so much for all the thoughts and prayers. We really appreciated it.
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