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ALUMNI of PIR 06/28/2013 TG 33 - 12 Divisions (237-246, 814 and 933)

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ALUMNI of PIR 06/28/2013 TG 33 - 12 Divisions (237-246, 814 and 933)

This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 06/28/2013. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 91
Latest Activity: May 6, 2014

WELCOME to PIR 06/28/2013! 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.

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N4M's Community Guidelines and OPSEC.

~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 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 814

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Sueya Frost May 6, 2014. 112 Replies

Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 243 and 244 (Brother Divisions)

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by shirleyann Jul 2, 2013. 117 Replies

Ship 09 (USS John F Kennedy) Divisions 245 and 246 (Brother Divisions)

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by tophsmom Jun 29, 2013. 114 Replies

Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 239 and 240 (Brother Divisions)

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Lorisa K Jun 26, 2013. 70 Replies

PERTINENT PIR TIPS!

Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Jun 23, 2013. 13 Replies

Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 933

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Kimberly Jun 22, 2013. 11 Replies

Ship 12 (USS Triton) Divisons 237 and 238 (Brother Divisions)

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by optimo Jun 21, 2013. 38 Replies

MEET and GREETS for PIR 06/28/2013

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Marc's mom (Judi) Jun 14, 2013. 3 Replies

AUCTION FOR PIR 06/28/2013 SARGE'S MEET and GREET

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by 239NavyMom Jun 14, 2013. 48 Replies

Meeting your NEW Sailor at the Airport/USO info

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 12, 2013. 0 Replies

MARLINESPIKE

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 12, 2013. 0 Replies

^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST! ^^^^^

Started by diannep. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 12, 2013. 3 Replies

Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 241 and 242 (Brother Divisions)

Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 12, 2013. 8 Replies

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Comment by diannep on May 26, 2013 at 8:04am

Good Morning All !

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on May 25, 2013 at 8:02pm

You are very welcome and thanks to all of you as well. i love helping on these groups and on facebook :)

Comment by Nautigator-Ship4Div800 on May 25, 2013 at 8:00pm
Thank you Lala Ribon Queen!!! Its veteran Moms like you that make it easier for the rest of us. Thank you for sharing and Congratulations!!!!
Comment by CatMom509 on May 25, 2013 at 7:37pm

Hello!

     "The Lord gives His people strength.

       The Lord blesses them with peace."

                                         Psalm 9:11

Comment by CatMom509 on May 25, 2013 at 7:36pm

Lala,

What sweet memories!!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on May 25, 2013 at 6:54pm

It is so hard for me to believe that 3 years ago today, May 25th 2010, my daughter left for boot camp. I had a very hard time with it and was not expecting her to join the Navy. It all happened very quickly. I cried pretty much every day. The first letter she wrote I couldn't read past the first sentence. She said she cried herself to sleep the first night. My heart was breaking for her and for me. But after my hubby made me read the rest it did get better. She wrote every week after that and each letter was a little better that the one before. By the time she reached the halfway point she was doing much better and said the RDC's almost seemed human again :) She did very well, stayed under the radar, graduated from DIV 936 and was part of the choir. Hearing her voice singing for 1000's of people filled my heart with more pride than I ever imagined it would. The boot camp days seemed to go by so slowly but since then time has flown. She has had many struggles but has had many accomplishments as well. She is an AO3, getting ready to test for Petty Officer 2nd class and is married to a Sailor, an IT3 and they are expecting their first baby, my first grandbaby. We are beyond excited and so so proud of her. They find out in June where they will be based next. Her husband just re-enlisted for 5 more years. It has been a rollercoaster but one that has brought us very close as a family. I miss them every day and look forward to each visit. What a journey it has been! Now I just pray, Please Dear Lord keep them on the East Coast <3 I am so glad I am a part of your group. I have been helping on this site since my daughter had PIR July 23, 2010. Please feel free to send me a friend request. I am happy to help you all through this in any way I can :) 

Comment by diannep on May 25, 2013 at 9:41am

Good Morning!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on May 25, 2013 at 3:21am
destiny- Do you mean his Form Letter?
Yes, we have seen that happen. We just aren't as used to snail mail anymore and sometimes a recruit makes a mistake addressing the letter. It happens :-).
At least you know it is on its way!
Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on May 25, 2013 at 3:15am
That's true for the Sailors flying out to their A school. Dress uniform PIR day and when they travel to their A school.
For those staying at Great Lakes TSC who will have daytime Liberty all weekend (no overnight Liberty) , they will wear Dress uniform on PIR day and their Service uniform the rest of the weekend. The Service uniform is the khaki top with the black pants aka "Peanut Butters".
Comment by CatMom509 on May 25, 2013 at 2:46am

J's Wife,

Yes, it will probably be his dress whites for Friday and Saturday!  My Sailor daughter was in her dress blues all day Friday and Saturday at the airport.  Keep those baby wipes and/or Tide pens handy~~  I had baby wipes, but never once did she drop her "cover" (hat) with the white top!.

 
 
 

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