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ALUMNI OF PIR 05/31/2013 TG 29 - 10 Divisions (205-212, 811 and 929)
Information
This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 05/31/2013. 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
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 70
Latest Activity: May 31, 2016
WELCOME to PIR 05/31/2013! 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.
~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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Comment by nickibink on April 25, 2013 at 9:38pm
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Looks like it was a good night for some of our SR's and their families. :)
On top of my letter, I got another phone call! :) He sounds so good! Very excited and happy! Just seeing his handwriting and hearing his voice makes me feel much better. He told me about the hit and he's not too worried about it. He called his Dad too, and this time he didn't miss the call.
Prayers of healing to all of our SR's that are experiencing injuries, wisdom teeth surgeries, homesickness and anxiety. This isn't an easy experience for any of us and my heart goes out to all of you that are worrying about your SR.
I sent my son a picture of my father when he was stationed in Vietnam. Its a small snapshot of him with a white metallic-looking Christmas tree in front of him. The main thing I wanted him to see was that my Dad is smiling. My SR is part of our family's military history and I am so proud of him!
Life for them is hard, but they need to know that happiness can still be found and that in the end, it really is worth it! Those of us left at home need to remember that too. ((hugs)) To all that are having a difficult night!
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Comment by Hayden's Mom 12 207 on April 25, 2013 at 9:02pm
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Oh Donna..sending healing wishes your way and hoping for the best for your son!
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Comment by Jana on April 25, 2013 at 8:59pm
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donna Healing Prayers
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Comment by diannep on April 25, 2013 at 8:51pm
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donna: Lots of prayers for him that this is just temporary.
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Comment by donna93 on April 25, 2013 at 8:47pm
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Well, I got a letter from my son today and he told me about hurting his back, they had it x-rayed and now he is having physical therapy and put on light duty. Said they would make a decision first part of next week as to whether he could go on with training, get pushed back or get a medical discharge. I get home from the grocery store and my husband tells me he just got off the phone with our son ( hate I didn't get to talk to him ) and that his back is no better but no worse and guess they will make decision next week. He said everything else was getting better. Sure hope he gets back on track. He really wants this and hate that he is almost half way through and this happens.
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Oh Jana I am so happy for you! My son called as well..I was fully expecting a letter and was disappointed when there wasn't one..I kept saying, "I thought sure I would hear from him." Then my phone rang..looked at that area code and started doing the happy dance! Our conversation was much like yours Jana..passed all PT's and they even got a flag for academics. My heart is beating Red, White and Blue Pride! I just know that our positive thoughts reach them and help them to push themselves..I will sleep a little easier tonight!
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Im the Happiest MOM my son called talked for 20 mins He did get 2 wisdom teeth removed on fri so no phones for him Sat . He wrote but we havent rec. anything doesnt know if he did something wrong. He was very upbeat like "i can do this" Aced swimming helps to be a life guard. and running . H said they have nt been outside. He got the hang of bed making and ironing WOW im impressed. IM just over the MOON with JOY
Remember Faith Hope and Love
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LJK,
sending healing wishes your way..please know we are ALL here for you and keeping your daughter close in our thoughts.
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Comment by michelek on April 25, 2013 at 7:37pm
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LJK - prayers for you & your daughter!
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on April 25, 2013 at 7:21pm
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nickiblink - A "hit" is basically a bad mark :-(
If it was on the way back it could have been a "street hit". During BC there are other personnel watching the Divisions as well as the RDC's (their instructors for their classroom time as well) and they can give them a "hit". F'rinstance when they have compartment inspection the RDC's are a part of that as well and so they are inspected by other personnel. My sons Division took a street hit for calling cadence to soon. Ummm...it was one of the RDC's fault. Shhhh....He felt bad!
There are many reasons to issue a street hit. They can get personal hits as well.
Try not to worry about them...your SR's can do that :-)
Pages (13)
- N4M’s Community Guidelines and OPSEC
- SHIP/DIVISIONS ~~ What are they and how do they fill them?
- What ARE They Doing in Boot Camp? Synopsis, Videos and a Day-by-Day account (up to Week #6) from a Sailor. PLUS-Boot Camp for Dummies!
- Calls from your SR
- RTC Website and RTC Family Guide links
- Writing Letters ~ Jokes and Fun Stuff to include in your letters/Contact Lenses and Make-Up
- PIR: What to Wear/Bring and Tips; PIR Reference Group/Forum links; GPS for RTC
- Flags and Pennants that your DIV can earn while at BC
- After PIR – Liberty; Sailors Departures from RTC/USO Info
- DIVISION TSHIRTS
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